Issue 148 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you considered adding peer-to-peer fundraising to your fundraising strategy? This blog post will walk you through the basics of P2P fundraising, 4 effecting P2P campaigns, and how to start your first P2P campaign with Soapbox Engage! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to AI advancements, summer fundraising ideas, and nonprofit leadership! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! It may be a holiday week, but there is no shortage of questions, blogs, and events being shared in the Trailblazer community! Scroll down to catch up on the latest. Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today! Recently, Microsoft announced new AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit. These new capabilities will leverage AI to amplify fundraising and marketing efforts, so nonprofit professionals can devote more energy to doing what you all do best– working with the communities you serve! Microsoft is working directly with many partners as they roll out this technology, to ensure it’s tailored to the requirements of the nonprofit sector. Soapbox Engage is excited to be one of the companies Microsoft has selected as a partner to help with implementation and data migration. Issue 147 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Is your nonprofit looking for a donation platform that integrates with Salesforce? Soapbox Engage is participating in a virtual demo jam on June 14! Come learn about the Soapbox Engage Donations app and participate in a live Q&A! Details and registration here. Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to multi-channel stewardship, fundraising analytics, and the power of the postcard! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Can you believe we’ll be rounding out the month of May in no time? Q2 has been flying by and summer will be here before we know it! As always, much is happening in Salesforce land. Share this newsletter with a friend so they can stay up to date! Scroll on down for the latest solutions, ideas, and questions from the Trailblazer community! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today! In today's digital age, technology has become an indispensable tool for nonprofit organizations striving to make a lasting impact. Salesforce, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, has revolutionized the nonprofit sector with its cutting-edge features and functionalities. Earlier this year, Salesforce announced the launch of Einstein GPT, the first generative AI CRM technology. With this technology, your nonprofit will be able to easily deliver personalized experiences to your organization’s supporters, get your work done faster so you can spend your time on more meaningful things, and easily create new experiences through your CRM without the need for knowledge around coding. Issue 146 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Today I wanted to take a moment to talk about community partnerships, an essential tool for nonprofit success. You can build community partnerships with donors, volunteers, board members, local media organizations, small businesses, or advocacy groups. There are many practical benefits to these relationships such as increased visibility, considerable grants and sponsorships, and expanded capabilities and resources. Here are 4 Steps to Develop Strong Community Partnerships for Your Nonprofit Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to fundraising tools, grants, and capital campaigns! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Say your nonprofit had a successful year-end giving season that resulted in many small donations. Since that time, you’ve stayed engaged with those lower-level donors. And now, a few months later, you’re wondering, “How can I encourage these individuals to upgrade their giving to the next level?” The answer lies in your nonprofit’s data analytics. Simply put, data analytics is the process of collecting donor data and analyzing it to discover insights that can help you take your fundraising efforts to the next level. Data analytics empowers your nonprofit to make informed decisions about all aspects of your fundraising strategy, including how to boost your donors’ mid-level giving. Issue 397 Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Yesterday evening, I had the chance to see a local cumbia band perform outdoors at the US National Arboretum— it was a delightful event! I hope you also enjoyed some community time over the weekend. Speaking of community! Scroll on down for the latest solutions, ideas, and questions from the Trailblazer community! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today! Thanking your donors is perhaps the most fundamental best practice that every nonprofit should master. It goes without saying that the individuals who keep your mission moving forward deserve recognition and thanks—but what are you doing to keep them connected to your work weeks, months, or years after their first gift? Donor stewardship should be an intentional process that takes place across multiple channels. By having an organized plan for staying in touch and keeping your mission on donors’ minds, you’ll see significant long-term benefits for your mission. Perhaps your organization hasn’t updated its stewardship approach to fit today’s digital landscape—if so, you likely have a few questions. This crash course will introduce you to the essentials of multi-channel stewardship cadences. Issue 145 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! May this week bring you lots of rest and gorgeous spring weather! Last week, we sent out our monthly Soapbox Engage newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, this is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, upcoming community events and webinars, and an endless supply of nonprofit tech and fundraising knowledge on our blog. Subscribe here! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to grants, nonprofit finances, and virtual events! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Salesforce is one of the most popular CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems in the world, used by businesses and nonprofits alike to manage their customer relationships and marketing campaigns. To make the most out of Salesforce, nonprofits often rely on the expertise of Salesforce consultants, who are trained professionals that help them implement, customize, and optimize the platform for their specific needs. As a nonprofit leader, you know how valuable your time is, and what you’d like to devote your energy to. With that in mind, perhaps you’ve reached the conclusion that you’d like to hire a Salesforce Consultant to help manage your Salesforce CRM and maximize your impact. Issue 396 Happy Monday, Trailblazers! In DC, we had a weekend of gorgeous, balmy weather, and I’m feeling refreshed and energized for a new week. Wishing you all the same! Last week, we sent out our monthly Soapbox Engage newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, this is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, upcoming community events and webinars, and an endless supply of nonprofit tech and fundraising knowledge on our blog. Subscribe here! Scroll on down for the latest solutions, ideas, and questions from the Trailblazer community! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today! Issue 144 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s hard to believe May is already here! I was so pleased to see some of you at the Salesforce Community Happy Hour we hosted at NTC last month. For those who couldn’t make it out to Denver, check out our recap of the event for some fun pictures! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to benchmarking, event management, and nonprofit rebranding! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Salesforce, a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, has recently announced that they will be retiring their fundraising solution, Elevate. Elevate provided customers with a modern giving experience, increasing conversion with personalized giving pages. This decision comes as a surprise to many non-profit organizations and fundraisers who have relied on the platform to manage their donor relationships and fundraising campaigns. In this blog post, we will explore five alternative solutions to Elevate, and how this might be an opportunity to improve your fundraising game! Last month, we had the pleasure of hosting a Salesforce Community Happy Hour at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) alongside some folks from OpenTent! We thought we’d take a moment to reflect on this wonderful community event. As the evening sun set over the Denver skyline, a group of nonprofit, education, and technology professionals gathered at our Salesforce community happy hour event, held mere blocks away from the NTC conference. Issue 395 Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Congratulations, you made it to May! In case you missed the announcement, the Salesforce Social Team has announced a consolidation of all Salesforce.org social channels— meaning an end to the nonprofit/education specific channels. More on that announcement below! I wanted to take a moment to encourage folks to follow @picnet on Twitter and Soapbox Engage on LinkedIn. In addition to curating the PUB Crawl, we like to stay on top of all things Salesforce and #nptech and share important updates/helpful resources on our social channels. You can even follow hashtags like #PUBCrawlNewsletter and #SalesforceNonprofit on Twitter to get notifications for topical posts! Scroll on down for the latest solutions, ideas, and questions from the Trailblazer community! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today! Issue 143 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Here in DC, spring is in full bloom! I hope this time of year has revived you with breezy days and lots of sunshine. On a different note! Does your nonprofit use Salesforce as your CRM? If so, you should check out our other weekly newsletter, the Pub Crawl! This is a weekly curation of top posts from the Salesforce Nonprofit Trailblazer Community. Product updates, upcoming events, community-driven solutions, questions & ideas galore! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to matching gifts, P2P fundraising, and major gifts! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! As a nonprofit professional, you probably dedicate most of your time to running your programs and fundraising. After all, furthering your organization’s mission is why you work hard every day! When using this operating model, however, nonprofit financial management activities often take a backseat. It’s essential to understand and proactively manage your finances so your organization has the resources to provide services and complete projects. Financial management works side by side with fundraising to allow your organization to fulfill its mission. The main purpose of nonprofit branding is to communicate who your organization is and what you stand for. Even though you aren’t selling a product or service—which is how for-profit organizations use their brands—you’re essentially “selling” your impact to encourage engagement among current and prospective supporters. However, your brand isn’t something you create once and never revisit. As your organization grows and evolves, you may consider rebranding to ensure your visuals and messaging continue to align with your mission and help you achieve your goals. |