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Posts by Julie Kennon

Selecting the Right Fundraising Software for Rapid Nonprofit Growth

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

This is not an article cleverly designed to position one software platform as better than the rest. It is, rather, an article designed to give nonprofits straight talk about a framework for choosing software that will help grow their organization.

Presidential Elections & Nonprofit Donations: What Gives (or Who Doesn’t?)

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Presidential elections impact many facets of our society, and this extends to nonprofits. During an election cycle, public sentiment and media coverage shift focus and can influence donor behavior. Understanding how elections affect nonprofit...

Powering YOU to be Great!

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

If you know CharityEngine, you know we’re not like other large nonprofit CRM vendors. We are genuinely driven by the desire to help nonprofits change the world, one mission at a time.

Power Year-End Giving Campaigns: 10 Fresh Ideas!

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Year-end giving season is right around the corner, and savvy nonprofits are planning campaigns to capitalize on the goodwill and generosity that explode as the year winds down.

Planning a Fall Fundraiser? 5 Things You Should Do Right Now

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Pumpkins. Turkeys. Leaves changing color. Giving Tuesday. That all seems pretty far away right now, doesn’t it?

Nonprofits, It’s Time for a Checkup!

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Would you believe there’s something you can do right now to increase the chances of more successful year-end campaigns? Reviewing data measuring the health of your nonprofit can illuminate areas of strength and those that might need a little...

Nonprofit Trends Expected in 2024

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

The past few years can undoubtedly prove that no one has a crystal ball, and no one is able to mitigate threats and capitalize on sure things with ease. CharityEngine, sadly, can’t predict the future either. What we can do is listen to some industry...

Nonprofit CRM Pricing: It’s Complicated!

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

We get it. You’re busy, you have a budget, and you need a ballpark price before you commit to a phone call with sales. All you want is a number (or a range of numbers) to see if we should talk.

Nonprofit CRM Features: Spotlight on Automation

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Many nonprofits face the challenges of managing many donors and volunteers, running multiple campaigns, and harnessing near-constant outreach to raise money for their mission. It’s sometimes hard to keep your head above water.

Nonprofit Board Members: How to Get Them to Give

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Nonprofit executives spend a great deal of time thinking about how to get people to give: donors, sustainers, major gifts. But what about your board? Is it hard to get them to give? And does it really matter if they’re visibly philanthropic?

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