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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! I hope you are easing into your work week. The weather is simply gorgeous right now in Washington, DC!

Were you able to catch any part of Dreamforce? If not, don’t sweat it! Salesforce+ has you covered— dive into all the episodes you missed and explore new ideas.

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Issue 164

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

Here’s a pro-tip for the week. As you prepare for Giving Tuesday, consider creating a dedicated Giving Tuesday donation page. This allows you to adjust the wording/design to best appeal to online donors. It also simplifies tracking the results of your Giving Tuesday campaign, since the majority of your donations will flow through that page. Learn more about affordable fundraising tools for building donation pages.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to year end fundraising, nonprofit technology, and major donors.

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

The Soapbox Engage team had an incredible time at Dreamforce last week! It was wonderful to build on connections new and old, celebrate some of our top releases of the year, and dream about the future of data and the Salesforce ecosystem! If we didn’t get the chance to connect at Dreamforce, please know you can always drop me a line (or reply directly to these newsletters)!

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The end of the calendar year is a significant time for nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes. This so-called “Giving Season” is characterized by heightened levels of holiday-fueled generosity and a sense of urgency that drives significant results.

In fact, studies indicate that an estimated 30% of total giving happens in December⁠—with around 10% of all annual donations being made in the final three days of the year.

As you decide whether your organization should participate in the latest fundraising trends, you may consider accepting noncash donations like cryptocurrency. There are plenty of impactful benefits for nonprofits that accept crypto donations, but it also comes with a few challenges.

We are about to enter the last quarter of 2023. That means it’s time to get to work on your end-of-year appeals. Maybe you didn’t meet your goals last year. Or 2023 hasn’t gone as planned, so you have a lot riding on this last fundraising push. If you’re looking for how to make a perfect end-of-year appeal that stands out, keep reading!

Issue 163

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

Today is the first day of Dreamforce, an annual event that brings together the global Salesforce community for learning, community building, and philanthropy. I’m ready to take a three-day deep dive into the world of Salesforce nonprofit offerings and top fundraising tools. And I’ll be sharing some exciting nonprofit tech advancements from Soapbox Engage! Let me know if I’ll see you there!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to digital accessibility, personalized fundraising appeals, and audience segmentation.

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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 Dreamforce 2023, we’ve pulled together a list of some of our most exciting product releases of the past year!

Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

I’ll keep this intro short and just say that I could not be more excited to see many of you tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday at Dreamforce! Feel free to reply to this email if you’ll be there— I don’t want to miss you!

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We’ll soon be heading into the last quarter of the year. Which means the Salesforce Winter ‘24 Release is around the corner! They recently made the Winter ‘24 Release Overview Deck available, meaning you can start preparing now to make sure your organization is ready to take advantage of all the exciting new features.

To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled the 10 most exciting features of the Salesforce Winter ‘24 Release below!

Issue 162

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the first September 2023 edition of the Fundraising Weekly! That’s right, year-end fundraising prep is upon us and you can expect the rest of the year to be a blur from here. But take a deep breath! This community has your back.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to capital campaigns, digital fundraising, and auction catalogs. And be sure to check out those Giving Tuesday FAQs!

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Dreamforce 2023 is almost here! Dreamforce is an annual celebration and convergence of the best of the technology world and future-minded non profiteers. This celebration includes 1,500+ expert-led sessions, workshops, and demos. You will get the opportunity to learn how AI + Data + CRM can help you minimize challenges and maximize ROI. Considering the recent developments in and embrace of AI technology, this will definitely be a transformative year!

1500+ sessions is a lot, and it can be hard to prioritize what you and your team will check out over the course of three days. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a shortlist of the Dreamforce sessions that we think will be most exciting for nonprofit organizations!

It's Labor Day here in the US, and despite the DC humidity and heat, we know that autumn is on the way! As I'm spending a little extra time with family for the long weekend, I'll keep this short!

Remember to gear up your knowledge for Dreamforce later this month! And scroll on down for the latest solutions, ideas, and questions from the Trailblazer community!

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Issue 161

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s the end of August, which means we are just under 3 months away from Giving Tuesday 2023.

If you are wondering what you can be doing now to position your nonprofit for maximum success, here are 10 Giving Tuesday FAQs. Things like “When should organizations begin planning a Giving Tuesday campaign?” and “Is online giving critical for Giving Tuesday success?” Plus some helpful insights on peer-to-peer campaigns, recurring gifts, campaign timelines, and hashtags. Much to consider!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to nonprofit budgets, holiday fundraising campaigns, cybersecurity, and more!

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When you think of marketing, you may think of the billboard you drive past on your way to work or the social media influencer you follow who keeps posting about skincare products. In reality, these examples only represent a small subsection of marketing techniques used by for-profit businesses. Nonprofit marketing often uses a different approach altogether.

Understanding the differences between nonprofit and for-profit marketing is crucial for creating an effective marketing strategy that earns your nonprofit new donors and creates strong, lasting supporter relationships.

Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Can you believe we’re already at the end of August? It seems like every month goes by quicker than the last. I hope you’ve all been able to knock off all the items on your summer bucket list— though technically you still have until September 23 :)

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Issue 160

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! We’re nearing the end of August, which means we are just under 3 months away from Giving Tuesday 2023.

If you are wondering what that means or what you can be doing now to position your nonprofit for maximum success, you can check out this helpful blog post. This post will take you through 10 FAQs when it comes to Giving Tuesday. Things like “When should organizations begin planning a Giving Tuesday campaign?” and “Is online giving critical for Giving Tuesday success?” Plus some helpful insight around peer-to-peer campaigns, recurring gifts, campaign timelines and hashtags. Whew! A lot to consider!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to volunteers, integrated marketing and fundraising, and more!

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Cybersecurity is something all organizations need to pay attention to, but especially nonprofits. At nonprofits, we handle sensitive data such as donor information, financial transactions, and more. We use online tools to communicate, store information, and fundraise. Many nonprofits do not have many measures to protect against cyber-attacks. This makes our sector a prime target for hackers who want to steal data, extort money, or disrupt operations.

This blog post will explore common cybersecurity risks that nonprofits face, and how you can protect your organization by following best practices.

Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

I mentioned that Soapbox Engage attended the 2023 Bridge Conference earlier this month and had a blast connecting with nonprofit attendees and other exhibitors. Here are some of our reflections on the conference and the future of nonprofit fundraising!

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It’s been a remarkable summer for Soapbox Engage! One of our summer highlights was our participation in the 2023 Bridge Conference earlier this month. This annual event brings together nonprofit professionals, tech enthusiasts, and thought leaders to foster collaboration, share insights, and explore the latest trends in the nonprofit sector around marketing and fundraising. As proud exhibitors and attendees, the Soapbox Engage team members found ourselves immersed in meaningful connections.