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Nonprofit CRM

Nonprofit CRM Pricing: It’s Complicated!

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

We get it. You’re busy, you have a budget, and you need a ballpark price before you commit to a phone call with sales. All you want is a number (or a range of numbers) to see if we should talk.

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Why One-Size-Fits-All Fundraising Software Doesn’t Fit You

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

"We can’t customize our donation page.”  “I can’t run reports to get the information my board wants to see.”  “We don’t have a developer on staff! Why aren’t platforms more flexible?” These are all comments we’ve heard from nonprofits frustrated with their software. As organizations grow, it’s common for them to realize their software wasn’t built for their mission, donors, or team.  And when they try to bend it, it breaks.

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Key Nonprofit CRM Features to Build a Monthly Giving Program

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

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 fundraising efforts.

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Why Your Nonprofit CRM Needs an Upgrade

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

We have all become accustomed to how fast technology changes. Whether a car that’s just a few months newer can drive itself or the new iPhone upgrade means AI can do your laundry, there’s always something newer and shinier just around the corner.

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A Shortcut to Choosing the Right Nonprofit CRM: Streamline Your Search

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Is the idea of a new nonprofit CRM overwhelming? The larger your nonprofit, the more data to migrate and the more teams to train on the latest technology. And it’s a big decision: contracts are signed, and your nonprofit’s three-year success hinges on whether you made the right decision. 

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Powering YOU to be Great!

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

If you know CharityEngine, you know we’re not like other large nonprofit CRM vendors. We are genuinely driven by the desire to help nonprofits change the world, one mission at a time.

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How to Build Long-Term Partnerships Through the Nonprofit RFP Process

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

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 power donor engagement and growth.

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Need a New Nonprofit CRM Fast?

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Do you need a new nonprofit CRM quickly but don’t know where to start? Consider a pre-RFP and develop a list of standard evaluation questions, and you’ll be close to finding the perfect technology for your nonprofit.

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Our 15 Favorite Membership Management Software for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Membership management software helps nonprofits track members, manage renewals, collect payments, and communicate more effectively. Different platforms approach this in different ways. Some focus on simplicity and quick setup. Others offer deeper customization and reporting, often with more complexity. The right choice depends on how your organization defines membership, how much automation you need, and how closely membership connects to fundraising, events, or programs.

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10 Steps to Writing a Perfect Nonprofit RFP

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

In my decades-long nonprofit career, I’ve written more RFPs than I care to count. And then I’ve been overwhelmed by the dozens of proposals that flooded my inbox! Over the years, I’ve learned that writing the most perfect RFP for your nonprofit is the best way to get fewer irrelevant proposals and more high-quality proposals customized for your needs.

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