Issue 107

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Thanks to those of you who downloaded and shared our free donation guide last week. I love seeing these resources being utilized by this community! If you’re interested in more free resources like this, you can check out this page here.

Now onto this week’s newsletter! We have some great stuff for you— from digital advocacy campaigns, to year-end fundraising prep, to top fundraising website features. Take a look and see what sticks for you!

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Issue 106

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I thought I would follow up last week’s newsletter by sharing another one of our free, downloadable guides. No sense hoarding tools meant for the community!

When asking for donations, having the right wording can make all the difference to connect with your community and inspire them to give. Whether you're crafting an email ask, social media post, event invitation, or updating your website's donation page, your wording impacts the outcome. Here’s a free 15-page guide to learn about five easy ways to boost your wording when asking for donations.

Scroll on down to check out our top fundraising picks for the week! Let me know if anything in particular speaks to you!

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Issue 105

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! What are your goals for August? Hopefully they include lounging out in the sun and soaking up some heat while the summer still feels like it won’t ever end!

I wanted to share a free resource that we spent a lot of time crafting here at Soapbox Engage. This guide to online fundraising will walk you through the basics of virtual fundraising, the three key components of making a campaign, how to optimize your giving results, and some steps to make a strategic fundraising plan! A lot of this material is available here on this webpage, and if you find that useful, you can download a 30-page guide for free here. Take a look and tell me what you find most helpful!

Scroll on down for even more great fundraising content. It’s always a pleasure to share knowledge with this community.

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Issue 104

Good morning, Fundraisers! Happy to be closing out another great summer month with this community. Remember to take some time for yourself and enjoy the sunshine, particularly before things pick up in the fall.

Scroll on down or some great fundraising ideas. From SEO tips, to community partnerships, to interview best practices, this week’s newsletter has a bit of everything. Enjoy!

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Issue 103

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! A few weeks ago, we highlighted some regular Fundraising Weekly contributors on our social media accounts in honor of the 100th edition of this newsletter. I realize not all of you follow our socials (though you can here!), so I wanted to share some of their excellent advice here. Nonprofit fundraising expert Ann Green said:

“One of the most important aspects of fundraising is building relationships. This includes thanking your donors and keeping them updated and engaged throughout the year.”

It’s easy to remember donors during large campaigns and year-end giving season, but sharing your appreciation, projects, and progress with them year-round helps remind them of the community their gift impacts. Make sure you scroll down to check out Ann’s contribution to the Fundraising Weekly this week— a post about the importance of recurring donations and how to establish and maintain relationships with monthly donors.

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