# Blackbaud Grantmaking, Instrumentl vs iWave Comparison | | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 40 | 128 | 478 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (82.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (87.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Blackbaud Grantmaking **Not enough data** ### Instrumentl **Not enough data** ### iWave Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Customer Support (6 reviews) Cons: - Inaccuracy (7 reviews) - Formatting Issues (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (79 reviews) | 8.8 (405 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.1 (32 reviews) | 9.6 (78 reviews) | 9.0 (408 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 9.8 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (136 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 9.9 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (115 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (26 reviews) | 10.0 (74 reviews) | 9.1 (361 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 10.0 (38 reviews) | 9.4 (112 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (60 reviews) | 9.1 (393 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Blackbaud Grantmaking #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Instrumentl #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### iWave #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Starter - $ Price: Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year Description: Perfect for nonprofit startups or small organizations beginning their journey into real-time data insights. Key Features: - Up to 1,500 subscription screens - 1 User - Up to 750 live profiles [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/iwave/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Fundraising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Grantmaking** | N/A | N/A | | **Instrumentl** | N/A | N/A | | **iWave** | 8.8/10 | 28 | #### Administration | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | #### Fundraising | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Online Donation Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Event Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Recurring Donations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Mobile Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Marketing | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Direct Mail Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Donor Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Grantmaking** | N/A | N/A | | **Instrumentl** | N/A | N/A | | **iWave** | 9.8/10 | 15 | #### Administration | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **User Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Donor Management | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Moves Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pledge Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Acknowledgments & Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Interoperability | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Gift Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Grant Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Grantmaking** | 7.3/10 | 15 | | **Instrumentl** | 9.3/10 | 37 | | **iWave** | N/A | N/A | #### Proposal Management | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Form Building** | 7.6 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Review Tools** | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 10.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Grantee Portal** | 7.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Attachments** | 8.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | 7.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Fund Tracking | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Disbursements** | 7.6 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Grant Allocations** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Email Notifications** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Impact & Outcomes | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Program Evaluation** | 5.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Data Analytics** | 7.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Ad Hoc Reporting** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 8.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Grant Prospecting | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Funder Lists** | Feature Not Available | 9.7 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Automated Responses** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Eligibility Screening** | 8.3 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Auditing** | 6.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Fund Accounting** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Donor Management** | 5.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Blackbaud Grantmaking (1):** [Grant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management) **Unique to Instrumentl (2):** [Grant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management), [Donor Prospect Research Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-prospect-research) **Unique to iWave (3):** [Donor Prospect Research Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-prospect-research), [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | iWave | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 82.1% | 87.5% | 40.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 7.7% | 10.9% | 43.4% | | **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 1.6% | 16.2% | ### By Industry #### Blackbaud Grantmaking - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 30.8% - **Philanthropy:** 20.5% - **Medical Devices:** 12.8% - **Utilities:** 5.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.1% - **Government Administration:** 5.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.6% - **Public Safety:** 2.6% - **Military:** 2.6% - **Law Enforcement:** 2.6% - **Other:** 10.3% #### Instrumentl - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 48.4% - **Fund-Raising:** 10.2% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 4.7% - **Management Consulting:** 4.7% - **Higher Education:** 3.9% - **Environmental Services:** 3.9% - **Writing and Editing:** 3.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1% - **Performing Arts:** 2.3% - **Individual & Family Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 12.5% #### iWave - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 28.9% - **Higher Education:** 27.0% - **Fund-Raising:** 13.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Education Management:** 3.7% - **Philanthropy:** 3.5% - **Museums and Institutions:** 3.5% - **Performing Arts:** 2.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.4% - **Research:** 1.7% - **Other:** 7.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Blackbaud Grantmaking - [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews) - [Submittable](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (168 reviews) - [Benevity](https://www.g2.com/products/benevity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (182 reviews) - [Good Grants](https://www.g2.com/products/good-grants/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (71 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[DonorSearch](https://www.g2.com/products/donorsearch/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (226 reviews) - [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (620 reviews) - [Submittable](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (168 reviews) - [Agentforce Nonprofit (formerly Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-nonprofit-formerly-salesforce-nonprofit-cloud/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Benevity](https://www.g2.com/products/benevity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (182 reviews) - [Submit.com](https://www.g2.com/products/submit-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (104 reviews) - [Good Grants](https://www.g2.com/products/good-grants/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (71 reviews) - [OpenWater Application and Review Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (145 reviews) ### Alternatives to iWave - [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews) - [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (620 reviews) - [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews) - [DonorSearch](https://www.g2.com/products/donorsearch/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (226 reviews) - [EverTrue](https://www.g2.com/products/evertrue/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews) - [WealthEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/wealthengine/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (67 reviews) - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (419 reviews) - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2073 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (407 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Blackbaud Grantmaking No discussions available for this product. ### Instrumentl - Title: [Does Instrumentl have the potential to populate our SalesForce software with Grantor info and funding?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/39514-does-instrumentl-have-the-potential-to-populate-our-salesforce-software-with-grantor-info-and-funding) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Not that I know of." - Title: [I recently started my own subscription after being a guest user on someone else's; I cannot figure out how to take her name off and have mine as the owner. I do not want to lose any of the project information I currently have in the account though! Thanks!](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-recently-started-my-own-subscription-after-being-a-guest-user-on-someone-else-s-i-cannot-figure-out-how-to-take-her-name-off-and-have-mine-as-the-owner-i-do-not-want-to-lose-any-of-the-project-information-i-currently-have-in-the-account-though-thanks) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Thanks for reaching our Carolyn - looks like this was resolved with our support team :) " ### iWave - Title: [Is there any work being done on the "RelSci" portion in regard to being able to upload a list of our trustees, etc to find relationships? Also, does iWave integrate with Raiser's Edge NXT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-work-being-done-on-the-relsci-portion-in-regard-to-being-able-to-upload-a-list-of-our-trustees-etc-to-find-relationships-also-does-iwave-integrate-with-raiser-s-edge-nxt) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We aren't currently in the process of doing this but we appreciate the feedback and will add it to our ideas list. And yes - we do integrate wth Raisers..." - Title: [Is iWave a good brand?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-iwave-a-good-brand) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, it’s a great brand with a great mission, great customer service, and great impact on nonprofit fundraising. " - Title: [What is a good way of filtering out "hits" from prospect researching that yield multiple same names?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-good-way-of-filtering-out-hits-from-prospect-researching-that-yield-multiple-same-names) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Tim, Thank you for your question. In order to have it answered our team needs a bit more context. I suggest reaching out to our dedicated support..." - Title: [Are there updates on the "RelSci" portion - specifically uploading a list to find relationships?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-updates-on-the-relsci-portion-specifically-uploading-a-list-to-find-relationships) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Amy, we're always looking to improve our solution for our clients, thank you for your suggestion, I have passed it along! Good news, we do have an..." - Title: [I wonder if iwave does it, for the profiles that I have already been created, if the donor has made new contribution and if it is already updated in the iwave system does a iwave user gets any notification?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33961-i-wonder-if-iwave-does-it-for-the-profiles-that-i-have-already-been-created-if-the-donor-has-made-new-contribution-and-if-it-is-already-updated-in-the-iwave-system-does-a-iwave-user-gets-any-notification) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blackbaud-grantmaking-vs-instrumentl-vs-iwave)