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.

How to Use Salesforce for Nonprofits | A Fundraiser’s Guide

Salesforce has been around for years, but many nonprofits don’t know how to take full advantage of everything this powerful...

501(c)(3) Donation Rules | Know All Requirements and Best Practices

Nonprofits come with a lot of rules and regulations. Nonprofit leaders are expected to know all of them, but realistically,...

What are LYBUNT and SYBUNT Reports? [All You Must Know]

According to Philanthropy News Digest, the retention rate of repeat donors was down by 7.2 percent in Q1, 2021. Many...

What is a 501(c)(8) Nonprofit, and How Do You Start One?

501(c)(8) organizations may not be the first thing you think of when imagining a nonprofit. Still, these fraternal groups are...

Everything You Must Know About Charitable Solicitations

Nonprofits may get lucky and receive a donation without asking, but most gifts to your organization come from an event,...

501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(6) – A Detailed Comparison for Nonprofits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) states that both 501c3 and 501c6 organizations do not have to pay federal income taxes,...

Using Venmo to Increase Nonprofit Donations [Venmo for Nonprofits]

Venmo has been around since 2009 and quickly grew popular with younger generations. Over 70 million people (most in the...

How to Create a Fundraising Page That Boosts Donations

Online giving grew by 12.1 percent over the past year, as per the latest statistics. Most nonprofits are aware of...

Prospect Research: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits

Prospect Research is another term for donor research. For growing nonprofits, it might seem like a difficult task requiring a...

7 Fresh & Popular Thanksgiving Sermon Ideas

Hearing the same Thanksgiving sermons every year can get old quickly. The trick is to find new ways to share...