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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Writing to you from Washington, DC! The whole Soapbox Engage team is getting together in-person for our Quarterly Connect, and we’re very excited to dive into conversations about how to better serve and support passionate nonprofit staff, “accidental techies,” Salesforce experts, and Trailblazers like you! Feel free to drop me a line if you have any thoughts to share.

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The fundraising world may be adapting but one strategy remains very effective: fundraising events. Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or hybrid, events are a great way to engage your community, inspire donors, and increase outreach.

Our digital world makes it easier than ever for your community members to attend an event. Nonprofits can use online ticket options and don’t have to worry about ticket design or printing. The Soapbox Engage Events app provides a variety of ticket options that make it easy for both you and your attendees.

But there’s a lot that goes into creating a successful event! Keep reading for an in depth guide to make sure you don’t miss any steps.

Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Can you believe it’s already November? We are officially into the busiest months of the year for nonprofits— particularly when it comes to fundraising, year-end giving, donor relations and retention, and, whew, so much more. Hang in there, and let’s make these last two months count!

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Issue 170

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy Halloween!

It’s the spookiest Fundraising Weekly of the year! Is it just the ghosts and ghouls that are giving you a scare this season? Or is the impending year-end fundraising rush giving the skeletons and spiders a run for their money? Fear not. Download this year-end fundraising checklist to keep yourself on track!

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to workplace giving, fundraising operations, and Giving Tuesday. Enjoy!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Who will be at Nonprofit Dreamin later this week? Soapbox Engage would love to meet up with you— nonprofits, consulting firms, and Salesforce experts alike. Feel free to connect with Tim here ahead of the conference!

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For 16+ years, Soapbox Engage has provided fundraising and engagement solutions that integrate with Salesforce to make nonprofit and education management seamless and swift. In anticipation of Nonprofit Dreamin, we’ve pulled together a list of some of our most exciting product releases of the past year!

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Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

I wanted to let you know we’ve updated this post, 8 Website Updates to Boost Your Giving Tuesday Campaign for 2023— learn what changes you can make to your nonprofit’s website to get the most out of your Giving Tuesday campaign! From calls-to-action, to recurring giving upsells, to newsletter opt-ins, there are many ways to stay connected and engaged with your donors beyond Giving Tuesday.

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to capital campaigns, e-commerce, and donor relations. Enjoy!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Who is planning to attend Nonprofit Dreamin next week? Let me know so I can make sure we don’t miss you at this gathering of nonprofit professionals, Salesforce enthusiasts, and change-makers. Looking forward to more inspiring and fruitful conversations with the community!

Speaking of community— scroll on down for some great posts, ideas, and questions from Trailblazers like you!

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Issue 168

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

With Giving Tuesday just over a month away, it’s time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. You can consider using matching gifts to make your donations go further. But whatever approach you take, remember to communicate authentically with your supporters— giving is inherently a very personal act!

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to donor segmentation, nonprofit IT, and fundraising emails. Enjoy!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! How is Q4 treating you? I’d love to hear about your goals for the remainder of the year, and going into the next. Remember, you can always reply directly to these newsletters. We love to keep the communication channels open!

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For 16+ years, Soapbox Engage has provided fundraising and engagement solutions that integrate with Salesforce to make nonprofit and education management seamless and swift. We are always updating and innovating our products so that they are set up to make your organization a success. Earlier this year, we updated our Shop app to ensure your e-commerce transactions are smooth and seamless. Keep reading to find out about our new features!

As a nonprofit leader, you know that your mission should be at the core of everything your organization does. In fact, current fundraising trends and marketing techniques rely on mission-centric strategies to garner support for nonprofit causes because of their high potential for engagement.

To truly keep your mission central to your nonprofit’s operations, communicate it in your bylaws. These are the guiding principles for your nonprofit, meaning it’s the highest level at which you can make your mission known. In this guide, we’ll explore three methods your nonprofit can follow to do this:

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Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

Wondering what should be on your year-end fundraising checklist? Our latest free guide will take you through all the giving season best practices, like setting clear giving goals, establishing a fundraising calendar, optimizing your donation pages, building a P2P campaign, and more. Get the End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist today!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas relating to capital campaigns, social media, and donor thank you’s.

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! I suspect most of you are offline for Indigenous Peoples’ Day so I’ll keep this intro brief! Below are some of last week’s great questions, ideas, and resources from the Trailblazer community.

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Let’s say your nonprofit is gearing up for (or maybe just considering) a capital campaign. Chances are high that no one on your team has been part of one before.

After all, they’re big campaigns that only come around once a decade or so. They raise enough funds to jolt an organization with the extra support it needs to fund important investments—such as new buildings, new programs, and increased staff—that will take it to the next level of growth.

Conferences are a great opportunity for nonprofit professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. They cover a very wide range of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership. If you think your team could benefit from attending a conference or two, keep reading to find out about some happening in the last quarter of 2023 and through 2024!

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Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! And welcome to Spooky Season! Do you have any special fall fundraising campaigns or events planned? Here are some of our fall fundraising ideas, but we’re always open to expanding our blog posts to capture new ideas. Feel free to respond to this email if you have one you want to share!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas relating to sustainable fundraising, volunteer engagement, and nonprofit boards.

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! And Happy October! What are some fun (or spooky) activities you’ll be getting up to this month? I’d love to hear about them— particularly if they involve some team bonding. Always looking for new ideas. :)

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In the world of nonprofit fundraising, there are constant trends cropping up that you have to stay on top of. Current world affairs often inform fundraising trends, such as the development of AI leading to nonprofits using AI tools to support fundraising needs.

A subject that has been on everyone’s minds for a few years now is environmental sustainability. Organizations of all types, from businesses to nonprofits, are centering these concepts by implementing more sustainable practices to create a greener world. Nonprofits, in particular, may want to consider sustainability as an element they evaluate when carrying out a social impact assessment.

In this article, we’ll cover the following sustainable nonprofit fundraising strategies:

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Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

As a fundraiser, your life is busy! Sticking to the fundraising basics and proven strategies is never a bad idea, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed. But! It is also important to expand your fundraising horizons. Have you ever considered cryptocurrency? Have you considered how imagery and storytelling can boost your donations? When is the last time you evolved your nonprofit board? Our newsletter tackles these subjects and more!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

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