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Volunteering

Volunteer Management Software Essentials + 20 Popular Picks

By Philip Schmitz

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Most nonprofits are busy with initiatives designed to change the world. But changing the world requires a lot of hard work, and studies show manual processes and limited capacity are pervasive pain points for nonprofits.

Fundraising

Need Nonprofit Event Software? Here Are 30 to Consider

By Philip Schmitz

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

When it comes to planning an event, the stakes are high. A whopping 81% of donors attend fundraising events, making well-executed events a vehicle for retaining donors, attracting new supporters, and cementing ties in your community. Technology is...

Fundraising, Nonprofit CRM

Payment Processing for Nonprofits | 10 Top Options for 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Every nonprofit relies on donations, right? What you might not consider is that every nonprofit also relies on a payment processor, without which the money would never show up in your account. And it might surprise you to know that you have a great...

Fundraising

12 Best Nonprofit Fundraising Tools: New for 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Americans give almost $500 billion annually to charities. That’s good news. But with more than 300 million people in the United States, nonprofits face an enormous amount of competition. Competition for visibility, competition for donors,...

15 Donor Management Software Tools You’ll Love in 2026

By Philip Schmitz

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

At its core, donor management software is a powerful tool for cultivating relationships, tracking giving history, personalizing outreach, and driving meaningful engagement. But when it comes to choosing the right platform, there are so many...

Digital Marketing

5 Common Challenges When Switching Your Nonprofit CRM

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Everything is fine. Your nonprofit donor management system is fine. Maybe it’s just spreadsheets and hey, that may be old school, but it works. Or maybe you started years ago with a great constituent relationship management (CRM) solution and, as...

Nonprofit CRM

How Much Does a Nonprofit CRM Cost? (Updated!)

By John Fedorek

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Let's start with the answer you probably don't want to hear: It depends.

Recurring Donations: Your Complete Guide + 10 Tips to Start

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that nonprofit donations tend to occur in cycles, usually based around the end of the year. In fact, research shows that some nonprofits make up to 30% of their total gifts in December! This means...