Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 138

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

In a few weeks, I’ll be heading to Denver for the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Along with some wonderful folks over at OpenTent, Soapbox Engage will be hosting a Salesforce Community Happy Hour! Come ask questions about Nonprofit Cloud and NPSP, share your nonprofit dreams and goals, or connect with friends old and new.

If you’re planning to attend NTC, please join me at the Salesforce Community Happy Hour— even if your organization is not currently using Salesforce! RSVP here.

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Great Fundraising Posts

3 Tips for Conducting a Nonprofit Communications Audit

Aly Sterling (Soapbox Engage)

A strong donor communication strategy is very important for a nonprofit organization. This blog post breaks down how to conduct a nonprofit communications audit so you can take a deep dive into your existing strategy and assess what’s working well and what’s not.

The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising

Jill Boyer (Greater Giving)

Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. In this blog post, Jill shares tips to create compelling narratives that drive greater giving.

Mistakes in Fundraising that Work Out Well

Steven Screen (Better Fundraising)

Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. In this blog post, Jill shares tips to create compelling narratives that drive greater giving.

The Three Layers of a Person and Your Fundraising Story

Kevin Schulman (The Agitator)

Okay, we know the importance of storytelling in fundraising. But different stories appeal to different people, and all people are different! In this blog post, Kevin breaks down the “three layers of a person,” and how this can be useful as you craft fundraising stories.

3 Common Nonprofit Website Problems and Their Solutions

Ira Horowitz (Soapbox Engage)

Having a strong website is essential to a successful nonprofit marketing plan. But it’s not enough to just design a great website and share it with the world. You need to be proactive about identifying issues with your site and solving them. This post shares 3 common site problem to look out for, and how to resolve them.

Spring Clean Your Stewardship Efforts

Sue Citro (NonProfitPro)

Stewardship is an essential part of fundraising, that doesn’t always get its due. In this blog post, Sue shares why stewardship is something to be excited about, and offers suggestions on how to refresh your efforts this spring.

Traditional Campaign Consulting Models Hold You Back– Why?

Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt (fundraisingIP)

The traditional capital campaign consulting model has been in place for decades and has served organizations well. But recently, this model has begun being seen as increasingly outdated and is being replaced by some newer, more flexible, and more cost-effective models. Check out this post to learn more about newer models.

Pay Attention to Your Donor Retention

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

There are many reasons donors don’t give again. Some you can’t control, but many you can. In this blog post, Ann offers suggestions on how to analyze your donor retention and hold onto more people.

How to Recruit the Best Committee Members for Your Capital Campaign

Amy Eisenstein (Capital Campaign Pro)

Recruiting the right committee members for your campaign is important because they will bring valuable skills, connections, and energy to your campaign. This blog post shares tips to be sure you recruit the best members.