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NTC 2026 Recap Part 3: How to Lead Through Tech Change
Raise HECK organized a session at 26NTC, How to Lead Through Tech Change, and we were so fortunate to have three of our clients agree

NTC 2026 Recap Part 2: What I Learned at Sessions and Keynotes
Here’s what I learned at the sessions and keynotes during 26NTC. I need to include a massive disclaimer that there were many more sessions than

NTC 2026 Recap Part 1: Reflections on NTC and the Value of Community
“I don’t love technology. I love people.” –Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN NTEN is an organization with a particular point of view. Their mission, values,

Let’s Hang Out!
Raise HECK is hitting the road for an in-person conference, and we’re also holding two webinars that you’re invited to! We’d love to meet up

Webinar: Practical AI and Tech for Nonprofit Fundraising
Raise HECK is excited to join with CIMA Consulting and Thread Strategies to host a webinar. We’ll discuss what AI and tech is out there

Sustainer Checkup
TL;dr: we tell you about our Sustainer Checkup service, which will help fine-tune your recurring giving program to retain sustainers. We hope your nonprofit organization

The Most Important Factor to Guarantee Success During a Technology Transformation
What’s the most important factor that will guarantee success during a nonprofit technology transformation? Is it budget? Extra staff? A great consultant? All of those

January is a Great Month to Evaluate Your Tech
The dust has settled on end of year fundraising in 2025. Now comes the ask from your leadership and board: “Show us the results.” For

Predictive AI on Giving Forms: Yea or Nay?
Another selling point emphasized by solution providers of modern, optimized modal donation forms is that the ask amounts can be driven by predictive AI. This

How Did Your Organization Perform on Giving Tuesday?
How was your organization’s Giving Tuesday performance? Did you reach and exceed your goals? If you didn’t, one area to troubleshoot might be your donation