Advancement teams are the backbone of financial stability and growth for educational institutions, but they face significant challenges both internally and externally. Engaging donors across an increasing number of channels in a complex fundraising landscape is no small feat. Many ...Read More

Gift processing might not be the most exciting part of fundraising. But it is one of the most important activities for a nonprofit fundraising team. Processing gifts efficiently and accurately helps your entire organization to acknowledge gifts in a timely ...Read More

By Barbara Fischer, Associate Vice President IT and Data Analytics, The University of Toledo Foundation At The University of Toledo Foundation, we faced a common tech challenge like many in higher education advancement: an outdated database from the early 1990s. ...Read More

Spoiler: Not completely, but our clients are taking a byte.   The dazzling improvement of generative AI platforms in the past year has led to increasing comfort among technologists. 67 percent of tech leaders surveyed by Salesforce reported prioritizing AI, with ...Read More

Clean data is at the heart of a well-functioning nonprofit but how can you lead your org to good data housekeeping? Here’s our advice. The first message hits at 9:07am. It’s a heads-up from your fundraising lead that ...Read More

Peer-to-peer fundraising nets U.S. nonprofits $1.1 billion per year and many are interested in getting a slice of that pie. But how can you make sure your technology and tools are up to the task? Get the skinny. What is ...Read More

Giving season is upon us. It’s an exciting time, with 26% percent of all online revenue coming in December. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed but focusing on a few key areas can help you work more efficiently and ...Read More

Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge development software has been around for decades. And if your nonprofit uses Raiser's Edge NXT, you know it can be a powerful tool for managing donor relationships and fundraising activities. But are you getting the most out ...Read More

Here at Heller Consulting, we know that donations are vital to your nonprofit’s ongoing work. That's why we want to make sure you are aware of a State of California "good standing" requirement that could impact your organization’s ...Read More

Nonprofits today are facing increasing pressure to not only raise more funds but also to provide their donors with highly personalized experiences. As the competition for charitable dollars intensifies, organizations must leverage innovative strategies to engage supporters in meaningful ways. ...Read More