Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 249

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Great Fundraising Posts

Summer Fundraising Made Easy: Tips for Matching Gifts & More

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Summer might be a slower fundraising season for some, but if you play your cards right, it can be a golden opportunity to engage donors in fresh and creative ways.Whether you're planning a fun event or sending out seasonal appeals, incorporating strategies like matching gifts can make all the difference. In this post, we share easy-to-implement tips to help your nonprofit make the most of summer giving.

Key Performance Indicators That Ultimately Undermine Performance

Jim Langley (Market Smart)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are a way for organizations to keep track of how well they are meeting their goals. But, it’s possible that your KPIs are actually undermining your performance. In this blog post, Jim talks about when that is the case so that you can set more sustainable KPIs in the future.

You’re Not Alone: Facing Uncertainty with Strength and Strategy

Gail Perry (Gail Perry Group)

Times feel shaky for us all right now. If you’re leading a nonprofit organization right now, you likely have many concerns about what happens next. But you’re not alone. This blog post from Gail Perry Group offers steps you can take to connect with donors and sustain your mission no matter what happens.

Top 3 Tips for Fundraisers Looking to Level Up Their Monthly Giving

Erica Waasdorp (The Better Fundraising Co.)

Monthly giving is a great solution for nonprofit organizations looking for more sustainability in their fundraising. If you haven’t already made it a part of your fundraising strategy, you need to! In this blog post, Erica offers three tips to help you level up your monthly giving.

How Pledge Payments Boost Financial Stability for Member Orgs

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Pledge-based giving not only offers convenience for donors, but it’s a strategic move that helps organizations forecast income, deepen donor relationships, and plan ahead with confidence. In this post, we’ll explore why pledge payments are a game-changer for member-based organizations and how they can help you weather uncertain times with clarity and confidence.

6 Fundraising Beliefs That Might Be Dragging You Down

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

There are a lot of ideas about what is and isn't successful in fundraising. And a lot of them are true! But not all of them. In this blog post, Jeff identifies six common fundraising beliefs that might be hurting more than helping.

Who Do You Need on Your Board and How Can You Get Them There?

Wild Woman Fundraising (Wild Woman Fundraising)

An engaged board of directors can make a huge difference in the success of a nonprofit—if you have the right people. But how do you know who you need on your board? This blog post offers tips on identifying the right people for your board, and how you can get them to join.

5 Things to A/B Test to Help Increase Nonprofit Event Registration

Daria Knupp (NonProfitPro)

Securing event registrations is key to a successful nonprofit event, but simply promoting your event isn’t always enough. A/B testing, or split testing, allows you to experiment with different elements of your registration process and marketing approach to determine what resonates most with your audience. From there, you can make data-driven decisions to optimize your event strategy and increase conversions. In this blog post, Daria identifies what to A/B test to improve registration.

How to Find Your Major Donors – It’s Easier than You Think

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

Major donors make up a large percentage of a nonprofit’s annual budget. But how do you find major donors? It’s easier than you might think. In this blog post, Jeff offers tips on how to identify major donors, using the information and infrastructure you already have.