Issue 237

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 advocacy, sustained giving, and fundraising in uncertain times.

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Happy Monday, PUB Crawlers!

Apologies for getting this one out the door late— anyone else have a little case of the Mondays today? :)

I had a great time curating this newsletter per usual. I love to see so many folks stepping up to create and share resources— whether through the formal creation of groups like the NPC Community Asset Hub, through educational videos outlining pro tips on using Flow or Agentforce, or through tried and true how-to articles. There are many ways for the community to come together and support one another— thanks for reminding me of that this week!

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Issue 236

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

This intro might feel a bit different and more personal. We know things feel uncertain right now. With the federal funding freeze in the air, nonprofits are facing tough questions about how to keep their missions moving forward. Fundraising has always been hard work—but right now, it feels even heavier.

At Soapbox Engage, our roots are in service. PICnet was born out of a deeply personal experience when our co-founder and I were in Albania in 1999, helping refugees fleeing a warzone. We worked alongside NGOs, USAID, and the UN World Food Programme, witnessing firsthand the power of mobilizing resources in times of crisis. The work of helping those most in need is ingrained in our DNA, and I’m saddened by the thought of those who may not receive the support they desperately need.

Now more than ever, we need to lean on each other. If there’s something you’re struggling with, a challenge you need help navigating, or just a topic you’d love to see highlighted in Fundraising Weekly, let’s talk. We’re in this with you.

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Hi there, PUB Crawlers!

These are unprecedented times, so this newsletter may look a little different than usual. The first post today is one I shared in the Trailblazer community—something I don't normally do, but with the recent federal funding freeze impacting so many in the nonprofit sector, I felt it was necessary.

PICnet (Soapbox Engage) was born from a deeply personal experience when our co-founder and I were in Albania in 1999, helping refugees escaping a warzone. We worked alongside US-based NGOs, USAID, and the UN World Food Programme, driving past land mines, witnessing refugee camps, and feeling the weight of the war’s impact. The current shifts in the US’s approach to international aid and social sector support hit close to home on so many levels.

The work of helping those most in need is ingrained in our DNA, and I’m saddened by the thought of those who may not receive the support they desperately need. I want to be upfront and say that I believe we’ll need to rely on each other more than ever moving forward.

If you have concerns, ideas, or anything you'd like to amplify through the PUB Crawl, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will press on together.

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Issue 235

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Does your nonprofit offer courses and classes to the community? Are you looking for a powerful, flexible online class management solution that integrates with your database? Join us this Thursday to learn how the Soapbox Engage Classes app makes registrations, transactions, and course management effortless for you and your community.

Keep scrolling for some excellent fundraising tips related to capital campaigns, in-kind donations, and donor outreach!

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