CharityEngine Blog

While some nonprofits rely on revenue from traditional fundraising sources, such as events or recurring giving programs, others receive support from a base of dedicated members. Engaging with and managing those members is much more efficient (and...

One of the questions we get most often, both from new prospects and longtime customers, is: Do you have a donor portal?

Volunteers are often the quiet heroes of your nonprofit. They give a valuable resource – time – and put in the hard work to impact your mission. But did you know that volunteer engagement is deeply connected to giving? They share a surprisingly...

Imagine one of your newest donors gets a heartfelt direct mail piece from your nonprofit on Monday. On Tuesday, she likes your Facebook post. On Friday, she shows up at your event.

When you consider fraud, you might think of someone stealing your identity and using your credit card to make purchases. Nonprofits aren’t usually selling valuable goods, so no one is making purchases with a stolen identity. So are you susceptible...

Nonprofits send a lot of emails. They’re highly customizable, free, and can be sent to a huge group. They’re also effective fundraising tools. It makes a lot of sense that many nonprofits rely heavily on fundraising emails to help them hit their...

“Direct mail is so yesterday.” When considering how to reach your nonprofit fundraising goals, has this thought crossed your mind?

Don’t you love it when your nonprofit’s supporters are passionate about your mission? They’re donating, attending events, and reading your newsletters—but they can actually do more than you might think!

Every day, nonprofits collect some of the most sensitive information a donor can share—names, addresses, payment details, and more. Keeping that information safe isn’t just a responsibility; it’s a matter of trust. And as recent headlines have...

Looking for a new nonprofit CRM can be one of the most daunting tasks out there. Who has time to interview 20 companies and remember what each one promised? And how do you know what’s sales-speak and what things are really like under the hood?