Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 178

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s been another incredible year of fundraising and shaping change. I couldn’t thank you enough for being a part of this community. May these final days of 2023 bring you rest and inspiration for the year to come. Onward!

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Great Fundraising Posts

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.

How to Help Donors Give Astutely Before Year-End

Clairification (Clairification)

As a fundraiser, your job is to do everything in your power to make giving to you as easy, joyful, and rewarding as possible. This blog post offers several steps to make sure you’re doing just that, and making it easy for donors to give before the year ends.

5 Considerations for Managing Hybrid Nonprofit Teams

re: charity (re: charity)

If you have hybrid employees or volunteers, it may seem more challenging to cultivate connection and cohesion among your teams. However, cultivating connection is essential. This guide features five considerations for successfully managing hybrid nonprofit teams.

A Blessing or a Curse? AI’s Place in The Nonprofit World

Sarah Tedesco (Greater Giving)

This past year, there has been more buzz surrounding AI than ever before. There are a variety of opinions about it—some people think this is an amazing advancement, and others worry about what the impacts will be. AI is a valuable tool that can be used in nonprofit fundraising. However, it’s up to your organization to understand the benefits and challenges of this technology and approach implementing AI with care. This blog post gives you the information to do that.

30 Fundraising Tips to Engage Donors in 2024

Heroic Fundraising (Heroic Fundraising)

We’re entering a new year, which means new fundraising goals and new strategies to help you meet them. In this blog post, fundraising experts weigh in on the top issues facing nonprofit organizations today, and offer thirty of the top trends that will help you finesse your donor marketing plans in the coming year and ultimately raise more funds for your mission.

Here’s a Great Resource for Writing Clearly

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

Writing may not be your strongest skill. But strong written materials are essential for any fundraising campaign. In this blog post, Jeff shares a great resource to help you write clearly and effectively.

How to Help Your Wealthiest Supporters Solicit Themselves

Greg Warner (Market Smart)

Your job as a fundraising gift officer isn’t to ask for gifts. It is to plant the idea to give in the minds of your prospects so they decide to give on their own. This blog post explains how to perform this process of “appreciative inquiry,” and leave the days of persuading and convincing behind you.

Self-Care Strategies & Tips for Nonprofit Fundraisers

Gail Perry (Gail Perry Group)

Year-end fundraising can be a stressful time. Not to mention, outside of work you may be dealing with stress from the holidays. If you’re struggling with burnout or feeling overwhelmed, check out this post that offers self care tips for nonprofit fundraisers.

Almost Done, My Friends

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

And if you are struggling with the overwhelm of this time of year, know that you are almost done! Check out this sweet note of encouragement from Steven to help you make it through.