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CDM+ Essentials

by Suran Systems
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Quick facts
VendorSuran Systems
Year launched
StatusActive
LocationVersailles, KY
Countries servedGlobal
Languages11
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Free tier
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About CDM+ Essentials

CDM+ Essentials is a church management and non-profit software from Suran Systems that facilitates finance, staff, event, facility, member, and giving management in one flexible platform. It includes features for non-profit and faith-based organizations, access to year-end success webinars, and the ability to watch webinars on filing tax forms online and growing the giving strategies so organizations can effectively manage their operations and improve community engagement. CDM+ Essentials supports comprehensive financial management, event coordination, donor tracking, membership management, and reporting tools. Key capabilities: finance management event planning facility scheduling membership tracking donor engagement Best for: non-profit and faith-based organizations that need a centralized management solution.

CDM+ Essentials is an all-in-one donor management and fundraising software built specifically for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community-driven missions. Designed to simplify day-to-day operations, it centralizes donor records, online giving, event registration, communications, and fund tracking in one seamless platform. Nonprofits can create custom donation forms, accept online and text-to-give contributions, issue IRS-compliant tax receipts, and track donor interactions without switching between multiple systems. Its integrated CRM captures detailed donor data, enabling organizations to nurture relationships, run targeted campaigns, and streamline financial management. CDM+ Essentials also includes easy QR code generation, helping nonprofits share giving or event links quickly across digital and print channels. For organizations that need deeper financial control, the platform can be upgraded to include full fund accounting and payroll, ensuring donation posting and income allocation automatically reflect in financial reports. With unlimited donor records, unlimited events, zero platform fees, and optional modules that grow as needs expand, CDM+ Essentials provides an affordable, scalable solution suitable for small ministries up to mid-size nonprofits.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Streamlines donor management using a unified CRM that simplifies nonprofit tasks.
  • +Supports unlimited donors and events while maintaining an affordable subscription cost.
  • +Zero platform fees for online giving help organizations maximize donation received.
  • +Creates simple event registrations and donation forms that boost engagement levels.
  • +Provides optional fund accounting tools offering nonprofits clarity and financial control.
What users flag
  • Text-to-give incurs extra fees that increase overall fundraising costs for nonprofits.
  • Limited marketing automation features hinder organizations seeking advanced donor outreach capabilities.
  • Advanced accounting functionality requires upgraded plans that may strain smaller budgets.
  • Basic interface design may frustrate larger nonprofits needing more feature options.
  • Primarily designed for small and midsize groups lacking nonprofit management tools.

Features

Key features

Donor CRM Database – A centralized donor management system storing detailed donor profiles, giving history, communication logs, and engagement patterns.
Custom Online Donor Forms – Lets organizations build unlimited donation forms tailored to campaigns, events, or specific needs.
Online Giving & Text-to-Give – Enables secure online donations and mobile text giving with recurring gift options and direct deposit.
Event Registration System – Create, manage, and track registrations for unlimited in-person or virtual events.
QR Code Generation – Automatically generates QR codes linked to donation pages or event forms for quick, mobile-friendly access.
IRS-Compliant Tax Receipts – Delivers accurate year-end tax statements and donation receipts through automated online tools.
Optional Integrated Fund Accounting – Offers full bookkeeping, payroll, fund tracking, and financial reporting in one unified system.

Additional features

Central Donor CRM – Stores donor data, donation activity, and relationships in one organized database.
Unlimited Custom Donation Forms – Create form templates for any fundraising purpose with branding flexibility.
Online Giving Portal – Supports credit card, ACH, and recurring donations with zero platform fees.
Text-to-Give Capability – Allows donors to give quickly via SMS with automated processing.
Unlimited Event Registration – Build registration forms, accept payments, and manage attendees online.
QR Code Generator – Produces QR codes for print materials, flyers, posters, and digital campaigns.
Manual & In-Kind Gift Entry – Input offline donations or non-monetary gifts directly into the database.
Fee Assist Option – Allows donors to cover transaction fees so organizations receive full donation amounts.
Tax Receipt Automation – Generates and sends compliant year-end statements electronically.
Optional Fund Accounting & Payroll – Adds ledger posting, payroll management, and fund-based budgeting.

Pricing

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Monthly plans

Cdm+ Essentials

USD 25

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
11
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianDutchPortugueseRussianChineseJapaneseKorean

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD

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