Since 2014, CharityEngine has had a single-minded focus: making sure nonprofits have easy-to-use, comprehensive software to manage donors and process payments. Why? You’re busy doing good. It’s our job to power you to be great.
Read MoreNonprofits are constantly being told to personalize communication with donors to increase loyalty and financial giving. And it makes sense, right? If someone says, “Hello, Amanda,” instead of “Hello, Valued Donor,” Amanda feels seen. This positive interaction is more likely to lead to a relationship and engagement with this organization.
Read MoreYour nonprofit hosts events to engage your supporters and raise essential funds for your organization. It’s easy to run your event, clean up afterward, and decide that your work for the day is done.
Read MoreNonprofits rely heavily on contributions made by donors, to realize their intentions (or mission) in actionable ways. In that sense, fundraising helps secure an organization's future impact. This all starts with donors, and how invested they are in your cause and its activities. The question is: how can you replicate past donor success to secure more gifts, not just now, but in the future? The answer is modeling. Let’s explore some insights into modeling, why it’s critical to your fundraising success, and where you can go to gain more wealth insights through WealthEngine.
Read MoreGiving Tuesday is right around the corner, and it’s no secret that fundraising feels a little different this year. With virtual events replacing the usual status quo, many of our original plans have been derailed - leading to a shifted landscape in the typical Giving Tuesday fundraising space. So how can your organization adapt to these changes and ensure success?
Read MoreThe fundraising appeal is a significant part of communicating with donors to support your mission. As an organization that has made appeals in the past, you understand that it’s crucial to maximize its potential to gain financial support.
Read MoreAlong with the rapid shift to digital communication channels after the COVID-19 pandemic, there come a number of challenges for organizations. For instance, how do you make the most of these new channels? How do you keep track of all the back-and-forths with supporters?
Read MoreIf it’s time to grow your capacity with a large-scale campaign, you should definitely take all possible steps to maximize its effectiveness and impact, starting by digging into your data.
Read MoreFood banks fill an essential role in communities worldwide. In these types of organizations, volunteers usually serve as the primary workforce, helping to keep operations running and ensure nobody goes hungry. There are a lot of moving parts in a food bank's operations, and it requires many different roles and responsibilities for volunteers to fulfill.
Read MoreWhen you think about the donor journey, you realize that there is a lot of real estate between a prospective donor learning about your nonprofit and clicking the "Donate" button on your website. Which raises this question: What is your organization doing to cultivate and nurture these donors? Without a plan, you risk losing these valuable donors — especially those who might become major donors.
Read MoreFundraising development is critical for nonprofits of all sizes. Whether you work at a small-staff organization with less than 10 full-time employees or a large nonprofit with a hundred staff members, you need effective development strategies to drive your fundraising efforts.
Read MoreConsider the barriers some prospective volunteers face when deciding whether or not to sign up to work with your organization. For instance, you may have audience members who don’t speak the same language that’s predominantly used within your organization. Or some of your prospective volunteers may have disabilities that require unique accommodations.
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