A growing pile of donations can become a growing pile of paperwork. SofterWare has spent decades connecting the two sides of fundraising: the person who gives and the people who have to record it.
A bidding tool became a fundraising platform by paying attention to the least glamorous moments of generosity. Now part of Bonterra, OneCause wants the relationship to last longer than the gala.
The company behind The Saleroom and LiveAuctioneers has moved from auction listings to payments, shipping and an $85 million bet on vintage furniture. Its next test is turning all that activity into better profits.