Across the nonprofit sector, the math isn’t adding up. Inflation has driven up operating costs, funding hasn’t kept pace, and donor behavior remains unpredictable. According to the Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey, 86% of nonprofits say inflation has directly impacted their budgets, and 85% expect service demand to increase even as resources remain flat.
That should be the kind of environment where technology spending slows down. But the opposite is happening.
Instead of cutting back, many finance teams are investing in a better tech stack. They’re realizing that inefficiency has a cost of its own. Every week lost to data clean-up, manual consolidation, or version control headaches is time taken away from the mission.
And that’s why Martus is growing faster than ever.
For years, many nonprofits accepted spreadsheets as “good enough.” But as budgets have grown more complex — spanning multiple locations, programs, and funding sources — the cracks have widened. Finance leaders are spending hours each week trying to make numbers align, only to end up with reports that are outdated the moment they’re shared.
It’s not sustainable.
At Martus, we believe Outperformance starts with empathy. Our customers aren’t just chasing efficiency; they’re trying to reclaim time, restore confidence, and reduce the stress that comes with manual budgeting. That’s why our team focuses on fast, hands-on implementation — measured in weeks, not months — and ongoing support that helps organizations cut budgeting time by up to 50% while gaining clarity that lasts.
“Financial clarity should never come at the cost of time or complexity. We’re proving that speed, clarity, and collaboration can coexist,” said Bill Cox, Founder and CEO of Martus Solutions. “Our mission has always been to help organizations spend less time managing data and more time leading with insight.”
Martus’ momentum isn’t happening in isolation. In Q3, the company’s partner network grew to 89 firms, with 18 achieving Martus Certified status — a distinction that reflects both technical expertise and an understanding of how to help clients transform financial planning from the ground up.
“Our partner ecosystem is one of Martus’ greatest strengths,” said Taylor Macdonald, Chief Revenue Officer. “We’re empowering firms with the tools, training, and confidence to deliver faster, higher-quality implementations that help their clients realize the value of Martus within weeks, not months.”
That partner-first approach has helped Martus reach more nonprofits, schools, associations, and mid-market organizations; sectors where collaboration and accountability are essential.
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In an era of constant change, “innovation” often means adding more layers of complexity. Martus takes a different approach by focusing on updates that save time, reduce rework, and help users do more with less effort.
This quarter’s enhancements included the ability to build budgets from trailing 12 months of actuals, statistical accounts for NetSuite users, and a refreshed, customizable interface for customers and partners. Each improvement is rooted in customer feedback and designed to make budgeting and reporting faster, smarter, and more intuitive.
Martus’ record-breaking 68% year-over-year ARR growth is a reflection of what finance leaders are prioritizing right now: speed, clarity, and connection.
Every hour saved in planning and reporting is an hour given back to the mission. And as costs continue to rise and expectations increase, that reclaimed time matters more than ever.
At Martus, outperformance isn’t about delivering results. Our focus is on exceeding expectations with enthusiasm, empathy, and purpose. We’re proud to partner with the organizations who trust us to help them focus less on process and more on impact.
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