Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 183

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Great Fundraising Posts

How Salesforce Augments Nonprofit Fundraising with AI

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into all industries, and nonprofits are no exception. This post shares how Salesforce’s Einstein GPT can improve your nonprofit fundraising.

What’s in My Inbox: How to Steward Monthly Donors

Pamela Grow (Pamela Grow)

Monthly, recurring donors are a great way to help your nonprofit organization fund your mission. But, simply having the donors isn’t enough, you need to care for them just like other donors. In this post, Pamela shares advice on how to steward your monthly donors.

From Idea & Start-Up to Strong & Sustainable

Marc A. Pitman (The Fundraising Coach)

Mission-driven nonprofit organizations can have a great, positive impact on our world. But that impact is only possible if that organization does well. In this blog post, Marc explains how an organization starting up with a new idea can become strong and sustainable long-term.

Putting Our Humanity Back at the Center of Engagement

Andrew Troup (The ENGAGE Blog)

As a nonprofit employee, you’re consistently engaging with the community you serve, your donors, your volunteers, your employees, and more. Although that engagement can result in goals being met, that shouldn’t be the purpose. In this blog post, Andrew explains why and how we should be putting humanity back at the center of engagement.

The Days of Easy Fundraising Are Over

Jim Langley (Market Smart)

The fundraising landscape has changed a lot over recent years, and fundraisers have had to change with it. As we try to adapt, we must turn our attention to getting better at the harder parts. In this post, Jim shares why the days of easy fundraising are over, and what you should be turning your attention to instead.

Is the Donor Ready for an Ask?

Gail Perry & Beth Ann Locks (Gail Perry Group)

When asking a donor for a contribution, timing is everything. You don’t want to risk asking too early. In this post, Gail and Beth discuss how to know if a donor is ready for an ask.

Navigating the Future: Nonprofit Industry Trends for 2024

Christine Johnson (True Sense)

2024 is shaping up to be an inflection point for fundraising worldwide. This year, the nonprofit industry is poised for new challenges and opportunities, shaped by evolving technologies, changing donor expectations, and global events. Check out this blog post to know what trends should be on your mind as we navigate this new year.

5 Ideas to Get the Dollars That Really Count

Michael W. Michelsen Jr. (NonProfitPro)

Many nonprofits are seriously underfunded. And it seems like it can be harder and harder to get donations, especially as the economy is uncertain. In this blog post, Michael shares five ideas to help you get donations that will make a significant difference.

Fundraising and Communications: How Not to Be the Cats and Dogs of the Nonprofit World

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

You want your nonprofit organization to function like a well oiled machine. However, frequently your fundraising team and communications team can seem like the cats and dogs of the nonprofit world, always in conflict. In this blog post, Jeff offers tips to get these departments to work together instead of being at odds.