CharityEngine Blog

It’s no secret that a strong recurring giving program provides a necessary foundation for any nonprofit. Reliable revenue means, of course, that you can keep the lights on, but it also means you have a steady base of supporters committed to your...

The larger your university or college, the more emphasis you put on fundraising—and the crazier fundraising software can make you. Siloed data, multiple systems with multiple logins, and a labyrinth of tech support staff when you have a problem…what...

Sometimes it’s actually easier to get someone to donate money than to ask them to take action on your behalf. Nonprofits focused on advocacy often face this struggle: raising money can be easy. Asking donors to canvas or make phone calls can be...

When people think about nonprofit organizations, their minds likely jump straight to their charitable missions or fundraising initiatives. However, there’s another aspect of your nonprofit strategy that supporters should think about when they...

Grants are vital to the success of many nonprofits. However, monitoring and managing every step of the grant lifecycle, from identifying potential funders and crafting compelling proposals to monitoring due dates and expected responses, can...

That’s not a headline you see every day! My day job is helping nonprofits succeed by sharing the unique benefits of CharityEngine’s fundraising software. But my other job is coaching youth hockey teams (Mites to Midgets, if you’re in the know) along...

Ah, we love a good recap article. Because our blogs are read by thousands of nonprofit executives each week, we thought it would be interesting to see which subjects were the most appealing to the organizations we serve.

Our latest updates are crafted to streamline processes, enhance flexibility, and give you more control over your operations. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details of key product enhancements that promise to impact how you manage and...

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...

We know, we know. You just got through the biggest fundraising push of the year. You’re exhausted and desperately seeking a reprieve from dreams of major gifts and obsession over sustainer retention. We get it.