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Thinking about switching from Raiser's Edge NXT to Virtuous? You're not alone.

Fundraising shouldn't feel this hard.

Virtuous is the responsive fundraising platform built to replace what Raiser’s Edge NXT delivers across multiple products, add-ons, and workarounds. One unified suite, designed for growth.

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Virtuous is the recognized leader in
nonprofit fundraising software

Nonprofits movingfrom Raiser’s Edge NXT to Virtuous see:

15%

Revenue Increase

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Virtuous is a Better Blackbaud Alternative

The focus, the empathy, the 'bought-in' mentality that we receive from Virtuous about our mission and Virtuous' role in helping us achieve that mission, that is the biggest key that differentiates Virtuous from Blackbaud."
Todd ShinabargerCIO

The Virtuous Difference

Nonprofits all over the world are leaving Raiser’s Edge for one platform, one data model, and one team working toward the same mission.

Virtuous CRM+ vs. Raiser's Edge NXT

Your team works on relationships, not administrative tasks

Virtuous automation is native and no-code…built into the platform, not assembled with Power Automate. Multichannel journeys run across email, SMS, postcards, and internal tasks simultaneously.

Virtuous CRM+

  • Native, no-code automation built into the platform.
  • Email, SMS, postcards, and tasks run as one connected journey.

Raiser's Edge NXT

  • Native multichannel automation requires Microsoft Power Automate.
  • Email runs through Constant Contact. SMS and direct mail aren't native.
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Virtuous is a Better Raiser's NXT Edge Alternative

“We have loved the ease of use of Virtuous. We can communicate with donors based on their giving and preferences.”
Meghan M.Senior Manager of Philanthropy Operations

Virtuous Raise vs. Raiser's Edge NXT

A giving experience as unique as your mission.

Raise gives you full creative control with project-based giving pages, embeddable components, conversion-optimized flows, and real-time campaign dashboards.

Virtuous Raise

  • Full donation experience platform with project-based giving and embeddable components.
  • Describe the page you need and the AI Page Builder builds it for you; on-brand, in your voice, ready to publish.
  • Native CRM+ data sync.

Raiser's Edge NXT

  • Optimized Forms launched in 2024. Basic, US-only initially, locked to Blackbaud Merchant Services.
  • Forms follow a shared template. Limited campaign flexibility.
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Break free From
Raiser’s Edge NXT

Our calculator shows the dollars unlocked when you leave Blackbaud behind.

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Virtuous Momentum vs. Raiser's Edge NXT

Donor outreach supported by AI built into your platform.

Momentum empowers each gift officer with AI tools that extend their own voice and judgment…drafting emails, logging activity, and surfacing daily prompts to keep every relationship moving.

Virtuous Momentum

  • AI-drafted emails in your voice. Automated CRM logging across calls, emails, and meetings.
  • Every draft waits for the gift officer to review before it sends
  • Built for portfolio-based major and mid-level gift officers, extending the team you already have

Raiser's Edge NXT

  • Development Agent launched in March 2026 as a US-only add-on with separate pricing
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Virtuous is a Better Raiser's NXT Edge Alternative

“Virtuous automation allows us to respond to donors quicker than ever before, bringing another level of relationship with our donors.”
Samantha MellonDirector of Development, A Kid's Place Tampa Bay

Virtuous Analytics vs. Raiser's Edge NXT

Board-ready reporting built in...not bolted on

Virtuous Analytics is built into the platform. Custom report builders, nonprofit best-practice dashboards, board-ready formatting, and role-based permissions, all in one place.

Virtuous Analytics

  • Custom dashboards and reports with board-ready formatting and role-based permissions.
  • No Power BI license. No consultant. No extra contract.

Raiser's Edge NXT

  • Advanced reporting requires Microsoft Power BI.
  • Blackbaud's own developer workshops direct RE NXT users to Power BI.
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Virtuous is a Better Raiser's NXT Edge Alternative

“Virtuous allows our team to look in one spot for shared information on donors and supporters who are close to our mission.”
Nydia S.Community Partnerships Coordinator

Virtuous Insights vs. Raiser's Edge NXT

Native AI wealth data across your file.

Accelerate prospect research with wealth, demographic, digital engagement and donor behavior data powered by industry-leading machine learning prediction models. 

Virtuous Insights

  • Predictive scores across your full donor file.
  • Wealth data and suggested ask amounts appended automatically.
  • Native to CRM+, no export or extra license needed.

Raiser's Edge NXT

  • Deeper features locked behind Prospect Insights Pro add-on.
  • Focused on major-gift prospecting, not full-file scoring.
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Virtuous vs. Raiser's Edge NXT

Nonprofits all over the world are switching from Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT to Virtuous. 

Features

Unified native web platform
Single platform always — no migration required

Raiser’s Edge NXT

In progress through H1
2027

Native multichannel automation 
No third-party tools required

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Requires Microsoft Power Automate

Purpose-built donation experience
Branded forms, landing pages, project giving

Virtuous Raise

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Optimized Forms
(basic, US-focused)

AI donor intelligence across full file
13 scoring models, workflow-triggered

Virtuous Insights

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Prospect Insights
(add-on, major gifts focus)

AI-powered major donor outreach
Personalized emails, CRM logging, MGO prompts

Virtuous Momentum

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Development Agent
(new add-on, US only, March 2026)

Purpose-built nonprofit analytics
Board-ready reports, no BI tool required

Virtuous Analytics

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Requires Power BI for
advanced reporting

Native email, SMS & direct mail
All channels in one platform

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Email + Constant Contact
integration

Flexible annual contracts
No automatic renewals or surprises

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Multi-year enterprise
contracts typical

Custom Data Objects
Flexible collections for board, program, volunteer data

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Limited customization

Consolidated activity feed
Web tracking, behavior signals, cross-team visibility

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Limited

Moves management & visual pipeline
Major gift ask and proposal tracking

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Open API & partner integrations
Developer-friendly partner ecosystem

Raiser’s Edge NXT

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