Kristine Ensor

Kristine Ensor is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience working with local and international nonprofits. As a nonprofit professional she has specialized in fundraising, marketing, event planning, volunteer management, and board development.

Church Announcements – Grab Attention Right Away (+ Templates)

Church announcements are vital details and messages your church shares with parishioners. These announcements may be prayer requests, church member...

The Ultimate Guide to Church Welcome Speech (+5 Samples)

Everyone is seated and waiting for you to speak. Are you ready? A welcome speech is the first thing parishioners,...

10 Best Charities for Drug Addiction Recovery & Support

Drug addiction is one of the most common and misunderstood reasons for death in the United States. Addiction affects everyone...

How to Check Nonprofit Status – 6 Best Ways

An obvious reason why donors and foundations may want to check an organization’s nonprofit status is fear of fraud. But...

10 Key Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

Board members are the leadership team of your organization. They are meant to be responsible for overseeing every aspect of...

18 Year-End Giving Statistics with Surprising Facts [2023]

Nonprofits start making fundraising strategies and appeals for their end-of-year giving campaigns months in advance. Throughout this process, they keep...

Love Offering – The Ultimate Guide for Churches

Your church leadership including pastors and other staff members share their gifts with the congregation weekly. Your congregants, in turn,...

Create a Foolproof Crisis Communication Plan for Your Nonprofit

Communication plans are essential for all nonprofits, but during a crisis, your regular communication plan will take second place to...

The Best Volunteer Management Software – Our Top 10 Picks

Volunteers are incredibly valuable to nonprofits. In fact, one hour of volunteer work is valued at an average of $33.49...

A Handy Guide to Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation [Free Sample]

New nonprofits must file several documents with their state and federal governments. Many nonprofits, but not all, are 501c3 organizations...