Have you been hearing more about Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) lately? You’re not alone—they’ve become a major force in charitable giving. In 2023, DAF assets topped $250 billion. That’s nearly double their total a decade ago, and it’s a fortune ready to be distributed to nonprofits!
Read MoreThis month’s updates are all about making your fundraising forms more dynamic and your events easier to manage. Whether you’re planning a major event or building your next donation form, these improvements are here to save you time and boost results.
Read MoreYou haven’t even bought sunscreen for the summer, and we’re already talking about year-end giving, which may make us look like we’re not reading the room very carefully.
Read MoreBudget cuts. Spending freezes. Tornados, floods, and wildfires. Leadership scandals.
Read MoreSpring is here, and with it comes a fresh batch of enhancements designed to give your team more time, more flexibility, and more ways to connect. From smoother volunteer tracking to smarter calendar integrations and dynamic new email tokens, this release is all about making the work you do easier and more impactful. Let’s take a look!
Read MoreSupporters who pledge to make recurring gifts are your most loyal donors, and securing their support requires a thoughtful engagement strategy. It’s easy to dream up new fundraising ideas and imagine wild success, but it’s a lot smarter—and more effective—to look to data.Data can illuminate trends in donor behaviors and motivations that allow you to tailor your outreach efforts. Tracking data about your own supporters is an obvious (and critical!) place to start. But it can also be helpful to take a step back and look at broader fundraising trends.That’s why we gathered these recurring giving statistics! We scouted out the most important insights from industry leaders on recurring giving behaviors and successes. Following these patterns can help make your appeals stronger.If you’re ready to learn about the current state of recurring giving, start browsing our roundup of statistics below! Or, if you want to jump in and start improving your recurring giving program, check out how our software can help you do just that.
Read MoreEvents give your nonprofit a chance to engage donors, raise funds, and have a blast doing it. And let's face it: who doesn't love a good time?
Read MoreManaging a nonprofit requires more than passion—it requires the right tools to streamline fundraising, donor engagement, and operations. CharityEngine is that tool.
Read MoreManaging volunteers just got easier! With our latest updates, CharityEngine now offers more flexible, intuitive tools to help organizations recruit, track, and communicate with volunteers.
Read MoreThese days, many nonprofits are concerned about losing—and replacing—grant money. While it’s always advisable to diversify revenue streams when one is under attack, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to apply for funds.
Read MoreAsk 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.
Read MoreFollow along as we talk about the donor experience, new rules, fundraising, and hefty fines. While PCI compliance isn’t the most exciting subject, online donations are a critical source of fundraising and there’s renewed security scrutiny as new regulations become mandatory.
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