by JK Stewart | Aug 9, 2025 | Strategy
If you’ve ever gone to open a donation envelope expecting a year-end pledge—and found a hand-written check with a sticky note attached—you’re not alone. Despite all the tech, apps, and auto-recurring options available today, many donors still give the old-fashioned...
by JK Stewart | Aug 8, 2025 | Comparisons, Strategy
Let’s face it: managing donor relationships can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re a small nonprofit without the budget (or time) for a clunky third-party CRM. You want to build trust, follow up personally, track who gave what and when… but you don’t...
by JK Stewart | Aug 7, 2025 | Strategy
If you’ve ever set up an online donation form, you’ve probably seen the toggle: “Would you like to cover the processing fee?” It feels like a win-win. Your organization gets the full donation, and the donor just adds a little extra to help. But like anything...
by JK Stewart | Jul 29, 2025 | Comparisons, Strategy
At first, it all sounds helpful: one sleek donation form, some “smart” automations, and a bundled CRM promising to do it all. But fast-forward six months and your nonprofit might be stuck inside a digital box you didn’t mean to build around yourself. If you’ve ever...
by JK Stewart | Jul 28, 2025 | Comparisons, Strategy
If you’re a small nonprofit trying to grow, every dollar counts. And yet, many well-meaning organizations unknowingly lose 8–11% of every online donation—before that gift even hits their bank account. It’s not because of fraud. It’s not because of chargebacks. It’s...
