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Bridge 2026 Made One Thing Clear: Fundraisers Are Ready for AI

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: August 21, 2026

The Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference wrapped up last week, and it gave us plenty to talk about.  We launched CharityEngine Copilot and watched people’s faces light up when we showed them they could talk to their fundraising platform, get answers, and put it to work.

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What Agentic AI Means for Nonprofit Fundraising

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: August 6, 2026

AI has already become a practical tool for many nonprofit teams, helping them polish emails, summarize lengthy reports, and strengthen grant proposals. These applications save time, but they still depend on a person to initiate and guide each individual task.

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Endowment Management for Nonprofits: Strategy, Rules, and Best Practices

By Neha Sandesh | Last Updated: April 23, 2026

Nonprofit organizations are no stranger to economic volatility and fluctuations. Endowments can play a critical role in how nonprofits can build long-term financial stability, without relying entirely on donations. Effective endowment management provides nonprofits with sustainable funding for their operations by investing donor funds to generate consistent, reliable income. This guide breaks down how endowment management works, the different types of endowments, and strategies to help set up a reliable funding engine.

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How to Run a Capital Campaign: A Complete Guide for Nonprofits

By Neha Sandesh | Last Updated: March 30, 2026

At some point, every growing nonprofit hits a ceiling when they realize that their next big step requires a concerted effort to raise money for a large project. That’s where capital campaigns come in, a focused fundraising effort to raise a large amount of money for a specific initiative within a set period of time. Whether your organization is looking to make large renovations, purchase a new building, create an endowment, etc., launching a capital campaign is the right next step to reach the next level of growth.

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7 Proven Ways Volunteer Engagement Boosts Donor Giving

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Volunteers are often the quiet heroes of your nonprofit. They give a valuable resource – time – and put in the hard work to impact your mission. But did you know that volunteer engagement is deeply connected to giving? They share a surprisingly strong connection.

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The Hidden Costs of Duct-Taped Fundraising Tools

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 29, 2025

As a nonprofit development executive, you’re expected to drive growth, build meaningful donor relationships, and improve ROI, all while managing a team that’s juggling too many tools, too much data, and never has enough time. 

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