Candid GuideStar vs. Porch Group Media

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Candid GuideStar
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
GuideStar by Candid offers GuideStar Pro for updated nonprofit data for research and other purposes, supporting data matching and validation, mailing list creation and generation, grant writing and eligibility validation, and integration of nonprofit data into existing customer or outreach data sets.N/A
Porch Group Media
Score 8.6 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Porch Group Media (formerly the V12 Data Platform, or the Launchpad Marketing Cloud) is comprised of a collection of online and offline marketing solutions that is designed to manage existing customer relationships and identify new prospective customers by granting users access to their data cloud. It contains a suite of multichannel marketing tools including social, email, display advertising, print and mail, enhancement, and analytical solutions. Following the merger of V12 and DataMentors and…N/A
Pricing
Candid GuideStarPorch Group Media
Editions & Modules
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Pricing Offerings
Candid GuideStarPorch Group Media
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Candid GuideStarPorch Group Media
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User Ratings
Candid GuideStarPorch Group Media
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
8.8
(3 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.4
(2 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Candid GuideStarPorch Group Media
Likelihood to Recommend
Candid.org
It is just my go-to for any information I need on a potential client as I work in the non-profit consulting space and need to better understand my prospects. As a former nonprofit exec, I valued what we could share on the site as a gold seal for others to learn about our worthiness to invest.
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Porch Group Media
We have found Launchpad to be useful for almost every lead-generation activity.
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Pros
Candid.org
  • Identifying information from funder 990s
  • Gives credence to transparency claims
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Porch Group Media
  • Intuitive navigation across software
  • Easy target/lead builder selections
  • Complete email marketing solution for small businesses and big corporations
  • Clear directions for beginning, planning, implementing, executing, reporting
  • Easy-to-use creative email templates
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Cons
Candid.org
  • Most 990s are typically a few years behind.
  • Organization profiles are only as complete as the organization makes them.
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Porch Group Media
  • Site flow could be more intuitive
  • Logical flow of process
  • Remove extra steps
  • Provide more in-depth reporting
  • Ability to name campaigns the same name
  • Create standard order or reporting templates
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Usability
Candid.org
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Porch Group Media
There is room for improvement
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Support Rating
Candid.org
Any support I've ever had to get from them was quick and professional. Their online guides/help docs are also easy to read.
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Porch Group Media
It has been fantastic!
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Implementation Rating
Candid.org
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Porch Group Media
Would be great to have an easier white-label
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Alternatives Considered
Candid.org
I have always used Guidestar as my go-to not only when I was a non-profit executive and wanted to ensure we remained worthy of their rating but also now as a non-profit consultant where I need to understand my current and potential partners across financials, key contacts, board members, etc.
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Porch Group Media
I have not used another email marketing solution similar to Launchpad. I do not plan on seeking out other competitive products
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Return on Investment
Candid.org
  • More informed grant proposals.
  • Able to easily and efficiently complete grant research.
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Porch Group Media
  • Launchpad has let us create and deliver lead files and email campaigns faster than ever before.
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ScreenShots

Porch Group Media Screenshots

Screenshot of Manage existing customers and find new customers all on one platform across every marketing channel - email, online display ads, social media, and print and mail.Screenshot of Launchpad also offers CRM functionality through the My Customers application. Easily store and manage customer lists and communicate with current customers through email, direct mail, online display ads, and social media.Screenshot of Launchpad's Lead Builder application allows access straight into The V12 Group Data Cloud.