Your development director enters a donation into DonorPerfect. Then she opens Mailchimp and manually adds the donor’s email. Then she updates a Google Sheet for the board report. Then she creates a task in Asana to send a thank-you letter. Four systems. One donation. Fifteen minutes of manual work. Multiply that by every donation, every […]
Archives for January 2026
Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Software Discounts
I’ve got great news: Your nonprofit can access the same enterprise-grade software that Fortune 500 companies use—and you can get most of it for free. Not “freemium with limited features.” Not “trial period then pay.” Actual, full-featured, enterprise software. Completely free or steeply discounted specifically for nonprofits. Over my 15+ years working with nonprofits, I’ve […]
Technology Checklist for New Nonprofits: Your First 90 Days
Starting a nonprofit is exciting—and overwhelming. Between registering for 501(c)(3) status, recruiting board members, and developing your programs, technology often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. But here’s the truth: getting your technology foundation right in the first 90 days will save you countless hours and thousands of dollars down the road. I’ve […]
