DonorBridge

Who's behind DonorBridge?

Communities Foundation of Texas created DonorBridge with national software leader, Blackbaud, in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas and in collaboration from the Institute for Urban Policy Research at The University of Texas at Dallas. Support is also provided by The Dallas Foundation.

What is DonorBridge?

DonorBridgeis a dynamic new online resource that will make mutual connections between nonprofit organizations, donors and supporters. It will feature hundreds of straightforward profiles of Dallas-area nonprofit organizations. As a result, gathering reliable information, making charitable gifts and addressing community needs will become simpler.

Why It's Necessary

Today’s donors demand reliable, insightful information about local nonprofits to help them make strategic charitable investments and create positive change in the Dallas area. At the same time, nonprofits are exploring new ways to operate efficiently and collaboratively. DonorBridge provides access to an unmatched wealth of knowledge about local nonprofits, including detailed financial, operational and programmatic measurements along with general information about every nonprofit in the United States.

How It Differs from Others

DonorBridge is different from other nonprofit research tools available today. Information is objective and specific to the region. It goes beyond simple financial statements to include easy-to-understand insights regarding each organization’s management, governance and the effectiveness of its programs.

Benefits

To Donors

  • Helps donors connect with proven nonprofits that match their interests.
  • Links philanthropic efforts to long-term impact on critical community issues.
  • Teaches donors what to look for in determining what makes a high-performing nonprofit.
  • In-depth data analysis and comparative reporting capabilities allowing strategic decision making.

To Nonprofits

  • Encourages enhanced awareness and new relationships with potential donors
  • Streamlines grant application for participating local foundations
  • Enhances nonprofits' ability to track their development and performance
  • In-depth data analysis and comparative reporting capabilities allowing nonprofit benchmarking.


When will it be available?

DonorBridge will publicly launch in on May 20, 2009 at www.donorbridgetx.org