CharityEngine Blog

Looking for a new nonprofit CRM can be one of the most daunting tasks out there. Who has time to interview 20 companies and remember what each one promised? And how do you know what’s sales-speak and what things are really like under the hood?

The nonprofit sector is ever-changing, and things move so fast that we practically get whiplash trying to keep up. On all stages—global, national, and local—it can sometimes seem as though chaos reigns, and nonprofits are often searching for a...

While the constant presence of mobile and smartphones has been known to annoy some people (looking at you, parents of teenagers), there is a world of good that comes from instant communications and the ability to reach a large audience quickly.

Whether you're reconnecting with lapsed donors, managing major gift opportunities, strengthening relationships through better contact management, or refining event communications, these updates empower your team and drive your mission forward.

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to distribute a Request for Proposal (RFP) when they need new technology. The process is invaluable for helping an organization streamline its tech needs, establish its goals, and identify the technology that will...

Monthly giving programs are a powerful way to build ongoing support and secure lasting donor relationships. CharityEngine has developed SustainerIQ— proprietary subscription billing technology created to help nonprofits effortlessly increase monthly...

Is your nonprofit looking for a fundraising edge as we head into year-end giving? If so, you’re not alone. Nonprofits raise a significant percentage of their total funds from October to December, and there are a lot of charities vying for year-end...

This is not an article cleverly designed to position one software platform as better than the rest. It is, rather, an article designed to give nonprofits straight talk about a framework for choosing software that will help grow their organization.

Nonprofits are gearing up for their busiest season. After all, most nonprofits raise most of their money in the last quarter of the year! So why would we think it’s smart to ask you to add another item to your packed to-do list?

The world of nonprofit payment processing is often complex, filled with acronyms, certifications, and moving parts. Yet, understanding key aspects of this technology is crucial for nonprofits looking to maximize fundraising revenue—especially for...