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Applying Lessons from Dating to Your Search for a Nonprofit Fundraising CRM

Too often when researching fundraising software, we get caught up in the technical features and forget to step back and examine the companies behind the technology. There are real people at those companies, and ultimately that is who you are entering into a relationship with. It’s wise to evaluate the potential providers of your nonprofit's CRM software the same way you would a romantic interest. But how do you find the perfect match? [More]

3 Tips for Getting the Most out of Software Demonstrations

Do you dread software demonstrations? Following a few simple guidelines can make the difference between demos that are a boring waste of time, and demos that help you make a thorough comparison and a well informed decision. [More]

Quick Tips for Nonprofit Software Needs Assessment

Identifying needs and priorities is a big job, but investing in this effort up front will lead to a better decision. This post will give you a few quick tips and resources to help. [More]

How can I identify my nonprofit’s software needs and priorities?

Before you ever start looking at specific nonprofit CRM software products and features, you must understand three things: your nonprofit's goals, the tools you already have, and the parameters within which you can work.

Your Goals... [More]