When Grant Management Breaks Down and What Organizations Can Learn
In nonprofit fundraising, we spend a lot of time talking about the systems that support donor engagement, data quality, and [...]
From Relationships to Reconciliation: Bridging Development and Finance in K–12 Schools
“That’s how we have always done it.” I’ve heard that phrase many times in my development career. Change can be [...]
5 Advantages of a True Total School Software Solution
Independent schools are under increasing pressure to do more with less—deliver exceptional academic experiences, ensure financial sustainability, deepen family engagement, [...]
How to Build a Data-Driven Culture in Grantmaking
When your team can rely on the data in front of them, everything about your grantmaking becomes clearer. Decisions move [...]
5 Advantages of Using Grants Management Software Instead of Spreadsheets to Manage Your Grantmaking
The person who coined the term “cat herding” may have been a grants manager. From applications to reviews to reporting, [...]
Streamlining Grantmaking Processes: How Your GMS Can Double as a CRM
Managing grant applications is complex enough without the added frustration of maintaining two separate systems—one for funding requests and another [...]
Beyond Charts and Lists: How AI and Data Visualization Transform Grant Reporting
As a grantmaker, you’re surrounded by data—applications, grantee updates, historical funding records, and industry trends. Gathering data isn’t the challenge [...]
5 Year-End Actions for a Resilient 2026
As 2025 ends, the social impact sector looks back on a year of uncertainty, with few answers about what 2026 [...]
Social Impact Experts Share Best Practices for Building an Innovation Culture
Our current environment is being transformed by the rapid advancement of data, technology, and artificial intelligence. As nonprofits and educational [...]
Enterprise Fundraising Organizations Are Gaining a Competitive Edge with AI and Blackbaud CRM
The most successful fundraising operations don’t view AI as an opportunity for the future; they view it as a force [...]
