Unlock your fundraising potential

June 30, 2016

It’s no surprise that it’s widely been seen as ‘the’ tool for fundraisers. Purple Vision has supported clients who use RE for more than a third of the entire lifespan of the product. Over that time, we’ve learned a few things. In this paper, we share some of our thoughts and insights to help you with the next steps that you are likely to take as you consider your options. There will be a next step, because at the grand old age of 30, Blackbaud are finally upgrading Raiser’s Edge to Raiser’s Edge NXT.

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United Cerebral Palsy

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. The United Cerebral Palsy National Office, located in Washington, D.C., provides direct support to the affiliates via fundraising, marketing and communications, best practices, and programmatic support, just to name a few. We also serve people with disabilities and their families through the development of forward-thinking programs, information and referral service, legislative advocacy, technology initiatives, and research. UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and other disabilities and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of people living with disabilities. More than 65% of people served by UCP have disabilities other than cerebral palsy.

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3 Keys to Fundraising for Nonprofits in 2022

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

The fundraising landscape has dramatically changed due to the pandemic and a shift to more activities being remote. Nonprofits throughout the world face the daunting challenge of continuing operations that rely largely on fundraising and charitable giving from a network of donors facing their own financial hardships.

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A Generation of Change-Makers

whitePaper | April 8, 2022

With more than 4.5 billion people, Asia is home to the majority of the world’s population1. Recent years have seen rapid socio-economic development, as well as increased focus on significant global and local challenges. The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities, and issues such as climate change, gender inequality, inequity in access to healthcare, and poverty are now top-of-mind for countries across the region. It is against this backdrop that the landscape of philanthropy in Asia continues to evolve. Social investors are leading this charge, bringing fresh perspectives and priorities.

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Lack of Administrative Support Is an Obstacle to Nonprofit Growth

whitePaper | December 3, 2019

Nonprofit organizations are consistently understaffed. One area of significant impact is the lack of administrative support, often leaving nonprofits to buckle under the weight of the workload. Virtual administrative assistants present a cost-effective solution to help nonprofit organizations meet their growth goals.

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL LIFE CYCLES

whitePaper | November 13, 2019

Well documented research shows that much like humans, organizations move through predictable life cycle stages and developmental milestones. A stage is a developmental period when characteristic and predictable patterns of behavior are present and particular tasks are accomplished. Applied to nonprofit organizations, the organizational life cycle framework illuminates the significant events at each stage of a nonprofit organization’s life that are crucial for its continued development and success.

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2022 COMMUNITY IT NONPROFIT INCIDENT REPORT

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

We saw a leveling off in email incidents such as spam and spear phishing, probably related to the use of more tools to protect email. Successful malware attacks declined significantly; whether from protective tools or from a shift in the attack landscape remains to be seen. However, our report shows the blanket risk of cyber fraud attacks on our sector, as in the for-profit and government sectors, is unabated and rising.

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How Scalable Nonprofit Accounting Software Impacts the Bottom Line and Benefits the Auditing Process

whitePaper | April 7, 2021

As your nonprofit organization grows, so should your accounting software. The financial responsibilities of a nonprofit evolve over time as the organization achieves its goals, expands its mission and adapts to new variables.

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Spotlight

United Cerebral Palsy

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. The United Cerebral Palsy National Office, located in Washington, D.C., provides direct support to the affiliates via fundraising, marketing and communications, best practices, and programmatic support, just to name a few. We also serve people with disabilities and their families through the development of forward-thinking programs, information and referral service, legislative advocacy, technology initiatives, and research. UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and other disabilities and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of people living with disabilities. More than 65% of people served by UCP have disabilities other than cerebral palsy.

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