CharityEngine Blog

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?

Introducing March 2024 Product Enhancements

By Meliha Zekovic

Last Updated: August 27, 2025

In our latest update, we're excited to present a range of enhancements focused on empowering organizations to personalize their engagement efforts, streamline data management, and foster deeper connections with supporters.

Major Gifts vs. Recurring Donors: Why Your Organization Needs Both

By Neha Sandesh

Last Updated: August 27, 2025

In today’s unpredictable economic climate, nonprofits are struggling like never before to maintain stable revenue to fuel their missions.

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lives, your database grows, too…and can quickly take on a life of its own with duplicate records, old addresses, and outdated information.

Summer Strategy: Plan Nonprofit Year-End Giving Campaigns Now

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: August 4, 2025

When I worked at Help Heal Veterans, planning year-end campaigns as soon as summer started always seemed strange. But I learned that the most successful campaigns—and we all know how important year-end giving is to nonprofit fundraising—really did...

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 Fundraising Force Sitting in Your Boardroom

By Neha Sandesh

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

As increasing government cuts pressure nonprofit organizations to diversify their fundraising, you may be wondering where else to look. Everyone around you says major gifts, recurring revenue, grants, and dozens of other avenues in which to raise...

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