Issue 47

This morning, I came across a Socrates quote that seems to apply perfectly to the work of fundraisers (and nonprofits in general!). I wanted to share it with you all: “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” With that wisdom, I bid you Happy Tuesday!

This weeks newsletter is packed with great stats, advice, and ideas. We’ve got content related to video marketing, major gifts, newsletter design, and more. Enjoy!

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Issue 46

Another Tuesday, another newsletter packed with wisdom from some of our favorite nonprofit fundraising heroes. Sometimes the weekly pace is a wonderful thing, bringing full-circle another edition of community knowledge sharing.

This week, learn about how “boring” does not always equal “bad” when it comes to transforming your fundraising. Dive into the essentials of facilitating a product fundraiser. Or remind yourself to talk less when connecting with potential donors. We’ve got lots in here, so dig in and enjoy!

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Issue 44

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but happy June, everyone! It’s so strange to already be at the 6 month mark of 2021. To those of you who enjoyed the government holiday here in the US on Monday, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing long weekend. To those of you worked, I hope your week has been off to a smooth start.

Today’s Fundraising Weekly has some exciting gems. Read on for tips relating to ROI, solicitation emails, and donor incentives. Or learn why a virtual assistant may be the extra set of hands you need to launch a successful fundraising campaign.

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Issue 43

Greetings Fundraising Weekly community! I hope you had an excellent weekend and an even better start to your week. Personally, I had the chance to spend some time in Kansas with family over the weekend. A change of pace and scenery is always nice, especially when it means seeing loved ones!

You’re in for a treat with this week’s newsletter. We’ve got lots covered, from volunteer appreciation, to mission statements, to cyber security. We’re also excited to highlight some think pieces relating to community building, donor love, and the spiritual component of fundraising. Enjoy!

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Issue 42

This week’s Fundraising Weekly has me thinking about relationships, and how, at the end of the day, they are what fundraising is really all about. All nonprofit actions are interconnected and relate back to forging a relationship with a community. Improving your donor relationships can result in more funding. Meanwhile, improving your fundraising strategies will increase transparency, resulting in better donor relations.

As you read through this week’s curated articles, consider how relationships play a key role in each one. They are the foundation of peer-to-peer fundraising; they’re essential to adding influence to a campaign; and they are at the heart of donor care and appreciation.

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Issue 41

Happy Tuesday fundraising superstars! This past weekend I had the chance to trek up to New York City, and it almost felt normal. It made me daydream about the days in-person fundraising can resume at the scale it once was. I'm not sure about you, but I'm eagerly awaiting the days we can gather together in person again!

But until then (and, if we’re being honest, even after), virtual land is the place to be! This week’s newsletter highlights a blog article about how to build and sustain an online community, with tips like leaning into peer-to-peer fundraising, recruiting ambassadors, and upgrading your social media presence. We’ve got a lot of other great stuff for you too— so dig in for tips on fundraising letters, volunteer handbooks, and more!

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Issue 40

Happy Fundraising Weekly Tuesday, and to all the Star Wars fans, May the Fourth be with you! It’s been an excellent start to the month over here at Soapbox Engage, and I hope all of you can say the same. This week’s newsletter has loads of amazing content to help you upgrade your fundraising game. Read on for advice on donor needs, key website features, and even incorporating TikTok into your giving strategy. Hope there’s a Gen Z on your team!

By the way! If you’re eager for more fundraising goodness, we wanted to take a moment to plug this free resource we created to help nonprofits navigate the online fundraising world. You can get the Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising here. Happy fundraising!

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Issue 39

Greetings from Tampa, Florida, where the weather is warm, the food delicious, and you can glimpse a dolphin or two swimming mere feet away! I’m here working remotely for the week and I gotta say, you Floridians are onto something. It’s been a wonderful change of scenery.

If the pandemic has taught us one thing in the work sphere, it’s that we don’t always have to be in the office to be our most productive (though I do miss all the coworker interactions)! It just so happens that the folks over at Veritus Group wrote an article on this very subject that we have featured in today’s newsletter. How fitting! We’ve got lots of other great content for you this week as well. So dig in to learn more about topics like building a fundraising calendar, analyzing the origins of your donations, and how to center and utilize community in your fundraising efforts. Enjoy!

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Issue 38

I've got lots of great content for you in this edition of the Fundraising Weekly! Today, I'm featuring tips to make your messaging stand out, ways to improve your newsletters and donor relations, and a look into the hybrid fundraising event model. And that’s only about half the content. I'm also highlighting an article that asks us to challenge the urgency in our communications and work style. It may seem unusual with so much emphasis placed on motivation, work ethic, deliverability, and deadlines. But slowing down is important, not just for peace of mind but also for quality of work.

Speaking of urgency and slowing down, today is as good a day as ever to take a moment to cherish the little moments. Call a family member or friend to check in. Appreciate the changing of the seasons (I’m noticing all kinds of flowers in DC!). Spend a little quiet time with yourself. Or slow down in whatever way is best for you!

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Issue 37

Even as a long-time nerd, I don’t think I ever expected to see an analogy between nonprofit fundraising and The Avengers! But that’s the beauty of this community, right? There is always so much information circulating about fundraising— be it strategies and tips, case studies, trend predictions, you name it. Some fundraising content may be hyper specific to a type of organization or the community they serve. Some content or principles might be broad enough to apply to an org of any size or mission. Some strategies may seem ancient and enduring, some cutting edge.

But no matter the material, there are always new (often fun!) ways of looking at things. On a personal note, I have found in my life that shifting perspective, especially when confronting a question or issue, is always valuable and often is what yields a solution. It’s fun to shift perspective for the sake of practice or curiosity, as well as necessity. This week’s newsletter content has reminded me of just that!

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