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The Nonprofit’s Guide to Google Ad Grants

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Did you know that Google offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 monthly in free advertising? Through the Google Ad Grants program, nonprofits can leverage Google Search ads to increase visibility, attract supporters, and amplify their mission, all for free.

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How to Avoid the Hidden Fees Costing Your Nonprofit

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

You know the story. You care deeply about a mission, and you find others who share your passion. Together, you raise money, advocate, and make an impact. But as you grow, something unexpected happens—fees and technology costs start eating away at your donations. The reality? Hidden fees may be costing your nonprofit more than you think.

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Introducing DAFPay

By Meliha Zekovic | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have grown into a powerhouse for charitable giving, with more than $230 billion sitting in donor-advised accounts. Yet, many nonprofits struggle to tap into these funds due to complex donation processes.  

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Three Nonprofit Trends to Follow Now

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: March 26, 2026

Nonprofit executives can feel like they’re always just trying to catch up. Whether you’re racing to hit a midnight fundraising deadline, hustling to get grant applications organized, or looking at a slew of donor records and trying to think of some new way to engage your supporters, it’s not always easy to zoom out and look at trends (much less try to get ahead of them).

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Are Nonprofit Grants Risky Business?

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

These days, it’s hard to confidently say that federal grants to nonprofits are certain to continue as they have in the past. But this is true of any source of fundraising income: direct mail got expensive. Too many emails put you in spam jail. Events got whacked by a pandemic.

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PCI 4.0: What Do Nonprofits Need to Know?

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Have you been hearing some buzz about changes coming for nonprofits processing credit card donations? As the industry moves to PCI DSS Version 4.0.1 on March 31, 2025, nonprofits must adhere to new requirements designed to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks.

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Why Your Nonprofit CRM Needs an Upgrade

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

We have all become accustomed to how fast technology changes. Whether a car that’s just a few months newer can drive itself or the new iPhone upgrade means AI can do your laundry, there’s always something newer and shinier just around the corner.

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A Shortcut to Choosing the Right Nonprofit CRM: Streamline Your Search

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Is the idea of a new nonprofit CRM overwhelming? The larger your nonprofit, the more data to migrate and the more teams to train on the latest technology. And it’s a big decision: contracts are signed, and your nonprofit’s three-year success hinges on whether you made the right decision. 

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Why CharityEngine’s QuickBooks Integration Is Superior

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Managing nonprofit finances can be a challenge. Between tracking donations, reconciling deposits, and ensuring your database aligns with your accounting system, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But CharityEngine’s integrations with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise change the game—offering a smarter, more efficient way to handle your financial data. 

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Uncommon Motivations for Charitable Giving

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 31, 2025

There are many reasons someone might choose to donate to a nonprofit. Often, it’s straightforward financial generosity or the desire for a tax benefit. However, most donors' true motivations run much deeper and are influenced by emotional, social, and even physical factors.

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Powering YOU to be Great!

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

If you know CharityEngine, you know we’re not like other large nonprofit CRM vendors. We are genuinely driven by the desire to help nonprofits change the world, one mission at a time.

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