Online fundraising tips for nonprofits

6 08 0

The Hidden Cost of Online Giving: Understanding Platform Fees in 2026

Posted by Mark Becker / Privacy & Security, Uncategorized

By Mark Becker, Founding Partner, Cathexis Partners, with contributions from Erin Peshoff, Chief Curator at Vivia Studios For years, nonprofit organizations evaluated online fundraising platforms based on features, usability, integration capabilities, and payment processing rates. Most of us became familiar with the standard conversation around credit card processing fees. Depending on the provider, organizations could […]

20 07 0

Before You Replace Your Nonprofit CRM, Fix the Process Behind It

Posted by Mark Becker / Privacy & Security, Uncategorized

Nonprofit organizations often come to us convinced they have reached the same conclusion: Their CRM cannot do what they need it to do. Sometimes they are right. A platform may genuinely be outdated, poorly suited to the organization or unable to support its evolving needs. But after hundreds of discovery sessions, technology audits and platform-selection […]

17 06 0

Evaluating Your Nonprofit Technology Stack: A Practical Framework

Posted by Mark Becker / Privacy & Security, Uncategorized

A few years ago, the average nonprofit technology discussion centered around selecting the right CRM. Today, that conversation has expanded dramatically. Organizations are now managing fundraising platforms, marketing automation tools, event management systems, volunteer solutions, reporting platforms, online giving tools, advocacy systems, and a growing number of AI-powered applications. As a result, many nonprofit leaders […]

27 02 0

Beyond Automation: The Rise of the Autonomous CRM in 2026

Posted by Mark Becker / Privacy & Security, Uncategorized

Although the nonprofit CRM landscape is crowded with options, many systems are viewed as difficult to navigate or untrustworthy because of inconsistent data entry and insufficient data governance. This often leads teams to create complicated queries or manage critical reporting through external spreadsheets instead of within the CRM itself. In 2026, we’re finally moving past […]

22 01 0

How We Helped Shut Down a Spoofed Nonprofit Website in Under 24 Hours

Posted by Mark Becker / Privacy & Security, Uncategorized

At 4:45 PM Eastern on a recent Friday, I received an email from a client with the subject line “Website Hack.” That will always get your attention. What they had just discovered was not a traditional hack, but a spoofed nonprofit website—a sophisticated impersonation designed to steal donor data. A bad actor had registered a […]

19 01 0

Gathering Money Left on the Table: Lapsed Donors, Matching Gifts, and Donation Page Optimization

Posted by Mark Becker / Uncategorized

We spend countless hours on the “perfect” appeal, but if your donation page is a hurdle instead of a bridge, those efforts are wasted. Even worse? A friction-filled experience doesn’t just lose you a gift—it kills your matching gift potential before it even starts. Our Founding Partner, Mark Becker, recently sat down with Colleen Carroll […]

31 12 0

Recurring Donor Migration: 10 Steps for a Secure Transition

Posted by Mark Becker / Nonprofit Data

As the new year begins, performing a secure recurring donor migration is the most effective way to protect the long-term sustainability of your nonprofit. The high-energy push of year-end giving is over, and while the rush has settled, protecting your new and existing recurring revenue is now your primary goal. This post-holiday “calm” provides the […]

24 11 0

Nonprofit Tech Stack: 3 Essential Tips For Building Success

Posted by Mark Becker / Nonprofit Data, Privacy & Security

Last month, we discussed the blueprint for a seamless Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation. However, we now face a bigger question: How do we strategically integrate all our best platforms to build a truly connected nonprofit tech stack? View your nonprofit technology stack not as a cost center, but as a strategic engine. This engine […]

30 10 0

[GUEST POST] Mobile-Friendly Fundraising Event Pages: 3 Design Tips

Posted by Sarah Sebastian / Events, Fundraising

The title of the article, “Mobile-Friendly Fundraising Event Pages: Easy Design Tips”

Today’s donors are always on the go, and your giving experiences should be, too. From event registration to check-out, donors expect a mobile experience that’s fast, easy, and intuitive. Nearly half of social donors say having a mobile-optimized donation form is very important, and 64% depend on their phones to access event information. By bringing […]

27 10 0

The Blueprint for a Seamless CRM Implementation

Posted by Mark Becker / Blackbaud, Fundraising, Salesforce

A seamless CRM implementation involves far more than just technology; it requires organizational change management, detailed process optimization, and specialized data migration expertise. The complexity of reconciling historical financial data, mapping intricate custom fields, and managing the human element of adoption is why internal IT teams often get overwhelmed. Our blueprint is designed to shoulder […]

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