Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 114

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Don’t get me wrong, I love the fall season, but could we really already be in *checks calendar* October of 2022? Meaning Giving Tuesday is happening next month?? Whew! Luckily, we share some Giving Tuesday tips in this newsletter, with some templates to help you craft your social media game.

Speaking of social media, it seems like nearly all nonprofit fundraising is digital these days, but don’t forget that a physical letter can make all the difference when you’re making a fundraising appeal this holiday season. Here’s how direct mail appeal letters can develop your donor relationship in ways that social media falls short.

Scroll on down for more excellent fundraising content relating to holiday fundraising, Giving Tuesday, nonprofit websites, and more!

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Great Fundraising Posts

10 Tips for 2022 Holiday Fundraising Success

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Working to meet year-end goals can make this time of year stressful for a nonprofit professional. This post has 10 tips to make your 2022 holiday fundraising a success.

#GivingTuesday Campaign Made Easy – Free Social Media Templates

Juhi Sharma (GiveCentral)

#GivingTuesday is fast approaching. To help you plan your campaign with ease, this blog post features free social media templates, as well as tips and timings to target.

Why Fundraising is All About the Heart

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

If your fundraising is focused too much on data, you’re not going to get your desired result. That’s because, as Jeff Brooks explains in this blog post, fundraising is all about the heart.

7 Simple Things You Can Do Now to Energize Your Year-End Appeal

Mary Cahalane (Mary Cahalane Hands On Fundraising)

We can never get too much help when it comes to year-end fundraising! In this blog post, Mary offers 7 simple tips you can use to energize your year-end appeal and make this your best year of fundraising yet.

Volunteers Are a Precious Nonprofit Resource

Duke Haddad, Ed.D (NonProfitPro)

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for nonprofits and are necessary to help you reach your mission and goals. In 2019, the average volunteer retention rate was 65%. This blog post offers ideas to help you provide a great experience for volunteers that will make them want to stick around.

5 Creative & Fun Halloween Fundraiser Ideas

Tamara Varner (greater giving)

Spooky season is here! If you’re looking for creative ways to host a Halloween fundraiser, look no further than this blog post. These 5 great ideas will help you keep the fun in fundraising!

5 More Winning Ways to Start Your Next Fundraising Appeal

Lisa Sargent (moceanic)

The right lead on a fundraising appeal is essential to whether or not the donor will keep reading. Therefore, it can be the trickiest part. In this blog post, Lisa offers 5 ways to start your next fundraising appeal that will surely win over your donor.

WordPress for Nonprofits: A Beginner’s Guide

- (re:charity)

WordPress is the most popular nonprofit website builder in the world. It is free to install, and easy enough for anyone to learn how to manage, making it an excellent choice for your website. This blog post offers important information and helpful tips for getting started with WordPress.

Effective Fundraising: 5 Ways to Boost Donations From Supporters

Wayne Elsey (Care2)

Your organization likely has many people who support you without giving a donation. And their support is essential to fulfilling your mission! But if they were making a donation, that would be even better. This blog post offers 5 effective ways to get donations from your supporters who are not yet donors.