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Issue 161 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s the end of August, which means we are just under 3 months away from Giving Tuesday 2023. If you are wondering what you can be doing now to position your nonprofit for maximum success, here are 10 Giving Tuesday FAQs. Things like “When should organizations begin planning a Giving Tuesday campaign?” and “Is online giving critical for Giving Tuesday success?” Plus some helpful insights on peer-to-peer campaigns, recurring gifts, campaign timelines, and hashtags. Much to consider! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to nonprofit budgets, holiday fundraising campaigns, cybersecurity, and more! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 160 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! We’re nearing the end of August, which means we are just under 3 months away from Giving Tuesday 2023. If you are wondering what that means or what you can be doing now to position your nonprofit for maximum success, you can check out this helpful blog post. This post will take you through 10 FAQs when it comes to Giving Tuesday. Things like “When should organizations begin planning a Giving Tuesday campaign?” and “Is online giving critical for Giving Tuesday success?” Plus some helpful insight around peer-to-peer campaigns, recurring gifts, campaign timelines and hashtags. Whew! A lot to consider! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to volunteers, integrated marketing and fundraising, and more! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 159 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s mid August, and before we know it, September will be here! It’s time to start thinking about year-end fundraising prep. It’s true that nearly a third of all giving occurs in the final month of the year, which can feel like a lot of pressure. I dug up a helpful blog post that’s all about building a successful year-end fundraising campaign. Hopefully staying ahead in your planning will alleviate some of that pressure! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to donor acquisition, text-to-give, and fundraising performance measurement! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 158 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Anyone else have a wonderful time gathering new fundraising and marketing knowledge at the Bridge Conference last week? At Soapbox Engage, we’re feeling revitalized and ready to continue serving nonprofits through the technology sector! What conferences are you looking forward to attending this Fall? We’d love to hear what’s on the horizon for you— maybe we’ll see you there! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to website conversions, social media marketing, and capital campaigns! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 157 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy August! Any of you planning to attend the 2023 Bridge Conference this week? If so, stop by Booth #332 to chat with Soapbox Engage about the future of fundraising and marketing for nonprofits! We hope to see some of you there! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to marketing tools, fundraising calendars, and post-prospect research! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 156 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you evaluated your process for acquiring donors lately? Prospecting, or the process of identifying and learning about donors with a high likelihood of giving major gifts, is a crucial part of fundraising. But once you’ve done the research, what’s next? Learn what steps to take in this guide. Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to Get Z donors, nonprofit storytelling, and recurring giving programs! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 155 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Social media is an essential tool for nonprofit marketing, considering over 70% of individuals in the US use some form of social media. Check out this post to learn how you can leverage social media for fundraising! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to event planing, donor cultivation, and nonprofit boards! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 154 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Do you know the difference between crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising? Take a moment to brush up on these strategies before the rush of the fundraising season! This guide unpacks the basics and provides top strategies for both! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to direct mail fundraising, SEO, and event fundraisers! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 153 Happy Tuesday, and happy 4th of July for our American friends! Yesterday, we sent out our monthly Soapbox Engage newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, this is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, upcoming community events and webinars, and an endless supply of nonprofit tech and fundraising knowledge on our blog. Subscribe here! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to auctions, AI for nonprofits, and fundraising calendars! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 152 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I’d love to share another free resource with you all this week. This one is all about tools and strategies for optimizing online donations. You can download the Complete Guide to Online Donations for free here! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, top 2023 fundraising trends, and nonprofit financial management! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 151 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! In the summertime, it’s a good idea to evaluate your fundraising strategies before the big year-end campaign push. Online fundraising is a critical component of any development strategy! Online fundraising has many facets and dynamics. Effective online fundraising can be broken down into three components: storytelling, relationships, and optimization. This Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising has all the tips, insights, and strategies you need to incorporate each of these components into your online fundraising strategy. Bookmark it for regular reference and make sure it stays handy year-round. Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to data-driven marketing, grant management, and volunteer management! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Happy Monday, Trailblazers! And Happy Juneteenth! Take a moment today to read about the historical legacy of Juneteenth and consider honoring the holiday by supporting Black-owned businesses in your community. Scroll on down for the latest solutions, ideas, and questions from the Trailblazer community! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today!
Issue 150 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! A quick PSA for any nonprofits who may be using Salsa for your fundraising/advocacy tools and/or CRM! In September 2022, Salsa announced that its products would be retired by early 2024. If your organization uses Salsa CRM or Salsa Engage, it's time to look for an alternative solution! TODAY at 2pm EST, join Tech Impact and Soapbox Engage for an informative webinar to review potential roadmaps to help your nonprofit navigate this transition and find the ideal CRM and online engagement tools to propel your mission forward. If you don’t use Salsa but are still interested in discovering the best CRM and online tools for your nonprofit needs, this webinar is useful for you too! Register here. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 149 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And welcome to June! Yesterday, we sent out our monthly Soapbox Engage newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, this is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, upcoming community events and webinars, and an endless supply of nonprofit tech and fundraising knowledge on our blog. Subscribe here! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to auctions, AI for nonprofits, and fundraising calendars! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 148 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you considered adding peer-to-peer fundraising to your fundraising strategy? This blog post will walk you through the basics of P2P fundraising, 4 effecting P2P campaigns, and how to start your first P2P campaign with Soapbox Engage! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to AI advancements, summer fundraising ideas, and nonprofit leadership! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 147 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Is your nonprofit looking for a donation platform that integrates with Salesforce? Soapbox Engage is participating in a virtual demo jam on June 14! Come learn about the Soapbox Engage Donations app and participate in a live Q&A! Details and registration here. Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to multi-channel stewardship, fundraising analytics, and the power of the postcard! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 146 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Today I wanted to take a moment to talk about community partnerships, an essential tool for nonprofit success. You can build community partnerships with donors, volunteers, board members, local media organizations, small businesses, or advocacy groups. There are many practical benefits to these relationships such as increased visibility, considerable grants and sponsorships, and expanded capabilities and resources. Here are 4 Steps to Develop Strong Community Partnerships for Your Nonprofit Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to fundraising tools, grants, and capital campaigns! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 145 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! May this week bring you lots of rest and gorgeous spring weather! Last week, we sent out our monthly Soapbox Engage newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, this is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, upcoming community events and webinars, and an endless supply of nonprofit tech and fundraising knowledge on our blog. Subscribe here! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to grants, nonprofit finances, and virtual events! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 144 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s hard to believe May is already here! I was so pleased to see some of you at the Salesforce Community Happy Hour we hosted at NTC last month. For those who couldn’t make it out to Denver, check out our recap of the event for some fun pictures! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to benchmarking, event management, and nonprofit rebranding! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 143 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Here in DC, spring is in full bloom! I hope this time of year has revived you with breezy days and lots of sunshine. On a different note! Does your nonprofit use Salesforce as your CRM? If so, you should check out our other weekly newsletter, the Pub Crawl! This is a weekly curation of top posts from the Salesforce Nonprofit Trailblazer Community. Product updates, upcoming events, community-driven solutions, questions & ideas galore! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to matching gifts, P2P fundraising, and major gifts! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! |

