Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 150

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

A quick PSA for any nonprofits who may be using Salsa for your fundraising/advocacy tools and/or CRM! In September 2022, Salsa announced that its products would be retired by early 2024. If your organization uses Salsa CRM or Salsa Engage, it's time to look for an alternative solution!

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Great Fundraising Posts

3 Things that Disconnect Donors from Your Cause… and 4 that Connect Them

Sean Triner (moceanic)

Connection is what it takes for someone to donate to your organization. And depending on the strength of your communication, you may be strengthening or weakening how connected they feel to your cause. Check out this blog post to know what to avoid, and what to make sure you do.

Retention is the New Acquisition: 3 Ways to Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Donors

Jeff Giddens (NextAfter)

Donor acquisition and retention has dipped over the last year. But there’s a lot you can do to enhance your chances of retaining donors, and encourage them to increase their giving. Jeff offers three tips to do just that in this blog post.

Fairway Fundraising: Tips for a Charity Golf Tournament

Logan Foote (The Fundraising Coach)

Fundraising events are a great way to bring your supporters and community together. One potential fundraising event that is sure to bring joy is a charity golf tournament! This blog post from The Fundraising Coach offers tips for hosting a successful golf tournament that will help you meet fundraising goals.

Event Follow-Up: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

John Chase (Greater Giving)

There is so much planning and effort that goes into hosting a successful event. But it’s not over once the evening ends! Following up after an event is just as important to the process as everything you’ve done thus far. This blog post breaks down why follow up is important, and how you can do it well.

4 Keys to Grow Your Corporate Giving Program

Amanda L. Cole (NonProfitPro)

Corporate partnerships can have a big impact on a nonprofit organization’s fundraising efforts. But they can be hard to get. In this blog post, Amanda offers four tips to help you grow your corporate giving program.

Porch Party Power: Feedback and Key Takeaways from the Porch Party Webinar

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

A porch party can be a fun, unique way to fundraise. The Gail Perry Group recently held a webinar about how to do them effectively. This blog post shares their highlights and key takeaways from the webinar, so you can go on to host a successful porch party for your organization.

Debunked Fundraising Myth: The #1 Reason People Don’t Give is Because They Weren’t Asked

Greg Warner (Market Smart)

If you’ve been fundraising for a bit, you’ve definitely heard “The #1 reason people don’t give is because they weren’t asked,” touted before. In this blog post, Greg breaks down the implications behind that statement, why it’s not helpful for fundraising strategy, and what to do instead.

How to Set Up Your Nonprofit Accounting System RIGHT So it Helps You Grow

Sandy Rees (Get Fully Funded)

If you’re like many, there’s a good chance you haven’t paid much attention to your accounting system. But when set up right, your nonprofit accounting system can help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. This blog post shares how you can do that.

Major Giving Basics

The ENGAGE Blog (The ENGAGE Blog)

Major giving is often the largest revenue source for nonprofits, so being able to identify and build relationships with large-gift donors is crucial to successful fundraising efforts. This blog post goes back to the basics to help you secure major gifts for your organization.