Thinking about canceling Bloomerang? In this post, I break down exactly how (and why) to cancel your Bloomerang account, plus why Donorbox may be a more powerful fit for your nonprofit.
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If you’re on the fence about Bloomerang, you’re not alone. In this post, I’ll walk you through why many nonprofits choose to cancel and how to do it step by step.
I’ll also share an alternative that fills in the gaps Bloomerang often leaves behind, and offers a simpler way to manage and grow your fundraising!
Before you cancel your Bloomerang account, make sure you save any important donor data that you’ll want to keep or transfer to your new platform.
To export your Bloomerang data:
You’re able to export data like:
Follow these steps to close your account:
As you’ll learn in our dedicated Bloomerang reviews blog, the platform has a fairly steep learning curve, which can make it challenging for teams that don’t have the time or capacity to invest in training and setup upfront.
Here’s what users are saying about the set up process:
It has taken us a year or more to be able to understand and use this software in meaningful ways.” – SAFE-Africa/Gogo Grandmothers
Can be a bit complicated at first for certain users especially those who are not very tech savvy.” – Verified User
Bloomerang is primarily known for its CRM, and lacks advanced fundraising tools.
Because of that, it lacks the level of features and customization options needed to fully support some nonprofit’s fundraising needs.
Some of the customizations are lacking. It is not as robust as the CRM.” – Arlene G
I wish we could taylor a few more of the features to fit our event.” – Meghan M
Bloomerang plans lean heavily on add-on features, and some key fundraising tools like peer-to-peer giving aren’t included by default.
Plus, to access the fundraising add-on features, you’ll need to purchase them as part of a bundled package with Bloomerang CRM.
While on one hand, it’s nice to have ‘menu’ items to choose from, on the other hand, it seems that other similar systems are including for no additional cost some of the add-on features that BL charges more for. And most of the add-on features are not cheap.” – Peggy Adams
Did you know more than 100,000 nonprofits have chosen Donorbox over platforms like Bloomerang?
Here’s why so many organizations switch to Donorbox:
While Bloomerang places many essential fundraising tools behind paid plans and add-on fees, Donorbox gives you free access to advanced features, like peer-to-peer fundraising and unlimited crowdfunding pages.
But I’ll let the nonprofits speak for themselves. Here’s what they say about Donorbox:
And the best part? Donorbox makes switching over super easy. Here’s how the migration process works.
If you’re ready to move on from Bloomerang, you can join over 100,000 nonprofits that have chosen Donorbox for fundraising.
Donorbox gives you more flexibility, fewer barriers, and the tools you need to grow your mission, no matter your budget.
Get started with Donorbox for free today and create your first donation page or campaign in just a few minutes.
With a background in professional writing, Lydia brings over 10 years of experience in nonprofit communications under her belt, with a strong focus on fundraising and donor engagement. Her passion for supporting nonprofits was sparked during college internships with global mission organizations, where she gained hands-on experience with fundraising marketing strategies.
Lydia went on to serve for more than eight years as a Church Communications Director, overseeing both internal and external communications to clearly communicate the church’s mission, build trust with members, and encourage generosity through accessible tools like online and recurring giving. In this role, she partnered closely with church leadership to support giving campaigns and highlight the real-life impact of financial support through storytelling.
These experiences have continued to fuel her dedication to empowering nonprofits through her writing.
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