Donor Management

Choosing the right nonprofit software can transform how your organization operates, from donor management and fundraising to volunteer coordination and accounting. This guide covers top tools in each category — including Bloomerang CRM, Bloomerang Fundraising, and Bloomerang Volunteer — plus tips for evaluating options based on your biggest pain points, integration needs, and total cost of ownership.

Nonprofits can’t afford the slowdowns and potential bad press that can result from poor payment processors. Use the tips in this guide to find a credit card processing solution that keeps your nonprofit’s best interests at the forefront.

Selecting the right credit card processor is critical for nonprofits that want to accept donations securely and build donor trust. This guide reviews eight top platforms for 2026 — including Bloomerang Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and Square — with breakdowns of which is best suited for different organizational sizes, transaction types, and integration needs.

Peer-to-peer fundraising platforms empower supporters to raise money on your behalf, dramatically extending your reach to audiences your organization could never contact directly. This guide compares 14 leading peer-to-peer platforms, covering key features to look for, pricing considerations, and which tools are best suited for different campaign types and nonprofit sizes.

PayPal offers nonprofits a discounted rate of 2.89% + $0.49 per transaction and a customizable donate button — but it's not a donor management system. A feature comparison of four alternatives (Bloomerang Payments, Donorbox, Stripe, Square) for organizations that need more.

Salesforce is a powerful cloud-based CRM used by businesses and nonprofits alike, offering extensive customization and integration capabilities — but its complexity may not be the right fit for every organization. This guide breaks down what Salesforce does, why personal donor relationships matter, and how to evaluate whether it meets your nonprofit's specific needs.

Donation acknowledgment letters thank donors for their gifts while also fulfilling the IRS documentation requirement for contributions over $250, making them both a compliance tool and a relationship builder. This guide explains what to include, when to send them, and how to write letters that make donors feel genuinely valued and connected to your mission.

QuickBooks can handle nonprofit accounting — but which version is right for you? A comparison of Desktop, Online Plus, and Online Advanced, with integrations, limitations, pricing, and nonprofit-specific alternatives like Aplos and Intacct.

A survey of nonprofit professionals breaks down the top four email platforms — Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Emma, and Gmail — by use case, features, integrations, and price, with a clear recommendation for tools that sync with your CRM.