CharityEngine Blog

Ask any large, successful nonprofit about the secret to their fundraising growth, and chances are, they’ll point to a strong monthly giving program. Why? Because it brings in loyal donors, predictable revenue, and a solid foundation for all other...

Follow along as we talk about the donor experience, new rules, fundraising, and hefty fines. While PCI compliance isn’t the most exciting subject, online donations are a critical source of fundraising and there’s renewed security scrutiny as new...

Nonprofits know they need to attract new donors to increase fundraising and grow their mission, but an equally important (and beneficial) task is keeping the donors you already have. After all, keeping a donor is easier and less expensive than...

Did you know that Google offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 monthly in free advertising? Through the Google Ad Grants program, nonprofits can leverage Google Search ads to increase visibility, attract supporters, and amplify their mission, all...

You know the story. You care deeply about a mission, and you find others who share your passion. Together, you raise money, advocate, and make an impact. But as you grow, something unexpected happens—fees and technology costs start eating away at...

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have grown into a powerhouse for charitable giving, with more than $230 billion sitting in donor-advised accounts. Yet, many nonprofits struggle to tap into these funds due to complex donation processes.

Nonprofit executives can feel like they’re always just trying to catch up. Whether you’re racing to hit a midnight fundraising deadline, hustling to get grant applications organized, or looking at a slew of donor records and trying to think of some...

These days, it’s hard to confidently say that federal grants to nonprofits are certain to continue as they have in the past. But this is true of any source of fundraising income: direct mail got expensive. Too many emails put you in spam jail....

Have you been hearing some buzz about changes coming for nonprofits processing credit card donations? As the industry moves to PCI DSS Version 4.0.1 on March 31, 2025, nonprofits must adhere to new requirements designed to prevent sophisticated...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of SMS Conversations, a game-changing feature that makes CharityEngine the only fundraising CRM with one-to-one texting built directly into the platform.