Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 144

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s hard to believe May is already here!

I was so pleased to see some of you at the Salesforce Community Happy Hour we hosted at NTC last month. For those who couldn’t make it out to Denver, check out our recap of the event for some fun pictures!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to benchmarking, event management, and nonprofit rebranding!

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Great Fundraising Posts

How to Add a Donate Button Facebook and Grow Your Fundraising

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

The social media landscape is changing, but through it all Facebook remains a powerful fundraising tool. This blog post details how to add a Donate button to your Facebook page.

The Joy of Benchmarking

M+R Benchmarks (M+R Benchmarks)

Interested in seeing how your org’s fundraising is going compared to industry trends? Check out this annual benchmarks report with data on online giving and trends in comparison to last year.

Seven Strategies for Successful Fundraising Events in 2023

Matthew Burnell (The Engage Blog)

There’s a lot that goes into planning, executing, and launching a successful event — on top of keeping your donors engaged throughout the whole process. In this blog post, Matthew offers seven strategies to help you do just that.

Answering Your Questions on Search Engine Optimization

Zack Azar (RNL)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is key to making your organization visible on the internet. But how do you do that well? And how is it changing? In this blog post, Zack answers all the questions you may have about SEO.

Navigating Nonprofit Rebranding: 4 Steps for Success

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

When it comes to nonprofit branding, it shouldn’t be something you create at the start and then never revisit. As your organization evolves, you should consider rebranding to ensure you are communicating your mission effectively. This blog post has 4 steps to help you rebrand successfully.

Donation Page Optimization: Best Practices for Nonprofit Fundraising

Elisha Ford (Nonprofit Hub)

Your donation page is an important piece of having the most successful fundraising. But what does it mean to optimize it as best you can? This blog post shares those best practices.

Plan to Build Meaningful Relationships with Major Donors

Jim Shapiro (The Better Fundraising Co.)

Fundraising is all about relationships, especially when it comes to major gifts. This blog post offers guidance on how to build meaningful relationships with your major donors.

Best Practices for Boosting Your Fundraising Event Revenue

Debby Roth-Bush (Greater Giving)

A fundraising event can help fill a large piece of your budget. But only if it’s successful! This blog post offers best practices to help you boost your event revenue.

How to Make Your Messages Stand Out in a World of Information Overload

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

We live in a world full of information, and sometimes it can be a little too much. How do you make sure your organization’s message stands out in a world of information overload? Ann offers tips on that in this blog post.