NHF Increases Donations by 20%
New Horizons Foundation partnered with Rubico to develop a platform that manages its $120 million portfolio, streamlining operations and expanding its charitable impact.
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New Horizons Foundation and Rubico increased donations by 20%, onboarded 48 project managers, and EXPANDED GLOBAL INITIATIVES.
New Horizons Foundation supports charitable projects around the world by providing a platform for donors, project managers, and staff to collaborate. Their outdated Joomla-based system made it difficult to scale operations, manage donations, and track projects efficiently. To meet their growing needs, Rubico developed a modern, scalable web platform that streamlined donations, automated reporting, and enhanced user engagement. The system includes a custom-built administrative portal, donor and project manager portals, and a staff helpdesk.
20%
Increase in Donations
With a streamlined donor experience and automated donation processing, NHF has seen a increase in revenue that allows them to fund more charitable initiatives.
48
New Project Managers
Since the system launch, 48 project managers have joined NHF by leveraging the platform to start and manage charitable initiatives faster than ever before.
Faster
Donation Processing
Automated workflows have reduced manual administrative work, allowing NHF to process donations and manage projects in half the time compared to the previous system.
Scalable
for Future Growth
NHF’s new system is designed to handle increasing donations, users, and global projects, to help long-term sustainability and operational efficiency.
NHF’s Challenge
New Horizons Foundation relied on an outdated Joomla-based system that could no longer support their growing user base, increasing donations, and expanding projects. The user interface and experience were outdated, making it difficult for donors, project managers, and staff to navigate the platform efficiently. The backend system lacked scalability, leading to delays in donation processing, poor reporting capabilities, and administrative bottlenecks. Project managers faced challenges in launching and managing fundraising initiatives, while NHF staff struggled with compliance tracking and donor engagement. Without an improved system, NHF risked stagnation and operational inefficiencies. To address these issues, they sought a scalable, automated, and user-friendly solution – leading them to partner with Rubico.
Rubico’s Software Solution
Rubico modernized NHF’s outdated Joomla system by developing a scalable, automated web platform with improved UI/UX, streamlined donation processing, and enhanced project management. The new system empowers donors, project managers, and staff, integrating real-time reporting, compliance tracking, and automated workflows, ensuring long-term efficiency and scalability for NHF’s growing charitable initiatives.
- Simplified donor contributions and project tracking with seamless, user-friendly workflows.
- Integrated financial reporting and compliance tools for transparency and efficiency.
- Built a flexible system to support NHF’s continued growth and global impact.
What We Delivered
Donor Management System
Rubico developed a comprehensive donor management system that simplifies fundraising, donor engagement, and financial transparency. Donors can contribute, track donations, and manage recurring gifts, while project managers can launch initiatives, monitor funding, and submit compliance reports – all supported by real-time financial reporting and automated data tracking.
Administrative Operations System
Rubico built a centralized system to streamline internal workflows, staff operations, and compliance management. The staff helpdesk portal enables efficient donor request handling, compliance tracking, and project approvals, while the redesigned website enhances public engagement. Integrated database and APIs connect seamless data flow across all platforms.
Services Provided by Rubico
Project Management
Led the development process, aligning technology solutions with NHF’s mission and operational needs.
UI/UX Design
Designed an intuitive, user-friendly interface to enhance donor, project manager, and staff experiences.
Custom Development
Built a scalable web platform, integrating donation processing, project management, and reporting.
Testing & Deployment
Conducted rigorous quality assurance to deliver a high-performing, secure, and reliable system.
Ongoing Maintenance
Continually enhancing features, optimizing performance, and expanding functionalities as NHF scales.
Technologies We Used
A scalable PHP framework providing backend infrastructure for donation processing and project management.
A dynamic front-end framework enabling real-time interactions and a seamless user experience.
Automates donation tracking, compliance reporting, and financial data synchronization for NHF’s operations.
Rubico utilized modern technologies to build a scalable, efficient platform for NHF. WordPress powered NHF’s marketing and admin website, while PHP and Laravel ensured a secure, high-performing backend for donations and project management. Angular provided a responsive front-end, and SKY API automated real-time financial tracking. Database & API integrations enabled seamless data synchronization across systems.
What is the New Horizon Foundation?
New Horizons Foundation is a nonprofit that empowers individuals to launch and manage charitable projects worldwide. They provide a secure platform for donors, project managers, and staff to collaborate, process donations, and track impact. They streamline fundraising, compliance, and financial reporting, ensuring global initiatives thrive and make a lasting difference.
Ongoing Partnership
Rubico provides ongoing maintenance, feature expansions, and optimizations to support NHF’s growing user base and donations. This trusted partnership ensures NHF’s platform remains secure, efficient, and scalable, allowing them to focus on their mission while leveraging cutting-edge technology for greater impact.
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Since the new system was implemented, we have added 48 new project managers to the Foundation. These new users have been impressed with the ease of use and functionality of the system. In most cases, the system is greatly exceeding their expectations.
Greg Smith
Director of Outreach