Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 108

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! With fall just around the corner (though not official until September 22!), it’s hard not to think 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 thought I would dig up an old but very 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 more great fundraising content. We’ve got some helpful marketing strategies, capital campaign secrets, in-kind donations types, and more!

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Great Fundraising Posts

A Complete Guide to Nonprofit Donation Receipts

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Nonprofits are required to issue donation receipts. Don't be intimidated, this blog post walks through everything you need to know about donation receipts!

Successful Fundraising Diversity That is Simple, Accessible and Inclusive

Tracey Lorts (Greater Giving)

If you aren’t making fundraising diversity a priority in your strategy, you’re excluding valuable donors. This blog post details how to hold a fundraising event that is welcoming to everyone, and ensure you’re not leaving support on the table.

6 Nuggets of Fundraising Wisdom I Wish Someone Shared With Me

Amy Eisenstein (Amy Eisenstein)

In this blog post, Amy Eisenstein shares 6 nuggets of wisdom for fundraising professionals that she has learned over her long career.

5 Tips for Getting Internal Feedback that Doesn’t Make You Scream

Sarah Lundberg (The Better Fundraising Co.)

Sometimes when you’re working on a fundraising piece, the actual creation is the easy part. Once you’ve finished a draft, asking for feedback from your team can be very frustrating. In this blog post, Sarah offers five tips to help you receive feedback that is helpful instead of infuriating!

Nonprofit Capital Campaigns: Revealing 5 Secrets of Success

n/a (Gail Perry Group)

Capital campaigns are hard work that can have a really amazing pay off. This blog post has 5 secrets for capital campaigns to help you land transformational gifts to expand the work of your organization.

4 Types of In-Kind Donations and How to Leverage Them

Renee (get fully funded)

Because of the impact your organization is having in communities, it’s very likely you will attract people who want to support but don’t have the financial means to make a donation. Luckily, money isn’t the only thing that’s useful! In-kind donations can be very helpful. In this blog post, Renee offers 4 types of in-kind donations and how to leverage them for your organization.

9 Smart Ways to Protect Your Fundraising in Uncertain Times

Jeff Brooks (moceanic)

Right now, we are in “uncertain times” as it pertains to fundraising. Who knows what the economic situation will be for the next year? Who knows how it will impact our donors? Luckily, we don’t have to know everything to prepare. In this blog post, Jeff offers nine ways you can protect your fundraising in uncertain times.

This is the #1 Driver of Fundraiser Turnover

Dr. Russell James (market smart)

There can sometimes be high rates of turnover when it comes to those of us who fundraise. This isn’t good for our employees, our organizations, or the impact we have on our communities. In this blog post, Jeff shares things that drive fundraiser turnover.

Here’s Why You Need to Invest in Fundraising to Raise More Money

Mary Cahalane (Hands on Fundraising)

You’ve heard the adage, “you’ve gotta spend money to make money.” Well, that is just as true when it comes to fundraising. In this blog post, Mary offers the important investments you need to make to raise more money.

4 Nonprofit Marketing Strategies for Fall Growth

Amanda Cummins (nonprofit hub)

Fall is approaching, and with it comes many opportunities for holiday donations, fundraising events, and seasonal campaigns. If you’re looking for a streamlined way for your nonprofit to grow through the end of the year and beyond, check out this blog post. It features 4 marketing strategies to focus on for the next few months that will result in fall growth!