Nonprofit executives spend a great deal of time thinking about how to get people to give: donors, sustainers, major gifts. But what about your board? Is it hard to get them to give? And does it really matter if they’re visibly philanthropic?
Read MoreIf you’re a faith-based nonprofit, you rely on dedicated donors to support your mission and programs. That’s not as easy as it sounds.
Read MoreRunning a nonprofit isn’t an easy job. Recruiting and managing donors, planning campaigns, reaching for fundraising goals…the list of to-dos is long, and it’s your mission at risk if you fail.
Read MoreWhether you realize it or not, you’re likely entrenched in the subscription billing economy. From Spotify and Netflix to your local Equinox gym to software like Adobe, paying a weekly, monthly, or yearly fee in exchange for access to a product or service over time is increasingly common.
Read MoreNonprofits focused on healthcare have varying missions: some work to prevent, treat, and cure diseases. Some work to educate the community, some build hospitals and research centers, and some work to promote healthy lifestyles. Regardless of the mission, all these nonprofits share the mission of improving our health.
Read MoreWhile it’s hard to pinpoint the exact number of nonprofits with chapters, there are a lot! Many national nonprofits, such as the Association of Junior Leagues International or Girl Scouts of the USA, rely on chapters to grow their mission and extend their reach.
Read MoreEvery parent of young school-aged children has bought wrapping paper or popcorn to help outfit a team or supply a classroom. Fundraising plays an important role in our children’s lives, ensuring they have materials, facilities, and experiences that will enrich their education.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that a strong recurring giving program provides a necessary foundation for any nonprofit. Reliable revenue means, of course, that you can keep the lights on, but it also means you have a steady base of supporters committed to your cause. It means you can forecast growth with confidence, and it speaks strongly to the overall health of your nonprofit.
Read MoreThe larger your university or college, the more emphasis you put on fundraising—and the crazier fundraising software can make you. Siloed data, multiple systems with multiple logins, and a labyrinth of tech support staff when you have a problem…what happened to software making your life easier?
Read MoreThat’s not a headline you see every day! My day job is helping nonprofits succeed by sharing the unique benefits of CharityEngine’s fundraising software. But my other job is coaching youth hockey teams (Mites to Midgets, if you’re in the know) along with supporting my son, who plays professional hockey.
Read MoreThe past few years can undoubtedly prove that no one has a crystal ball, and no one is able to mitigate threats and capitalize on sure things with ease. CharityEngine, sadly, can’t predict the future either. What we can do is listen to some industry leaders and see what they’re predicting, then throw our own thoughts on top of their analysis.
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