Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Winter really is upon us— DC saw some light snow early this morning. Hope you all are warm and cozy wherever you are! Scroll on down to catch up on the latest from Salesforce land. From release readiness, to new resources, to great questions and ideas, it’s another week of the Trailblazer community doing what it does best! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today! The end of the year is one of the most lucrative times for nonprofits. In fact, it’s estimated that 30% of annual giving takes place in December and 12% of all giving occurs in the last three days of the year. However, with so many nonprofits competing for donations at the end of the year, it can be challenging to show that your organization is worthy of donors’ support. This is where a strong marketing plan can help. Marketing your nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign can help you get in front of your target audience and compel them to give. With the right combination of marketing tools and best practices, you’ll be in great shape to drive impressive fundraising results and end the year on a high note. Issue 175 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! As the excitement of Giving Tuesday begins to settle, we're excited to dive into the next chapter of year-end giving before seeing what 2024 has in store. As you know, the work of a nonprofit is ongoing, and community is what propels that work forward. Here are some tips on how to engage your community and express your gratitude post-contribution. Scroll on down for innovative fundraising techniques and the latest trends shaping philanthropy. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! It's incredibly important for nonprofits to leverage technology to streamline their processes and increase their efficiency. Salesforce, a popular customer relationship management (CRM) platform, is one such technology that can help businesses achieve these goals. In fact, Salesforce has been named the #1 CRM provider for seven years in a row. s your nonprofit strives for excellence, Salesforce implementation is not just a one-time effort but an ongoing journey. That's where Salesforce Managed Services come into play. In this blog, we delve into the core of this invaluable service, uncovering the eight transformative benefits that propel nonprofits toward enhanced productivity, efficiency, and seamless growth. Happy Monday, Trailblazers! It’s hard to believe we are here in the final month of 2023. It’s been a full, challenging, and fruitful year, and we’re excited to see what December has in store. Please share some of your 2023 successes and 2024 dreams with us— you can reply directly to this email! 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! Whether you’re focused on animal welfare, children’s healthcare, environmental conservation, or historic home preservation, your nonprofit is unique in its cause, how it approaches its work, and who it impacts. And, whether you know it or not, your nonprofit has a unique brand voice! Your brand voice encompasses how you communicate your cause, your values, and your organization’s personality. Like a fingerprint, it is specific to your nonprofit and your nonprofit alone. Well, Giving Tuesday is behind us! Or maybe that’s what you’re thinking. But actually, the most critical stage of the campaign has just begun. While many people are motivated to give to campaigns and causes because of Giving Tuesday's momentum and social pressure, we all know that relationships and authentic connection to the cause are the roots of excellent donor retention. By following up properly with your Giving Tuesday donors, you can cultivate authentic relationships that continue beyond their initial donation. Issue 174 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! More specifically, happy Giving Tuesday! Though today will be no small feat, it’s just the beginning of the year-end fundraising push. Remember to care for yourselves during this busy time! As you’re running your year-end fundraising campaigns, keep donor followup and retention on your mind. Fostering relationships with donors is important not just for funding your mission, but for creating a community! Here are 6 practical strategies for donor retention after Giving Tuesday. Give them a look! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to fundraising emails, thanking donors, and year-end giving. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! I hope you are starting off the week rested and ready to meet the chaos of the season. The rest of the year is sure to be a blur, but I cannot wait to see all this community experiences and accomplishes before 2024. Always in your corner! 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! Earlier this year, Salesforce announced a new vision for the Nonprofit Cloud, the suite of Salesforce nonprofit technology solutions built for the nonprofit sector and designed to meet a variety nonprofit needs with a single platform-based solution. As you consider migrating or beginning your journey with the new Nonprofit Cloud, one important change you’ll notice from our community's typical implementation of Salesforce is the use of Person Accounts as a core capability. This is significantly different than the familiar Contact and Account data model present in the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP). Let's dive into more detail about Person Accounts, and learn more about why Salesforce is breathing new life into an old data model approach. Issue 173 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Asking for donations isn’t easy— especially when so many important causes are depending on generous donors and the giving season. Instead of worrying if your organization will get lost in the crowd, focus your energy on finding the right words. The more personal, the better! Whether you're crafting an email ask, social media post, or event invitation, your wording impacts the outcome. Check out this free 15 page guide to learn about five easy ways to boost your wording when asking for donations! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to Giving Tuesday, fundraising with AI, and grants strategy. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! It’s a very busy time of year, and with a shortened work week, you might be feeling a liiiiiittle extra pressure this Monday. I hope you take some time to rest and breathe, even as you power through the to-do lists and quarterly goals. As always, I’ll be cheering for you! The Salesforce, Trailblazer, and partner ecosystem has your back. 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 172 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you taken a look at our Year-End Fundraising Checklist? It’s time to position your nonprofit for end-of-year success. Since the vast majority of nonprofit donations come in in the final months of the year, giving season can be a lot of pressure. We’re here with tips and tricks to alleviate that stress! You got this! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to email lists, web accessibility, and planned giving. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Writing to you from Washington, DC! The whole Soapbox Engage team is getting together in-person for our Quarterly Connect, and we’re very excited to dive into conversations about how to better serve and support passionate nonprofit staff, “accidental techies,” Salesforce experts, and Trailblazers like you! Feel free to drop me a line if you have any thoughts to share. 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! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Can you believe it’s already November? We are officially into the busiest months of the year for nonprofits— particularly when it comes to fundraising, year-end giving, donor relations and retention, and, whew, so much more. Hang in there, and let’s make these last two months count! 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! The fundraising world may be adapting but one strategy remains very effective: fundraising events. Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or hybrid, events are a great way to engage your community, inspire donors, and increase outreach. Our digital world makes it easier than ever for your community members to attend an event. Nonprofits can use online ticket options and don’t have to worry about ticket design or printing. The Soapbox Engage Events app provides a variety of ticket options that make it easy for both you and your attendees. But there’s a lot that goes into creating a successful event! Keep reading for an in depth guide to make sure you don’t miss any steps. Issue 170 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy Halloween! It’s the spookiest Fundraising Weekly of the year! Is it just the ghosts and ghouls that are giving you a scare this season? Or is the impending year-end fundraising rush giving the skeletons and spiders a run for their money? Fear not. Download this year-end fundraising checklist to keep yourself on track! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to workplace giving, fundraising operations, and Giving Tuesday. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Who will be at Nonprofit Dreamin later this week? Soapbox Engage would love to meet up with you— nonprofits, consulting firms, and Salesforce experts alike. Feel free to connect with Tim here ahead of the conference! 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! For 16+ years, Soapbox Engage has provided fundraising and engagement solutions that integrate with Salesforce to make nonprofit and education management seamless and swift. In anticipation of Nonprofit Dreamin, we’ve pulled together a list of some of our most exciting product releases of the past year! Issue 169 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I wanted to let you know we’ve updated this post, 8 Website Updates to Boost Your Giving Tuesday Campaign for 2023— learn what changes you can make to your nonprofit’s website to get the most out of your Giving Tuesday campaign! From calls-to-action, to recurring giving upsells, to newsletter opt-ins, there are many ways to stay connected and engaged with your donors beyond Giving Tuesday. Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to capital campaigns, e-commerce, and donor relations. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! |