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Posts by Julie Kennon

Why CharityEngine is the Best Bonterra Alternative for Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

Relatively new to the nonprofit CRM scene, Bonterra is an industry behemoth. Beginning in 2021, the company began acquiring popular nonprofit CRM companies, such as EveryAction, Network for Good, Salsa, and, most recently, DonorDrive.

The Ultimate Nonprofit CRM: CharityEngine’s Top Features and Benefits

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Managing a nonprofit requires more than passion—it requires the right tools to streamline fundraising, donor engagement, and operations. CharityEngine is that tool.

7 Proven Ways Volunteer Engagement Boosts Donor Giving

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

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...

How to Build a Seamless Donor Journey Across Channels

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

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.

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Nonprofit Advocacy: An Overview + How to Get Started

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

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!

The Hidden Costs of Duct-Taped Fundraising Tools

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

As a nonprofit development executive, you’re expected to drive growth, build meaningful donor relationships, and improve ROI, all while managing a team that’s juggling too many tools, too much data, and never has enough time.

Apple Pay and Google Pay and Venmo...Oh My!

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Hate to say it, but stop right there. That's misconception number one. Apple Pay and Google Pay and Venmo are not payment methods. Misconception number two? They’re not even payment gateways. So what are they?

Should You Tell Your Donors Your Newsletter Was Written by AI?

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

Imagine the perfect nonprofit appeal: a heartfelt story that pulls the reader in, offers clear connections between donations and real impact, and asks for support in a warm, respectful way. It strikes the right balance—emotional but not...

Keeping it Clean: CharityEngine’s Data Health and Enrichment Tools

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

As your nonprofit grows and touches more lives, your database grows, too…and can quickly take on a life of its own with duplicate records, old addresses, and outdated information.

How Donor-Advised Funds Can Supercharge Year-End Fundraising

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

When the pressure is on to hit annual fundraising goals and the calendar year is winding down, nonprofits should leave no stone unturned to maximize giving.

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