Blackbaud Grantmaking Reviews & Product Details

Blackbaud Grantmaking is a grant management software solution designed to assist organizations within the social good sector in optimizing their grant processes. This platform enables users to manage the entire lifecycle of grants, from application to evaluation, all while ensuring that data is accessible and actionable across various devices and browsers. With a focus on enhancing social impact, Blackbaud Grantmaking serves as a vital tool for organizations aiming to maximize their contributions to society. Targeted primarily at funding organizations, including foundations, nonprofits, hospitals, corporations, and governmental entities, Blackbaud Grantmaking addresses the unique challenges faced by these groups in managing grants effectively. The software is particularly beneficial for organizations that handle multiple grants simultaneously, as it centralizes all grant-related data into a single database. This centralization simplifies the management process, allowing users to focus on their mission rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks. Key features of Blackbaud Grantmaking include robust evaluation tools, streamlined communication channels, and comprehensive tracking and reporting capabilities. The evaluation tools enable organizations to assess grant applications thoroughly, ensuring that funding decisions are based on data-driven insights. Additionally, the software facilitates seamless communication between grantmakers and applicants, fostering transparency and collaboration throughout the grant process. The tracking and reporting functionalities provide organizations with the ability to monitor grant progress and outcomes, enabling them to measure their impact effectively. The cloud-based nature of Blackbaud Grantmaking further enhances its appeal, as it allows users to access critical information anytime and anywhere. This flexibility is particularly important for organizations that operate in diverse locations or have remote teams. By leveraging modern technology, Blackbaud Grantmaking not only improves operational efficiency but also empowers organizations to make informed decisions that drive social change. Overall, Blackbaud Grantmaking stands out in the grant management software category by offering a comprehensive, user-friendly solution tailored to the specific needs of the social good sector. Its combination of powerful features, centralized data management, and cloud accessibility positions it as an essential tool for organizations committed to making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Blackbaud

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Languages Supported

English

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Overview by

Kaney Steele

Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

5 months

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Training & Resource Coordinator

Non-Profit Organization Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/19/2017

"Mostly User Friendly"

4/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

I like that grantees can upload their documents directly into the database so that I don't have to deal with a lot of emailing back and forth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

It can be a little bit clunky to click through - this is coming from experience using on a Mac with firefox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Blackbaud Grantmaking solving and how is that benefiting you?

I only used this software on a consulting basis, but if applied to my work in other agencies, I could see it solving a ton of legwork related to folks having to email in files that are zipped or otherwise made smaller due to the amount of paperwork involved with reviewing grants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/27/2017

"Easy to learn, hard to use"

1.5/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

As a new development professional, I had found MicroEdge GIFTS to be pretty easy to learn and navigate around... at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

We found MicroEdge GIFTS to be constantly buggy -- and it was very frustrating that if we wanted anything customized, we couldn't do that ourselves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Blackbaud Grantmaking:

I was not involved in the decision to purchase/use MicroEdge GIFTS so it's difficult for me to judge the pricing and terms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Blackbaud Grantmaking solving and how is that benefiting you?

MicroEdge GIFTS served as a CRM that our institution had been using for a while, and unfortunately leadership was not interested in purchasing a different (and better) solution. So it "worked" because we made it work, but we were very unhappy using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/30/2017

"MicroEdge very user friendly"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

From the perspective of someone completing a grant application, this software is very easy to use. I like that it is easy to find past applications and reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

The printer friendly versions of applications are sometimes hard to read and jumbled. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Blackbaud Grantmaking:

This product is super user friendly and it is nice when so many foundations and other funders use the same platform so that overworked nonprofit staff don't have to learn a ton of different softwares to apply for funding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Blackbaud Grantmaking solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use this software to apply for grants with many different funders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Philanthropy

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/28/2017

"Good program"

3/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Online forms and applications. This option allows users to create their own applications that support what they need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Users are unable to make any suggestions to change any program features to technicians. All must be done through the web board. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Law Enforcement

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/26/2017

"Valuable Software (with work!)"

4/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

In GIFTS Online, there is a great deal of flexibility with designing applications. I was able to design one that integrated perfectly with our website, although it took a bit of trial and error to figure it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Accessing training or how-to videos can be difficult. MicroEdge charges for training sessions, and they're out of our budget. However, our Customer Success advocate was extremely helpful in answering questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Blackbaud Grantmaking:

It takes a while to figure out how to accomplish tasks, but with dedication the software is a valuable addition to non-profits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Blackbaud Grantmaking solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were able to move our grants application process completely online, and it integrates with our current management software too. It's going to simplify our process quite a bit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Medical Devices

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/15/2017

"Decent system"

3/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

All of our submitter information is easy to see and organized Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

We do not have the ability to download reports in excel which makes reporting very difficult in the system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/16/2016

"A dream for Grant writers"

4/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

I been in grant writing for the last 6 years, and this software has now become indispensable for me. I track about $4 million of dollars in grants and private gifts, and this software and given my organization structure. I believe whether you are a small or large non-profit, this software is needed in order to effectively track the amounts. The best feature is how you can tailor the features to a custom setting where it can be applied to each individual organization. Also what I love is the contact management. I use to have so many excel lists and now I just rely on the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Reporting templates are too broad, I would like someone to help me develop one that serves best my needs. I have different audiences that want to see different budgetary funds. For instance, my board of directors wants to see whats in and whats going out, compared to my donors who are matching a grant, they want to see effort in collecting more funds for that specific project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Blackbaud Grantmaking:

I would recommend others considering MicroEdge that in the beginning it will require a lot of work. developing the templates, creating the data bases, teaching all employee the new software, but once it sets up, it will make organization so efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Blackbaud Grantmaking solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am solving the tracking and classifying of the grants I receive, as well as the management of my donors and contacts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/20/2016

"We Love this product"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Friendly staff and great customer service. Love how the product is always evolving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Not much- some of the forms are a little cumbersome to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/17/2015

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"Solid standard, needs updating"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Microedge really understands grant management. GIFTS uses language that nonprofit foundations will recognize. Now that they are owned by Blackbaud, expect more updates and changes to the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

User interface, out of date, not cloud based, no mobile app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Blackbaud Grantmaking:

Interview your key stakeholders and identify biggest priorities. Also consider Fluxx and FoundationConnect if you are looking for mobile based, visual reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Blackbaud Grantmaking solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gift management, requests, tie ins to generate documents and log emails are very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Philanthropy

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/31/2014

"A solution to track grants."

1.5/5

What do you like best about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

Out of the box reporting was very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Blackbaud Grantmaking?

I was a user of GIFTS in 2010 before moving to a new and different solution. Back then, the user interface was antiquated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.