CharityEngine Blog

It’s easy for mid-level donors to fall through the cracks for nonprofits. More often than not, fundraising leaders like to focus on their first-time and major donors as they tend to be more high-pressure when it comes to their impact and retention...

Along with the rapid shift to digital communication channels after the COVID-19 pandemic, there come a number of challenges for organizations. For instance, how do you make the most of these new channels? How do you keep track of all the...

Food banks fill an essential role in communities worldwide. In these types of organizations, volunteers usually serve as the primary workforce, helping to keep operations running and ensure nobody goes hungry. There are a lot of moving parts in a...

The fundraising appeal is a significant part of communicating with donors to support your mission. As an organization that has made appeals in the past, you understand that it’s crucial to maximize its potential to gain financial support.

Our veterans occupy an exceptional role in our country and have unique financial, physical, and psychological needs when they return home. However, with 66% of veteran organizations earning $50,000 or less in donations annually, nonprofits...

Monthly giving programs can be a dependable source of funding for any nonprofit. Your organization has probably seen some success with your regular giving program, but you may feel you can be doing more to expand your monthly donor pool for greater...

The recent troubles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to a dip in your fundraising numbers. Now more than ever, your nonprofit should focus on strategies to maximize your fundraising abilities.

About a third of all fundraising occurs during December. Plus, around 10% of all fundraising occurs in just the last three days of December. This means that year-end giving is absolutely vital for the majority of nonprofit organizations.

Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, and it’s no secret that fundraising feels a little different this year. With virtual events replacing the usual status quo, many of our original plans have been derailed - leading to a shifted landscape in...

Many nonprofits have postponed or canceled their events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s natural and healthy to mourn these lost opportunities, it’s just as important to look for positive learning opportunities that have come about as a...