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.

Top 7 Best Nonprofit CRMs for Fundraising & Donor Relationships

You’ve likely spent a fair amount of time Googling nonprofit CRMs — between the sponsored ads, outdated posts, jargon-filled articles,...

Top 10 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platforms – Choose the Best One

Your nonprofit wants to start peer-to-peer fundraising, but you don’t know where to start. This type of fundraising relies on...

How to Craft the Perfect Nonprofit Reimbursement Policy

Can a nonprofit reimburse expenses? Your nonprofit’s events include many expenses. At times, staff and volunteers may end up covering...

9 Best WordPress Donation Plugins [+ Tips to Choose One]

Online fundraising is now a crucial practice to raise money for your nonprofit. Online giving has increased by 42 percent...

A Detailed Guide on Nonprofit Balance Sheets (Examples & Sample)

How do you prepare a nonprofit balance sheet? A nonprofit balance sheet is also known as a statement of financial...

How to Secure Startup Grants for Nonprofits

New nonprofits are often passion projects, but it doesn’t take long for founders to ask, “How do I raise money...

The Ultimate Guide to Online Auction Fundraising

Are online auctions profitable? The answer to this question depends on your auction and audience. Some nonprofits can raise tens,...

End-of-Year Appeal: How to Devise the Perfect Strategy (+ Free Samples)

End-of-year appeals can bring in a good chunk of a nonprofit's annual revenue - approximately 30% of annual giving happens...

Nonprofit Statement of Activities: All You Should Know (+FAQs)

Nonprofit accounting can feel complicated for nonprofits without a solid financial background, but there are ways to make filing reports...

Making the Most From Nonprofit Donor Database – The Ultimate Guide

Fundraising takes more than a few events and mailed appeals. Nonprofits with the greatest fundraising success know how vital it...