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Issue 92 Happy May, Fundraisers! We are now well into spring, my favorite time of the year, and Washington, DC has been absolutely vibrant with new life. I’ve been doing my best to enjoy some time outdoors before DC turns into a swamp for the summer! This week’s newsletter is packed with great fundraising content. Learn how to break out of organizational silos, test your nonprofit value proposition, or create a system for scoring donor engagement. What are your waiting for? Dig in! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 91 Does your org have a LinkedIn profile— do you know what sorts of content you should be sharing and engaging with? Have you considered finding corporate partners for your nonprofit? Are you facing barriers to connecting with your donor base? Have you lost your sense of wonder when it comes to fundraising— it is hard work after all! If you have faced any of these questions, I have great news for you! These are just a few of the topics covered in this week’s newsletter. Scroll on down to learn something new! And have a great week! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 90 It’s that time of the week once more! Time to level up on your fundraising skills and learn from industry experts. Want to improve your online donation forms and optimize virtual gifts? Need to better engage with the Millennials and Get Zs (hint: connect with their activism)? Or if you are just getting started, we have an article on how to succeed in your first year of fundraising at a startup nonprofit. Wherever you are in your career, the Fundraising Weekly has your back! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 88 Happy April, fantastic fundraisers! It’s a rainy, dreary day here in Washington, DC, but you know what they say about April showers… I’m looking forward to more sunshine and enjoying the view of DC’s famous cherry blossom trees while they are still in peak bloom! I hope your April is off to a good start too. Read on to catch the latest tips from all things fundraising and philanthropy. Notably, we have a crash course for nonprofit CRM selection, capital campaign planning ideas, and some nonprofit spring cleaning pointers! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 87 Well in DC we were certainly fooled by 60 and 70 degree weather in the past couple of weeks. Last night, as I was making my way home, it was 27 degrees with a wind chill that made it feel significantly colder. Regardless, April IS around the corner and soon we will begin the next quarter. I’m grateful to have taken the plunge into 2022 with this incredible community. Onward! In the Fundraising Weekly, learn some text messaging strategies for boosting donations, peruse 10 great questions for major donors, or check out some best practices for nonprofits’ use of Instagram! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 86 In case you missed the memo, this past Sunday was the Spring Equinox. That means that those of us located in the Northern Hemisphere have officially survived the winter. As we begin this new season (my personal favorite!) and prepare for the next quarter, I’ll be taking some time to reflect on successes and set some goals for what’s next. I would love to hear from you to learn how this newsletter can continue to serve as a top fundraising resource. I’m all ears! Scroll down to access a free 15-page guide to asking for donations, learn how to genuinely thank your donors, or discover your fundraising superpower! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 85 Greetings fundraisers! To those of you affected by Sunday’s ‘Spring Forward,’ hopefully you’re adjusting to the time shift and enjoying an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. I’ll take the sleepy start to the week if it means later sunsets! By the way! If you’re looking for more fundraising resources beyond this weekly newsletter, be sure to give us (Soapbox Engage/PICnet) a follow on LinkedIn! We post free resources, guides, webinars, blog posts, and community events to our page regularly. And we would love to hear from you and maybe even team up to bring more fundraising goodness to the community! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 84 Happy Tuesday! Ever wondered exactly how much your nonprofit should be spending on advertising? Or if you should consider using fundraising ambassadors? Not every org has the budget for these strategies, but they are always worth looking at. Peruse some tips in this Fundraising Weekly. Plus, keep things light and check out that blog post of different kinds of fundraising errors— you’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll learn how to keep it all in perspective. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 83 Hey wonderful fundraiser! Welcome to March, with the promises of spring just around the corner. Here in DC, we had our last sunset before 6pm for the season just days ago. On to more warmth and sunshine! Keep reading for this week’s pick of the best fundraising content. We have great topics like 2022 economic considerations for fundraisers, how to balance your appeal messaging, and even what Wordle can teach us about fundraising! I’m certain some of you have been enjoying that trend! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 82 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Here in DC, spring seems to be right around the corner. The past few weeks, we have been teased by 60 degree weather followed by snow storms less than 24 hours later— it’s hard to keep up! But I’m looking forward to more consistent warmth. Read on for some great fundraising content about upgrading your monthly donors, measuring your community connections, and building a prospect management system. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 81 I hope you all are enjoying the aftermath of Superbowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day festivities! This Fundraising Weekly is coming at you loaded with helpful tips and trends. Check out the top fundraising trends to watch in 2022, online fundraising tips you may not know about, and how to improve your donor communication. And don’t forget to take a look at that last post— yes, even fundraisers need to make time for vacation! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 80 Happy Tuesday fundraisers! I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who tuned in to the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics this weekend! I caught a bit of the women’s hockey, speed skating, and skiathlon events. Do you have a favorite Winter Olympics sport? Please share. I’m sure we can find some way to relate it back to fundraising… Keep scrolling for some great fundraising content from the social benefit sector. Revisit some virtual fundraiser tips, learn the essential elements of a major gift program, or review the legal requirements when it comes to giving. Dig in! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 79 Happy February! And Happy Lunar New Year! If your January was busy, take this as an opportunity to check in and center yourself for the year to come. Luckily, we have new beginnings and new chances to set goals and reflect on growth all the time. No shortage of inspiration in this edition of the Fundraising Weekly! Learn how to apply job interview skills to fundraising, measure the ROI of your nonprofit’s stories, or boost your online engagement with some digital advocacy. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 75 Welcome to the new year, fundraisers! It feels good to be starting fresh, even if our first big snowstorm of the season has slowed things down a bit over here in DC. But a gentle start to the year may just be the best way in. I hope you were able to rest and enjoy the holidays, and I hope you’ve been staying healthy and safe as we navigate another wave of illness. My thoughts are with you all. Scroll down for some awesome fundraising content to get your minds turning with ideas for 2022! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 73 Whew! Here we are, rounding the final quarter of 2021. I hope you have found some time to rest amidst holiday celebrations, year-end fundraising, and prep for 2022. We’re so close. Hoping you and your loved ones stay healthy, safe, and well-rested. In our penultimate Fundraising Weekly of 2021, we dive into fundraising tips to end the year strong, major gift challenges for the year ahead, how to master monthly giving, and more. Dig in! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 72 Happy Tuesday! This weekend, as I was walking around the DC holiday market in Penn Quarter, churro in one hand, gifts for my family in the other, I was reflecting on some of my favorite seasonal traditions. Whether you like to take holiday light tours, make old family recipes, or simply enjoy time away from your computer, I hope you are looking forward to something in these final few weeks. They are sure to fly by! For this week’s newsletter, we take a look at practical strategies for retaining donors after Giving Tuesday, explore why you should consider a communications calendar, and forecast fundraising trends to follow in 2022. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 70 Today’s the day! Giving Tuesday is here and all of your hard work, tedious plans, and strategies are about to pay off. Though today may be the single most important calendar day for fundraisers, we know that it is only the beginning of the mad dash to the end of the year. Remember to slow down, connect with loved ones, and enjoy some delicious food when you can! If you have a spare moment in your busy day, I hope you’ll check out some of these awesome blog articles and resources— the learning never stops! Wishing you all much fundraising success! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 69 It may be a short work week for some of us, but it certainly isn’t any less busy! In fact, as a fundraiser, this week may bring one of the heaviest workloads you experience all year. With Giving Tuesday just ONE week from today, make sure you double check all your fundraising to do lists. Then, most importantly, check in with yourself and your rest. You’re a rockstar, and I’m rooting for you! I’m excited to share more great content this week. Read on for advice on retaining donors after virtual events, important reminders for expressing donor gratitude during the holidays, and a webinar about making better fundraising asks. Cheers! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 67 The clock is ticking and Giving Tuesday is now just three weeks away. There’s still time to make the most of this de facto start to the nonprofit end-of-year giving season. Here are 6 tips to help you design an effective Giving Tuesday landing page. Whether you choose a simple landing page or a full website, there are some practical things you can do to drive more visitors to your page and increase donations. In other fundraising news, we have a lot for you in this week’s newsletter. Scroll down for some grassroots marketing basics, nonprofit storytelling tips, and a complete year-end fundraising calendar. Happy reading! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 66 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Can you believe it’s already November? With Giving Tuesday just four weeks away, there is no denying we are now deep into the busiest time of the year for nonprofits— and particularly for fundraisers and development professionals. Hang in there, find some ways to celebrate the season, and let’s make these last two months count! Curating this week’s newsletter was a lot of fun. Scroll down for some awesome content about major gifts, donation pages, digital donor retention, and more! 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