G2 Vendor Directory

Ascend vs. Blackbaud Luminate Online

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAscend

by Kindsight

Blackbaud Luminate Online

by Blackbaud

Overall rating4.33.1
Review count1465
Ease of use8.56.7
Ease of setup7.36.2
Quality of support9.27.3
Meets requirements9.07.5
NPS50-28.125
Small Business28.6%26.6%
Mid-Market50.0%54.7%
Enterprise21.4%18.8%
Total page views630182
Total LLM citations125233

Ascend

Ascend is a powerful, intuitive CRM platform designed specifically for higher education, healthcare, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. This comprehensive solution aims to enhance fundraising operations by providing tools that enable teams to process gifts more efficiently, manage donor relationships seamlessly, and ultimately scale their impact. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these sectors, Ascend serves as a vital resource for organizations looking to optimize their fundraising efforts.

Pros

  • Database Management
  • Platform Quality
  • Comprehensive
  • Customizability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Automation

Blackbaud Luminate Online

Luminate executes your online strategy with integrated campaigns for digital, social and mobile channels, so you can engage more effectively with your supporters to raise more money for your mission.

Pros

  • Organization