Issue 95

Did you know that when it comes to investing in fundraising strategies, it can be helpful to organize said strategies into three major categories? Direct marketing programs, relationship fundraising programs, and events/campaigns all require different tools/levels of investment. Once you’ve organized your strategies, there are some straightforward steps you can take to budget for your fundraising expenses. Is your interest peaked?

Scroll on down to more about investing/budgeting when it comes to fundraising— and so much more!

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Issue 94

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! I’m happy to see this community continue to grow, so I wanted to say, “Welcome!!” to our newcomers and, “Thanks for sticking around!!” to our loyal subscribers. We are thrilled to continue spreading knowledge around fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit success with you all.

In the spirit of sharing knowledge, I’d like to highlight this awesome free guide to online fundraising. This is one of our greatest guides to date. Check it out to learn all about the three key elements of effective fundraising— storytelling, relationships, and optimization. Enjoy!

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Issue 93

As a fundraiser, your life is busy! Sticking to the fundraising basics and proven strategies is never a bad idea, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed. But! It is also important to expand your fundraising horizons. Have you ever considered cryptocurrency? Are you actively deepening your conversations with donors? Do you know what sorts of questions to ask before starting your next fundraising job? Our newsletter tackles these subjects and more!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

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Issue 92

Happy May, Fundraisers! We are now well into spring, my favorite time of the year, and Washington, DC has been absolutely vibrant with new life. I’ve been doing my best to enjoy some time outdoors before DC turns into a swamp for the summer!

This week’s newsletter is packed with great fundraising content. Learn how to break out of organizational silos, test your nonprofit value proposition, or create a system for scoring donor engagement. What are your waiting for? Dig in!

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Issue 91

Does your org have a LinkedIn profile— do you know what sorts of content you should be sharing and engaging with? Have you considered finding corporate partners for your nonprofit? Are you facing barriers to connecting with your donor base? Have you lost your sense of wonder when it comes to fundraising— it is hard work after all! If you have faced any of these questions, I have great news for you! These are just a few of the topics covered in this week’s newsletter.

Scroll on down to learn something new! And have a great week!

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Issue 90

It’s that time of the week once more! Time to level up on your fundraising skills and learn from industry experts. Want to improve your online donation forms and optimize virtual gifts? Need to better engage with the Millennials and Get Zs (hint: connect with their activism)? Or if you are just getting started, we have an article on how to succeed in your first year of fundraising at a startup nonprofit. Wherever you are in your career, the Fundraising Weekly has your back!

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Issue 88

Happy April, fantastic fundraisers! It’s a rainy, dreary day here in Washington, DC, but you know what they say about April showers… I’m looking forward to more sunshine and enjoying the view of DC’s famous cherry blossom trees while they are still in peak bloom! I hope your April is off to a good start too.

Read on to catch the latest tips from all things fundraising and philanthropy. Notably, we have a crash course for nonprofit CRM selection, capital campaign planning ideas, and some nonprofit spring cleaning pointers!

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Issue 87

Well in DC we were certainly fooled by 60 and 70 degree weather in the past couple of weeks. Last night, as I was making my way home, it was 27 degrees with a wind chill that made it feel significantly colder. Regardless, April IS around the corner and soon we will begin the next quarter. I’m grateful to have taken the plunge into 2022 with this incredible community. Onward!

In the Fundraising Weekly, learn some text messaging strategies for boosting donations, peruse 10 great questions for major donors, or check out some best practices for nonprofits’ use of Instagram!

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Issue 86

In case you missed the memo, this past Sunday was the Spring Equinox. That means that those of us located in the Northern Hemisphere have officially survived the winter. As we begin this new season (my personal favorite!) and prepare for the next quarter, I’ll be taking some time to reflect on successes and set some goals for what’s next. I would love to hear from you to learn how this newsletter can continue to serve as a top fundraising resource. I’m all ears!

Scroll down to access a free 15-page guide to asking for donations, learn how to genuinely thank your donors, or discover your fundraising superpower!

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Issue 85

Greetings fundraisers! To those of you affected by Sunday’s ‘Spring Forward,’ hopefully you’re adjusting to the time shift and enjoying an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. I’ll take the sleepy start to the week if it means later sunsets!

By the way! If you’re looking for more fundraising resources beyond this weekly newsletter, be sure to give us (Soapbox Engage/PICnet) a follow on LinkedIn! We post free resources, guides, webinars, blog posts, and community events to our page regularly. And we would love to hear from you and maybe even team up to bring more fundraising goodness to the community!

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