CharityEngine Blog

If you’re a nonprofit looking for new software, you’re likely overwhelmed by the options. There are so many questions to ask and decisions to make.

We’re going to talk about something that no one likes to talk about.

Don’t worry. We’re not telling you to ditch all your good fundraising ideas. We’re just suggesting you take a page out of a different book and apply some new thinking to your fundraising plans.

Let’s be honest. There are as many choices for fundraising software as there are nonprofits! How can you quickly choose the right platform for your organization?

Who are we kidding? They’re a little boring. But what’s not boring is how easy it is to add widgets on your own site, and it’s definitely not boring to learn that you can use APIs to build the donor experience you want.

How often? Often enough that they remember you. But not so often that you bug them. And make sure you have the most engaging message. And there’s a good time of day to send them. Like Goldilocks, your job is to find the answer that’s just right.

Whew, it’s hard to cut through the clutter. (Take it from someone in marketing!) You get it, because you’re trying to write fundraising emails that highlight your mission and get engagement. And it’s a crowded field.

When your phone dings with an incoming text, what do you do? If you’re like most of us, you glance quickly at your phone (or leap over furniture to grab it). Text messages are quick, convey urgency, and usually get a response. Even “Can you please...

If you were along for the confusing Mastercard ride as it evolved last fall, you know that nonprofits got a bit of a scare thinking they were going to be subject to extensive rules around monthly subscriptions.

When you’re a nonprofit shopping for a new CRM, there are a few features you’ll probably want to see first. Email? Check. Database? Check. Forms? Check.