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Issue 133 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! We put a little extra love into the newsletter this week! Scroll on down for some top fundraising content relating to design and accessibility of nonprofit websites, CRMs for nonprofits, sponsorship letters, and more! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 132 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! How do you plan on expressing gratitude for your donors this year? Here are 6 cost-effective donor thank you gifts to consider. Timely and meaningful acknowledgment of support really does make all the difference! Scroll on down for last week’s top fundraising content! We’ve got great ideas relating to reconnecting with donors, using text-to-give, and preparing your nonprofit for financial uncertainty in a recession. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 131 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Here’s to finishing out the first month of 2023 strong! This year, you may want to consider improving your wording when asking for donations. The words you choose can make all the difference. After all, giving is about connecting with your community. And language is one important tool we use to connect. Download this guide to asking for donations to learn tips on how to strengthen your relationships with your donors through the words you use. Scroll on down for some top fundraising ideas relating to major donor meetings, engagement strategies, and monthly giving. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 130 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Lately we’ve had some rainy weather in DC, which has encouraged me to rest up in the new year. I hope you’ve been doing the same! Are you considering adding fundraising software to your nonprofit strategy in 2023? If so, might I invite you to an introductory webinar at the top of next month? Introduction to Soapbox Engage will walk you through a suite of apps that offers solutions to any nonprofit’s online engagement needs, from fundraising, to events management, to classes, directories, and forms of any variety. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 129 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! What are your fundraising resolutions for 2023? Maybe it’s time to look into creative fundraising strategies to expand your support— whether that’s using popups to drive site traffic to your donation pages or starting a corporate matching gifts program. Scroll on down for some great fundraising ideas to get the juices flowing! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 128 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! This week’s newsletter is packed with great content relating to fundraising SEO, goal assessment, donor appreciation, and nonprofit fundraising trends for 2023. Dig in! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 127 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And WELCOME to 2023! I am so excited for what this year has in store for this community and the greater fundraising and nonprofit communities! At Soapbox Engage, we plan to bring you even more value through our blog, free resources and guides, and events. If you have any content requests or ideas for how we can add more value to this weekly newsletter, please let us know! Whether you are a resolutions person or not, I hope you have much to look forward to and work toward in this New Year! Onward! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 125 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I hope you’re staying warm and cozy this season. Tomorrow is the winter solstice, marking the first official day of winter. BUT it also means that after tomorrow, we get a little bit of sunlight back each day— those of us in the Northern Hemisphere at least. That’s certainly something to look forward to! Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have tips relating to donor conversations, SEO keywords, and advocacy campaigns. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 124 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Did you know that 31% of annual giving occurs in December, and 12% in just the last three days of the year? We’re in the final stretch— and the most important one! Here are our top tips for year-end fundraising success. Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have tips relating to year-end donors, communication calendars, and engaging board members. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 123 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers— and Happy December! If you’re looking for some tips to finish the fundraising year strong (and start the new year even stronger), check out this guide! You’ll learn how to solicit end-of-year donations in the final three days of the year, tips for evaluating your software toolkit, and the best ways to share mission and fundraising updates! Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have tips relating to year-end emails, text-to-give, and Giving Tuesday followup. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 122 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Here we are on the other side of Giving Tuesday. I hope your campaigns were even more successful than you dreamed. As you’re running your year-end fundraising campaigns, remember to 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! Last year, we shared 6 practical strategies for donor retention after Giving Tuesday. Give them a look! Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have fundraising tips relating to year-end giving, sharing impact, and nonprofit boards. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 121 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! This time next week, we will be upon the biggest fundraising day of the year, Giving Tuesday! I’m so excited for you all to witness the payoff of your hard work. I know your Giving Tuesday campaigns are simply fantastic! In the meantime, scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have fundraising tips relating to awareness campaigns, donor thank you letters, Google grants, and starting a nonprofit. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 120 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! The countdown continues. Can you believe Giving Tuesday is now two weeks away? As we get closer and closer to the big day, don’t forget to check in with yourself. It’s a hectic time of year, which is all the more reason to take moments throughout the day to slow down. I know you all have great fundraising campaigns planned, and I hope they are even more successful than you anticipate. Take some time to sit back and admire your own work! Scroll on down for some fundraising tips relating to virtual events, board member giving, and young donors. Here’s to another great week with this fundraising community! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 119 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! The Giving Tuesday countdown has begun, and we are exactly three weeks away from the big day. While you’re preparing for the big donation ask, take a moment to reference this free 15-page Guide to Asking for Donations. The words you use matter even more than you’d think! Watch support for your nonprofit grow by improving your wording when asking for donations. Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to year-end fundraising, community engagement, best kept revenue secrets, and more. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 118 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Hopefully you’re coming back from a festive and spooky fall weekend feeling refreshed. Here we are at the start of November, just weeks away from the busiest part of the fundraising year. Take a deep breath, you got this! To keep yourself on track, you can check out these top 10 tips for holiday fundraising success. And remember, we have a free resource to help you make the most of online fundraising year-round, not just during the “giving season.” You can download the Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising at any time. Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to hybrid galas, major donor meetings, the nonprofit SEO checklist, and more. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 117 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 Google Ad Grants, multichannel fundraising campaigns, and improved donor relations. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 116 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you taken some time to enjoy October? Over the weekend I had the chance to volunteer at a local community garden and prep some beds for end-of-the-season garlic planting. I even got to take a few green peppers home and make a soup to share with friends. However you choose to spend your autumn days, I hope you are able to slow down and be with loved ones! Keeping up with the theme of Giving Tuesday prep, I wanted to share this helpful blog we wrote last year about Donor Retention After Giving Tuesday. Yes, that’s right— when planning your Giving Tuesday campaign, you should include the steps you want to engage your donors once the day has passed. It’s a lot to consider, but we break it down into some simple steps here! Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to email marketing, text to give, and donor acquisition. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 115 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I hope this quarter has been off to a good start. I’m looking forward to watching you crush your year-end fundraising goals! 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 more great fundraising content relating to nonprofit boards, donor segmenting, and year-end campaigns. Cheering for you! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 114 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Don’t get me wrong, I love the fall season, but could we really already be in *checks calendar* October of 2022? Meaning Giving Tuesday is happening next month?? Whew! Luckily, we share some Giving Tuesday tips in this newsletter, with some templates to help you craft your social media game. Speaking of social media, it seems like nearly all nonprofit fundraising is digital these days, but don’t forget that a physical letter can make all the difference when you’re making a fundraising appeal this holiday season. Here’s how direct mail appeal letters can develop your donor relationship in ways that social media falls short. Scroll on down for more excellent fundraising content relating to holiday fundraising, Giving Tuesday, nonprofit websites, and more! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today!
Issue 113 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Well, we’ve officially passed the autumn equinox, so the days will be getting shorter for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Call in the apple cider, hot chocolate, and just about any warm beverage you can name! It’s time to get cozy as we settle into year-end fundraising season. As you hone in on your fundraising strategies for the remainder of the year, it might be worth considering a corporate matching gifts program. These programs are some of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy (or nonprofit partnership) developed by companies of all shapes and sizes across the globe. To learn more, you can download this guide to corporate matching gifts for free. Scroll on down for more great fundraising content related to nonprofit e-commerce, development plans, impact reporting, and more! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! |
