DonorSearch Frequently Asked Questions

DonorSearch is a leading provider of donor prospect research and fundraising intelligence solutions for nonprofit organizations. We are your trusted partner for predictive and generative AI and fundraising solutions. DonorSearch gives you actionable insights, giving history and wealth intelligence that connects more people to your cause.

DonorSearch provides a comprehensive suite of services, including:

  • Prospect research database with wealth and philanthropic data
  • Predictive AI-powered prospect identification and scoring
  • Generative AI-powered engagement and fundraising content 
  • Donor profile building and wealth screening
  • Advanced data visualization and reporting 
  • CRM integration and data enrichment
  • Customized training and consulting for fundraising teams

DonorSearch helps nonprofits of all sizes and missions in the following ways:

  • Expand your prospect pool by identifying new donors with high giving capacity and affinity
  • Prioritize your outreach and cultivation efforts with data-driven insights
  • Increase fundraising efficiency and revenue 
  • Integrate prospect research seamlessly into your existing fundraising workflows
  • Empower your team with expert training and support to maximize the impact of our solutions

Since our creation in 2007, DonorSearch continues to be the preferred and trusted partner of thousands of nonprofits. We partner with membership, faith-based organizations, schools, universities, colleges, academic medicine and healthcare organizations, and many more. Large or small, we partner with all types of nonprofits. 

Yes! We work with various US-based and international-based nonprofits. We have partners spanning multiple countries and continents.

Our comprehensive database includes a wide range of data points to inform your prospect research, including:

  • Philanthropic giving history and patterns
  • Wealth indicators like real estate, stock holdings, and business affiliations
  • Demographic and consumer data
  • Real estate data 
  • International data 
  • Political contribution records and foundation grant listings
  • Customized data appends and enrichment services

DonorSearch Ai uses advanced machine learning models to analyze your donor data and external sources, providing you with highly accurate predictions and recommendations. Our AI-powered solutions can:

  • Identify your most likely-to-give prospects within 12 months
  • Segment your donor base and suggest optimal cultivation strategies
  • Recommend personalized ask amounts based on wealth and giving capacity
  • Streamline your prospect research workflow and reduce manual effort

At DonorSearch, we are committed to being a true partner in your fundraising success. In addition to our innovative technology, we provide:

  • Dedicated account management and customer success support
  • CFRE-certified training and educational resources
  • Integration assistance to connect DonorSearch with your existing systems
  • Strategic consulting to optimize your prospect research and fundraising strategies

DonorSearch Ai builds custom models based on your needs and data availability. Our suite of custom models include:

  • Donor Retention – Likelihood that each donor will make another gift in the next 12 months
  • Nondonor Acquisition – Likelihood that each nondonor will make their first gift in the near future
  • Sustainer – Likelihood that each donor will commit to multiple gifts in the next 12 months
  • Target Ask Amount – A gift amount that a nondonor is likely to commit to as their first gift
  • Target Ask Timing – A range of time in which a nondonor is likely to make their first gift
  • Target Approach – The approach method to which a nondonor is most likely to respond
  • Visit Likelihood – The likelihood that each donor will accept a visit from a GO

Powered by our Predictive AI models, DonorSearch Generative AI solutions help you better understand your constituents and engage with them. Our solutions allow you to:

  • Generate a comprehensive research narrative for each individual based on your collected data, external datasets, and internet resources. 
  • Compose a personalized donor and prospect journey based on their relationship with your organization and the likelihood of future giving. 
  • Generate personalized and scalable prospect reports. 

To protect data, DonorSearch maintains compliance with industry guidelines and standards such as HIPAA, NIST, and SOC 2. Contact Sales or your Client Success representative to access our SOC 2 Type I report. 

DonorSearch:

  • Encrypts data at rest and in transit
  • Limits access to data and resources based on least privilege
  • Stores all data in Amazon Web Service US-based data centers

DonoSearch solutions are reversing the industry-wide trend of donor decline. In 2023 alone, we helped our partners average an 85% increase in response rate from new donors. With our industry-leading AI solution, you can grow your donor acquisition in a variety of ways. 

  • Nondonor Acquisition – Likelihood that each nondonor will make their first gift in the near future
  • Target Ask Amount – A gift amount that a nondonor is likely to commit to as their first gift
  • Target Ask Timing – A range of time in which a nondonor is likely to make their first gift
  • Target Approach – The approach method to which a nondonor is most likely to respond

Our top priority is helping you identify and secure new major donors and retain your current ones. All of our solutions enable you to navigate interactive prospect profiles, expedite research, and gain deeper insights into donor behavior, interests, giving, and wealth. 

Rest assured that any data you provide to us is strictly used for the betterment of your exclusive DonorSearch experience. We do not utilize your data to enhance the information of other clients, nor do we incorporate it into our existing datasets for any purpose, including the training of AI models.

Getting started with DonorSearch is easy. Simply click here, and a member of our team will contact you shortly. 

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