What is donor management software, and how does it work? 

Donor management software is a specialized platform designed to help nonprofits organize and maintain detailed records of their supporters. It captures information such as contact details, donation history, communication preferences, and engagement activity, creating a single source of truth for donor relationships. 

The system records transactions from online donation forms, events, and campaigns, then links those gifts to individual donor profiles. Staff can update records, segment donors into groups, and track interactions such as emails sent, meetings held, or events attended. 

Most platforms also include reporting tools that enable organizations to analyze trends such as average gift size, donor retention, and campa