In the previous article, we discussed the benefits of updating your CRM and the drawbacks that arise when you don’t. In the world of NGOs and non-profit organizations, having a secure and efficient management system is essential.

At iXiam, an official CiviCRM partner for over 18 years, we know that keeping your CRM up to date is key to achieving optimal performance and ensuring long-term technological sustainability.

Each new version of CiviCRM is not just a technical update: it’s an opportunity to improve the daily work of social organizations, NGOs, and nonprofits that rely on it worldwide. Version 6.6.0, released in September 2025, strengthens this path with a set of new features that impact three key areas: security, usability, and functional power.

🔐 Security and stability: greater peace of mind for your team

The update brings important stability improvements and patches that ensure your CRM is protected against vulnerabilities. Staying up to date is the best way to guarantee that your organization’s and donors’ data is always safeguarded, and version 6.6.0 strengthens precisely that layer of protection.

👉 The result? A stronger, more reliable system to safeguard sensitive information.

🖥 Usability and user experience: simpler and faster

A system should work for your team—not the other way around. This update makes CiviCRM more intuitive with:

• Redesigned contact summary screen: better organized tabs, hierarchical notes, and a safer “delete contact” option.

• Improved advanced search: unified panel, clearer filters, and a visible option to search deleted contacts.

• Simplified navigation: cleaner menus, consistent labels, and removal of redundant items.

• Advanced filters in scheduled reminders to communicate with your donors, members, or event participants.

• Improved handling of inactive elements and field widths.

Together, these changes create a smoother experience for both new and experienced users.

📊 SearchKit & FormBuilder: next-level reporting and forms

One of the highlights of version 6.6.0 is the evolution of these two powerful tools:

• SearchKit now offers:

  • Predefined date conditions like “today” or “this week”.

  • Field-to-field comparisons for dynamic searches.

  • Reusable search templates.

  • With the Chart Kit extension, you can transform results into charts, making data easier to read and present.

👉 In other words: analysis is now much clearer, more visual, and more useful.

• FormBuilder include:

  • Ability to associate them with events and activities.

  • Option to include contextual information in form links. This is especially useful for campaigns or emails where you want to send each person a form with information tailored to their situation.

  • Simple conditional fields to personalize the user experience.

👉 With these upgrades, managing data and generating insights is easier and more powerful than ever.

📥CiviImport: importing data has never been easier

Data loading is one of the most frequent tasks in any CRM. With this version, activity imports are now handled by CiviImport, a module that simplifies and speeds up the process.

What changes in practice?

• Clearer interface (icons, labels, and visual aids).

• Ability to import contacts directly into groups.

• Use of multiple deduplication rules to prevent errors.

👉  With these improvements, working with large volumes of information is now much safer and more efficient.

⚙️Technical upgrades & performance boost

This update also ensures your CRM is future-proof:

• Full compatibility with Drupal 10 and PHP 8.2+.

• Removal of obsolete code and outdated functions.

• Faster screen loading, filter execution, and large report generation.

What does this mean for your nonprofit?

Upgrading to CiviCRM 6.6.0 means more than just installing a new version. It means:

• Stronger data security.

• Streamlined workflows with a friendlier interface.

• Advanced tools for analysis and form creation.

• Guaranteed compatibility and system speed.

At iXiam, with our international team and active projects in 40+ countries, we help nonprofits upgrade safely, configure advanced features, and train their teams to get the most out of CiviCRM.

✨ Ready to take the leap?

Don’t let your CRM fall behind. The improvements in CiviCRM 6.6.0 can make a real difference in your nonprofit’s efficiency and data protection.

Want help planning your upgrade? Get in touch in this form and let’s design the best strategy for your organization together.