How to Build Your Own iWave
Replace iWave with a custom build. Kindsight's award-winning prospect research software
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 18 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 18 features
Data Management(4 features)
Comprehensive view of donor information combining wealth, philanthropic, and biographic data in one platform
Cleans and enriches existing database by standardizing addresses, adding missing phone numbers or emails, and updating NCOA records
Keep donor data current and actionable with real-time updates, enabling timely outreach and personalized engagement
Stay ahead with up-to-date wealth, philanthropic, and biographical data that updates instantly as new information becomes available
Analytics(3 features)
Offers over 100 scores, analytics, and models to customize donor profiles aligned with organization's unique goals
Specialized analytics for identifying planned giving prospects
Advanced analytics to gain clear understanding of donor behavior and identify high-value prospects
Data(3 features)
Get essential prospect information such as contact data, educational background, professional network, and nonprofit affiliations
Understand past giving behavior and causes supported to make more educated, data-driven gift asks and identify candidates for major gifts
Gain insight into donor's giving capacity and determine future gift asks using wealth indicators such as real estate holdings from public records and investments
Integration(2 features)
Native integration with Constituent Relationship Management or Donor Management Systems
Connects directly with leading Constituent Relationship Management systems including Kindsight, allowing access to insights within existing workflow
Security(2 features)
Security feature for account protection
Enterprise authentication feature for simplified user access
AI(1 features)
Uses sophisticated algorithms to build hyper-targeted lists of potential donors who match organization's specific criteria
Notifications(1 features)
Real-time notifications when donor information changes
Personalization(1 features)
Build donor profiles tailored to organization's specific goals rather than using one-size-fits-all approach
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 18 features at very easy complexity.