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Unlocking Donor Loyalty: Why Your Donation Receipt Email is More Important Than You Think

An often-overlooked, yet incredibly powerful, piece of communication: the donation receipt email. For too long, these emails have been treated like a mere formality – a transactional, tax-deductible afterthought. But what if I told you that your donation receipt isn’t just a legal document? What if it’s your golden ticket to building lasting relationships, inspiring…
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Introducing DonorTrust: Social Proof With Your Donation Campaigns

Want an easy way to build trust and drastically increase your donations? We’ve been working hard to bring you a brand new feature in Charitable Pro: DonorTrust! This powerful new tool lets you display real-time notifications of recent donations made on your website. It leverages the psychology of social proof so you can increase donations.…
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Introducing Built-in Square Integration for Charitable Users

We’re excited to announce that Square payments are now available to everyone using Charitable – both Lite and Pro users in the latest versions (1.8.7! 🎊 We’ve completely reimagined how Square works with Charitable. Instead of requiring a separate add-on, Square is now built directly into Charitable’s core system. This means smoother performance, better reliability,…
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Guide to Donor History: Track Who Gave What and When

Struggling to keep track of your donors and donation records? I recently saw a query from a non-profit asking about tracking donors in Google Sheets and how to do it. I’ve done this and I’ll never do it again. It was time-consuming and so difficult to find the data you need. I would often scramble…
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Let Donors Manage Their Giving: How to Set Up a Donor Portal

One of the most overlooked parts of online fundraising is the donor experience after they give. Sure, the donation form matters — but what happens after someone supports your cause? Today’s donors expect more than a thank-you email. They want transparency, control, and the ability to manage their giving — especially when it comes to…
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The New Charitable Pro (1.8.6): Updated PDF Receipts, Elementor Widgets, Reply To, and more!

We’re excited to introduce game-changing updates that will make your fundraising smoother and more personal than ever. Our newly updated customizable PDF receipts, drag-and-drop Elementor widgets, and “Reply To” feature streamline fundraising and help you connect with donors instantly. 🚀 Updated PDF Receipts Template w/ QR Code We have updated the look of the template…
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Best Donor Management Software (2025 Free & Paid Options)

Among all the things involved in running a non-profit, there’s one thing I really don’t like doing and that’s managing all the donations that come in and the donors that are added to an ever-growing list. Ten years ago, my organization was only getting a handful of donations and it was easy to run everything…
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Introducing Charitable (1.8.6): Elementor Widgets, Reply To, and New Splash Screen.

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share what we’ve been cooking up. If you’ve ever wished creating donation pages could be easier, or wanted to connect more personally with your donors – this update is going to make your day! We are proud to announce version 1.8.6 of our Charitable…
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7 Psychological Triggers That Make Donation Forms Convert Better

Ever wonder why some donation forms consistently outperform others? The answer lies not in fancy designs or complex features, but in fundamental human psychology. I’ve learnt that understanding the psychological triggers that drive giving can transform an average donation form into a powerful fundraising tool. Over the years, I’ve discovered that small, psychology-based changes can…
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Introducing the New Charitable Donor Management System!

We’re excited to introduce a brand new Donor Management System designed to revolutionize your fundraising experience and help you efficiently manage and track your donor relationships. We’ve integrated this into your WordPress platform, acting as a centralized hub for all donor-related activities. We’ve brought together everything you need to nurture donor relationships, track contributions, and…
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