Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 257

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Great Fundraising Posts

Introducing DAFpay on Soapbox Engage

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Donor Advised Funds (DAF) are one of the fastest-growing sources of charitable giving, but they’ve been difficult for donors to use and tricky for nonprofits to track. That’s why we’re excited to announce a powerful new feature at Soapbox Engage: your online donation forms can now accept Donor Advised Fund (DAF) gifts seamlessly thanks to our new integration with Chariot’s DAFpay. Check out this blog post for more info on how to unlock this new revenue stream!

“Start with Heart” Leadership: Emotional Intelligence as the Foundation for Fundraising Success

Dr. Bill Crouch (Market Smart)

Fundraising success doesn’t begin with systems. It begins with people. And people flourish under emotionally intelligent leadership. If you want to build a team that raises more and burns out less, it’s time to rethink how you lead—and that starts with empathy, self-awareness, and trust. Dr. Bill Crouch talks about the importance of emotional intelligence and how to lead with it in this blog post.

Manage Your Time with the Matrix (Not THAT One!)

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

Nonprofit organizations are notoriously under-staffed. A lot of us are constantly overwhelmed, struggling to catch up. In this blog post, Jeff shares about a tool that can really help,called the “Eisenhower Matrix.” Check out this blog post to learn more about managing your time effectively.

3 Text Message Opt-In Tips for Nonprofits to Boost Support

re:charity (re:charity)

Whether you’re looking to earn donations, find volunteers, or recruit new members, text messages are a great way to stay in touch with your supporters. However, building out this communication channel requires supporters to give written permission to receive text messages from your organization, also known as an opt-in. This guide shares why opt-ins are essential for SMS communication and explores three tips for creating a robust, engaged audience of mobile supporters.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: A Powerful Strategy for Nonprofits in Uncertain Times

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

When budgets are tight and fundraising feels unpredictable, nonprofits need creative, reliable ways to bring in support. That’s where peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising can make all the difference. By empowering your biggest supporters to fundraise on your behalf, P2P fundraising helps expand your reach, build community, and boost revenue, all with less lift from your internal team. This post details what peer-to-peer fundraising is, why it works, and how it can help your organization stay financially resilient, even when traditional funding streams dry up.

The Cigar Box Checkout: Why Your Donation Page May Be Killing Your Campaigns

Roger Craver (Roger Craver)

There is a real gap between the percentage of revenue coming through mobile devices for nonprofit organizations vs. for-profit organizations. In this blog post, Roger argues that the issue is your online donation page. Check out this post to understand the importance of a streamlined donation page and tips on how to improve it.

Employee Giving: How to Increase Your ROI Regardless of Fundraising

Rafael Rodeiro (The ENGAGE Blog)

If you are a developer at a nonprofit, you’ve probably struggled with employee giving programs that generate more costs than donations. It’s common for these programs to have participation rates below 10% of employees, and for the few who do participate, retention rates are even more concerning. But why aren’t employees—the ones who should be most committed to their organization’s social projects—interested in giving? In this blog post, Rafael explores that question, and how to fix it.

Is Your Charity ‘Age-Aware’?

Tom Ahern (The Better Fundraising Co.)

Your fundraising strategy may center on the need to acquire younger donors. But is that really the best strategy? Tom explores that idea in this blog post, and offers tips on how to be “age-aware” in your strategies.

Navigating DEI Challenges: Strategic Advice for Nonprofits to Meet the Moment

Isaac MacDonald and Rachel Vicente (NonProfitPro)

Across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, organizations advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are facing increasing political and legal scrutiny. This puts many mission-driven organizations in a tough spot. But scaling back equity work and commitments means choosing to perpetuate systems of oppression that undermine humanity in the workplace. This blog post offers a practical framework on how to meet this moment with vision and courage by understanding your values and how they map onto risks your organization is facing.