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The CRM guide every nonprofit leader needs:
save time, money, and headaches

The CRM guide every nonprofit leader needs:
save time, money, and headaches

The CRM guide every mission-driven leader needs:
save time, money, & headaches

We did the research, tested the features, and attended the demos—so you don’t have to.

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Best for growing organizations

Learn which powerful, all-in-one CRM easily scales with your organization. Ideal for small to medium-sized teams that need an intuitive platform with donor engagement tools, built-in reports, and easy integration with your existing tech stack.

Best for streamlined donor communication

One particular CRM excels at tracking interactions across email, social, and web—perfect for organizations looking to engage their community across channels without the need for a dedicated CRM admin.

Best for customization

And there’s a top-tier CRM designed for larger organizations with complex needs. It offers unmatched flexibility and automation, and your go-to if you want to deeply customize your CRM to support multiple programs and large data volumes.

Must-have features to look for

Regardless of which CRM you choose, make sure it checks these boxes:

  • ✔ User-Friendly Interface: No time to waste on complex setups—look for a CRM your whole team can easily adopt.
  • ✔ Seamless Integrations: Ensure your CRM plays nice with the tools you already use, from donation platforms to email marketing.
  • ✔ Scalable Support: Pick a platform that can grow with your team's needs—so you’re not stuck migrating again in two years.
  • ✔ Automated Reporting: Simplify your life with dashboards that keep your donor insights and campaign results front and center.

Ready to find the perfect CRM for your organization?

Our guide takes the guesswork out of choosing the right platform—saving you time, money, and stress. We analyzed the top 22 most popular CRMs for mission-driven organizations and surfaced our top three picks, based on these key features:

  • Marketing Automation
  • Campaign Management
  • Customer & Donor Management
  • Reporting
  • Activity Tracking
  • AI Tools / Functionality
  • Email Tool
  • SMS Tool
  • Social Media
  • Direct Mail
  • Landing Pages
  • Accounting Integration
  • Open API
  • Webhooks
  • Duplicate Management
  • Back-End Automation
  • Custom Objects
  • Data Import
  • Data Export
  • Data Partitioning /Role-Based Access
  • Security
  • GDPR Compatibility
  • Payment / Donation Forms
  • Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
  • Memberships
  • Grants Management
  • Receipt Generation
  • Event Management
  • Advocacy Tool
  • Program / Impact Tracking
  • General Document Generation
  • Wealth Screening Integration
  • Map Visualization Tool
  • Volunteer Tracking

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A partner who understands impact-driven organizations inside and out

Since 2014, we’ve teamed up with hundreds of organizations—nonprofits, social enterprises, and companies with a mission. By blending top-tier, for-profit strategies with deep impact-sector expertise, we zero in on two critical pillars for growth: technology and fundraising. Our team is sharp, dedicated, and focused on helping you boost both productivity and impact.

CauseMic’s expertise and commitment to customer success have truly made a difference in our operations. The integration has helped streamline our processes, improve data accessibility, and enhance our donor management efforts. I highly recommend CauseMic to any organization looking to integrate their CRM systems or seeking reliable tech consulting. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge make them a standout partner in the industry. Thank you, CauseMic, for making this transition a smooth, stress-free experience!
Kelley Lewis

Kelley Lewis
Director of Alumni Services, Southern California University of Health Sciences

What’s really unique about CauseMic is that they don’t have a one-size fits all approach. They really roll up their sleeves and get under the hood to understand all of the nuances of an organization. They understand the players, get to know your mission, the internal constraints with regards your budget, people, or board of directors, and then they think strategically about what the right-size solutions are for your organization.
Jake Wood

Jake Wood
Cofounder and Executive Chairman, Team Rubicon