CharityEngine Blog

9 Expert Donor Retention Tips For Long-Lasting Support

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

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...

Recurring Donations: Your Complete Guide + 10 Tips to Start

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that nonprofit donations tend to occur in cycles, usually based around the end of the year. In fact, research shows that some nonprofits make up to 30% of their total gifts in December! This means...

5 Things Nonprofits Should Know About Charity Navigator

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Here at CharityEngine, we spend most of every day helping nonprofits do great things to change the world.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Direct Mail: Is It A Dinosaur or Dynamite?

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

“Direct mail is so yesterday.” When considering how to reach your nonprofit fundraising goals, has this thought crossed your mind?

Must-Know Recurring Giving Statistics for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

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...

Donor Journey Map: Why Nonprofits Need One & How to Create It

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Donor journey maps are key to understanding your donors and knowing how to engage them better. They'll help you drive giving! Targeted engagement will also lead to a positive user experience and, ultimately, more success for your nonprofit.

Fundraising

Product Update: Smarter Follow-Ups and Stronger Peer-to-Peer Momentum

By Meliha Zekovic

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Our latest release focuses on two areas that directly support fundraising teams where it matters most: saving time on follow-up and keeping peer-to-peer campaigns moving forward without friction.

HIPAA Compliance and Nonprofit CRMs: What You Need to Know

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

The words “HIPAA compliance” can stop nonprofit tech conversations in their tracks.

50 Nonprofit Marketing Ideas to Grow Awareness, Engagement, & Donations

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Nonprofit marketing has changed. Attention is harder to capture, donor expectations are higher, and teams are constantly asked to do more with less.

Fundraising, Sustainer Management

How to Build a Sustained Giving Program

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

A sustained giving program is a structured monthly or recurring donation strategy built around donors who commit to giving consistently over time. These “sustainers” provide predictable revenue, stronger retention, and long-term financial stability.

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