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Compare Foundation Directory Online and iWave 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year
Foundation Directory Online
Star Rating
(46)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foundation Directory OnlineiWave
Star Rating
(443)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansFoundation Directory Online vs iWave
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found iWave easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with iWave overall.
- Foundation Directory Online and iWave both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that iWave is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of iWave over Foundation Directory Online.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foundation Directory Online
No pricing availableiWave
Starter - $
Starting at $4,150.00
1 User Per Year
Perfect for nonprofit startups or small organizations beginning their journey into real-time data insights.
- Up to 1,500 subscription screens
- 1 User
- Up to 750 live profiles
Free Trial
Foundation Directory Online
No trial information availableiWave
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
33
8.8
382
Ease of Use
8.5
33
9.0
385
Ease of Setup
8.9
15
9.3
116
Ease of Admin
9.1
13
9.3
109
Quality of Support
8.0
27
9.1
341
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
9.5
106
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
30
9.1
369
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
8
Fundraising
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Donor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interoperability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foundation Directory Online and iWave are categorized as Donor Prospect Research
Unique Categories
Foundation Directory Online has no unique categories
iWave is categorized as Donor Management and Fundraising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foundation Directory Online
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iWave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
53.3%
Education Management
11.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.4%
Higher Education
4.4%
Fund-Raising
4.4%
Other
22.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
28.1%
Higher Education
27.7%
Fund-Raising
12.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Education Management
3.9%
Other
22.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the Foundation Center by candid?
1 Comment
JD
It is the number one resource for grantwriters. It provides so many details about foundation and corporate givers - that even they don't disclose. It's a...Read more
How much does Foundation Directory Online cost?
1 Comment
JD
The Foundation Directory has a number of plans available to suit either yourself, individually - or as an organization where for example, you may have or...Read more
Foundation Directory Online has no more discussions with answers
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
AB
It has been nearly a year since I've used IWave but I think the short answer to your question is no -- you can't upload a list to RelSci - but I would check...Read more
I’ve never heard of iWave before. Who are you guys anyway?
1 Comment
CS
IWAVE is a resource for development researchers who identify and track potential philanthropic donors. I have used IWAVE on and off for 23 years. They are a...Read more
We don’t have the resources (small team, budget restrictions, not enough time, etc.) for a tool like this, so why bother?
1 Comment
BA
iWave works with nonprofits and nonprofit consultants exclusively, this is common feedback for us to hear and we take this into account in pricing and...Read more
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