Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 160

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! We’re nearing the end of August, which means we are just under 3 months away from Giving Tuesday 2023.

If you are wondering what that means or what you can be doing now to position your nonprofit for maximum success, you can check out this helpful blog post. This post will take you through 10 FAQs when it comes to Giving Tuesday. Things like “When should organizations begin planning a Giving Tuesday campaign?” and “Is online giving critical for Giving Tuesday success?” Plus some helpful insight around peer-to-peer campaigns, recurring gifts, campaign timelines and hashtags. Whew! A lot to consider!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to volunteers, integrated marketing and fundraising, and more!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Empowering Nonprofits at Bridge ‘23: Reflections from Soapbox Engage

Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

Earlier this month, Soapbox Engage got to participate in the 2023 Bridge Conference. This annual event brings together nonprofit professionals, tech enthusiasts, and thought leaders to foster collaboration, share insights, and explore the latest trends in the nonprofit sector around marketing and fundraising. This blog post features our reflections as proud exhibitors and attendees!

I’ve Had the Same Fundraising Job for 20 Years — Here’s Why

Jill Perry (Moceanic)

Fundraising is a field with a lot of employee turnover. So when someone maintains the same job for 20 years, you want to know why! In this blog post from Jill Perry, she explains what has kept her in the position and how you can look for these things when searching for a fundraising job.

Unlock the Special Skills of Your Volunteers

Sue Citro (NonProfitPro)

Volunteers are a vital part of your nonprofit. And if you let them, they may help your organization in ways you didn’t realize you needed. In this blog post, Sue explains how you can unlock your volunteers’ special skills to the benefit of both them and your organization.

Create a “Friendmaking” Committee of Board Members

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

There is so much a good board of directors can do for your organization. One of those things is making new friends to support your work. This blog post shares how you can pull off making a “friendmaking” committee on your board, and what that committee can do for your nonprofit.

Yes, You Have to Spend Money to Raise Money, But…

Jim Langley (MarketSmart)

We know we have to spend money to make money. But sometimes, we spend money on the wrong things, and under-invest in the right ones. This blog post from MarketSmart explores what you should and shouldn’t spend money on in order to enrich your organization’s fundraising.

Elevating Events: The Vital Role of a Guest Experience Chair

Taylor Rogers (Greater Giving)

Do you want to have impactful events that help you meet your goals? Then you should consider a Guest Experience Chair. The Guest Experience Committee Chair is the beacon guiding attendees through a memorable journey. In this blog post, Taylor breaks down all the different things a Guest Experience Chair can do, and how they will enhance your event.

Why Nonprofits Should Integrate Marketing & Fundraising

Taylor Rosty (Nonprofit Hub)

At many nonprofits, the marketing and fundraising teams work separately. Many organizations miss out on major benefits by keeping marketing and fundraising apart. This blog post explains the benefits of integrating these two essential elements of your organization.

Corporate Social Responsibility: 4 Common Questions Answered

re:charity (re:charity)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs involve implementing socially or environmentally conscious policies or partnering with a nonprofit to help them achieve their mission. But many nonprofit organizations just aren’t sure where to start with CSR. This guide discusses the answers to four common CSR questions to provide clarity and help you decide if it’s right for your organization.

How to Get More Email Engagement (Based On Data) with Abby Jarvis

Julia Claire Campbell (Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit)

Having an effective email program is an important part of building an engaged community. But accurate data about nonprofit email performance has historically been hard to come by which makes it difficult to gauge your campaigns’ performance. In this podcast, Julia and Abby Jarvis, Senior Content Marketing Manager for Neon One, dive deep into the data to help you improve your email engagement.