Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 274

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

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Keep reading for great fundraising tips from volunteer recruitment to matching funds!

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Great Fundraising Posts

The Best Long Term Fundraising Strategy: Recruiting Volunteers

Jim Langley (MarketSmart)

Volunteers can add so much to your organization by helping with a variety of tasks. As an added bonus, if you recruit the right volunteers, they will give regularly as well! In this blog post, Jim breaks down the stats of volunteer giving. Check it out!

How to Create an Effective Nonprofit In-Kind Donation Policy

Jennifer Alleva (Get Fully Funded)

Financial donations are not the only way people can contribute to your organization. In-kind donations can make a big impact. It’s important to have a clear in-kind donation policy to make it easy for your donors. In this blog post, Jennifer offers four steps to create an effective in-kind donation policy.

Whose Story Is It?

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

Storytelling is key to effective fundraising. Not only do you want to tell stories, but you want to become part of your community members’ stories as well. Steven explains what that means and how it helps fundraising in this blog post.

5 Storytelling Secrets: How to Boost Donor Engagement in 2025

Vish Vass (Give Central)

In today’s world where people are inundated with information at every turn, getting people’s attention can be hard—and keeping them engaged once you have their attention is a real challenge. So how do we do it? In this blog post, Vish offers five storytelling secrets to help you boost donor engagement.

Matching Funds: Getting the Fund Is Easier than You Might Think

Jeff Brooks (Moceanic)

A matching campaign is a great way to engage donors and meet your fundraising goals. But how do you get matching funds? It’s easier than you might think! Jeff explains how to secure matching funds in this blog post.

Donate, Donate, Donate – In Case You Missed the First One.

Kevin Schulman (DonorVoice)

It is a common adage that you have to repeat the donation ask in a fundraising appeal, so your donors don’t miss it. But is that really true? In this blog post, Kevin shares a study of donor behavior and explains what actually gets donors to donate—and it’s not repetition.

5 Tips for Budgeting During a Nonprofit Leadership Transition

Jennifer Alleva (The ENGAGE Blog)

Leadership transitions are inevitable, and vacancies can take time to fill, often placing added pressure on a nonprofit organization’s budget. While you can alleviate some of the stress of a leadership transition with proper succession planning, you must also pay special attention to your financial management practices during this time. In this blog post, Jennifer shares budgeting tips that can help your organization weather nonprofit leadership transitions and possibly emerge even stronger.

Mapping the Donor Journey Through Event Touchpoints

fundraisingIP (fundraisingIP)

Events aren’t just opportunities to raise money—they’re moments that shape how donors experience your mission. Every interaction before, during, and after an event contributes to how someone feels about your organization and their willingness to give again. By mapping these touchpoints, you can better understand each stage of the donor journey, from the first touchpoint to lifelong support. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to identify and optimize the key event moments that move donors forward, helping your organization build stronger relationships and improve fundraising outcomes.

7 Event Planning Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Have Learned

re:charity (re:charity)

Events are a key piece of successful nonprofit organizations. But there are many things that you have to do to ensure your event is successful and helps you advance your mission. This blog post features seven event planning lessons that nonprofit leaders have learned through experience.