Battleship Texas Foundation Fundraising and Software Integration

This case study outlines the efforts of the Battleship Texas Foundation to preserve and enhance the historic Battleship Texas as a museum and visitor attraction in Galveston. The foundation took over operations in 2020 and initiated a $75 million restoration project, primarily funded by the state but requiring additional fundraising. To manage ticketing and memberships, the foundation implemented Blackbaud Altru and Blackbaud Merchant Services, which facilitated international transactions and event scheduling. The foundation reported significant fundraising success, raising over $630,000 from 4,300 constituents during a dry dock tour initiative. Additionally, the foundation's capital campaign aims to raise $15 million for further renovations, utilizing predictive modeling and wealth screening through ResearchPoint to identify potential major donors. The integration of Blackbaud software has enabled the foundation to streamline fundraising programs, enhance donor engagement, and improve financial reporting to its board.