Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

Download now A Four-Step Framework for Analytics Excellence Step 1: Streamline Your Data Collection Workflow Start by cleaning up the database and your data entry practices. Ready to Take the First Step? These challenges often compound, creating a cycle of inefficiency that limits fundraising potential. I’d be surprised if it didn’t!

Software

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Technology Limitations Whether your reviewers arent comfortable with your systems or your technology creates more roadblocks than workflows, software limitations can slow down your decision-making process. Are you ready for a grant management system that can help you streamline your grantmaking processes, from application to disbursement?

Grants

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

In today’s landscape, the most effective organizations use advocacy software that connects fundraising, outreach, and donor data in one place, making it easier to convert one-time advocates into lifelong supporters. That’s why the right nonprofit advocacy software should do more than send emails or host petitions.

Lobbying

Blackbaud

AUGUST 6, 2025

Data scattered across different systems, such as donor management platforms and accounting software that don’t talk to each other, can create inconsistencies. Tracking your cash flow—both incoming and outgoing—means you’re ready to meet obligations without worrying about running short.

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Working with your program and development teams, your finance staff identifies funding gaps, supplies important budget numbers, sets up projects in your accounting software, establishes spending approvals, and creates reporting schedules. Ready to streamline your grant management process? Check out our grant compliance checklist.

Government

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

The Solution: Structure + the Right Reporting Infrastructure There are plenty of ways nonprofits track and analyze donor data, whether it’s through accounting software, spreadsheets, or manually kept notes. Download our free Complete Guide to CRMs to see how the right tools can simplify your reporting. Automate and schedule reports.

Utilities

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Fixed costs are expected and the same amount every month or year, like your software subscriptions or mortgage. Free Resource Why Nonprofits Need Nonprofit Accounting Software Download now 7. Ready to see how fund accounting software can help you create better, more accurate budgets?

Budget

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

Download Our Free Donor Engagement & Retention Playbook: 1) Immediate Email Confirmation Let’s start with the lowest hanging fruit. These days, modern fundraising software (like CauseVox) sends an automatic thank you once a donation is processed, and you can customize the content of that email to fit your needs!

CRM

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

Also known as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) CRM, cloud CRM uses secure data centers operated by a third-party provider to store data. Having your data prepped, ready to be accessed, and correctly tagged with the ideal level of cleanliness is not a trend. Because AI is only as good as your data.

CRM

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Customer/Client Relationship Management software was developed in the for-profit world. This is because when you use CRM software: Youre Not Guessing When you start using data to drive your fundraising, youll do less guessing about what your donors care about, and which fundraising techniques will work. What is a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Use your tuition management system as a subledger for accurate data Integration between your tuition management system and your fund accounting software improves the accuracy of your data by eliminating manual data entry. Check out our on-demand webinar, 10 Ways Blackbaud Makes Budgeting Easier.

Budget

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Customer/Client Relationship Management software was developed in the for-profit world. This is because when you use CRM software: Youre Not Guessing When you start using data to drive your fundraising, youll do less guessing about what your donors care about, and which fundraising techniques will work. What is a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

Measure email opens and clicks, content downloads, webpage visits, and even RSVPs to planned-giving events. Start by assessing your internal readiness, identifying prospects using your CRM, and crafting personalized outreach strategies that align with your donors’ values. This is an excellent gauge of interest in a commitment.

CRM

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

Take photos of stuffies playing, getting ready for bed, and all tucked in! Download our free guide today! On the day of the sale, volunteer salespeople should be ready to display items on racks and tables. Families buy a sleepover ticket for their kids stuffies, and your staff and/or older students show them a good time!

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. And the last thing I'll go over is just downloading reports. Being grant-ready is really important. In terms of the link.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

Some donation software, like Blackbauds Optimized Form , can do this for you, but you also can run your own tests to find results specific to your organization. Implement and run your A/B test: When your test design is ready, implement it in your software. A/B testing sounds more complicated than it is.

Donation

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

We build a budget that is fair, balanced, and built on evidential history, but flexible ready for whatever hiccups and bumps come along. As mentioned before, make sure your staff is ready to field questions and provide resources to appropriately answer those questions. How do we prepare for change?

Budget

Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. You can get a downloadable project charter template on our resource center. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation.

Software

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2013

This new philanthropic program will provide software donations to nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Through this program, qualifying nonprofit organizations can receive initial grants of two professional software suites—valued at up to $15,000 worth of software - for $30 per license. Available Software Suites.

Software

Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2014

Now that it's time to upgrade from Windows XP (it’s retires in early April 2014), you may well be wondering how much of your current software and hardware will work on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Find out why it’s really and truly time to upgrade in my recent Get Ready for the End of Windows XP Support.

Software

Qgiv

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A good bidder experience is the key to a successful silent auction, and mobile bidding software is the future! This guide explores everything you need to know about mobile bidding software through the following sections: How does mobile bidding software work? What are the benefits of mobile bidding software?

Software

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

For the brave among us, TechCrunch has provided step-by-step instructions for downloading a virtual machine image via file-sharing sites so you can run it. Are we ready for a completely cloud-based operating system, given recent security concerns (not to mention lingering questions about Google and privacy )?

Readiness

Candid

APRIL 27, 2021

There are also tools and software (both desktop and mobile) specifically designed to help you organize work and enhance staff and volunteer productivity. This web-based mind mapping tool doesn't require downloads or updates. The instrument comes with ready-made templates for even more efficient team collaboration. Mind Meister.

Template

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There are many types of malware that can be downloaded onto a computer in different ways to steal information, so it’s best to educate your team on multiple malware types to defend against. Regularly updating your antivirus software and conducting security audits can help you mitigate the risk. Vulnerable software.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2024

While you are likely implementing a fundraising CRM to help you deliver on your fundraising strategy, you can unleash your creativity and innovation-mindset once you have software with modern capabilities. You will have a better idea of your key objectives for the new CRM that you can refer to when researching vendors and software solutions.

CRM

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How Fund Accounting Systems Improve Nonprofit Compliance Fund accounting software with subfund accounting capabilities provides functionality that makes reporting and transparency an integrated part of your workflows. Here are four ways that accounting software built for nonprofits helps you improve your compliance processes.

Software

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Prepare for the 'XPocalypse' According to Microsoft , the end of XP support could mean a world of trouble for those who don't upgrade: "Without critical Windows XP security updates, your PC may become vulnerable to harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software which can steal or damage your business data and information.

Readiness

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Identify a place to store documentation, including applications and relevant policies, in a place where everyone has access, such as within the grant record within your fund accounting software or a cloud storage tool. By establishing a repeatable process, you’ll be ready to take on more grant funding and drive more impact.

Government

Network for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s October, so year-end fundraising is here whether you’re ready or not! Since launching our video messages feature earlier this year, we’ve seen our fundraising software customers have enormous success with videos. Start Early (Right Now). Follow up by email to make sure your appeals are reaching inboxes!

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

One of my primary goals over the past three years has been creating a donor appeal process to generate revenue for our annual fund, using Blackbaud fundraising software to help us accomplish our goals. Using a generative AI tool like ChatGPT, simply prompt the software to “write a follow-up email to a donor.”

Funding

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. Download your free nonprofit fundraising and calendar plan here.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Now You’re Ready to Start Small Pinpoint your first step toward innovation. That single task can be a giant step toward innovation, with no complicated coding, no huge expenditure on untested shiny new software. Allow all of that richness to come to the surface in a way that can help you drive innovation.”

Nonprofit

Double the Donation

JUNE 15, 2021

Simply navigate to your FlexFormz dashboard to download the Double the Donation add-on, then install the plugin to your WordPress website. Ready to see it in action? Activate in Seconds and Start Raising More from Matching Gifts! Next, add the 360MatchPro search field to your desired donation pages.

Donation

Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Participants can download an app to submit photos, videos, and text answers proving that they’ve completed challenges or deciphered clues. If you’re not too keen on having your participants all download an app to join your scavenger hunt, you can just as easily organize a scavenger hunt via text message. Use an app. Fall carnival.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Throughout February, we'll be discussing tools, resources, and strategies to help you keep your data backed up and ready to restore. Free Download: BackupPC (Free Download) BackupPC is a high-performance, enterprise-grade system for backing up Linux, WinXX and MacOSX PCs and laptops to a server's disk. It's Backup Month!

Insurance

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2015

QuickBooks Online is the cloud-based version of Intuit's popular accounting and financial management software. It also includes several features unique to the online version, like mobile support and automatic transaction downloading. Ready to get started? For more information, see what the Plus edition includes.

Management

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Ready to have these ROI conversations with your team but don’t know where to start? Free Report The Resilient Nonprofit Download now Run Budget Scenarios and Reforecast Often Wouldn’t it be nice if you were awarded every grant you qualified for, and every capital campaign reached its goal? Sadly, that is not reality.

Management