Practical IT insights for nonprofit leaders. Guides on cybersecurity, AI, managed IT, fundraising technology, and strategic planning to help your organization get more from its technology investment.
TL;DR: Power BI lets nonprofits visualize donor trends, track program KPIs, and generate board-ready reports without spreadsheet gymnastics. Microsoft offers it free or heavily discounted through its nonprofit program. Connect it to your CRM and financial systems to turn scattered data into dashboards that drive smarter decisions. With data pouring
TL;DR: Digital transformation for nonprofits means adopting cloud tools, automating manual workflows, and using data to make better program decisions. Start with a technology audit, get staff buy-in before buying anything, and roll out changes in phases. The goal is not more tech for its own sake but fewer bottlenecks
TL;DR: Nonprofits sitting on donor, financial, and program data without analyzing it are leaving impact on the table. Track the right metrics, use tools like Power BI or your CRM’s built-in analytics, and build a data-driven culture across your team. The payoff: better fundraising, stronger programs, and grant reports that
TL;DR: Nonprofits are high-value targets for cybercriminals because they hold donor payment data and personal records but often lack dedicated security staff. Prioritize multi-factor authentication, staff phishing training, regular software patching, encrypted backups, and an incident response plan. These basics block the majority of attacks without requiring an enterprise-level budget.
TL;DR: The right nonprofit database software connects your donor management, fundraising, email marketing, and financial systems so data flows automatically instead of being re-entered by hand. Prioritize integrations over features when choosing tools. Salesforce, Bloomerang, and Blackbaud lead the market, but the best fit depends on your org size and
TL;DR: Nonprofits can cut overhead without cutting impact by using cloud platforms instead of on-premise servers, automating admin tasks like email and accounting, switching to virtual fundraising tools, and adopting free or discounted software through programs like TechSoup. This post covers seven specific tech strategies to reduce costs across IT,
TL;DR: The top 5 nonprofit CRMs are Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (most customizable, 10 free licenses), Bloomerang (best for donor retention), Neon CRM (strong all-in-one), Little Green Light (most affordable), and DonorPerfect (best mid-range option). Pick based on your org size, budget, and whether you need deep customization or simplicity. The
