Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 185

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Great Fundraising Posts

8 Salesforce Spring ‘24 Release Highlights for Nonprofits

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Does your organization use Salesforce for your CRM system? This one is for you! The Spring 2024 Salesforce Release is finally here. This blog post features 8 highlights for nonprofit organizations, including improvements for gift transactions, payment data tracking, and volunteer management.

Why Relationship Fundraising Is More Important Now Than Ever Before

Jeff Schreifels (NonProfitPro)

In this blog post, Jeff makes the case that the fundraising industry is at risk of moving backwards. He explains why he thinks this, and why focusing on relationships with donors rather than metrics is more important now than ever before.

What Does The New Phone Etiquette Mean for Your Donor Calls?

Diana Frazier (Veritus Group)

Technology has changed a lot in the last decade, and people use their phones differently than they once did. So, how does that impact your donor calls? This blog post explores how you should be contacting your donors, while keeping modern phone etiquette in mind.

12 Ways to Get “Unstuck” When You’re Struggling to Be Productive

Moceanic (Moceanic)

As a fundraiser, there is always work to be done. But what about those days when you’re struggling to do anything? This blog post offers twelve ways to help you be productive when you're struggling to get anything done.

What’s Your Reason for Requesting the First Meeting With a Prospective Donor?

Jim Langley (Market Smart)

When you’re requesting a first meeting with a prospective donor, are you transparent about your reasoning? Many times, fundraisers offer an excuse that seems insincere, and donors see right through it. In this blog post, Jim explains how you can approach a prospective donor honestly, in a way that will feel good to you and your donor.

3 Ways to Enhance Donor Experiences with Digital Waivers

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

In 2023, donor retention rates were significantly down. One way to respond to this troubling trend is improving the overall donor experience. In this blog post, Ann explains how making the small change of switching to digital waiver software will improve the donor experience.

How to Set Realistic Targets for Your Awareness Campaign

Karrie Wozniak (Care2)

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to get the word out about your cause and grow your community of loyal supporters, you should consider an awareness campaign. To maximize success, you need to set realistic targets. In this blog post, Karrie explains how you can set those targets.

Bad Fundraising Often Works, But That's Still No Excuse

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

You’ve likely seen a lot of bad fundraising appeals out in the world. However, they persist because they work—largely because of generous donors. In this blog post, Jeff explains why that is going to shift, and all organizations should work to improve their fundraising.

To Ask or Not to Ask: The Shakespearean Dilemma of Fundraising

Kevin Schulman (The Agitator)

Knowing who is ready for an ask, and when, is one of the most difficult parts of being a fundraiser. If the ask is poorly timed or poorly executed, you may lose out on a prospective donor. In this blog post, Kevin explains how to know when to ask and improve the ask.