Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 177

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! In less than two weeks, we will find ourselves in 2024! We can’t wait to see what another year has in store for this community. Remember to take time to rest and celebrate your successes before we head into another year of raising money to better our communities.

And if you’re a Soapbox Engage client (or considering adding one of our fundraising or online engagement tools to your nonprofit management), please consider joining us next year at the Soapbox User Summit— a two-day event where you will deepen your knowledge of Soapbox Engage tools, connect with peers, and leave inspired to take your nonprofit to new heights. Register now for early bird prices (with that 2023 budget

Great Fundraising Posts

3 Year-End Content Marketing Strategies for Your Nonprofit

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

We’re in the midst of year-end giving, which is one of the most lucrative times for nonprofit organizations. Does your campaign need a boost? Marketing is incredibly important for the success of your campaign. Check out this post for three content marketing strategies for your year-end campaign.

How to Attract and Secure Corporate Sponsorships: 6 Steps

Devon Reeser (fundraisingIP)

Corporate philanthropy is trending positively for businesses everywhere, and companies are more excited than ever to support nonprofits. Corporate sponsorships can give you a major fundraising boost. But to access those corporate dollars, you have to seek them out strategically. Check out this blog post for six steps to secure corporate sponsorships.

What Unrestricted Funds and Phone Booths Have in Common

Jim Langley (Market Smart)

The world has changed. The technology you may have grown up using has gone by the wayside. Similarly, the way people fundraised in the past is no longer effective for today’s world. In this blog post, Jim explains how raising unrestricted funds is a part of the past, and what you should be doing for the future.

How to Write a Great Out-of-Office Message (with Key Info for Your Donors)

Karen Kendrick (Veritus Group)

It’s about that time when everyone closes their laptops and takes some rest before the new year. But you’re also in the middle of a year-end fundraising campaign… What if your donors have questions? This blog post explains how you can write a great out of office message so that your team can still rest, but your donors aren’t left hanging.

A Quick Guide to Using AI Responsibly at Your Nonprofit

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing the game for nonprofits. But every new technology brings fears and risks. As you venture into using AI, this blog post shares how you can use it responsibly.

Creating Your Own Website? 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t

Lisa Thompson (NonProfit Hub)

Nonprofits often have limited resources, and you may have to make tough choices on what you will spend on and what can be done in-house. Are you thinking of designing and managing your own website? This blog post offers five reasons you should reconsider.

4 Nonprofit Technology Tips for 2024

Mark Becker (NonProfitPro)

It’s so important to take time to make sure you’re using technology strategically for your nonprofit. The software your nonprofit uses supports everything from your fundraising and marketing to programs, advocacy, and more. And the end of the year is a great time to assess. This blog post offers four nonprofit technology tips to take your organization into 2024 and beyond.

What Do You Hear When Philanthropists Say "Community?"

Sheryl Seller and Brian Stanley (Inside Philanthropy)

Fundraisers and funders use the word “community” a lot. But what do we all mean by that? Are we all using the word the same way? Often, the answer is no—which can become tricky when applying for a grant. This blog post offers some ideas on how to begin the process of clearly defining “community,” which can strengthen your communications about how you serve yours.

How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology

Chrissy Haskell (The ENGAGE Blog)

Grant funding can be a pivotal revenue stream for your nonprofit organization. And if you're not careful, applying and reporting on grants can be overwhelming very quickly. This blog post shares how you can use technology to standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization, so you don’t overwhelm your team.