Head-to-head · Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software
iWave by Kindsight vs Blackbaud ResearchPoint
iWave by Kindsight leads on 0 checks, Blackbaud ResearchPoint on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreiWave by Kindsight · 9.2/10
- Most featuresiWave by Kindsight · 5 of 5
iWave by Kindsight scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit donor prospecting software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
On data coverage, iWave by Kindsight gives you International where Blackbaud ResearchPoint offers Us.
iWave by Kindsight is the better fit for international teams needing deep prospect profiles. Blackbaud ResearchPoint is the better fit for blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT users.
- iWave by Kindsight fits best
International teams needing deep prospect profiles
- Blackbaud ResearchPoint fits best
Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT users
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Side by side
| Feature | iWave by Kindsight 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Blackbaud ResearchPoint 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software | #7 in Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software |
| Best for | International teams needing deep prospect profiles | Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT users |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features iWave by Kindsight 5/5 · Blackbaud ResearchPoint 4/5 | ||
| Wealth screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affinity screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prospect scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engagement signals | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| CRM integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Data coverage | International | Us |
| Screening limit | 1500 prospects | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | iWave by Kindsight is donor prospect research software for nonprofit, healthcare, and education fundraising teams. It combines wealth indicators, philanthropic and charitable giving history, biographic and contact data, donor scores,… Read the review → |
Blackbaud ResearchPoint is cloud software for nonprofit prospect researchers and fundraising teams. It brings together wealth screening, philanthropic-giving records, predictive prospect models, donor persona segmentation, reporting,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
iWave by Kindsight — where it wins
- Wealth, giving-history, affinity, capacity, and propensity data
- Real-time alerts, predictive analytics, and customizable donor profiles
- Nine CRM integrations plus open API connectivity
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starter is limited to one user and 1,500 subscription screens
- CRM integration is included only in the Premium plan
Blackbaud ResearchPoint — where it wins
- Combines wealth, affinity, predictive, and giving data in one product
- Connects directly with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Includes dashboards, profile reports, and custom research lists
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Data coverage is focused on the United States
- iWave by Kindsight9.2/10 · Paid
A data-rich prospecting platform for international fundraising teams.
Visit iWaveFull verdict → - Blackbaud ResearchPoint8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad prospecting suite for organizations already using Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →
iWave by Kindsight vs Blackbaud ResearchPoint: questions
Which is better for nonprofit donor prospecting software, iWave by Kindsight or Blackbaud ResearchPoint?
iWave by Kindsight scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit donor prospecting software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
How do iWave by Kindsight and Blackbaud ResearchPoint compare?
All 6 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do iWave by Kindsight and Blackbaud ResearchPoint have a free plan?
iWave by Kindsight: No. Blackbaud ResearchPoint: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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