Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 167

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

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Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas relating to capital campaigns, social media, and donor thank you’s.

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Great Fundraising Posts

Capital Campaigns 101: The Quiet Phase

Tim Forbes (Soapbox Engage)

If you’re planning to start a capital campaign soon, you need to be as prepared as possible. This blog post can offer insight on what to expect, particularly from the quiet phase of a capital campaign, which is arguably the most important part of the whole process.

Increase Your Impact on Social Media

emacmullen (NonProfitPro)

If your nonprofit is struggling to keep your social media followers engaged, you need to adjust your strategy. If you want to consistently engage your supporters as well as prospective donors, you need to plan ahead, diversify content and be consistent. This post features a helpful guide to help you learn how to master storytelling, create engaging content, and grow your list of supporters.

Secrets for Effective Fundraising Subject Lines

James Herlihy (Moceanic)

Email is the king of digital direct response fundraising. If you consistently grow your email list and engage it well, you’ll enjoy a steady growth in digital fundraising revenue. But your emails can only earn donations if people open them! In this post, James offers secrets to help you write effective fundraising subject lines.

Dealing With Mindless Meetings & Donor Encounters

Richard Perry (Veritus Group)

When leading a meeting or speaking with donors, it’s important to communicate effectively. However, sometimes we can get into a wandering conversation that only serves to leave everyone more confused. In this blog post, Richard explains how you can make sure your meetings remain focused and effective.

Key Trends in Philanthropy That Fundraisers Should Be Watching

Brian Gawor (RNL)

Fundraising is at a crossroads right now. The economy is uncertain, giving is down, and people are unsure of what this means for the future. This blog post shares key trends happening right now that fundraisers should be watching, as they plan their next fundraising plan.

Capital Campaign Roadblocks to Fundraising Success

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

If you’re doing a first time capital campaign, definitely check out this video from Gail Perry Group. Here, Gail Perry and Kathryn Gamble share valuable insights to help you anticipate and prepare for many of the obstacles that might come up during your capital campaign.

How to Improve Morale with Employee Engagement Software

re:charity (re:charity)

Engaged employees have increased productivity, profitability, and organizational participation. Investing in employee engagement software can ensure the success of your organization. This blog post covers different types of software, the features, and how you can choose.

5 Best Practices to Make Your Nonprofit Videos Stand Out

Devon Reeser (FundraisingIP)

In today’s digital age, video content has become an essential tool for nonprofits to raise awareness, engage supporters, and drive positive change in their communities. However, it can be difficult to distinguish your nonprofit’s videos from the rest. This guide offers five best practices that will help your videos rise above the noise and inspire meaningful action.

Do a Stellar Job of Thanking Your Donors

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

The fundraising landscape may be changing, but one thing that hasn’t changed? The need to thank your donors well. In this blog post, Ann Green shares how you can create a thank you plan to ensure you do a stellar job of thanking your donors during this year-end appeal season.