Finding the Right Fundraising Software

When it comes to keeping the information about your nonprofit's fundraising efforts organized and easily accessible, fundraising software is your best bet. Because there are so many different choices available, it can be hard to decide which fundraising software is right for you. We've compiled some information about the top titles out there to help you make an informed decision.

Compass CRM

This innovative fundraising software works entirely within Microsoft Outlook. Compass CRM allows you to effectively manage donor relationships and help your fundraisers run more efficiently, all within the Outlook program. Because this software is designed with Microsoft .NET framework, it's adaptable to other familiar Microsoft programs and services.

Donor Perfect

Donor Perfect is a powerful fundraising software program that lets you manage donor records and create custom reports quickly and easily. This program is available in two formats: a PC network and a Web browser version. With this software, you can organize and access a great deal of information relevant to your nonprofit organization with the click of a mouse!

Raiser's Edge

This fundraising software is offered by the Blackbaud company and is one of the most widely utilized programs out there today. You'll get tools to help you with every aspect of your fundraising methods, including donor management, various fundraising methods, relationship cultivation, and more. Access and share a multitude of reports, and keep your data safe with built in security.

PledgeMaker

PledgeMaker fundraising software is a powerful hosted program that you access via Internet. This is a cost-efficient way to provide fundraising software to everyone in your organization while allowing your IT staff to work on other things. You get immediate access to all your data when you need it, as well as top-notch data security and technical support. Because the program is online, you get the latest updates and versions with no waiting!

Donor2

Donor2 is an amazing fundraising software that allows you to organize and access all the accounting for your nonprofit quickly and easily. This program is comprehensive, adaptable, and gives you in- depth reports on all aspects of your nonprofit organization. In an independent survey of fundraising professionals, Donor2 ranked as the best fundraising software and accounting management software for nonprofit organizations.

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