Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 147

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Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to multi-channel stewardship, fundraising analytics, and the power of the postcard!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Multi-Channel Stewardship Cadences: A Quick Guide

Kristin Fehrenbach (Soapbox Engage)

Donor stewardship is an intentional process that is most effective when it takes place across multiple channels. In this blog post, Kristin provides a guide to help you be most effective at multi-channel stewardship.

5 Social Fundraising Lessons That Can Influence Your Overall Development Strategy

Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton, Ph.D. (NonProfitPro)

Major gift fundraising is important, but social fundraising can make a big impact on your overall budget as well. This blog post offers 5 lessons from social fundraising that can influence your overall development strategy.

The Power of Follow Up: The One Question Every Major Gift Fundraiser Should Ask

Kevin Fitzpatrick (MarketSmart)

Following up with a donor is an incredibly important part of the fundraising process. This blog post details how to approach the follow up question, and when is the best time to ask it.

When You Can’t Face Writing: 5 Tips

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

There is a lot of writing involved in fundraising, and maybe you didn’t know that’s what you were signing up for! Sometimes, it feels nearly impossible to get started. In this blog post, Jeff offers 5 tips for how to move forward when you just can’t bring yourself to write.

3 Ways You Can Use Data Analytics to Boost Mid-Level Giving

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Did you have a successful giving season that resulted in small donations? Are you wondering how you can boost these mid-level donors to the next level? In this blog post, Tim offers 3 ways you can use data analytics to help you boost mid-level giving.

A Postcard Can Pack a Punch

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

There are so many different ways you can communicate with your donors, and it’s important to mix it up sometimes. One of those ways can be postcards. This blog post offers different ways you can use postcards in your donor stewardship.

What is a Donor-advised Fund and How Do They Work?

The Engage Blog (The Engage Blog)

Do you know what a donor-advised fund is? Do you feel prepared to work with your donors to incorporate these into your giving strategy? If you’re not sure, this blog post has you covered. It details what a donor-advised fund is, the benefits, drawbacks, and how to start them.

How to Share Feelings

Mary Cahalane (Hands on Fundraising)

If your communications with your audience is only focused on facts, it’s going to fall flat. But sharing feelings effectively can be challenging. In this blog pots, Mary shares writing tips to help you effectively share feelings and engage your audience’s empathy.

5 Key Factors for a Successful Fundraising Event

Tamara Varner (Greater Giving)

Fundraising events are an essential part of any nonprofit organization’s strategy to raise money and execute their mission. But planning and executing a successful fundraising event can be a daunting task. This blog post shares 5 key factors to make sure your fundraising event is a success.