Blackbaud FIMS™ Overview

Blackbaud FIMS™ is a cloud-based donation management platform that automates payment actions and tracks donor activities. It offers financial management, reporting, and communication tools to streamline grantmaking and fundraising processes.

This is a summary of the comprehensive capabilities and benefits of Blackbaud FIMS™ based on over 48 insights from peer reviews, customer testimonials, and expert opinions. We included citations from these sources so you can read the full content at the original source if you wish.

Blackbaud FIMS™, belong to a category of solutions that help Advocacy Marketing. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

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Blackbaud FIMS™ supports business activities such as:

  • Engaging And Following Up
  • Onboarding
  • Payment Management
  • Trust Management
  • Contacts History

Blackbaud FIMS™ was founded in 1981. Non-Profit Organization Management Vertical is its biggest customer base.

Reviews

"...FIMS allows our Community Foundation staff to efficiently manage funds, payments, grants, and donations in one easy-to-navigate platform...." Peer review by Administrator

Blackbaud FIMS™ Reviews

19 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Blackbaud FIMS™ solved their Advocacy Marketing needs. Cuspera uses 48 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Advocacy Marketing needs.

Use Cases

Peers recommend Engaging And Following Up , Onboarding , Payment Management , as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied while using Blackbaud FIMS™.

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Read Peer Reviews and Expert Experience for Business Use Cases

BUSINESS USE CASES RATINGS CUSTOMER AND EXPERT EXPERIENCES
Engaging And Following Up

3.89/5 ★

Read Reviews (2)

"...It allows us to tie together and track all facets of our organization, from donor engagement to financials to end-user reporting...."
Onboarding

3.71/5 ★

Read Reviews (1)

"...One of the most useful tools for onboarding is the Test and Learn database where you can login and practice using the software without making permanent changes, which is helpful when learning how to open funds, add gifts or grants, and see how the coding works...."
Payment Management

3.42/5 ★

Read Reviews (1)

"...FIMS allows our Community Foundation staff to efficiently manage funds, payments, grants, and donations in one easy-to-navigate platform...."
PEER EXPERIENCES
Engaging And Following Up

3.89/5 ★

Read Reviews (2)

"...It allows us to tie together and track all facets of our organization, from donor engagement to financials to end-user reporting...." Peer review by User
Onboarding

3.71/5 ★

Read Reviews (1)

"...One of the most useful tools for onboarding is the Test and Learn database where you can login and practice using the software without making permanent changes, which is helpful when learning how to open funds, add gifts or grants, and see how the coding works...." Peer review by Administrator
Payment Management

3.42/5 ★

Read Reviews (1)

"...FIMS allows our Community Foundation staff to efficiently manage funds, payments, grants, and donations in one easy-to-navigate platform...." Peer review by Administrator

Customer Stories

 

Williston Northampton School - Education - Small

Easthampton, USA

Williston Northampton School uses Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT to manage its finances. The school’s finance team relies on the software for transparent reporting and strategic planning. Automated int...egration with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT saves time by streamlining reconciliation and eliminating duplicate data entry. The team can quickly create tailored reports for different audiences, including department heads and donors. User-friendly reporting features help the school make informed budgeting and spending decisions.

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Crowe LLC - Accounting - Large

Chicago, USA

YourCause from Blackbaud helped Crowe LLC simplify corporate social responsibility work. The platform reduced admin tasks and made it easier for employees to engage in giving and volunteering. Crowe ...used AI-powered tools to measure and share impact stories. The solution enabled faster donations and deeper team involvement. Crowe’s Purpose & Sustainability Manager praised the tools for making work life easier.

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Vecova - Non Profit Organization Management - Small

Calgary, Canada

Vecova used Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Prospect Insights to improve fundraising. After staff changes, their donor data was inconsistent. Prospect Insights helped them find 72 new major gift pros...pects. Four donors gave matching gifts for Giving Tuesday. Vecova achieved their best Giving Tuesday matching donation performance, raising $40,000. The team now engages donors more personally and efficiently.

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University of Montevallo - Education - Small

Montevallo, USA

Blackbaud fundraising and analytics solutions helped the University of Montevallo surpass its $30 million campaign goal in just one year, raising $37 million. The university used Prospect Insights in... Raiser’s Edge NXT and ResearchPoint to automate prospect research and segment donor lists. AI-powered recommendations enabled the team to identify and cultivate new major gift prospects. The university secured two $25,000 scholarships from a single donor. The campaign’s early success led to an increased goal of $50 million.

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Based on peer insights

Cuspera recommends Blackbaud FIMS™ for

Use Cases Engaging And Following Up , Onboarding , Payment Management
Industries Non-Profit Organization Management

Popular Business Setting

for Blackbaud FIMS™

Top Industries

  • Non-Profit Organization Management

Popular in

  • Small Business
  • Mid Market

IT and Other Capabilities

for Blackbaud FIMS™

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
CAPABILITIES (DATA) RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Data Import

4.12/5 ★

Read Reviews (13)
Data Export

3.88/5 ★

Read Reviews (2)
CAPABILITIES (DATA) RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Data Import

4.12/5 ★

Read Reviews (13)
Data Export

3.88/5 ★

Read Reviews (2)
CAPABILITIES (SUPPORT) RATINGS AND REVIEWS
24/7 Support

1.12/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES (SUPPORT) RATINGS AND REVIEWS
24/7 Support

1.12/5 ★

Read Reviews (2)
CAPABILITIES (OTHER) RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

3.92/5 ★

Read Reviews (12)
CAPABILITIES (OTHER) RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

3.92/5 ★

Read Reviews (12)

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Vendor Profile Details

Company Name

Blackbaud, Inc.

Company Website

https://www.blackbaud.com/

Year Founded

1981

HQ Location

65 Fairchild Street, Charleston, SC 29492

Employees

1001-5000

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Financials

IPO