Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 111

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! How are you holding up? I noticed there are a few articles in this week’s newsletter that reference the honesty and heart that are often required to plan succcessful campaigns, and it reminded me of just how personal fundraising can be. When you’re really putting yourself into your work, it is even more important to take breaks and care for yourself. I hope you take the time to do that this week!

In other news, last week we released a brand new downloadable guide! This one is all about tools and strategies for optimizing online donations. You can download the Complete Guide to Online Donations for free here. Let me know what you think of it!

Scroll on down for more quality fundraising content, and have an excellent week!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Top Crowdfunding Sites for Online Fundraising in 2022

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Crowdfunding is one of the most popular fundraising strategies for all kinds of nonprofits. It is a great way to build community while fundraising. In this blog post, Tim shares the best sites for crowdfunding in 2022.

11 Non-Writing Ways to Write Better

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

Being a fundraiser requires a lot of writing. Writing is challenging, and may not be your strong suit. In this blog post, Jeff offers 11 ‘non-writing things’ you can do to do your best writing.

4 Donor Qualification Best Practices for All Nonprofits

Aaron Dahlstrom (Soapbox Engage)

One of the most important parts of the process of expanding your donor pool is donor qualification. In this guide, Aaron details four best practices to improve your nonprofit’s donor qualification process.

How Major Gift Fundraisers Should Introduce Themselves to Donors

Dr. Russell James (Market Smart)

When introducing yourself to potential donors, it’s important to be cognizant of what you’re communicating to them based on that initial conversation. In this blog post, Dr. Russell James offers tips on how to introduce yourself to donors in ways that will be most effective.

How Ambassadors Can Further Your Recurring Giving Programs

Philip Schmitz (Fundraising Coach)

Have you thought about using influencers to further market your organization? Whether a skilled influencer or not, there are many people in your circles who can likely serve as an ambassador to spread the word about your mission. This blog post breaks down what an ambassador is and how they can help further your fundraising efforts.

Direct Mail Personalization Pays Off

Summer Gould (NonProfitPro)

Personalizing your direct mail has a great chance of increasing your fundraising. And it can go beyond personalized letters with “dear [name]”. In this blog post, Summer offers five ideas for personalizing your direct mail.

Let Your Heart Show

Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels (Veritus Group)

When fundraising for major gifts, you have to connect your heart to those you serve and let yourself feel the real essence of the situation. The expression of emotions and feelings should be encouraged. In this blog post, Richard and Jeff offer some important tips about letting your heart show.

Honest Questions to Consider About Your Organization’s Fundraising Strategy

- (Gail Perry Group)

It’s important to continue thinking about your fundraising strategy. Asking questions about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it can open the door to hugely productive conversations, and stronger fundraising results. This blog post features probing questions to ask about your organization’s fundraising strategy.

Good, Better, Best: How to Become a Tech-Powered Nonprofit

Carrie Watkins (sgENGAGE)

It’s important for your organization to be transparent and responsive so your donors can trust their donations are being put to good use. Transparency takes a lot of time and resources from staff. Luckily, there is technology that can help your organization operate more efficiently and responsibly. In this blog post, Carrie shares tips for how to evolve into a tech-powered nonprofit.