CharityEngine Blog

Donor Journey Map: Why Nonprofits Need One & How to Create It

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Donor journey maps are key to understanding your donors and knowing how to engage them better. They'll help you drive giving! Targeted engagement will also lead to a positive user experience and, ultimately, more success for your nonprofit.

Fundraising

Product Update: Smarter Follow-Ups and Stronger Peer-to-Peer Momentum

By Meliha Zekovic

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Our latest release focuses on two areas that directly support fundraising teams where it matters most: saving time on follow-up and keeping peer-to-peer campaigns moving forward without friction.

HIPAA Compliance and Nonprofit CRMs: What You Need to Know

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

The words “HIPAA compliance” can stop nonprofit tech conversations in their tracks.

50 Nonprofit Marketing Ideas to Grow Awareness, Engagement, & Donations

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Nonprofit marketing has changed. Attention is harder to capture, donor expectations are higher, and teams are constantly asked to do more with less.

Fundraising, Sustainer Management

How to Build a Sustained Giving Program

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

A sustained giving program is a structured monthly or recurring donation strategy built around donors who commit to giving consistently over time. These “sustainers” provide predictable revenue, stronger retention, and long-term financial stability.

Text-to-Give vs. Text-to-Donate: What’s the Difference?

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Nonprofits have many fundraising channels they can use—email, phone, direct mail, social media, and SMS/texting. And if your nonprofit wants to reach supporters quickly, mobile giving is one of the easiest ways to spark action.

13 Marketing Automations Every Nonprofit Should Set Up in 2026

By Neha Sandesh

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Nonprofit teams are busier than ever these days. From dealing with budget cuts, year-end frenzy, and managing the day-to-day, your teams are strapped for time and can often find it hard to focus on scaling strategic marketing efforts.

What Year-End Giving Teaches You About Growing Donations

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Year-end is more than a whirlwind of emails, gifts, dashboards, and stress. It’s the moment donors tell you the truth about your fundraising engine. It’s a stress test for your CRM.

The Nonprofit’s Guide to Google Ad Grants

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Did you know that Google offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 monthly in free advertising? Through the Google Ad Grants program, nonprofits can leverage Google Search ads to increase visibility, attract supporters, and amplify their mission, all...

Fundraising

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: What Nonprofits Need to Know

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Have you ever tried a restaurant just because a friend said it was good? Or, maybe you’ve watched a movie without knowing anything about it, except that your sister told you she couldn’t look away. We’re naturally inclined to follow the...

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