Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 179

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy New Year!

I know there’s a lot of emphasis on goal-setting at this time of the year. But I hope you take just as much time to reflect and celebrate all the hard work you put into 2023. It’s okay to ease into this next year. Looking forward to how this community continues to grow in 2024!

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Great Fundraising Posts

An Appeal is a Promise

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

You are likely receiving a lot of donations in response to your year-end appeal. While riding that high, it’s important to remember—an appeal is a promise. In this blog post, Steven reminds you how to be sure you fulfill that promise.

Still Need A New Year’s Resolution?

Roger and Kevin (The Agitator)

It’s the second day of the year. Have you made your New Year Resolutions yet? If not, check out this blog post where Roger and Kevin offer several resolutions you can use within your work.

6 Effective Ways to Engage Donors During a Capital Campaign

Andrea Kihlstedt (Capital Campaign Pro)

Are you embarking on a capital campaign in 2024? Do you feel prepared? This blog post can help. Here, Andrea offers six ways you can engage your donors before, during, and after your capital campaign.

5 Ways to Boost Donor Retention in 2024

Liam Gerrity (Nonprofit Hub)

You worked hard during the year-end giving season to attract new donors to your cause. Now it’s time to channel that momentum and convert them into long-term supporters. As we head into 2024, this blog post helps you map out a winning donor retention strategy to make that happen!

Don’t Blow Your Post-Holiday Opportunity to Thank Your Nonprofit Supporters

Claire Axelrad (Clairification)

Thanking your donors is incredibly important, and shouldn’t happen at just one time. After a beautiful holiday season filled with gratitude, don’t miss your opportunity to thank your donors! In this blog post, Claire offers some to-dos to help you thank your donors and make them feel connected to your organization.

4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

Stephanie Skryzowski (The ENGAGE Blog)

Is one of your 2024 resolutions to increase transparency at your nonprofit organization? Well maybe it should be. In this blog post, Stephanie shares the importance of transparency and four financial metrics you can use to increase transparency at your nonprofit.

Question of the Month: Transactional to Relational Fundraising

Jeff Schreifels and Karen Kendrick (Veritus Group)

Is your organization moving from a transactional fundraising model to a relational model? That is the right decision, but can prove challenging for your team to get used to. In this video, Jeff and Karen explore how to set your team up for success as they prioritize relationship building over metrics.

Coffee, Calendars, and Sticky Notes

Marc A. Pitman (The Fundraising Coach)

The top of the year is a great time to collectively plan as a team. Do you already have a routine for team planning? In this blog post, Marc shares his approach to team planning as a leader within his organization.

What is the Data Append Process for Nonprofits?

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

As data becomes an integral part of nonprofit fundraising and marketing, charitable organizations need to stay up-to-date with the latest data trends—including appending data. This guide explore how a data append works and how your nonprofit can leverage this powerful process to enrich your donor database and unlock untapped fundraising and marketing potential.