Let’s be honest. People can get tired of giving. Donation requests have become ubiquitous, whether you’re opening mail from your local firefighters, answering the phone because your college is calling, or even checking out at the grocery store and rounding up to support a school supply drive. And then we can talk about the social or environmental causes you notice: it’s a lot of asking.
Read MoreEven though we are all guilty (admit it!) of scrolling through some kind of social media fairly often, we sometimes hear that social media isn't always the best way to get your message out. So what’s a nonprofit to do?
Read MoreSo...have you thought about your strategy for your year-end appeals? We know how powerful fourth-quarter fundraising can be, but putting some strategy - and best practices - behind your asks can help ensure success.
Read MoreIt’s been a wild few years for nonprofits. Need went up, donations went up. Need kept increasing, but nonprofit donations started decreasing as life steadied. In-person events disappeared, and if your virtual game wasn’t up to par, it was hard to communicate your mission.
Read MoreAdopting a new nonprofit CRM can be daunting. However, understanding what happens after you sign on the dotted line can reassure you that the process can be smooth and easy.
Read MoreAh, the lazy days of summer. The beach, good books, maybe a margarita or two. A steel drum playing in the background. Time to think about nothing more than relaxing.
Read More“Direct mail is so yesterday.” When considering how to reach your nonprofit fundraising goals, has this thought crossed your mind?
Read MoreIf you’ve hit the ground running in your nonprofit, you know that fundraising can quickly take off—and take on a life of its own.
Read MoreHave you ever tried a restaurant just because a friend said it was good? Or, maybe you’ve watched a movie without knowing anything about it, except that your sister told you she couldn’t look away. We’re naturally inclined to follow the recommendations of people we trust most, and this inclination is part of what makes peer-to-peer fundraising so successful.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that CharityEngine is always looking for ways to help nonprofit clients change the world, and we’re excited to announce a major update to how we process checks.
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