26 June

Automating Fundraising Processes with N8n, RaiseNow, and Strapi

As a software engineer at nowtec solutions, I’ve had the privilege of working on innovative projects that streamline operations for non-profit organizations. Today, I’m excited to share our recent success in automating fundraising processes using n8n, RaiseNow, and Strapi. This powerful combination has revolutionized how we handle transactions and subscriptions for our clients.

The Challenge

Non-profit organizations often struggle with managing donor data efficiently. Manual data entry is time-consuming and prone to errors. We needed a solution that could automate the process of capturing and storing transaction and subscription data from RaiseNow, a popular fundraising platform, into our Strapi CMS.

Our Solution

We developed an n8n workflow that seamlessly connects RaiseNow with Strapi, powering our nowCRM software. This automation has significantly improved data management and reduced the workload for our non-profit clients.

Handling Transactions

  1. A webhook receives transaction data from RaiseNow.
  2. We extract essential information like event name and supporter details.
  3. The workflow checks if the contact exists in Strapi.
  4. If not, we create a new contact using a POST request.
  5. We then create a record for the transaction, linking it to the contact.

Managing Subscriptions

Subscription handling is slightly more complex:

  1. We authorize with RaiseNow to obtain a bearer token.
  2. Using this token, we retrieve the supporter’s personal data.
  3. We create or update the contact in Strapi.
  4. Finally, we create a subscription record with relevant details.

Benefits of Our Automated Solution

  • Time-saving: Eliminates manual data entry
  • Accuracy: Reduces human error in data management
  • Efficiency: Streamlines fundraising operations
  • Real-time updates: Ensures up-to-date donor information
  • Scalability: Easily handles increasing volumes of transactions and subscriptions

See It in Action

Want to see how this automation works? Check out my detailed explanation in this YouTube video:

Conclusion

By integrating n8n, RaiseNow, and Strapi, we’ve created a powerful automated workflow that transforms fundraising processes for non-profits. This solution not only saves time and reduces errors but also provides organizations with a robust system for managing donor information and transaction details.

Are you interested in learning more about how n8n can benefit your organization? I’d love to chat! Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].

Remember, in the world of non-profit fundraising, every minute saved on administrative tasks is a minute that can be spent on your mission. Let’s automate and innovate together.