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Issue 175 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! As the excitement of Giving Tuesday begins to settle, we're excited to dive into the next chapter of year-end giving before seeing what 2024 has in store. As you know, the work of a nonprofit is ongoing, and community is what propels that work forward. Here are some tips on how to engage your community and express your gratitude post-contribution. Scroll on down for innovative fundraising techniques and the latest trends shaping philanthropy. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 174 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! More specifically, happy Giving Tuesday! Though today will be no small feat, it’s just the beginning of the year-end fundraising push. Remember to care for yourselves during this busy time! As you’re running your year-end fundraising campaigns, keep donor followup and retention on your mind. Fostering relationships with donors is important not just for funding your mission, but for creating a community! Here are 6 practical strategies for donor retention after Giving Tuesday. Give them a look! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to fundraising emails, thanking donors, and year-end giving. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 173 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Asking for donations isn’t easy— especially when so many important causes are depending on generous donors and the giving season. Instead of worrying if your organization will get lost in the crowd, focus your energy on finding the right words. The more personal, the better! Whether you're crafting an email ask, social media post, or event invitation, your wording impacts the outcome. Check out this free 15 page guide to learn about five easy ways to boost your wording when asking for donations! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to Giving Tuesday, fundraising with AI, and grants strategy. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 172 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you taken a look at our Year-End Fundraising Checklist? It’s time to position your nonprofit for end-of-year success. Since the vast majority of nonprofit donations come in in the final months of the year, giving season can be a lot of pressure. We’re here with tips and tricks to alleviate that stress! You got this! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to email lists, web accessibility, and planned giving. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 169 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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 167 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. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 166 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. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 165 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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
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! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 159 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s mid August, and before we know it, September will be here! It’s time to start thinking about year-end fundraising prep. It’s true that nearly a third of all giving occurs in the final month of the year, which can feel like a lot of pressure. I dug up a helpful blog post that’s all about building a successful year-end fundraising campaign. Hopefully staying ahead in your planning will alleviate some of that pressure! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to donor acquisition, text-to-give, and fundraising performance measurement! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 158 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Anyone else have a wonderful time gathering new fundraising and marketing knowledge at the Bridge Conference last week? At Soapbox Engage, we’re feeling revitalized and ready to continue serving nonprofits through the technology sector! What conferences are you looking forward to attending this Fall? We’d love to hear what’s on the horizon for you— maybe we’ll see you there! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to website conversions, social media marketing, and capital campaigns! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 157 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy August! Any of you planning to attend the 2023 Bridge Conference this week? If so, stop by Booth #332 to chat with Soapbox Engage about the future of fundraising and marketing for nonprofits! We hope to see some of you there! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to marketing tools, fundraising calendars, and post-prospect research! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 156 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you evaluated your process for acquiring donors lately? Prospecting, or the process of identifying and learning about donors with a high likelihood of giving major gifts, is a crucial part of fundraising. But once you’ve done the research, what’s next? Learn what steps to take in this guide. Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to Get Z donors, nonprofit storytelling, and recurring giving programs! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 155 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Social media is an essential tool for nonprofit marketing, considering over 70% of individuals in the US use some form of social media. Check out this post to learn how you can leverage social media for fundraising! Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to event planing, donor cultivation, and nonprofit boards! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! |
