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lives, your database grows, too…and can quickly take on a life of its own with duplicate records, old addresses, and outdated information.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

Unexpected Donor Insights: Beyond the Traditional Journey

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Savvy nonprofits are tuned into the donor journey. They understand the typical process, from awareness to lifelong support, and they recognize the value of approaching donors with the right message at the right time.

Uncommon Motivations for Charitable Giving

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

There are many reasons someone might choose to donate to a nonprofit. Often, it’s straightforward financial generosity or the desire for a tax benefit. However, most donors' true motivations run much deeper and are influenced by emotional, social,...

The Hidden Cost of Dirty Data (And Why it Matters Now)

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

You want to know when most nonprofits tackle dirty data?

Fundraising Platforms: 10 Top Systems

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Running a nonprofit isn’t an easy job. Recruiting and managing donors, planning campaigns, reaching for fundraising goals…the list of to-dos is long, and it’s your mission at risk if you fail.

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