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May 20, 2026

# What is the RevEngine?

## RevEngine is a mission-driven payment and data system that helps news organizations easily collect and grow revenue.

RevEngine is a first-of-its-kind payment processor and contribution management system built specifically for news organizations. It helps newsrooms collect reader revenue, manage data, and execute effective fundraising campaigns. By streamlining the administrative work required to build a sustainable stream of reader revenue, the RevEngine allows its customers to focus on what they do best: producing high-quality journalism.

### **What does it do?**

RevEngine helps publishers collect money and manage data. It integrates with Stripe, a payment processor, to collect revenue and execute recurring donations. It also offers a customizable dashboard where users can track the performance of their reader revenue programs and analyze contributor behavior. Finally, the Engine syncs contributor data with Mailchimp, an email marketing platform, so that publishers can segment their audience with surgical precision. This allows users to write customized messages to retain active contributors and convert loyal readers into supporters.

RevEngine also makes it easier for members of the public to support high-quality journalism. Our easy-to-use checkout forms allow contributors to submit one-time or recurring contributions, and a self-service portal lets them update billing information and cancel recurring payments.

### **Who can it help?**

Our platform supports nonprofit and commercial news organizations – all you need is a commitment to public service journalism and a desire to solicit support from your readers. If you’ve been collecting reader revenue for years, RevEngine can reduce your workload and maximize your impact. And if you’ve never appealed to your audience to help fund your work, we can help you get started.

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