CoreCause Blog

Fundraising Tips & Expert Strategies

Guides, strategies, and insights to help nonprofits, churches, schools, and community organizations raise more.

Donor Retention

How to Thank Donors and Turn One-Time Givers into Monthly Supporters

Thanking donors is the most underrated growth lever in fundraising. The first 48 hours, the first 30 days, and the 6-month inflection point - the playbook for turning one-time gifts into long-term monthly support.

Church Fundraising

Best Church Fundraising Software in 2026: 8 Platforms Compared (Honest Review)

An honest 2026 review of the top church fundraising platforms - CoreCause, Tithe.ly, Pushpay, Planning Center Giving, Givebutter, Donorbox, Givelify, and PayPal. Pricing, features, donor tipping, and which fits which church.

Donor Management

Auto Pledge Fulfillment Explained - How Nonprofits Stop Losing Pledged Gifts

Up to 30% of pledged gifts never get fulfilled. Here's how automation closes the gap between what donors promised and what your nonprofit actually collects.

Fundraising Strategy

Recurring Donations: How to Build a Monthly Giving Program That Actually Lasts

Monthly donors deliver 5-7x the lifetime value of one-time gifts, but most programs leak donors to expired cards and weak stewardship. Here's how to build one that compounds.

Donor Experience

The Hidden Cost of Donor Tipping in Online Fundraising

"Free" donation platforms charge your donors a tip at checkout. Here's what that's really costing your nonprofit in lost donors and brand trust.

Fundraising Strategy

How to Raise More Donations by Using Multiple Funds in Your Campaigns

Donors give more when they can choose where their money goes. Here's how designated funds increase donations and build trust.

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