Why CSR teams are moving to Bonterra CyberGrants as a Blackbaud alternative
Blackbaud YourCause customers are tired of juggling complicated interfaces, disconnected tools, lackluster support, and high renewal fees. They’re seeking out a Blackbaud alternative and switching to Bonterra CyberGrants to handle their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs with deeper impact and less complexity.
CyberGrants connects employee giving, volunteering, and grantmaking on one intuitive platform. Whether you’re a CSR admin trying to track metrics or an employee wanting to donate or volunteer, it’s all accessible, simple, and connected — making it the ideal alternative to Blackbaud.
And CyberGrants’ unified platform is paired with white-glove support from humans: dedicated technical and program consultants who are there every step of the way. It’s not just support. It’s a partnership.
CyberGrants vs. YourCause
Here’s a breakdown of how CyberGrants compares to YourCause:
| Feature | Bonterra CyberGrants | BlackBaud |
|---|---|---|
| Unified giving and grantmaking | ✓Built on a single, unified platform | ✗Separate systems, legacy tech |
| Personalized, white glove support | ✓Dedicated consultant and program coaches | ✗Frustrating support process |
| Employee engagement tools | ✓Built-in, easy to use giving and volunteering experience | ✗Disjointed participation tools |
| Flexible workflow engine | ✓Automated workflows customized to specific business needs | ✗Rigid workflows |
Results that speak for themselves
Companies that switch to CyberGrants as a Blackbaud alternative unlock measurable efficiency and deeper engagement:
- 149% average increase in employee participation rates (2023–2024)
- 24% faster grant approval times — eliminating a full week of delays
- 42% increase in average gift size — building stronger nonprofit partnerships
Just ask Sanofi, a global healthcare leader, who cut their grant approval turnaround to under 36 hours with CyberGrants:
“Bonterra CyberGrants created a one-stop location where we can easily view every step of the process and centrally manage all of our data. Alternate approvers within the workflow have made a huge difference for our team.”
Bill Schwarz, Program Manager, Sanofi
Find your ideal Blackbaud alternative with CyberGrants
Modern CSR programs demand modern tools. And that means more than just checking a box. It means real connections, real insights, and real support. CyberGrants delivers all of that and more, empowering you to run programs that truly make a difference.
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