The Kindful Blog

With total fundraising dollars rising but donor counts still declining, choosing the right fundraising platform has never been more important for nonprofits looking to diversify their donor base. This guide reviews the top 17 fundraising platforms for 2026, covering tools for recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, event fundraising, and streamlined donation processing.

Starting a nonprofit is one of the most rewarding — and demanding — commitments you can make, requiring careful planning across legal, governance, and operational fronts. This complete 12-step guide walks aspiring founders through everything from initial research and board formation to defining a mission, filing for 501(c)(3) status, and building a sustainable organization.

Choosing the right nonprofit software can transform how your organization operates, from donor management and fundraising to volunteer coordination and accounting. This guide covers top tools in each category — including Bloomerang CRM, Bloomerang Fundraising, and Bloomerang Volunteer — plus tips for evaluating options based on your biggest pain points, integration needs, and total cost of ownership.

Selecting the right credit card processor is critical for nonprofits that want to accept donations securely and build donor trust. This guide reviews eight top platforms for 2026 — including Bloomerang Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and Square — with breakdowns of which is best suited for different organizational sizes, transaction types, and integration needs.

Nonprofits can’t afford the slowdowns and potential bad press that can result from poor payment processors. Use the tips in this guide to find a credit card processing solution that keeps your nonprofit’s best interests at the forefront.

With year-end giving declining, many nonprofits are turning to monthly giving programs as a reliable revenue stream — and for good reason, since monthly revenue grew 6% in 2023 and now accounts for 31% of all online giving. This post offers quick tips and real examples for designing a monthly giving program that engages donors and builds sustainable, recurring income.

Peer-to-peer fundraising platforms empower supporters to raise money on your behalf, dramatically extending your reach to audiences your organization could never contact directly. This guide compares 14 leading peer-to-peer platforms, covering key features to look for, pricing considerations, and which tools are best suited for different campaign types and nonprofit sizes.

PayPal offers nonprofits a discounted rate of 2.89% + $0.49 per transaction and a customizable donate button — but it's not a donor management system. A feature comparison of four alternatives (Bloomerang Payments, Donorbox, Stripe, Square) for organizations that need more.

Spotlighting 11 Bloomerang customers making an impact for women — from gender equity in classical music and science to anti-trafficking services and youth empowerment — with specific ways to donate, volunteer, or get involved with each.