The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nonprofits using GoFundMe’s software company, Classy, will have access to the enhanced sharing experience on Instagram. GoFundMe and Meta announced new sharing features intended to drive more donations to nonprofits. One-quarter of Gen Z also responded they were inspired to look into or donate to a cause because of social media. In the U.S.,

Metrics

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Include: Key reporting deadlines Required data collection points Budget monitoring schedules Compliance checklists Use project management software (like Asana, Trello, or ClickUp) or a specialized grant management system to set reminders and assign tasks. You did it. Cue the confetti! But wait whats that creeping over the horizon?

Award

CauseVox

JUNE 23, 2025

You don’t need complex software or a massive dataset to start. Have you ever sent an email to your entire donor list, only to realize afterward that it didn’t apply to everyone? It’s a moment that makes you pause. You sent the message to everyone, but clearly, not everyone should have received it. Think about it like curating playlists.

IT

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

IT Controls Require individual logins for financial software and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Modern financial software offers features like: Automation: Simplify repetitive tasks such as invoice approvals and payment processing. A well-implemented internal control policy. Absolutely.

Policy

DonorSnap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Thankfully, software for nonprofits makes it easier than ever to host successful auctions while saving time and energy. If youve ever wondered whether investing in auction software like AuctionSnap is worth it, youre not alone. Automating Bidding and Notifications Without auction software, most nonprofits resort to paper bid sheets.

Software

GrantNews

JUNE 18, 2025

Whether you’re just getting started or managing an established venture, these programs offer a mix of financial support, in-kind services, and valuable resources like coaching and software. Looking to grow your business or overcome financial challenges? For more information, click here. Small Business Grant for Operating Support U.S.

Grants

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Integrations : Seamless integration with your church’s existing systems, such as accounting software or church management systems, can streamline operations and save time. Here are some of the most important: Ease of Use : A simple, user-friendly interface is crucial. One of the best free options is DoJiggy.

Donation

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2025

That’s when it hit us: they didn’t need just a fundraising platform, they needed CRM software for nonprofits. While a fundraising platform helps you raise money by hosting donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and more, a CRM software for nonprofits helps you manage donor relationships. What Is a CRM Software for Nonprofits?

CRM

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Use your donation software such as a CRM or even a spreadsheet to track and monitor this essential donor data. Its officially 2025! We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation.

Retainer

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

You Need to Customize Your Workflows and Integrate Systems Growing fundraising teams typically want to leverage custom workflows and integrate with related software systems like those used by finance and digital marketing. But your growing pains cant be ignored much longer. ” If left unrefined, its effectively useless.

CRM

Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Software + Soft Skills = Genius Move Like Sarah, Ill bet youre doing all the right things (some of the time). When used strategically, digital engagement software can create the same sense of connection as a phone call. As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Know the key tasks that have to be done and how they might change with the new software. What used to be a manual process is now automated with the right grant management software. Determine how well the new GMS integrates with your existing systems, such as accounting software, fundraising platform, and other essential tools.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Your supporters and stakeholders will appreciateand come to trustwhat they get out of your unified software ecosystem. Simply open your donor management software to the record of the appeal to see not only the revenue coded to it, but also the expenses with the associated coding in your financial system in real time.

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. This is a tough yet vital question for nonprofits to ask.

Funding

DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Once they’ve signed up for Apple Pay or Google Pay, users don’t need to do anything ; the software detects when Apple Pay or Google Pay is present. By making donating as simple as a single touch or scan, digital wallets are transforming the way we support the causes that matter most to us. Why Are Digital Wallets So Effective?

Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

and Canada Hub at Giving Tuesday , and Cara Dickerson, vice president, Customer Success at Momentive Software , annual awareness around GivingTuesday results in people having the inspiration to be generous and personal reason to give. According to Celeste Flores, director of the U.S. Have a thank you plan. Make it personal.

Demographics

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Each vendor offered swag, and some even provided tutorials on their software platforms. Planning was overwhelming, but the conference app allowed me to overlap conflicting events, so I could decide later. It also included maps, speaker bios, handouts, and even a messaging component to connect with other attendees.

GPC

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Plus, we’ve included a ready-to-use email template that’s also been preloaded into Greater Giving Fundraising Software to make your email campaign even easier! Below is a customizable GivingTuesday email template you can use, and it’s available preloaded in the Greater Giving Fundraising Software for a seamless campaign.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

If your team saves three hours a week with the new software, what does that mean for employee satisfaction, improved decision-making, or increased capacity? If your new fund accounting software integrates with your fundraising system , your development team could have more transparency into how funds were spent.

Finance

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2025

Set up an email, software access, and a workstation. Your nonprofit needs a skilled, dedicated team to advance its mission. Use these onboarding best practices to set your new hires up for lasting success. By Debbie Willis Every new employee brings passion, talent, and a fresh perspective to your nonprofit. Use a learning management system.

Mentor

OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Most peer-to-peer fundraising software products offer some form of participant portal functionality. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. It gets your constituents more involved with supporting your organization. It helps you reach new supporters through your constituents networks. Embrace mobile tools and tactics.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Youll need the right fundraising software to accomplish these steps successfully. Explore Kindfuls online fundraising software roundup to understand the current software landscape for nonprofits. Explore Kindfuls online fundraising software roundup to understand the current software landscape for nonprofits.

Donation

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Establish programs in your fund accounting software to make sure all expenses are accurately tracked and set up dashboards so you can easily see usage over time. Key best practice: Use fund accounting software or tracking systems to organize deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.

Grants

DonorSnap

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Now is a great time to let our software ease the administrative burden on you and your team. As the year-end approaches, having the right tools and strategies in place will ensure fundraising success for nonprofits. Set Up Goals on Your Dashboard Setting and tracking goals is an important pillar of fundraising success.

CRM

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Yet, many nonprofits grapple with declining event revenue, inefficient software, and the complexity of managing multiple platforms. DonorDrive isn’t just another software, it’s an enabler for nonprofits aiming to create meaningful impact. Proven results to back the bold claims The numbers tell a powerful story.

Fundraising

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, the U.S.

Retainer

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits. This support allows sustainable nonprofits to update their donor management to catapult them into future growth. We should expect to see a continued AI trend in 2025.

Grants

Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Some of these types can be managed directly within your fund accounting software , such as approval rules to make sure the right people review an expense before its paid. Examples include backup procedures, disciplinary action, and insurance. Looking for a fund accounting system that helps you implement and enforce strong internal controls?

Policy

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

The post Better Workflows and Smarter Software: How to Get Really Good at Data Analytics first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Include dashboard reviews as part of your pipeline meeting agenda, dedicate time after an appeal drops to analyze performance, and celebrate wins that come from data-informed decisions.

Software

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations use CRMs to track donor information, but most are missing out on the benefits that come from integrating them with their other software. Event management software: When someone signs up for your event, their information goes straight into your CRM. Now imagine if that all happened automatically.

CRM

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Budgeting by program with fund accounting software that has sub-fund capabilities provides a more nuanced financial management approach, enabling you to better prioritize and allocate resources to meet the diverse needs of your nonprofit organization. Using software without sub-fund tracking limits nonprofits to budgeting one-dimensionally.

Budget

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

That’s where fundraising event management software for nonprofits can help. Nonprofit event management software streamlines event planning, logistics, and execution, letting you focus on furthering your mission or successfully raising funds through your event , instead of manual event tasks.

Software

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Generally speaking, there are two types of software you need to conduct prospect research: databases and AI fundraising solutions. If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. Let’s dive in!

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

This metric , which measures how much a nonprofit spends on administration (such as rent, salaries, software licensing, etc.) Nonfunctioning equipment, lack of staff training , and software that couldn’t manage the organization’s caseload were prevalent among nonprofits trying to maximize “efficiency” with as few resources as possible.

Metrics

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Integrate Your Database With Other Nonprofit Software Integrations allow data to transfer automatically from your nonprofits other fundraising and management platforms to its CRM, saving your team time and reducing the risk of errors that come with manual entry. Learn more in this guide. Lets dive in!

CRM

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Blackbaud SKY API, or Application Programming Interface, is basically a set of rules that outlines how one piece of software can access data or functionality provided by a separate piece of software. There are some exciting possibilities that APIs can bring to your Grantmaking tool, but it can be a bit daunting to get started.

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. Processes and technology change. Life happens. How to Avoid It Avoiding the confusion around criteria starts with clear documentation.

Grants