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2026 ACH Payment Trends Nonprofits Need to Know

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

ACH used to feel like the most boring payment method in nonprofit fundraising.

15 Best Blackbaud Alternatives for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Looking for a Blackbaud alternative? You’re not alone.

Donation Page vs. Donate Button: Which Drives More Nonprofit Giving?

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Quick answer: Donation pages drive more completed gifts than donate buttons. Donate buttons create the opportunity to give, but the donation page determines whether the gift actually happens. If you only have time to optimize one, optimize the page....

How Nonprofits Can Stop Donation Fraud Before It Starts

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: April 29, 2026

Most nonprofits don't think about fraud until something feels weird. A run on $5 donations. An unusual spike in failed transactions. Or, worst of all, you start getting grilled on questions you can't answer.

How to Write a Grant Proposal That Gets Funded

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Most grant proposals don't fail because the mission isn't important.

CharityEngine’s Donation Forms: Why They Work (New Checklist!)

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

The holy grail of every successful nonprofit is a snazzy, beautifully branded donation form. No matter what amazing multi-channel outreach campaigns you run, everyone’s going to end up in the same place: staring at your donation form.

Grant Management Best Practices for 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Nonprofit grant funding hasn't gotten any easier to secure.

The Nonprofit’s Guide to Google Ad Grants

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

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...

Recurring Revenue Collection with CharityEngine

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: March 26, 2026

CharityEngine's billing software helps nonprofits retain up to 90% of their recurring revenue. Nonprofits using other payment processors retain 75% to 80% of their revenue.

40 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas That Won’t Overwhelm Your Team

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most effective ways nonprofits can expand their reach, acquire new donors, and increase donations.

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