CharityEngine Blog

"We can’t customize our donation page.” “I can’t run reports to get the information my board wants to see.” “We don’t have a developer on staff! Why aren’t platforms more flexible?” These are all comments we’ve heard from nonprofits frustrated...

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...

Let’s face it. Fundraising is relentless, and the market is saturated. Donors are feeling as though new appeals flood their inboxes daily, social media feeds are filled with heartbreaking missions, and there’s always a new cause that seems almost...

Have you been hearing more about Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) lately? You’re not alone—they’ve become a major force in charitable giving. In 2023, DAF assets topped $250 billion. That’s nearly double their total a decade ago, and it’s a fortune ready...

This month’s updates are all about making your fundraising forms more dynamic and your events easier to manage. Whether you’re planning a major event or building your next donation form, these improvements are here to save you time and boost results.

You haven’t even bought sunscreen for the summer, and we’re already talking about year-end giving, which may make us look like we’re not reading the room very carefully.

Budget cuts. Spending freezes. Tornados, floods, and wildfires. Leadership scandals.

Supporters who pledge to make recurring gifts are your most loyal donors, and securing their support requires a thoughtful engagement strategy. It’s easy to dream up new fundraising ideas and imagine wild success, but it’s a lot smarter—and more...

Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh batch of enhancements designed to give your team more time, more flexibility, and more ways to connect. From smoother volunteer tracking to smarter calendar integrations and dynamic new email tokens, this...

Every nonprofit relies on donations, right? What you might not consider is that every nonprofit also relies on a payment processor, without which the money would never show up in your account. And it might surprise you to know that you have a great...