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The Best Nonprofit Software Solutions for 2026

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Finding the right nonprofit software is critical in today's landscape. After all, donors expect personalized engagement, data-driven stewardship, and seamless giving experiences. Nonprofit teams need unified systems that centralize data, automate repetitive tasks, and deliver analytics that drive strategy.

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November 2025 Product Update

By Meliha Zekovic | Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Our November updates focus on making it easier for supporters to engage with your auctions, helping your staff find the right records faster, and giving your members a clearer experience inside the Constituent Portal. These enhancements are designed to save time, reduce guesswork, and create more meaningful interactions with your community. 

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Nonprofit Email Marketing in 2026: The 15 Best Mailchimp Alternatives

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Mailchimp is one of the most recognizable names in email marketing. It works well for simple newsletters, small lists, and basic automation. But as nonprofits grow, your needs grow with you. You start to rely more on segmentation, donor journey mapping, automation sequences, real-time CRM integration, and multichannel fundraising strategies.

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15 Best Virtuous Alternatives for Nonprofits in 2026

By Neha Sandesh | Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Virtuous is a popular choice for nonprofits that like the idea of “responsive fundraising.” The platform offers modern CRM features, automation, and donor journey tools that appeal to forward-thinking teams.

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15 Best Salesforce Alternatives for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Salesforce is one of the most well-known CRMs in the world, but most nonprofit teams eventually reach the same conclusion: it feels like too much work for what they need, and it's too expensive to maintain year after year. If you are juggling multiple systems, struggling to get clear reports, or constantly duct taping tools together, you are not alone.

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Avoid these 10 Common Mistakes in Year-End Fundraising

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Year-end is the biggest of the big fundraising deals for nonprofits. We all know how critical this season is to put a big exclamation point on your impact this year, but there’s so much going on that it can be tough to make sure you’re doing everything you can to crush your goals.

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