Transform Fundraising Outcomes with Data-Driven Donor Insights
Understanding why donors give is not just an art—it’s a science. The Neuro-Fundraising Lab is the only research lab built exclusively for nonprofits, dedicated to decoding the drivers of donor behavior. Through advanced research grounded in psychology and neuroscience, we deliver actionable insights that optimize campaigns, deepen audience engagement, and increase fundraising ROI.
Decode the Emotions Driving Donor Behavior
Traditional surveys capture what donors say. Our research reveals what they truly feel—using calibrated methodologies grounded in psychology and neuroscience to surface insights that transform engagement and fundraising performance.
Evidence-Driven Campaign Optimization
Identify the creative, messaging, and strategies proven to generate the strongest emotional connection and measurable financial results.
Drive ROI. Eliminate Uncertainty.
Leverage research-backed recommendations to guide investment decisions and replace guesswork with confidence.
Precision in Donor Segmentation
Leverage behavioral and emotional insights to align strategies with high-value donor groups for stronger engagement and ROI.
Turn Donor Insights
Into Fundraising Impact
Schedule a consultation to see how neuroscience-driven testing can optimize your campaigns and maximize ROI.

Validate Creative with Proven Science
Data at the Core of Every Campaign Decision
Our research methodologies—from biometric monitoring to psychometric testing—deliver statistically validated insights into donor response. Prior to launch, we identify the creative assets proven to generate the strongest engagement and return, empowering data-driven decisions that lower acquisition costs and elevate performance across every channel
From Emotion to Action
From Stated Preferences to Scientific Evidence
The Neuro-Fundraising® Lab measures real donor responses—tracking eye movement, galvanic skin response, and other scientific indicators. These insights empower nonprofits to refine messaging with precision, ensuring content resonates authentically and drives measurable fundraising results.

Why Choose Neuro-Fundraising® Lab?
The Neuro-Fundraising® Lab applies neuroscience, behavioral research, and analytics to reveal how supporters think and feel—so you can craft campaigns that connect, convert, and perform.
Creative That Delivers Measurable Returns
Our evidence-based testing pinpoints the assets and strategies proven to maximize fundraising performance and ROI.
Intelligent Innovation for Maximum Impact
Media spend—digital or print—is costly. Our research empowers confident, data-driven decisions that maximize return and reduce wasted spend.
Gain Audience Insights
Uncover the emotional and behavioral triggers behind giving to craft strategies that resonate and perform.
Driving Reach, Impact, and Trust.
Our custom brand research quantifies trust and awareness, giving you the evidence to refine messaging, strengthen credibility, and build lasting donor relationships that fuel long-term growth.
Reduce Risk. Maximize Return.
Biometric and behavioral insights validate alignment with donor emotion and intent—reducing costly missteps and maximizing ROI from day one.
Benchmark Emotional Performance
Our proprietary testing measures emotional effectiveness against industry benchmarks, revealing whether your campaign will resonate—or underperform—before launch.
Evidence in Testing.
Strength in Fundraising.
Make-A-Wish Foundation Case Study
Challenge
Initial DRTV and CTV campaigns exceeded $500 per donor acquisition, creating an unsustainable cost structure that limited scalability and threatened long-term growth potential.
Solution
We applied SimioCloud’s predictive modeling to identify high-propensity sustainers and leveraged the Neuro-Fundraising® Lab to test, analyze, and refine creative. This evidence-based approach optimized both audience selection and emotional resonance—driving measurable gains in campaign efficiency and ROI.
Results
Reduced sustainer acquisition costs by 72% across DRTV and CTV campaigns
Increased overall revenue by 52%, unlocking sustainable growth
Lifted average gift by 32%, strengthening donor value
Transformed a high-cost pilot into a scalable, sustainable donor acquisition channel
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