Funding will support Donor Management Software to Contribute to Selah Freedom’s Work & Success
$4,200 funding provided by the Edward K. Roberts Emerging Needs Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Sarasota-based anti-sex trafficking nonprofit, Selah Freedom, will streamline donor management for the 13-year old faith-based organization. The software is called Bloomerang donor management software, and it will significantly help Selah Freedom centralize donor data, strengthen relationships, and raise more funds with less staff time, directly boosting your long-term impact and success.
Bloomerang focuses on donor retention through features like an at-a-glance engagement score, automated donor journeys, and tools to track and improve your organization’s overall retention rate.
Maintaining strong donor relationships is essential for Selah Freedom’s long-term success and sustainability. “Beyond financial contributions, donors provide trust, advocacy, and credibility—critical elements that help all organizations thrive, says Selah’s CEO, Stacey Efaw.
Consistent communication, transparency, and personalized engagement show donors that their support truly makes an impact, turning one-time givers into lifelong partners. “When donors feel valued and informed about how their contributions further the mission, they are more likely to increase giving, refer others, and remain loyal even during challenging times. Good stewardship also builds a reputation for integrity and accountability, strengthening public confidence and attracting new supporters. By nurturing relationships rather than treating donations as transactions, nonprofits cultivate a community of shared purpose—people who see themselves as part of the mission’s success,” Efaw concludes.
In short, meaningful donor relationships ensure financial stability and foster the trust that keeps a nonprofit’s vision alive.
About the Community Foundation of Sarasota County: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. With assets of $605 million in more than 1,600 charitable funds, the Community Foundation awarded grants and scholarships totaling $44.7 million last year in the areas of education, the arts, health and human services, civic engagement, animal welfare and the environment. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has been able to grant $542 million to nonprofits in our community thanks to the generosity of charitable individuals, families and businesses. For more information, visit cfsrasota.org or call 941-955-3000.