Bloomerang
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Features
63 features across 16 categories
AI(1)
AI-powered tool to assist with writing campaign communications and content
Administration(1)
Unlimited user accounts and customizable permissions
Analytics(3)
Track and monitor donor sentiment and engagement signals
Data-driven insights to predict donor behavior and intent
Real-time tracking of fundraising and campaign performance metrics
Automation(2)
Automated reminders for incomplete donation transactions
Unlimited automated outreach and journey automation for supporters
CRM(1)
360-degree supporter understanding with actionable donor insights, task management, major gifts management, and grant tracking
Communications(2)
Email and SMS communications with group and one-to-one messaging capabilities
Broadcast messages to volunteers and staff through the mobile app
Data Management(8)
Create custom fields for moves management, wealth screening, major-donor workflows with assigned fundraisers
Easy export of data at any time with no proprietary tokens or migration hurdles
Nightly data stewardship updates with duplicate matching and management, seamless email tracking, and donor sentiment tracking
Automatic suppression of deceased donors from campaigns
Automatic detection and management of duplicate records
Nightly NCOA (National Change of Address) updates for data accuracy
Intelligent data import process to minimize data quality issues
Bi-directional synchronization between volunteer and CRM data
Donor Management(3)
Personalized donor accounts with self-service capabilities
Tools to manage membership relationships and track membership data
Track and manage tribute gifts and acknowledgements
Event Management(6)
Set early bird pricing tiers for event registrations
Real-time activity feed for auction and event participants
Create and manage promotional codes for events and donations
Check in event attendees using QR codes
Simplified auction and event checkout process
Manage table seating and attendee assignments for events
Fundraising(17)
App and web-based bidding with outbid alerts, flexible guest registration, multi-guest ticketing, and virtual storefront
Widget to display auction items and bidding information
Visual campaign progress thermometers with gamification tools
Create and customize giving plans for donors
Support for digital wallet payment options in donation processing
Customizable donation forms and landing pages with one-time and recurring donations, upgrade prompts, and personalized receipts
Donation forms that can be embedded on external websites
Customizable drag-and-drop event registration forms with multi-attendee discounts, promo codes, early bird pricing, and QR-code ticket check-in
Tools for managing fund-a-need and giving opportunities at events
Tools to track and manage grant applications and awards
Tools and workflows specifically designed for major gifts fundraising and tracking
Support for matching gifts in donation forms and tracking
Notify bidders when they have been outbid in auctions
Drag-and-drop campaign page builder with individual and team registration, video/livestream embeds, and social sharing tools
Dedicated pages for event sponsors with customizable displays
Outbound text fundraising with reminder messages for pledged gifts, personalized messages, and pre-scheduled texts
Virtual marketplace for selling merchandise and fundraising items
Integration(2)
Synchronization with Google Calendar for volunteer scheduling
Integration with Google Events and interactive maps
Marketing(4)
Built-in email builder with automated supporter journeys, customizable letters and mailings
Seamless tracking of email opens and clicks
Automated re-engagement and recognition emails for supporters
Built-in social media sharing and promotion tools for campaigns
Mobile(2)
Mobile apps for fundraisers and donors, with volunteer check-in/check-out capabilities and real-time schedule views
Mobile app for fundraisers to access donor information and manage campaigns on-the-go
Productivity(1)
On-the-go task management and assignment capabilities
Reporting(2)
Automated annual giving summaries for donors
User-friendly customizable dashboards, pre-built and custom reports, data visualizations, dynamic segmentation, and trend analysis
Volunteer Management(8)
Built-in background check screening and verification for volunteers
Digital waiver and e-signature capabilities for volunteer onboarding
Allow volunteers to sign up as a group for shifts and events
Public and private leaderboards for volunteer recognition and gamification
Track volunteer hours and attendance with reporting capabilities
Tools to recruit, organize, and engage volunteers with AI-powered scheduling and communication
Recognition system for volunteer milestones and achievements
One-time and recurring shift creation with unlimited shifts, waitlisting, conflict detection, and self sign-up via portal or app
Pricing
The Giving Platform
Popular- ✓Bloomerang Fundraising
- ✓Bloomerang CRM
- ✓Bloomerang Volunteer
- ✓Expert support team
- ✓Integrated platform
Bloomerang Fundraising
- ✓Donation forms
- ✓Event management
- ✓Mobile apps for fundraisers and donors
- ✓Text fundraising
- ✓Peer-to-peer fundraising
- ✓Auctions
- ✓Data and reporting tools
Bloomerang CRM
- ✓Donor management
- ✓Predictive giving insights
- ✓Marketing and engagement
- ✓Reporting and analytics
- ✓Data management
- ✓Mobile app for fundraisers
Bloomerang Volunteer
- ✓Volunteer management
- ✓AI-powered scheduling
- ✓Communication and messaging
- ✓Screening and verification
- ✓Volunteer and donor data sync
- ✓Mobile app for managers and volunteers
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Total Cost Comparison
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Buying Bloomerang saves ~$59,520 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
3 known integrations