Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 186

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

It’s a slower time of year for fundraising, which makes it a good time to evaluate your fundraising strategies, particularly when it comes to online giving.

Effective online fundraising can be broken down into three components: storytelling, relationships, and optimization. This Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising has all the tips, insights, and strategies you need to incorporate each of these components into your online fundraising strategy. Bookmark it for regular reference and make sure it stays handy year-round.

Scroll on down for curated fundraising content related to nonprofit e-commerce, major gift fundraising, and payment processors!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Top 5 Digital Products for Nonprofit E-commerce Stores

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

E-commerce has become a smart adaptation for nonprofits, offering an avenue to generate additional income, meet funding goals, and advance missions. Here are 5 digital products to consider selling!

How to Leverage AI to Enhance Major Gift Fundraising

Victoria Wheeler (NonProfitPro)

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a tool that opens the door to new opportunities for your organization. This blog post explains how you can leverage AI to enhance major gift fundraising.

Serve Up Success: Hosting a Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Tamara Varner (Greater Giving)

Pickleball has been taking over, quickly becoming one of the most popular sports. That means it’s a great idea for a fundraiser. If you’re looking for more fun fundraising activities this year, check out this blog post that shares how you can host a pickleball tournament!

The Problem with “Annual Reports”

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

Organizations need to share accomplishments and show gratitude to their donors, but is the “annual report” the way to do that? In this blog post, Ann highlights the problem with annual reports, and what you can do instead.

Two Audiences = Two Approaches

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

In this blog post, Steven highlights the differences between two methods of fundraising, and how you should adapt for different audiences. More specifically, here's what you should know about writing appeal letters and writing grant applications.

Major Gifts Fundraising – A Team Sport

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

When it comes to securing major gifts, everyone in your organization needs to play a role—not just your development team. Check out this blog post to learn more about how to effectively get major gifts as a team.

How to Tell Fundraising Stories and Avoid What Makes Them Go Wrong

Russell James (Moceanic)

An effective fundraising story must answer the donor’s question: “What changes if I give?” This blog post explains common mistakes to avoid and how to tell an effective fundraising story.

Fundraiser Job Tips: How to Hire/Get Hired + Top Interview Questions

Claire Axelrad (Clairification)

Are you a fundraiser looking for a new role? In this blog post, Claire shares tips on how to get hired and 20 questions that you can ask in an interview.

Payment Processing for Nonprofits: Streamline Donations and Boost Revenue 

Jason Durocher (The ENGAGE Blog)

Your organization must have the tools to efficiently collect donations, manage transactions, and ensure the security of donor information. In this blog post, Jason explains how you can streamline donations and process payments without a hitch.