Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 181

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Great Fundraising Posts

5 Must-Have Elements in Your Capital Campaign Case Statement

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

When launching a capital campaign, it’s important to build a solid foundation for your fundraising efforts by crafting a compelling capital campaign case statement. This statement demonstrates to your supporters why they should contribute to your campaign. This blog post features five elements you must have in your case statement.

How to Grow Your Email List and Raise More Online

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

Despite what some may be saying, email is still the king of outbound online direct-response fundraising. Nonprofits that invest consistently in email list growth and engagement are raising a lot of funds through email. In this blog post, Jeff shares how you can grow your email list to raise more money online.

The Essence of Philanthropy: A Vision That Endures

Jim Langley (Market Smart)

In this blog post, Jim shares the difference between fundraising and philanthropy, and why the best fundraisers see themselves as agents of philanthropy.

Want the Most Flexibility in Your Work? Have a Plan.

Diana Frazier (Veritus Group)

Fundraisers are sometimes resistant to creating a strategic plan for each individual donor because they think it’s more work than they have time for. In this blog post, Diana explains why it’s essential and how it will actually give you more flexibility in your work.

How to Create a Strategic Fundraising Calendar for Your Nonprofit

Aidan Augustin (Greater Giving)

If you haven’t already created a strategic fundraising calendar for 2024, now is the ideal time. This blog post serves as a guide to help you build a strategic fundraising calendar to unlock a prosperous 2024.

Sharing Donor Stories on Your Nonprofit Website: 4 Tips

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

Donors want to know that their contributions matter to your nonprofit. Sharing donor stories and testimonials on your website can be a great way to show appreciation for supporters and encourage others to get involved. In this blog post, Ann shares four tips for sharing donor stories on your website.

5 Expert Strategies to Build Your Recurring Giving Program

re: charity (re: charity)

A recurring giving program is an essential tool to add to your fundraising toolkit. With a reliable pool of repeat donations, your nonprofit will be in much better shape to tackle obstacles, meet its fundraising objectives, and move your mission forward. This blog post includes five strategies for building your recurring giving program.

The Dilemma of Fundraisers Consulting as a Side Hustle

Paul D'Alessandro (NonProfitPro)

The best fundraisers are in high demand. If that’s you, maybe you’ve considered consulting as a side hustle. In this blog post, Paul tackles that idea and considers three critical things that may influence your decision making process.

We Had a Wealth Screening; What Do We Do Now?

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

Have you had a wealth screening lately? If so, you’re probably wondering how to work with that data to find qualified donors to make a significant gift. This blog post shares what your next steps should be after a wealth screening and how to go about them.