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The HeartBridge Blog: practical fundraising for small nonprofits

Donor retention, recurring giving, events, grants, and running your organization on your own Stripe account.

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How to Upgrade Monthly Donors to a Higher Gift

A practical guide to upgrade monthly donors nonprofit teams can use with clear asks, timing, and simple follow-up steps.

September 2, 2026 · 7 min read

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Recurring Giving

Annual Giving Statement for Monthly Donors: Guide

Learn how to prepare accurate, IRS-compliant annual giving statements for monthly recurring donors with concrete steps for small non-profit leaders.

August 31, 2026 · 6 min read

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Switching Platforms

Questions to Ask Any Fundraising Vendor Before You Sign

Essential questions small nonprofits must ask fundraising software vendors about merchant ownership, processing fees, data portability, and tools.

August 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Nonprofit staff members reviewing monthly donation reports on a computer screen in a bright office environment.

Recurring Giving

Recurring Donor Churn and Failed Cards, Explained

Understand why monthly credit card gifts fail, how passive donor churn affects nonprofits, and actionable steps to recover lost recurring revenue.

August 29, 2026 · 7 min read

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Recurring Giving

Converting One-Time Donors into Monthly Donors for Nonprofits

Learn concrete steps to convert one-time donors into monthly recurring supporters, optimize donor workflows, and maximize your nonprofit revenue.

August 28, 2026 · 6 min read

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Switching Platforms

Migrate Donor Data Between Fundraising Platforms

Learn how to migrate donor data between fundraising platforms using standard CSV exports, clean data formatting, and direct Stripe merchant accounts.

August 27, 2026 · 7 min read

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Recurring Giving

Monthly Donor Circle Name Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Discover creative monthly donor circle name ideas and practical naming strategies to build an engaging recurring giving program for your nonprofit.

August 27, 2026 · 6 min read

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Recurring Giving

How to Start a Monthly Giving Program for Your Nonprofit

Learn step-by-step how to launch a successful monthly giving program for your small nonprofit, boost donor retention, and secure predictable funding.

August 27, 2026 · 7 min read

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Practical fundraising guidance for small nonprofits: donor retention, recurring giving, events, grants, and running your organization on your own Stripe account.

August 27, 2026 · 1 min read