Qgiv is a fundraising platform strong in peer-to-peer, events, and auctions. Social Good Software runs giving on Blackbaud Altru, alongside membership and admissions. Both raise money; the difference is whether the gala gift and the auction paddle connect to the same record as the donor’s membership and visits.
An events-and-auctions platform vs the constituent record
Qgiv does event fundraising well: registration, peer-to-peer pages, and mobile auctions for a big night. For an Altru organization, though, it is a separate platform whose gifts sync back to your CRM, and it does not touch admissions or the membership lifecycle. Social Good Software puts giving on Altru directly, so an auction win or a gala gift lands on the same record as the donor’s membership and visit history.
| Decision factor | Qgiv | Social Good Software |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Peer-to-peer, events, auctions | Giving native to Altru |
| Where gifts land | External, synced to your CRM | Directly on the Altru record |
| Admissions and membership | Not included | Native via Altru |
| Reconciliation | Integration-dependent | None; one database |
| Best for | Galas, auctions, P2P campaigns | Altru orgs unifying giving and membership |
When Qgiv is the right call
For an organization running galas, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns as a major part of its fundraising, and staffed to manage a dedicated platform, Qgiv is a capable, purpose-built choice.
Event giving on the Altru record
Social Good Software ties donations to the Altru constituent record alongside membership and admission, so a one-night event gift becomes part of a year-round relationship, not a separate export.
After the gala, where does the gift live?
A great auction night raises money, but the donors still have to reach your system of record and connect to what you know about them. A separate platform means reconciliation; native-to-Altru keeps the event gift and the relationship on one record.
Frequently asked questions
Is Social Good Software a Qgiv alternative?
For an Altru organization that wants giving unified with membership and admissions, yes. For heavy gala, auction, and peer-to-peer fundraising, Qgiv is a strong specialist.
Where do event gifts land?
On the Altru constituent record, with no separate donor database to reconcile.
Do we have to leave Altru?
No. Altru remains the system of record; we extend it.
