The opening keynote to the 2026 Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference started with dimmed lights, the sounds of surging seas, and the sense that a storm was rolling in. As the speakers took the stage to begin the event, the darkness lifted to showcase a lighthouse. The message: “Stronger Together.” “There has never […] The post Engaging Networks at Bridge 2026: Adapting With…
If you’re looking for a channel that lets you reach supporters directly, at low cost, with full control over the message, email is it. No algorithm decides who sees your appeal. No ad budget required. Just your words, your mission, and a well-timed send. Whether you’re sending a monthly newsletter or managing a multi-segment email […] The post Fundraising Email Best Practices: How to Raise More…
For most nonprofits, year-end giving season is the stretch that determines whether or not the year was a success. It’s also the most crowded, competitive window on the fundraising calendar, so getting it right takes more than sending a few emails; it requires strategy, careful planning, and a strong message. In this guide, we’ll cover […] The post The Ultimate Year-End Giving Guide for 2026…
The autumn season is already a time for families and neighbors to gather — and the right fall fundraiser turns a season people already love into a meaningful moment for your cause. From pumpkin patches to baking contests, these 10 fall fundraiser ideas offer something for every organization, budget, and audience. And with Engaging Networks’ […] The post 10 Fall Fundraiser Ideas to Inspire Your…
Welcome to our July edition of the Partner Roundup! This month, we’re proud to showcase how our accredited partners are connecting with the nonprofit community, building new integrations, and simplifying donation processes. In this month’s Partner Roundup, you’ll learn about: Let’s take a look at what our partners are up to this month. Spotlight 1: […] The post July Partner Roundup: Tech Updates,…
If your organization is running on five platforms instead of one, manually exporting CSVs between systems, or paying for tools your team barely uses, you’re not alone. Most nonprofits don’t have technology problems so much as integration problems. The tools exist. The challenge is getting them to work together. The right nonprofit technology strategy isn’t […] The post Technology Solutions for…
PCI compliance for nonprofits means following the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to protect donors’ card data across every channel. It applies to any nonprofit that accepts, stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. Under PCI DSS v4.0.1, nonprofits must validate compliance annually and implement controls like universal MFA and external scans and […] The post PCI…
Every nonprofit has unique supporters, the right tools, and the right team can help you connect with them in meaningful ways. This month, we’re sharing expert guides from our accredited partners to help you launch donation pages quickly and tailor content to make sure it resonates with the right segments. We’re also highlighting recent team […] The post June Partner Roundup: New Tools, New Talent,…
Engaging Networks is pleased to announce our integration with Kindsight’s Ascend, a Salesforce-based CRM designed specifically for advancement and fundraising. Now, organizations interested in Ascend for their CRM are able to take advantage of Engaging Networks’ best-in-class tools. “We’re excited to offer this new, out-of-the-box integration to clients currently using Ascend as their CRM of […]…
Over two days and dozens of sessions, there was one resounding message: The charity and non-profit sector is doing remarkable work — but at a moment when many of our long-held institutions are in peril, causes must work together to amplify their collective voice. The Engaging Networks Community Conference (ENCC) returned to Central London on […] The post ENCC London 2026: A Two-Day Dispatch from…