Feb 7, 2018Annual Reports: What to-do Best PracticesANNUAL REPORTS, do you need one?…the answer is a big YES…but where to start? We did the research for you and consolidated a handy checklist of best practices, along with some case studies highlighting nonprofits doing it right — all around Annual Report planning in a 3–5 minute read. Don’t…Nonprofit6 min read
Feb 6, 2018A mother, military spouse & entrepreneurQ&A : Mackenzie Padell in preparation 2018 AMPLIFY Sessions — “Being a military spouse is hard. I am always humbled and honored to be around other spouses who are charting their own course regardless of obstacles the military can create in progressing individual and career goals.” Mackenzie Padell, Co-Founder & CXO of CauseEngine What is your connection to AMPLIFY and what compelled you to get involved in this workshop for career- minded and driven military spouses like yourself?Military2 min read
Jan 31, 2018Are you talking to your donors enough… or too much?Did you know 17% of Americans change their email every 6 months, 30% every year!? * Meanwhile, our Sales lead has had his hotmail address since 1997. Go figure… What does that mean for you? It means stay in touch with your constituents to make sure a shift in email doesn’t have your messages lost in the wind. …Nonprofit3 min read
Jan 24, 2018Honoring a Legacy during a Rebrand : Marine Raider FoundationWe’ve been talking about branding services this week, and want to highlight one of our own — Marine Raider Foundation. Marine Raider Foundation’s small staff sought guidance to execute a total rebrand of the organization and help solve several other challenges that come with wearing too many hats. They hired…Design2 min read
Jan 10, 2018How To Retain Donors In One Easy Step — Thank Them Properly!All the tricks to retain new and existing supporters in 2018 According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s annual Fundraising Effectiveness Report; the donor retention rate nationally in 2017 was 45%; meaning 1-in-2 of your donors will not donate again in 2018. Let that sink in — 1 out of every 2 donors — gone. If only there was a silver bullet; a simple solution to raise donor retention rates…Oh wait, there is — THANK YOUR DONORS PROPERLY!Nonprofit3 min read
Dec 28, 2017Tax Reform and Americans’ CharityRegardless of your politics or how you feel about it - the tax reform bill is signed and about to take effect. It's important to understand the immediate impacts on your organization - both the positives and negatives. We’ll show you how to capitalize on the changes NOW to boost…Nonprofit4 min read
Oct 2, 2017Bringing the Lifestyle Economy℠ to life!It’s been an exciting few months here at CauseEngine and I’m proud to give you an update on what we’ve been up to. On a side note, I’m also going to start publishing curated content about strategy, fundraising, marketing, operations, and innovation. …Sharing Economy5 min read
Oct 2, 201714 Articles: Business Lessons from Company-Level CounterinsurgencyI was recently asked to reflect on how the Marine Corps prepared me for starting a business. Intuitively it’s an easy question for me to answer so long as I don’t have to communicate it to anyone else. The Marine Corps Leadership Principles and Traits I learned are so ingrained…Military7 min read
Oct 2, 2017Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Giving Season?Bottom Line Up Front: Giving Season is crucial for the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. This time last year, I was both stressed and excited about the end of year. Like many nonprofits, we took in the vast majority of our revenue during the last few months of the year. According…Nonprofit4 min read