First Look: New Research on Nonprofit Software Buyer Trends

Nonprofits that choose the right software can improve upon many business processes, including communication, record keeping, marketing, fundraising, financial reporting and more. According to a 2015 Software Advice research report, for example, 99 percent of professionals surveyed say their use of fundraising software positively impacts the number of donations their organizations collects—and 98 percent say it has a positive impact on overall record keeping, reporting and workflow efficiency.

Many types of applications fall under the umbrella term “nonprofit management software,” supporting a variety of different organizational processes. Here are some of the most common applications.