With the announcement of Fundraising and Engagement for Dynamics 365 Sales, Microsoft is making seismic advances in its offerings for nonprofits that bode well for the sector's ability to flex its tech muscles for social good.

Check out this 20-minute webinar recording in which we share details on Fundraising and Engagement for Dynamics 365 Sales, the Nonprofit Common Data Model, Microsoft Tech for Social Impact, and how Soapbox Engage empowers nonprofits to raise more money and do more good in the world.

Countless nonprofits rally athletes all over the world to run, bike, swim, row, or do any other sport in the name of philanthropy. Running, walking, and cycling fundraisers are some of the most popular athletic charity events.

Though COVID-19 forced many development professionals to move many events online, we’re noticing that some virtual fundraisers are even more even successful than the in-person version! Bicycling events just might be one of those events.

We put together a quick guide to help you plan a virtual bike fundraiser for your nonprofit. Cyclists have a long history of pedaling for great causes, so it’s definitely worth the effort to mobilize the cyclists in your community to support your cause.

Do you use donation tiers in your online forms and other requests for donations? The ability to add suggested giving levels is a relatively common feature of most online donation forms (including Soapbox Engage's Donations app).

But how do you decide what donation amounts to suggest? Do you set the bar low and hope people give more? Do you aim high and risk scaring away people who can't give that much? Development professionals and fundraisers rightfully have a lot of questions about how to create donation tiers that drive donations instead of scaring away their donors.

The very short answer is, setting donation tiers is both an art and a science… but it definitely doesn't require a crystal ball or pulling random numbers out of a hat. Here's an essential guide to help you create donation tiers in five (relatively) easy steps. (We promise, the steps aren't that hard, but they do require a little research.)

Development professionals have a lot on their plates these days. From reaching fundraising goals to managing communication with donors, it can be hard to stay on top of the to-do list in normal times.

Now that many of us are working remotely, juggling family and work under COVID-19 pandemic conditions, it’s more challenging than ever to get everything done and stay connected with your team. Have no fear! We rounded up some of the best free or inexpensive software tools to help fundraisers and development professionals conquer their regular tasks.

Donate buttons are one of the most direct ways to start fundraising online. They're effective whether you're an organization or an individual raising money for a project, campaign, or general support.

With social distancing guidelines in place, the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for everyone, particularly for organizations. In-person fundraising events are longer an option for many, making it difficult to secure revenue and sustain operations. But you need to stay connected with donors to maintain your relationships!

Virtual fundraising is the answer. Many nonprofits, schools, churches, and others are turning to donation buttons and online campaigns for the first time.