Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 162

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the first September 2023 edition of the Fundraising Weekly! That’s right, year-end fundraising prep is upon us and you can expect the rest of the year to be a blur from here. But take a deep breath! This community has your back.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to capital campaigns, digital fundraising, and auction catalogs. And be sure to check out those Giving Tuesday FAQs!

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Great Fundraising Posts

The Nonprofit Guide to Dreamforce 2023

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

Dreamforce 2023, an annual celebration and convergence of the best of the technology world and future-minded non profiteers, is approaching. This blog post details the top sessions nonprofits should check out this year!

Why Easier to Understand Wins Every Time in Direct Mail Copy

Sarah Lundberg (The Better Fundraising Co.)

When writing direct mail copy to our donors, it can be tempting to add in extra information. You want them to know all the nuances and the intricacies of what you’re trying to communicate. However, this can overcomplicate things and make them less likely to finish reading. In this blog post, why easier to understand is always better, and how to keep that top of mind.

How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

Sandy Rees (Get Fully Funded)

An Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. However, oftentimes, advisory boards sit and do nothing, because organizations aren’t sure how to use the board they created. In this blog post, Sandy explains how to form an advisory board and use it to the benefit of your organization.

How to Hire the Right Consultant for Your Capital Campaign

Amy Eisenstein (Capital Campaign Pro)

When getting ready to launch a capital campaign, hiring a great campaign consultant is quite possibly one of the most crucial decisions you can make toward your campaign’s overall success. And that is a very daunting fact! Luckily, in this blog post, Amy shares key steps and important questions to ask that will ensure you hire a consultant that sets you up for success.

10 Giving Tuesday FAQs for Fundraising Success

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

It may be hard to believe, but the best time to start planning for Giving Tuesday 2023 is right now! This blog post answers 10 frequently asked questions to ensure your Giving Tuesday is a huge success.

How to Succeed in Digital Fundraising: 7 Universal Laws

James Herlihy (Moceanic)

In this day and age, digital fundraising is essential to the success of your nonprofit organization. “Digital” is a universe of multiple channels with their own rules, which can be challenging when you’re just getting started. This blog post from Moceanic offers seven universal laws to help you succeed in all your digital fundraising efforts.

5 Online Auction Catalog Tips to Make Items Enticing

re:charity (re:charity)

An online auction can be an amazing way to fundraise. However, gathering the items alone is only part of the battle. It’s important that you catalog your items in such a way that they are exciting to your community who will be bidding! This blog post offers 5 catalog tips to make sure your auction items are enticing.

4 Best Practices for Setting Your Accounting Team Up for Success Next Year

The ENGAGE Blog (The ENGAGE Blog)

The shift from one fiscal year to the next can be tough for your accounting team, who has to start back at square one. However, it doesn’t have to be so daunting! This blog post shares 4 best practices to set your accounting team up for success for your next fiscal year.

Event Logistics to Check Off Your List

Aidan Augustin (Greater Giving)

A great event is important for engaging your community, and can be the thing that ensures you meet your fundraising goals for the year. But there’s a lot of moving pieces and it can be easy to let things fall to the wayside. This blog post features a checklist from Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events, that will help you ensure your fundraising event goes off without a hitch!