Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 173

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Asking for donations isn’t easy— especially when so many important causes are depending on generous donors and the giving season. Instead of worrying if your organization will get lost in the crowd, focus your energy on finding the right words. The more personal, the better! Whether you're crafting an email ask, social media post, or event invitation, your wording impacts the outcome. Check out this free 15 page guide to learn about five easy ways to boost your wording when asking for donations!

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to Giving Tuesday, fundraising with AI, and grants strategy. Enjoy!

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Great Fundraising Posts

4 Tips to Improve Your Nonprofit’s AI Fundraising Efforts

fundraisingIP (fundraisingIP)

The use of artificial intelligence in the nonprofit sector has fundamentally changed the way organizations spread their message and get donations. Are you using this technology as well as you could be? Check out this blog post for four tips to improve your nonprofit’s AI fundraising efforts.

Using Data to Make Annual Giving Work for You

Jody Whitfield McKay (The ENGAGE Blog)

Annual giving is a long game, which requires patience to get a return on investment. In this blog post, Jody shares how you can use data and time to make annual giving work well for your organization.

Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens

Richard Perry (Veritus Group)

Do you know that a donor could give a much larger, transformative gift, but feel scared to ask? You’re not alone. For many reasons, it is rare for a fundraiser to feel comfortable making a bold ask. In this blog post, Richard talks about why that is and how you can overcome that feeling that is holding you back from greater fundraising success.

Unlocking the Power of In-Kind Donations for Your Charity Event

Tamara Varner (Greater Giving)

Organizing a successful charity event requires strategic planning and resourcefulness. One way to elevate your fundraising event is leveraging in-kind donations. This blog post delves into the world of in-kind donations, exploring what they are and how they can significantly benefit nonprofits.

How to Create an Engaged and Committed Leadership Team

Aly Sterling (Aly Sterling Philanthropy)

A strong leadership team is essential to successful operations at your nonprofit. This blog post explores one key tool that can help you craft an engaged and committed leadership team.

How to Create a Google Ad Grants Strategy That Makes Sense

Jessica King (NonProfitPro)

It’s essential for nonprofit organizations to find ways to reduce your organization’s marketing budget while still effectively promoting your mission. One way to accomplish this is by leveraging Google Ad Grants. In this guide, Jessica discusses four focus areas of your Google Ad Grants strategy to help you spend your monthly advertising credit wisely and comply with program policies.

Final Giving Tuesday ’23 Tip: Answer the Phone

Roger Craver (The Agitator)

We’re one week out from Giving Tuesday and hopefully you’re ready for a successful global day of giving! In this blog post, Roger shares why answering the phone is so important to your success on this day.

Worried About Giving Tuesday? Maybe You Shouldn’t

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

Giving Tuesday is important…but it’s not the most or only important thing to have your eye on this quarter. In this blog post, Jeff shares why Giving Tuesday might not be the top priority for your organization to worry about.

Are You Caught Up in “Yay Us” Fundraising?

Mary Cahalane (Hands On Fundraising)

When fundraising, there is a fine balance between sharing your impact and not being too self congratulatory. This blog post shares how to identify if you’re caught up in “yay us” fundraising, and how you can move away from it.