Ascend vs. FrontStream

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.

FrontStream is a fundraising platform for event-driven nonprofits and schools, with integrated payment processing and corporate giving solutions for socially responsible companies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Claymont, Delaware, FrontStream helps organizations build confidence around the fundraising moments that matter — from charity auctions, galas, walks, golf tournaments, and peer-to-peer campaigns to online giving and year-round donor engagement.