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Presidential Elections & Nonprofit Donations: What Gives (or Who Doesn’t?)

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Presidential elections impact many facets of our society, and this extends to nonprofits. During an election cycle, public sentiment and media coverage shift focus and can influence donor behavior. Understanding how elections affect nonprofit donations is crucial for organizations hoping to successfully navigate the next few weeks. 

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What is Subscription Billing Technology?

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Some of the largest nonprofits in the world point to robust monthly giving programs as key to their fundraising success. Every nonprofit can benefit from a reliable revenue stream from recurring giving! In fact, some industry analysts think the consumer evolution towards subscription services indicates that monthly giving will be a pillar of every successful nonprofit.   

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Apple Pay and Recurring Donations

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

We all love the ease with which we can tap our phones to buy groceries or pay a bill. Apple Pay has taken the consumer world by storm, making it faster and easier to zip through lines and pay for items quickly.

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Data Security for Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

We’ve all seen the headlines…systems hacked on Giving Tuesday. Data breaches. Stolen credit cards. For nonprofits, protecting donor data goes well beyond a legal obligation. Donors have chosen to support your mission and your organization, and they are donating valuable resources—money, time, attention, word of mouth—to further your cause. What you do with those resources defines your relationships.

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Canada Revenue Agency Gift Guidelines

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

With clients around the world, CharityEngine must keep a finger on the pulse of international regulations. While certifications like PCI and SOC 2 are commonly referenced in the U.S., our Canadian clients must also comply with regulations set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency, or CRA.

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Nonprofit Auction Software: A Worthy Investment?

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Auctions. Live, silent, or virtual auctions are a flexible, fun way to engage your donors, support your community, and raise a ton of money for your nonprofit. Whether auctions are a pillar of your year-end campaign or you’re thinking about dipping your toe into the water, tools are available to make these events easier.

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Unleash the Power of Recurring Giving

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 31, 2024

Nonprofits realize that a healthy sustainer program is the smartest way to build the foundation of a growing and successful organization. However, navigating regulations and ambiguity around donation acceptance, processing, stewardship, and retention can confuse even the most sophisticated fundraiser.

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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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