Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 166

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! And welcome to Spooky Season! Do you have any special fall fundraising campaigns or events planned? Here are some of our fall fundraising ideas, but we’re always open to expanding our blog posts to capture new ideas. Feel free to respond to this email if you have one you want to share!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas relating to sustainable fundraising, volunteer engagement, and nonprofit boards.

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Great Fundraising Posts

Sustainable Nonprofit Fundraising: Creating a Greener World

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, there are always new trends you need to be aware of. One that should currently be top-of-mind is sustainable fundraising. This blog post covers four sustainable nonprofit fundraising strategies for you to implement.

Why Volunteer Engagement Is Essential to Fulfilling Your Fundraising Potential

Jeff Jowdy (Nonprofit Pro)

You’re likely aware that the number of nonprofit donors has declined, but did you know the same is true of volunteers? Volunteers are an essential component of your nonprofit. In this blog post, Jeff explains why they are so important, and how you can stem the tide of decline.

What is the Role of a Nonprofit Board in Fundraising?

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

A board can make a huge difference in the success of fundraising for your nonprofit organization. But only if you set it up right. This blog post discusses the role of the board in fundraising, and how you can set your board, and subsequently your organization, up for success.

5 Easy Fundraising Ideas to Help Your Nonprofit Earn More

FundraisingIP (FundraisingIP)

We’re nearing the end of the year, which means you likely have a good idea of whether or not your organization will meet your fundraising goals. If you’re looking for more fundraising inspiration, check out this blog post with five easy ideas to help your nonprofit earn more.

8 Trends for Nonprofit E-Commerce in 2024

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

If you’ve utilized e-commerce in your nonprofit fundraising, you need to stay ahead of the trends. This blog post shares what to incorporate for your shop in 2024.

Messaging Mishaps

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Company)

The messages that make donors want to give tend to be different than the messages most nonprofits want to send. If this is true for your organization, you are likely not raising as much money as you could be. In this blog post, Steven discusses the common differences and how you can close that gap in messaging.

5 Time Management Gems for the Busy Season (and One Piece of Bad Advice)

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

It’s a busy time for everyone in fundraising. If you don’t manage your time well, things can get overwhelming quickly. This blog post offers five tips for time management this season, as well as one piece of bad advice you shouldn’t follow.

3 Marketing Materials to Create for Your Virtual Event

Julia Claire Campbell (Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit)

No matter how well you plan out your virtual event, it’s only a success if it’s well attended. This blog post shares three marketing materials you should create, to ensure people join your virtual event.

Why Fundraisers Want to Use Jargon– and Why We Shouldn’t

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

As fundraisers who are immersed in our fields all day long, we may have a tendency to want to use jargon. However, that is not very useful. In this blog post, Jeff explains why you should avoid jargon in your fundraising strategy.