Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 250

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Right now, many nonprofits are evaluating their funding streams and finding that prioritizing consistent, predictable sources of revenue is more important than ever. One strategy gaining traction is harnessing the power of pledge payments, as this type of giving helps organizations forecast income, deepen donor relationships, and plan ahead with confidence.

Join us this Thursday for our webinar, Process Pledged Payments with the Soapbox Engage Donations app. We’ll dive into how you can streamline giving experience, improve cash flow management, and increase donor engagement with pledge payments. Register here!

Keep scrolling for fresh tips related to nonprofit budgeting, major donors, and nonprofit website design. Have a great week!

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Great Fundraising Posts

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Smart Tips for Small Nonprofits

Sandy Rees (Get Fully Funded)

Economic uncertainty can feel like uncharted territory, especially for small nonprofits that operate on tight budgets and unwavering dedication to their missions. If you or a board member is concerned or worried, know there are some proactive steps you can take to safeguard your organization’s future. This blog post features 10 things your nonprofit can start doing now to build resilience.

Major Donor Mistake That Can Cost You A LOT of Revenue

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

You may think you know how to handle major donors and ensure that they keep making large donations. However, not all major donors are created equal, and they can’t all be treated the same. You may be costing your organization a lot of revenue by relying on what you believe to be the right course of action. In this blog post, Jeff identifies that mistake and offers alternative courses of action.

Cheerful Persistence – The Fundraiser’s Super Power

Nathan Krupa (The Almoner)

As a fundraiser, you hear “no” a lot. If you don’t, then you’re not asking enough! And although it may be disappointing, it shouldn’t strip you of your joy. In fact, “cheerful persistence” is your fundraising superpower. Nathan talks about the importance of this and how to cultivate it in this blog post.

Nonprofit Budgeting 101: 3 Essential Financial Planning Tips

Jon Osterburg (Greater Giving)

When you’re thinking about the tools to help your nonprofit maximize its impact, you may not think of your organization’s financial management resources. But they are critical for furthering your mission. In this blog post, Jon offers three essential tips to improve your nonprofit’s budgeting process so you can maximize your organizational impact.

3 Tips to Make Your Nonprofit’s Website Redesign More Efficient

Andrea Fleisher and Jane Kramer (NonProfitPro)

Keeping your nonprofit’s website fresh helps your organization stay relevant with your audiences, reinforce your brand, and communicate clearly and effectively with current and prospective donors and constituents. But website redesigns can be costly and time-intensive. This blog post includes some highly effective tips for minimizing the price tag and workload while still accomplishing what you want from your nonprofit’s website refresh.

Any Space Between Your Words?

Kevin Schulman (The Agitator)

When it comes to copywriting for fundraising appeals, you may think it’s all about the words. But the truth is, the space between the words and the punctuation you use is also important. In this blog post, Kevin talks about how to properly use punctuation and write copy for a reader instead of at them.

How to Overcome Common Challenges in Your Nonprofit Budget Approval Process

Sikheria Wade (The ENGAGE Blog)

Navigating the budget approval process in nonprofit organizations can sometimes feel like a maze full of frustrating dead ends. The roadblocks in getting approval can derail financial plans and slow down mission-driven activities. This blog post features some common challenges and how to overcome them so you can streamline this crucial process.

The Secret Power Behind Every Fundraising Success: Emotional Intelligence

Dr. Bill Crouch (Market Smart)

At the center of every large donation to a nonprofit no matter where it’s from, there is a person or people giving to another person. That is why an effective fundraiser can’t just be smart or strategic, they have to be emotionally intelligent. This blog post explains what this looks like in action and how it leads to effective fundraising in this blog post.

The 3 Top Skills You Need to Be a Powerful Fundraising Writer

Jeff Brooks (Future Fundraising Now)

A lot of people think quality writing is some kind of magic that requires in-born talent that most people just don’t have. But it’s not true. Great writing comes from hard work, lots of practice, and knowing where to focus. In this blog post, Jeff shares three skills to develop to be a strong fundraising writer.