In other great Microsoft news, it was announced that the software giant recently completed the acquisition of Metanautix, a data analysis company whose aim is to tear down data silos in order to "connect the 'data supply Read more

However you define them, major donors mean big business for nonprofits. Read more

Donors will tell you how they want to give. Your nonprofit needs to listen. Before I ever began to realize my dream of helping nonprofits become lean, mean fundraising machines, I worked in the marketing department of Read more

Discover how to identify, evaluate, and motivate your donors  Recency. Frequency. Monetary value. The all-powerful RFM. Read more

New report sheds light on nonprofit software challenges What drives nonprofits to seek out new fundraising software? What types of functionality are they searching for? Which are 'must-have' features and which are Read more

Does analysis matter? The world of data analysis is filled with swirling information from countless directions, as well as complex nomenclature and acronyms. But at the end of the day, what really matters to your mission is Read more

Microsoft Dynamics wins CRM Magazine Market Leader Awards in Enterprise CRM, Midmarket CRM, Small Business CRM, and Sales Force Automation categories. StratusLIVE for Fundraisers is built on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Read more

There are plenty of ways to send a message. You could make a call, pay a visit, rent a billboard, write a letter, or even send a fax. Read more

Former GE CEO Jack Welch shares his tips for success—tips that can lead to nonprofit success, too. Savvy nonprofit leaders understand that knowledge and inspiration can come from anywhere, especially the private sector. Read more

When buying nonprofit software, it's important to account for all expenses and savings—not just upfront costs. When I was growing up, I remember my parents doing whatever they could to save money. Read more