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Giving Tuesday Checklist: A One-Week Countdown for Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Next Tuesday isn’t just any old Tuesday. It’s the big one.

Fundraising

A Three-Step Checklist for GivingTuesday

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

It’s go-time. Pedal to the metal. Step on it. It’s almost GivingTuesday, and we’ve got three last-minute reminders that will add some wallop to this, the inaugural event of year-end fundraising.

15 Best Virtuous Alternatives for Nonprofits in 2026

By Neha Sandesh

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Virtuous is a popular choice for nonprofits that like the idea of “responsive fundraising.” The platform offers modern CRM features, automation, and donor journey tools that appeal to forward-thinking teams.

15 Best Salesforce Alternatives for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Salesforce is one of the most well-known CRMs in the world, but most nonprofit teams eventually reach the same conclusion: it feels like too much work for what they need, and it's too expensive to maintain year after year. If you are juggling...

Fundraising

Top 10 Nonprofit Email Marketing Ideas + Tips to Succeed

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Nonprofits send a lot of emails. They’re highly customizable, free, and can be sent to a huge group. They’re also effective fundraising tools. It makes a lot of sense that many nonprofits rely heavily on fundraising emails to help them hit their...

15 Best DonorPerfect Alternatives for Nonprofits, New for 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

If your nonprofit is using DonorPerfect and wondering whether there’s something better (faster, easier, more modern), you’re not alone.

15 Best Bonterra Alternatives for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Why are so many nonprofits looking for Bonterra alternatives?

Avoid these 10 Common Mistakes in Year-End Fundraising

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Year-end is the biggest of the big fundraising deals for nonprofits. We all know how critical this season is to put a big exclamation point on your impact this year, but there’s so much going on that it can be tough to make sure you’re doing...

Salesforce vs. Blackbaud vs. CharityEngine

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Do you need payment processing? Or is always-on support your holy grail? Whatever fundraising software features your nonprofit needs, you can be pretty sure there's a system that offers at least most of what you need.

Why CharityEngine is the Best Fundraise Up Alternative for Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

Comparing CharityEngine and Fundraise Up isn’t comparing apples to apples. While they are both fundraising platforms designed to help nonprofits manage donations and improve donor engagement, that’s where the similarities end.

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