Ascend vs. NationBuilder

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.

NationBuilder is the most-used platform for advocacy organizations, political campaigns, and nonprofits. One integrated system replaces a stack of separate tools: a supporter database that updates with every interaction, ready-made website and donation-page templates, email and text messaging, petitions and advocacy actions, and field organizing tools for canvassing and phone banking. Every plan includes unlimited users and unlimited email blasts — your whole team and your entire list are always covered, with no per-seat or per-send fees.