Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 227

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 volunteer engagement, Giving Tuesday, and email appeals. Enjoy!

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Great Fundraising Posts

NPSP Day Washington DC 2024: Insights and Highlights for Nonprofits

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Last week, NPSP Day made its way back to Washington DC, bringing together nonprofit professionals for a day of collaboration, skill-building, and problem-solving at Soapbox Engage’s headquarters. Attendees explored how to harness the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), to drive greater impact for their organizations. Check out this blog post for some key takeaways and standout moments!

Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Wayne Elsey (Greater Giving)

A dedicated nonprofit fundraising team is key to attaining more funding for your mission. But who do you need to have on that team? In this blog post, Wayne identifies seven roles you need to have on your fundraising team.

Beyond the Big Day: Maximizing the Momentum of Giving Tuesday

Holly Wagg (Good Works)

You made it! It is officially Giving Tuesday, the biggest global day of giving. You’ve likely put a lot into preparing for this moment. Does that mean the work is over now? Hardly! After today, you will have to steward the new supporters you gain today. This blog post tells you all you need to do so you can maximize today’s momentum.

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising

Steven Screen (Better Fundraising Co.)

Are you behind where you need to be for your year-end fundraising? We understand—things can get overwhelming! But it’s not too late to right the ship. Check out this blog post for a procrastinator’s guide to successful year-end fundraising.

6 Social Media Best Practices for Engaging More Volunteers

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Does your nonprofit struggle to recruit volunteers? You’re not alone. Double the Donation’s volunteer statistics report states that over 60% of nonprofits consider volunteer recruitment to be “a big problem.” Utilizing social media can help you combat this. This blog post lays out six best practices to use social media to engage more volunteers.

The 6 Drivers of Nonprofit Fundraising Growth

Sean Triner (Moceanic)

Fundraising can feel overwhelming. We are often asked to achieve miraculous results with limited budgets and resources. But developing a sustainable strategy to drive growth is possible! In this blog post, Sean lays out six keys to help you achieve short-term success and long-term stability in your fundraising.

4 Strategies to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Financial Stability

Jon Osterburg (Care2)

You should already be doing all the things for basic financial management, i.e. a budget, a fiscal policy handbook, tax forms, etc. And that’s great! But it’s not enough to put you on a path for sustainable growth. In this blog post, Jon offers four strategies for increasing your organization’s financial stability.

3 Accessibility Considerations for Fundraising Events

Roger Devine (NonProfitPro)

When you plan a fundraising event, you want as many people there as possible, so you can raise as much money as possible. In order to do that, you need to create an environment that is accessible to as many people as possible! In this blog post, Roger offers three considerations to help you plan for accessibility at your next event.

Last Minute Strategic Year-End Email Appeal Tips

Claire Axelrad (Clairifcation)

Are all your year-end appeal emails already locked and loaded? Or are you still making some final edits? If you’re not done yet, check out this blog post from Claire where she offers strategic tips to enhance your year-end appeal.