Nonprofit Management Software
Research and reviews for the best nonprofit management software
-
Does your nonprofit need help managing donors?
Review top solutions for free.
Download NowNeed accounting software for your nonprofit?
Browse leading vendors for free.
Download Now About Nonprofit Management SoftwareAbout Nonprofit Management Software
Nonprofit management software provides not-for-profit organizations with the tools to manage core business processes such as donor management, grant tracking, fundraising, budget oversight, event planning and beyond. Nonprofit software is designed to address the unique activities an NPO performs as well as standard functions such as accounting, contact management and marketing. A variety of software tools are available for nonprofits to use, including donor management solutions, fundraising platforms and nonprofit-specific accounting systems. Browse the top nonprofit management platforms in Business-Software.com’s Top 10 Nonprofit Management Software Reports. Nonprofit management platforms come in a variety of forms that range from simple, user-friendly platforms to robust all-in-one nonprofit solutions. A few of the top vendors of nonprofit solutions are:- DonorPerfect
- Blackbaud
- DonorPro
- Serenic
Articles
-
Donor Management Software
Donor Management Software Articles
7 Must-Have Features for a Nonprofit Donor Management Solution
By David Self
Nonprofits benefit greatly with the implementation of donor management (fundraising) software. Today’s solutions are mostly cloud-based, allowing users to access critical information from the office, home or even on the train using mobile applications. When shopping for a donor management platform, be sure that only comprehensive, intuitive and powerful solutions make it to your shortlist. No team member in an organization, especially a nonprofit, has time to manage clunky, outdated or lackluster software.
Traditional CRM vs. Donor Management Software: Why the Differences Matter
By Kiri Picone
Upon first glance, traditional customer relationship management (CRM) software and nonprofit donor management software seem to be synonymous. While traditional CRM solutions might sustain operations for a short time, it’s not a long-term solution. Donor management software offers nonprofit-specific tools that specifically cater to a NPO’s unique needs.
Let's Talk DonorSnap: Behind the Software with Co-Founder Dennis Mueller
By Kristin Crosier
Nonprofits require specialized products to address their range of financial, marketing and client relationship management needs. Yet oftentimes these industry-specific solutions are unreasonably priced for the companies that need them most: charities with minimal personnel operating on tight budgets. We talked to Dennis Mueller, co-founder of DonorSnap, about how the company got its start, his exasperation with the layered pricing models of other specialized nonprofit solutions, and why he was such a stickler about DonorSnap's simplistic pricing plan.
Top Nonprofit Software: The 5 Flavors of Not-for-profit Donor Management
By Miranda Limonczenko
Like nonprofit organizations come in all shapes and sizes, so do constituent relationship management (CRM) solutions. Depending on their scale or their assortment of features, donor management may or may not fit an organization. In this post, we feature five different nonprofit donor management solutions and how they benefit their own breed of organization.
-
Nonprofit Accounting Software
Nonprofit Accounting Software Articles
The Top 6 Nonprofit Accounting Solutions Your NPO Needs
By Kiri Picone
For nonprofit organizations, finding the best nonprofit accounting software is a vital component of the organization’s potential success. These 6 nonprofit accounting software solutions manage fund accounting, track donations and more.
Nonprofit Accounting: How Transparent Financials Win Donor Trust
By Miranda Limonczenko
Trust is a precious commodity in the nonprofit sector. But in order to inspire trust in donors, financial transparency is paramount. With widespread stories of funding misuse, donors are more cautious than ever. This raises the bar for nonprofit accountability and requires organizations to maintain accurate and easy-to-access financial data.
From the Community: Best Nonprofit Accounting Software?
By Mark Aspillera
Looking for the best nonprofit accounting solution for your organization? You aren't alone. We answer the popular question from our community members, sharing how nonprofit financial software differs from normal accounting software and how to find the best.
Nonprofit Accounting Software: How It Differs from Other Accounting Solutions
By Chris Chang
If you are someone involved in the financial aspects of a nonprofit organization, then you know all about the various challenges that surface on a daily basis. From managing donations and recording pledges to accepting in-kind donations, nonprofit accounting software solves the unique financial challenges NPOs face.
-
Trends in Nonprofit Software
Trends in Nonprofit Software Articles
Abila Nonprofit Online: Your All-in-One Nonprofit Software Solution
By Kiri Picone
It can be tough for nonprofit organizations (NPOs) to find a single software solution to solve a vast array of nonprofit-specific issues. Thankfully, Abila's Nonprofit Online is a comprehensive all-in-one nonprofit software solution built to handle grant management, fund accounting, donor management and more.
The Best Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits
By Robert Cecchi
Your nonprofit organization goes out of its way to help others, but who’s there to help you? We discuss the best fundraising tools for nonprofits to use.
Crowdfunding: The Fundraising Software of the Future
By Jenna Ebert
Crowdfunding is an easy way to promote a business, charity, product or natural disaster and has become increasingly popular with the rise of social media and internet use. Sites such as GoFundMe, Indiegogo, FundAnything, and many more allow people to create donation campaigns about themselves, someone they know or an organization they support. Here we take a look at five crowdfunding platforms.
From the Community: Looking for a Scalable Solution for a Not-for-Profit?
By Kristin Crosier
When it comes to managing a not-for-profit organization, the software you use can make or break your success, both in the short and long term. This week I hope to help all of our readers working in the nonprofit sector by answering one such question from Gianfranco C, who asks, “Looking for a scalable solution that could suit a not-for-profit. Any suggestions?”
-
View All Blog Posts
Top Nonprofit Management Blog Posts
Crowdfunding: The Fundraising Software of the Future
By Jenna Ebert
Crowdfunding is an easy way to promote a business, charity, product or natural disaster and has become increasingly popular with the rise of social media and internet use. Sites such as GoFundMe, Indiegogo, FundAnything, and many more allow people to create donation campaigns about themselves, someone they know or an organization they support. Here we take a look at five crowdfunding platforms.
How Nonprofits Can Use Mobile Tools to Succeed in 2015
By Jenna Ebert
In the current technological age consumers are more likely to contribute to and interact with mobile-oriented nonprofits. In order to stay relevant, nonprofit mobile platforms have become increasingly essential to help maintain donor contribution and satisfaction. Due to this, consumers have switched from viewing websites on computers to more convenient mobile viewing options.
The Best Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits
By Robert Cecchi
Your nonprofit organization goes out of its way to help others, but who’s there to help you? We discuss the best fundraising tools for nonprofits to use.
Popular Nonprofit Management Solutions
Virtuous CRM
Virtuous CRM is nonprofit CRM and marketing management software that empowers innovative organizations to grow their operations by providing users with a better understanding of their donors and to build better relationships. The platform is designed to be simple enough to server the user's entire staff while remaining feature-rich enough to meet all of the user's complex fundraising needs.
SofterWare DonorPerfect
SofterWare DonorPerfect is a fundraising solution for non-profits complete of all sizes. From the centralized console, users can track mailings and tasks, create mailouts, and run all sorts of events.
Blackbaud CRM
Blackbaud CRM is nonprofit constituent relationship management software that unifies constituent data across all departments and offices, provides users with cohesive views of all constituents and enables users to access information stored in the company database as well as in a mobile environment. The software is equipped with alumni management tools, supports membership growth and manages recurring giving programs.
StratusLIVE Fundraisers Suite
StratusLIVE Fundraisers Suite is a CRM and fundraising software solution designed for use by nonprofits. The CRM portion of the program is based off of Microsoft CRM and works with volunteer and donor data, allowing users to access all of it from any web-enabled browser, track interactions, and pull up donation information.
SofTrek ClearView CRM
SofTrek ClearView CRM provides constituent relationship management, reporting, online marketing and operational tools for your nonprofit organization. ClearView CRM not only tracks meaningful donor information -- it follows campaign activities, manages opportunities, and helps plan strategies to take advantage of those opportunities. Business intelligence and reports are detailed, allowing users to track and grow donor relationships. ClearView CRM also manages staff in addition to anything pertaining to fundraising efforts. ClearView is available as a web-based or mobile solution, with customizable dashboards.
Salsa Labs Donor Management Software
Salsa Labs Donor Management Software is nonprofit donor management software designed to increase donor retention, is equipped with robust reporting capabilities, and enables users to identify lapsed donors and to cultivate donor relationships. The platform provides users with communication tools that enable users to create targeted, personalizes messages based on data stored in donor profiles, supports communication across multiple channels, and automates recurring activities such as gift acknowledgement, welcome emails and renewal reminders.