Codieshub

Fintech2016 - 2018 (codieshub partnership began 2021)Custom Web Development, UI/UX Design

Dot Drive

Empowering Nonprofits with Smarter Donor Management

1.6M

U.S. Nonprofits

May 2022

Notes & Reminders Refresh

Early 2022

Full Launch

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Overview

Dot Drive

The nonprofit sector — 1.6 million organizations in the U.S. — operates with significant inefficiencies. Most nonprofits raising under $1M lack adequate digital fundraising infrastructure.

Founder Sal Ferlise identified a gap: existing CRM software treats donors as data points rather than relationships, while heavy automation can create disconnection.

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The Challenge

What we needed to solve.

Traditional donor relationship management is spread across multiple disconnected tools. Organizations struggle to visualize funding requests, track donor pipelines, and maintain long-term engagement.

Dot Drive initially partnered with a local software developer who launched a beta platform, but lacked the flexibility needed to realize the long-term vision. After 18 months, a technology pivot was necessary.

From the start, they were structured and transparent. Regular check-ins, clear documentation, and no surprises on scope or budget.

Sal Ferlise·CEO, Dot Drive
The Solution

What we built.

We took over in 2021 to advance outstanding priorities and build features still in rudimentary stages.

We understood Dot Drive's vision of 'moves management' for nonprofits and restructured the work around it.

Forms Feature

Customizable donor forms with payment-processor integration — a differentiator letting nonprofits create forms in-platform without external vendors.

Backend Refactor

Rebuilt the platform's backend infrastructure for improved efficiency and consistency.

Notes & Reminders

Revised Notes and Reminders launched May 2022 with a cleaner, more intentional user experience.

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Results

What shipped.

1.6M

U.S. Nonprofits

Total addressable market

May 2022

Notes & Reminders Refresh

Early 2022

Full Launch

Beyond beta

  • Platform achieved full launch status beyond beta (early 2022).
  • Received enthusiastic feedback at a major fundraisers' conference.
  • User experience described as simple, clean, and easy to navigate.
  • Client acquisition positioned as viable with a polished, market-ready product.

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