Category Archives: Technology
Tech and Merger Concerns Counter Overall Bullish Outlook
By Richard H. Levey Nearly all (99%) of association leaders are either “completely” or “cautiously” optimistic about their financial viability, and five in six reported being in a better financial situation today than they were five years ago. Leaders surveyed
Your Database: Sourcecoding Better Locates Donors
Data can be harder to find than the proverbial needle in a haystack if a sourcecode isn’t properly assigned and entered into your database. A sourcecode tracks donor-specific and campaign-specific information that is vital to almost every action taken when
AI-Generated Content Creates Fundraising Creativity
You want your organization to be seen as a trusted thought leader, and a go-to resource for your donors and your community. You need stakeholders to be and to feel engaged, to know that they are part of a significant
Commentary … Microsoft’s Decision Opens Opportunities For Change
Image @ depositphotos By David Deal Microsoft announced that it will be retiring its Fundraising and Engagement solution and ending support effective December 31, 2026. What does this mean for nonprofits, associations, and foundations? And, what does it mean more
How to Leverage Technology to Streamline Nonprofit Finance
It’s practically impossible for any business or organization in any industry to thrive without the use of technology. As technology becomes more advanced and the world becomes more reliant on these systems to stay connected, integrating tech features into your
Practical Ways to Use AI For Grants
You’ve heard that history tends to repeat itself and this also applies to technology. In 1994, the internet sparked both fear and excitement. Fast forward three decades, and perhaps you’re finding yourself both curious and anxious about artificial intelligence or
Aplos Software Buys Keela, Building All-In-One Platform
Constituent relationship management firm Keela has been acquired by Aplos Software and will become part of a three-application cloud solution for nonprofits. Aplos’ flagship product is accounting software. Aplos already owns Raisely, a fundraising software. Terms of the deal were
Sage Includes DonorPerfect In Financial Solution
Accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology firm Sage is partnering with fundraising firm SofterWare to provide a more inclusive financial platform. Sage Intacct Fundraising powered by DonorPerfect is a cloud-based solution. It is intended to provide seamless flow of fundraising
Class Action Denied In Blackbaud Data Breach Case
A plaintiff’s motion for class certification in a Blackbaud data breach case has been rejected by a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Columbia Division. Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. indicated that a method
5 Ways For Civil Society To Engage With AI
We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. However, we quickly learned its limitations and memorized the necessary
