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.

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 501c8 Nonprofit, and How Do You Start One?

501c8 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 Popular Thanksgiving Sermon Ideas On This Thanksgiving

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

All You Need to Know About Fundraising Scripts (Samples Included)

Fundraising can be a tricky job. Most people would rather face a hungry tiger than ask people for money. Unfortunately,...

10 Best Event Ticketing Software for Nonprofits

Technology has made it easier for nonprofits to reach a larger audience and engage event attendees in several ways. Fundraising...