Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 191

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Virtual events are a great way to make fundraising opportunities and nonprofit events more accessible for your community. Consider choosing an event software that integrates with virtual meeting platforms like Zoom. This week, we will show you how to make virtual events run seamlessly on both the front and backend. Join us on Thursday for Virtual Events and Attendance Tracking with Zoom and the Events app.

Scroll on down for some expert fundraising insight related to nonprofit boards, spring fundraising, and capital campaigns.

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Great Fundraising Posts

6 Best Practices for Engaging Your Nonprofit Board

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Your board plays a significant role in your nonprofit’s success, but if they aren’t engaged, it’s easy for their talents and connections to go unused. If you’re struggling with board engagement, this blog post has best practices to reinvigorate your board members and connect them to your greater purpose.

Restricted Funds: A Checklist for Handling Donations

re:charity (re:charity)

Restricted funds are designated donations set aside for a particular purpose that can’t be used for another nonprofit expense. They must be used for the donor-designated purpose, or your organization could risk penalties, lawsuits, or revocation of its tax-exempt status.This blog post features a checklist of steps to take to ensure you handle restricted funds properly.

4 More Costly Fundraising Myths, and the Truths That Can Set You Free

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

A lot of people have a lot to say about fundraising in 2024. Some of it is valuable advice, and some of it is pure myth—but you have to determine which is which. This blog post shares four fundraising myths that might be holding you back, and the truths that can improve your fundraising.

4 Ways to Refresh Your Fundraising Strategies for Spring

Jill Boyer (Greater Giving)

Spring is the season of renewal, so it’s the perfect time to re-evaluate your organization’s fundraising strategies. As the world emerges from winter hibernation, donor behaviors and preferences might shift. To stay ahead of the curve and maximize your fundraising success, check out this post with four ways to refresh your approach for the new season.

Ending Strong: 5 Year-End Tips to Retain Nonprofit Members

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Do you rely on having a robust membership program to thrive and fulfill your mission? Though acquiring new members is essential, retaining existing members is vital to ensuring sustained growth and continued impact.This blog post five actionable tips to retain your nonprofit members and end the year on a strong note.

3 Questions to Get to Know Your Donor Base Better

Roger Devine (NonProfitPro)

Are you wanting your donor relationships to be less transactional? To move away from a transactional relationship and toward a mutually beneficial partnership, your nonprofit must understand and anticipate its donor’s expectations. This blog post offers a list of questions to ask to get to know your donor base better.

10 Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas for a Productive 2024!

Suraj Jaiswal (Give Central)

Are you tired of repeatedly holding the same type of events each year? Are you hoping to shake up your fundraising in 2024? Check out this blog post that offers ten unique fundraising ideas for your nonprofit organization.

The Two Most Important Words in Philanthropic Facilitation: “Because You”

Jim Langley (MarketSmart)

You show you are a philanthropic facilitator through unconditional listening. In this blog post, Jim shares the power of using the phrase “because you” when communicating with donors, to make it clear that you have listened and understood.

What’s the Board’s Role in a Capital Campaign?

Gail Perry Group (Gail Perry Group)

Nonprofit board members are often unsure or even a bit nervous about an upcoming capital campaign. They’re unclear about their role. This blog post can serve as a simple guide to a board member’s role in a capital campaign, so you can help them help your organization!