Issue 216

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

Here’s a pro-tip for the week. As you prepare for Giving Tuesday, consider creating a dedicated Giving Tuesday donation page. This allows you to adjust the wording/design to best appeal to online donors. It also simplifies tracking the results of your Giving Tuesday campaign, since the majority of your donations will flow through that page. Learn more about affordable fundraising tools for building donation pages.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to nonprofit marketing, online advocacy, and grant applications.

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Issue 214

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the first September 2024 edition of the Fundraising Weekly! That’s right, year-end fundraising prep is upon us and you can expect the rest of the year to be a blur from here. But take a deep breath! This community has your back.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to text-to-give, gala fundraisers, and capital campaigns!

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Issue 213

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! How’s August wrapping up for you? Have you taken the time to review your fundraising strategies? Sometimes it’s helpful to go back to the basics.

Online fundraising has many facets and dynamics. Effective online fundraising can be broken down into three components: storytelling, relationships, and optimization. This Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising has all the tips, insights, and strategies you need to incorporate each of these components into your online fundraising strategy. Bookmark it for regular reference and make sure it stays handy year-round.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to matching gifts, the giving season, and nonprofit databases!

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Issue 211

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

It’s mid August, and before we know it, September will be here! It’s time to start thinking about year-end fundraising prep. It’s true that nearly a third of all giving occurs in the final month of the year, which can feel like a lot of pressure. I dug up a helpful blog post that’s all about building a successful year-end fundraising campaign. Hopefully staying ahead in your planning will alleviate some of that pressure!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to donor segmentation, capital campaigns, and major gifts!

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Issue 210

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

I had such a wonderful time at the Bridge Conference last week— it was great to see so much knowledge sharing between fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit professionals. At Soapbox Engage, we’re feeling revitalized and ready to continue serving nonprofits through the technology sector! What conferences are you looking forward to attending this Fall? I’d love to hear what’s on the horizon for you!

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to donor acquisition, capital campaigns, and auction items!

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Issue 209

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Any of you planning on attending the 2024 Bridge Conference this week? If so, please let me know! I’ll be there tomorrow and Thursday and would love to say hi on behalf of all of Soapbox Engage!

Keep scrolling for some excellent tips related to AI fundraising, donor thank you messages, and nonprofit boards. Enjoy!

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Issue 208

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Have you evaluated your process for acquiring donors lately? Prospecting, or the process of identifying and learning about donors with a high likelihood of giving major gifts, is a crucial part of fundraising. But once you’ve done the research, what’s next? Learn what steps to take in this guide.

Keep scrolling for some excellent tips related to nonprofit culture, donor qualification, and mid-level giving. Enjoy!

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Issue 207

It's a great day to brush up on your fundraising strategies! Check out these incredible tips, ranging from donor identification to fundraising software trends. Craving some content that you haven't seen yet? You can always reply directly to this email with your requests!

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Issue 206

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

In a slower season for fundraising, it’s a good idea to evaluate all your tools. How can you set your team up for success come fall? Social media is an essential tool for nonprofit marketing, considering over 70% of individuals in the US use some form of social media. Check out this post to learn how you can leverage social media for fundraising!

Keep scrolling for some excellent tips related to giving trends, nonprofit marketing, and annual fundraising plans. Enjoy!

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Issue 205

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

We made it to July! Let’s celebrate with some summer fundraising ideas! While summer is not commonly thought of as a banner fundraising season, we’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to get people to show out to your nonprofit events. From petting zoos, to bake sales, to outdoor concerts, here are some ideas to get your community in the giving spirit.

Keep scrolling for some excellent fundraising tips related to capital campaigns, AI fundraising, and brand strategy. Enjoy!

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