Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting.

Liability

Gail Perry Group

JUNE 26, 2025

We had that exact conversation last week with our friends at fundraising software service BetterUnite. We’ve known for a while that social influence can definitely drive giving behavior. "Another Giving USA report. More statistics. But what does this actually mean for MY organization?" And honestly? Empower peer-to-peer fundraising.

Consultant

HSF House

JUNE 5, 2025

I have a background in STEM as I was convinced that I would become a programmer or software engineer throughout high school but, now I can use my science and my art background to create work I am proud of. I love watching people fall in love with their image. I started off just doing nature photos then documentation and now portraiture.

Engineering

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

I use a lot of Google sheets, Asana, Instrumentl, definitely. I definitely have always kind of had a weak spot for office supplies. First of all, definitely look for the best matches. I have to have it set to remember to pick up my kid from school every day. Spreadsheets. I like the visuals of Trello. Lots of good systems here.

Instrumentl

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

Get started with nonprofit software designed to help your organization grow your donor base, build stronger relationships, and ultimately make a bigger impact. Both nonprofits and not-for-profit organizations stand to more effectively achieve their goals by leveraging purpose-built software like Bonterra Network for Good.

Nonprofit

Planned Giving

JUNE 10, 2025

” Using Online Will Software Online will software can simplify this process by guiding you through setting your beneficiaries using a per stirpes distribution. This article delves into the intricacies of per stirpes distribution, offering a detailed guide on how to name beneficiaries per stirpes in your will.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the advancement office, since we deal with all of the data, gifts, and reporting, you can definitely be assured that critical needs are very common. I was graced to be instrumental in not only reviving this solution but bringing all the players to the game so that we could collectively work on utilizing this software.

Software

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Every situation is different so, again, if you have any doubts about how much to communicate, definitely do your due diligence. Provide Budget Transparency with Fund Accounting Software Budget changes should be tracked in your financial accounting software. How do you approach that communication?

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2024

Nonprofits faced an immediate shift to digital operations during the pandemic. Cloud-based systems enabled staff to maintain productivity during lockdowns, prompting a rapid digital transformation.

Finance

Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2012

In case you haven’t heard, 501(c)(3) private foundations are now eligible to receive Microsoft donations through the Microsoft Software Donation Program. Microsoft has made several exciting updates to its software donation program to make it more convenient for all nonprofits to request software donations.

Software

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2009

This week, we're featuring an article on diagramming applications, Visual Presentations Made Easy with Diagramming Software. The subject was definitely in need of a revisit, as things have changed a lot since then. This is actually a reworking of an article we featured about three years ago. Tools Web 2.0

Software

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Definitely keep track of your hours. Definitely get an ergonomic keyboard and use voice recognition software. Potentially, you might find you may be more productive than if you were at the office. Nevertheless, I should warn you that implementing these techniques and strategies takes an enormous amount of discipline.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. It provides the ultimate tool to bring all your school software into one system and allows everything to talk to each other. Because I want to know!

Calendar

Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Depending on your organizational culture, you may need to expand your definition of who is a major donor. Start by selecting a gift level and definition for major donor that aligns with your organization’s data and values. Prospect research—don’t have the budget for prospect research software? Build your team.

CRM

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts. This often requires using a software integration. Make it easy for donors to support you. Peer-to-peer store.

Software

Candid

JULY 9, 2024

Asking directly can be hard but is essential to building capacity While many people look to specialized tools and software to help collect accurate demographic data and “keep it safe,” tools and software will not completely solve the problems of accuracy and privacy. This also helps mitigate privacy issues and avoid legal concerns.

Demographics

Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2010

For many organizations, it's the standard-bearer software that lives on nearly every computer and is used daily by millions, so we think it's pretty important to have a good handle on how to answer the seminal question asked by resource-strapped libraries and nonprofits — "Should we bother upgrading?". What are the differences?

Software

Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. rent, employee salaries, software licensing, energy bills) compared to the amount dedicated to mission-specific spending (i.e. What is the overhead myth? the amount of money that’s spent on direct services and programming).

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

Definitely shop around to get the best rate, but don’t expect zero. Bloomerang is a powerful donor-tracking software and offers an online giving option, too. Kindful is another powerful donor-tracking software that facilitates online giving as a built-in feature. It’s definitely not a “build it and they will come” model.

Software

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This is definitely untrue. When it comes to enhancing the efficiency of your organization’s reporting process, choosing strong, consolidated accounting software is a great option for maintaining accurate financial information. Returns in the 990 Series are arguably more in-depth and complex than a typical business tax return.

Electronics

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Accounting Software It might feel premature to put accounting software into place when you’re just starting out. If you start out with Quickbooks or another high-quality accounting software and put the proper line items and accounts into place, it will save you or your bookkeeper hours and hours of stressful work later.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Online fundraising software will make constructing your own donation pages much less stressful, and you’ll be able to create optimized forms that drive giving. In addition, you should use online giving software with a secure payment processor to keep your donors’ sensitive information safe.

Donation

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

He remembers: "When I came to TechSoup in early 1990, my job was to answer phones, help with bulk mailing our newsletter, and … organize our software 'inventory.' ' Our software donation program then consisted of a few dozen boxes of software stored in a closet." We carried a lot of strange things.

Software

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

If you’re using a good donor management software like Little Green Light , you can easily get the numbers you need. Put these 8 strategies into motion for your small nonprofit and you’ll definitely raise more money this Fall! And what to fix. If you monitor your numbers each month, you get a gold star.

Readiness

Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

As always, this is not meant to be a definitive (or complete) list of dos and don’ts. While we are many years removed from the original definition being commonplace, it is still a word we should use mindfully due to its negative connotations. Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have. Which are negative or offensive?

Training

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Ultralingua's dictionary and thesaurus software lets you to look up words both from the Ultralingua application and from within documents and on web pages. With Ultralingua's translation software, you can make your organization and its resources more accessible to people with limited English or none at all.

Software

Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2010

A few months ago, Robert blogged about Idealware's 2010 Field Guide to Nonprofit Software , a guide covering a broad range of software that nonprofits should know about. From Idealware: What types of software should your nonprofit be using? FLOSS books are available free online , but they're definitely printworthy.

Software

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

I mean two things: One is the actual software you use like Quickbooks or Aplos that is meant for nonprofit use, and two is the actual processes you use to manage your accounting. This means that when someone donates online, that information automatically transfers from your Donor Management software to your accounting software.

IT

Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

This can be inspiring, but it is not always scalable and definitely not measurable. The fundraising team for the Grand Canyon Conservancy uses artificial intelligence and data analysis embedded in its fundraising software to make predictions, set goals, and share progress with stakeholders.

Strategic Plan

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Then check with the software vendors to get a range for data usages with their specific applications and multiply by the number of mobile users you have. GB), streaming an hour of high-definition video (1 to 2 GB), or making Skype-to-Skype calls (3 MB per minute). Switch off automated app and software updates.

Software

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Preparing for and delivering a webinar isn't something most librarians spend their days doing, so we are especially grateful to our speakers for this gift of sharing what they've learned about open-source software over the last 10 years.

Software

Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2024

Since major gifts are, by definition, the largest individual donations your nonprofit receives, they typically come from your wealthiest donors. There are two types of databases you should have in your nonprofit software toolkit as you get started: Prospect research database.

AI

Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2012

Microsoft Lync is one of the least understood Microsoft product donations in the TechSoup catalog; however if yours is a larger organization that already runs on Windows Server 2008, uses Office Professional Plus 2010 , and has multiple offices or lots of work out in the field, it's definitely worth looking at. Why Lync Is Green Software.

Software

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

First, a quick definition. An "app" is a small piece of software that performs a discrete function, with limited or targeted functionality. Apps can be used online (a web app), on a mobile device (a mobile app), or as an add-on to existing software tools (widgets, plug-ins, templates, and so on). What Is an App?

IT

Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2014

While you should definitely explore the full site, here are the top five tips I distilled from the project. The Reset the Net privacy pack is a bundle of software and tips for mobile phones, tablets, and personal computers. Download the Reset the Net Privacy Pack.

Electronics

Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

And an online auction relies on some form of event management software just like an in-person auction would, as do any ticket sales. Nonprofit organizations most definitely see virtual events as a staple in the years ahead, even as the possibility of holding small, in-person gatherings appears on the horizon.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 20, 2010

It’s definitely NOT a “build it and they will come&# model. You’ll likely want to invest in a software or service that can do this for you. Remember that the internet is a tool you can use to raise money. Just because you have a website or a Facebook page does not mean people will flock to it and give you money.

Electronics