Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 210

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

I had such a wonderful time at the Bridge Conference last week— it was great to see so much knowledge sharing between fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit professionals. 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? I’d love to hear what’s on the horizon for you!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to donor acquisition, capital campaigns, and auction items!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Lift Up Your Nonprofit Donors with Their Olympic Moment

Claire Axelrad (Clairification)

If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve likely been feeling a lot of excitement, and seen many athletes experiencing a high. But how do we translate that type of excitement outside of the olympics? In this blog post, Claire offers some tips to help your donors experience an “Olympic Moment.”

5 Keys to Building a Resilient Donor Acquisition Program

Kalie VanDewater (NonProfitPro)

A resilient donor acquisition strategy is essential to any fundraising program. It’s necessary for your organization to build a base of loyal supporters. However, many nonprofit organizations struggle with this. This post offers five strategies to help build a strong donor acquisition program.

Donors Won’t Feel Like They Belong if Your Advancement Staff Doesn’t

Jim Langley (Market Smart)

Research has shown that donors desire to feel as though they belong to an organization, and to feel like they matter. But if belonging is what we’re after, we can’t start with them. In this blog post, Jim talks about the need to create a culture of belonging for your staff first, and how you can do that.

Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign? 6 Essential Checks Before You Do

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

Yes, a capital campaign can be a game-changer for you and your cause…if you’re truly prepared. But a poorly planned or failed campaign can damage your reputation and possibly leave your organization worse off than before. This blog post has six essential things to check to make sure you’re ready to launch your capital campaign.

Maximizing Donor Relationships: Harnessing the Honeymoon Phase in Fundraising

Pamela Grow (Pamela Grow)

You’ve likely heard of the “honeymoon phase” as it pertains to romantic relationships—but did you know it can be applied to your relationships with donors too? In this blog post, Pamela shares what the honeymoon phase is and how you can harness its potential to build relationships with your donors.

10 Unique Fundraising Ideas in 2024

GiveCentral (GiveCentral)

Are you tired of doing the same fundraisers year after year? Are you looking to do something fresh and exciting? Check out this blog post for ten unique fundraising ideas to do in 2024.

Done for You: Auction Item Donation Request Letter Template

Tamara Varner (Greater Giving)

A successful auction requires great auction items. But procuring auction items can be a daunting task. To make it easier for you, Tamara offers a donation request letter template and tips to help you get some amazing items for a successful auction fundraiser.

Turning Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors: Pre-Event Strategies

Justin Goodhew (The ENGAGE Blog)

Long-term donors are invaluable assets for any organization, and crucial for long-term success. Finding long-term donors requires connecting with your community, and fundraising events can play an important part in that. Turning event attendees into long-term donors starts well before the fundraising event itself. Check out this blog post to learn how you can leverage the pre-event phase to turn event attendees into long term donors.

“Why Are You Writing About the Organization?”

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

Newsletters can be a powerful tool to help you engage with your donors… if done well. In order to do it well, you have to have a clear purpose. In this blog post, Steve talks about the necessity to identify why you’re writing about your organization, and how that will improve your newsletter.