Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 157

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy August!

Any of you planning to attend the 2023 Bridge Conference this week? If so, stop by Booth #332 to chat with Soapbox Engage about the future of fundraising and marketing for nonprofits! We hope to see some of you there!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to marketing tools, fundraising calendars, and post-prospect research!

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Great Fundraising Posts

How to Create and Maintain a Nonprofit Fundraising Calendar

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

In nonprofit fundraising, you likely have a lot going on and need tools to stay on top of dates and deadlines. This blog post shares how to create a fundraising calendar to support your organization.

Getting a Gift, Receiving a Gift

Sari McConnell (Donor Boom)

A gift is not a one-way transaction! In this video from Donor Boom, Sari explores what is happening for both your donor and your organization when they give you a gift, and what you need to do to highlight this two way dynamic.

Building a Strong Organizational Culture for Greater Impact and Engagement

Wayne Elsey (NonProfitPro)

As you already know, it’s not easy to run a nonprofit. And it can be hard to increase impact and engagement amidst a noisy world with a lot of different organizations and potential missions. In this blog post, Wayne shares tips for building a strong organizational culture within your team which will lead to greater impact.

Just How “Different” Are Your Donors, Really?

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

It seems like every fundraiser says “our donors are different from other donors!” In this blog post, Jeff explains how that statement is simultaneously true and untrue, and how understanding this is one of the keys to fundraising.

5 Post-Prospect Research Steps Your Nonprofit Should Take

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Prospecting is a crucial part of fundraising. But once you’ve found those individuals, what’s next? In this blog post, Tim outlines five steps to take after you’ve identified some prospects.

Top Tips from a Recruiting Expert on Hiring Your Next Frontline Fundraiser

Veritus Group (Veritus Group)

Hiring and retaining fundraisers is one of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits. In this conversation, recruiting expert Paule Towne shares his extensive knowledge about what to look for in a frontline fundraiser and how to find the right fit for your organization.

What is Donor Relation Management?

Blackbaud Staff (The Engage Blog)

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure. This blog post features the benefits and challenges of donor relation management, and how you can implement it in your organization.

12 Steps for Your Midyear Fundraising Tune-up

Jim Eskin (Nonprofit Hub)

We’re over halfway through 2023, so it’s time for a midyear tune-up if you haven’t done it already! This blog post offers 12 steps to help you do a tune-up to enhance the efficiency of your fundraising efforts and yield better results in achieving your organization’s goals.

5 Free Marketing Tools to Power Your Nonprofit’s Purpose

re:charity (re:charity)

In the current age of marketing, digital tools are a must-have. This blog post offers five free tools that can help you advertise about your work and share about your mission.