Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 148

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Have you considered adding peer-to-peer fundraising to your fundraising strategy? This blog post will walk you through the basics of P2P fundraising, 4 effecting P2P campaigns, and how to start your first P2P campaign with Soapbox Engage!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to AI advancements, summer fundraising ideas, and nonprofit leadership!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Unlocking Efficiency and Impact: How to Use Salesforce Einstein GPT for Your Nonprofit Organization

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Earlier this year, Salesforce announced the launch of Einstein GPT, the first generative AI CRM technology. Are you interested in what this could look like for your organization? This blog post shares how you can leverage this tool to drive success.

7 Ways to Make Yourself a Better Fundraiser

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

If you’re subscribed to this newsletter, then you’re likely already a person who is looking to be the best they can at their job. This blog post from Moceanic has even more tools for you. Check out this post to learn how to make yourself a better fundraiser.

Are You About to Lose Out on the Best Fundraising Season of the Year?

Kevin Schulman (The Agitator)

When you think of the best fundraising season, you likely think of the holiday season. But that might not be right! This blog post explains why you should be turning your attention to the summer season as a strong fundraising time.

Creating a Fair and Supportive Work Environment: A Conversation with Joan Garry

Beth Kanter (Beth Kanter)

In order to achieve the mission of your organization, you need an effective team. And a team can only be effective if they are supported. This conversation between nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, Joan Garry and Beth Kanter explores how you can create a fair and supportive work environment.

Three Ways a Porch Party Can Ignite Interest in Your Cause

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

There are so many different events and gatherings that offer an opportunity to inspire donors to support your cause. Do you already know about porch parties? This blog post from the Gail Perry Group shares three ways you a porch party can ignite interest in your cause.

How to Make Your Event Signage Do Triple Duty

Kiersi Burkhart (Greater Giving)

When planning an important fundraising event, there are no insignificant details. One thing that can’t be overlooked is proper signage. This blog post shares best practices for event signage– and how you can make extra effective.

Is Imagination a Luxury for Nonprofits?

Malaika Cheney-Coker (NonProfitPro)

As a nonprofit professional, there are so many different things you need to do in order to help your organization serve its community. When you’re seeking to meet goals and keep things running every day, imagination may seem like a luxury. But it’s actually a necessity! This blog post explores how to make space for imagination in your work.

7 Ways Bad Leadership in Fundraising Drives Away Your Best Gift Officers

Greg Warner (Market Smart)

A team can only be as effective as its leadership. And if your leadership isn’t strong, you may drive a valuable team member away. This blog post shares seven ways bad leadership could be driving away your best gift officers, and how you can change that.

How to Humanize Your Fundraising Communications

Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels (Veritus Group)

As time goes on, we may fall into a routine and make our communications sound a bit too formulaic. Robotic, even. But that’s not an effective way to connect with your donors. This blog post from Veritus Group offers several tips on how to humanize your fundraising communications.