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Blackbaud vs. Veracross

Why Switch to Blackbaud? Because We Deliver What Veracross Can’t.

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Proven results for every office at your school

+28% More

enrollment contracts*

+50% More

timewith students*

+70% More

on-time payments*

Why Veracross Clients are Switching to Blackbaud

Veracross clientssay theylack strong financial tools, haveweakLMS and gradebook features,andusers can accidentallyoverwritedatain their one record system.Blackbaud solvesthose pain points.

  • All-in-OnePlatform
    Connect all departments with role-based access and personalizedviewswithout overwriting critical data

  • Robust Financial Management
    Drive financial sustainabilitywith a true AR billing subledger andthe onlygeneral ledgeryoullneedwith unlimited fund andsub fundcapabilities

  • ModernIntegratedSIS and LMS
    Centralizeinformationfor teachers, families, and studentsfrom academics to activities, attendance to medical records, grades toschedules

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Why Blackbaud Has the Better Total School Solution

Blackbaud offersflexibility,scalability, and advanced data analytics for better decision-making.

  • Built-in Data Intelligence
    Get actionable insightswithtotal schoolreportingand dashboards tailored to your needs

  • AI-powered efficiency
    Automate workflowsacross admissions, academics, financial aid, billing, fundraising, and accounting

  • A UnifiedUser Experience
    Families have one loginthroughout their school journeyfromapplicationtograduationand everything in between

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Key Differentiators Blackbauds Total SchoolSolution Veracross
Role-Based Single Sign-On Single source of truth for all information;
each user only has access to the
data they need		 Users can accidentally overwrite other
departmental data
AI-Driven Innovation Dedicated AI engineers, data scientists,
and statisticians		 Surface-level reporting; lacks in-depth
analytics and advanced AI
Financial Strength General ledger with unlimited fund
and sub fund capabilities; full
AR billing subledger		 Limited ledger capabilities; no integrated
fundraising CRM; requires workarounds
Extensibility SKY API extends functionality
through secure connections with
50+ vetted partners		 Fragile integrations with sparse
documentation
Platform Flexibility Tailored and configurable to meet
your schools needs		 Rigid portals; lack of customization;
limited use for business and advancement
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Discover the Blackbaud Difference

Mission-driven schools of all sizes choose Blackbauds Total School Solution to empower staff, drive efficiency, and propel student success.

Learn more in this video.

Why Former Veracross Clients Choose Blackbaud

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One system. One login. More possibilities.

Only Blackbaud provides a unified experience from admission to academics, billing to business intelligence, fundraising to fund accounting.

Student Records

All-in-one enrollment, billing, SIS, and LMS.

  • Students have all coursework, assignments, grades, schedules, and extracurriculars in one place

  • Families use the same login to pay tuition and view student records for all children they have at the school

  • Teachers only need one login to create and store all assignments, grades, attendance, quizzes, and more

  • Admins have a comprehensive view of student performance filterable by class, grade, department, activities, etc.

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Finances

Our award-winning general ledger (GL) is includedfully integrated to centralize all contracts, payments, and funds raised.

  • AI and strategic automation accelerate reconciliation, budgeting, auditing, and fund management

  • Role-based logins give your business office, admins, and school heads secure access to critical information

  • Tuition and billing AR subledger posts payments directly to your GL, eliminating manual entry and cumbersome imports

  • One system to track and manage net tuition revenue, contracts, billing, fundraising, school choice funds, expenses, and more

  • Dynamic, shareable dashboards and reports access data across all components of Blackbauds Total School Solution

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Communication Hub

Drive engagement and student retention by centralizing and personalizing communications.

  • Customizable applications and workflows help move families through the admissions and reenrollment process

  • Personalized dashboards and a school-wide calendar tailor content to a users persona, even if they have more than one role (i.e.: parent and teacher)

  • Dynamic messaging tools connect families, students, and teachers and store all communications in one place

  • Lasting logins provide a consistent experience for students and families as they advance from application through graduation

 

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Advancement

Fundraising is not an afterthoughtyour donor CRM is an integral part of Blackbauds Total School Solution.

  • AI-driven insights help you increase your donor pool and steward alumni and other supporters

  • Integrated fundraising and fund accounting enhances accountability, transparency, and compliance

  • Impactful donor reporting drives engagement and donor retention

  • Connecting enrollment, SIS, and fundraising empowers advancement teams to steward graduates and families

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Reporting

Blackbaud builds responsible AI, automation, and data intelligence directly in our softwaredesigned as core capabilities, not add-ons.

  • Accelerate enrollment and donor pipelines with data visualizations, predictive modeling, and performance tracking
  • Generate cross-functional reports spanning across departments, programs, and campuses
  • Connect all revenue streams: tuition, billing, and fundraising for enhanced visibility
  • Pinpoint and convert donors with insight into giving potential, motivations, and optimal targeting strategies
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Partners & APIs

Expand your softwares capabilities with secure integrations for your schools unique needs.

  • Blackbaud Marketplace Connect with common third-party apps like Google, Canvas, and Microsoft or choose industry-specific partners to manage lunch, medical records, summer camps, and more

  • Blackbauds SKY API Automate and optimize using open-source APIs and free developer tools that require little or no coding experience

  • Software that grows with you Blackbauds flexible ecosystem includes free training, a sandbox environment for testing, and a vibrant peer community

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Weremaincommitted to providinga fullyintegrated experience for staff and families.Wereall-inon Blackbaud. The integration, the support, the visionitsexactly what we need to keep moving forward.

Patrick Mulvehill

Director of Technology, Hebron Christian Academy

Read the Customer Story

Private and independent schools of all sizes trust Blackbaud’s Total School Solution

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blackbaud compare to Veracross for K12?

Blackbaud offers a more comprehensive, all-in-one platform that combines student information, accounting, financial management, fundraising, and analytics in a single system. Veracross provides a strong centralized student information system, but does not offer the same level of functionality across departments.

Which platform offers stronger financial management capabilities?

Blackbaud provides robust built-in financial tools, including a full general ledger and billing capabilities designed to support school operations at scale. Veracross offers financial functionality, but it may be more limited and require additional configuration or external solutions for advanced needs.

How do Blackbaud and Veracross differ in fundraising and advancement tools?

Both solutions include integrated fundraising and CRM capabilities as part of their platforms, helping schools manage advancement efforts alongside academics and operations. The difference lies in the depth of capabilities integrated into the core platform. Blackbauds Total School Solution includes Raisers Edge NXT, which offers robust capabilities like built in prospect analytics, moves management for major gift cultivation, dedicated reporting for development offices, and fundraising campaign management.

How does pricing compare between Blackbaud and Veracross?

Both Blackbaud and Veracross use customized pricing based on factors like school size and required modules. Because pricing is not publicly listed, schools must request quotes to evaluate total cost and compare value across platforms.

Why do schools choose Blackbaud over Veracross?

Schools often choose Blackbaud for its combination of financial strength, integrated fundraising, advanced analytics, and scalability across departments. These capabilities allow schools to reduce system fragmentation and manage operations more efficiently within a single platform. Combined with Blackbaud’s decades of experience in the K12 sector and a customer base that includes many schools with 30+ year relationships, schools gain a trusted partner with a proven track record of long-term success.

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