Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 133

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! We put a little extra love into the newsletter this week!

Scroll on down for some top fundraising content relating to design and accessibility of nonprofit websites, CRMs for nonprofits, sponsorship letters, and more!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Salesforce Consultant

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Salesforce is a leading CRM platform, and a great tool for nonprofits. In this blog post, Tim wrote about why you should hire a consultant to help you implement and/or maintain your CRM. Here's how to get the most out of Salesforce and NPSP!

The Annual Report: The Most Important Tool in Your Nonprofit’s Toolbox

Duke Haddad, Ed.D (NonProfitPro)

Does your organization have an annual report that would be easy for a potential donor or supporter to find? If the answer is no, or if you don’t feel certain your annual report is strong, check out this blog post to learn some tips.

The Importance of Being Authentic in Major Gifts Fundraising

Kevin Fitzpatrick (Market Smart)

There is a misconception that you need to do whatever your donor wants– like start playing golf, if that’s their preferred activity. But in this blog post, Kevin shares why being your most authentic self is more effective in fundraising.

How to Write a Sponsorship Letter

Taylor Rogers (Greater Giving)

If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities but aren’t sure how to write an effective proposal, check out this blog post from Greater Giving that breaks it down step by step.

Is Our Storytelling Ethical?

Lori Jacobwith (Ignited Fundraising)

By now you likely know that storytelling is one of the most important parts of successful fundraising. But maybe you haven’t yet pondered, is your storytelling ethical? In this blog post, Lori talks about the importance of ethical storytelling and how to make sure you’re sharing ethical stories.

4 Tips for Creating a Nonprofit Website Growth Plan

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Are you ready for your website to grow but not sure where to start? Look no further! This blog post features four tips to help you create a strategy that will help your nonprofit website grow sustainably over time.

4 Best Practices for Accessible Nonprofit Website Design

Ryan Felix (Get Fully Funded)

No matter if your website audience is small or large, it’s important it’s accessible! In this blog post, Ryan shares 4 best practices to help you ensure your all possible users can access the content on your website.

Make Thanking Your Donors a Priority

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

Gratitude is not just something you should show your donors after you receive a donation. You should be thanking your donors all year round! In this blog post, Ann shares creative ways to thank your donors throughout the year.

When Fundraisers Make Up Stories About Their Donors

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

Fundraisers have a bad habit of making up stories about their donors not wanting to hear from them. But this usually couldn’t be farther from the truth! In this blog post, Jeff shares why you shouldn’t make up stories about your donors and what you should do instead.