Soapbox Engage Blog

Issue 287

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

As January winds down, we’re focusing in on building the foundations that keep fundraising strong and sustainable all year. From strengthening donor trust and relationships to using systems and technology more effectively, these pieces center on long-term impact.

You’ll also find ideas for supporting your team and leadership, running more energizing meetings, and increasing event impact without burning out. Here’s to moving into the rest of the year with clarity and confidence!

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Great Fundraising Posts

How to Enhance Supporters’ Trust in Your Nonprofit

Soapbox Engage (Soapbox Engage)

Trust from supporters is the primary “currency” of the nonprofit sector. While financial donations fuel your mission, their trust in your organization is what motivates them to continue supporting you. But studies show that the general public may not have a lot of trust in nonprofits at present. In this guide, we’ll offer some actionable tips your nonprofit can use to rebuild or strengthen trust among your stakeholders.

3 Best Practices for Effective Nonprofit Grant Management

fundraisingIP (fundraisingIP)

Securing grants can be an intensive process. It takes a lot of time, research, and effort to secure this valuable source of funding. And the work doesn’t end once you’ve received it—you also have to properly record the grants, manage the allocated funds, and report back to the grantor. This blog post offers three best practices to manage your grant effectively.

How to Create an Efficient & Energizing Board Meeting Agenda

Darryl Gecelter (Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit)

Planning a board meeting can be surprisingly stressful. The last thing you want is for board members to walk away feeling like the whole meeting could have been an email. A strategic, well-structured agenda that guides the board through a logical timeline of events reinforces their trust, protects their time, and reaffirms their commitment to your organization. This blog post explores how to structure your agenda to ensure maximum efficiency.

The Key to Consistently Making Your Numbers in Fundraising

Jim Langley (MarketSmart)

In fundraising, there is a lot of goal-setting. You may feel under pressure to meet your goals each quarter, or struggling to do so. In this blog post, Jim offers a secret to consistently make your numbers in fundraising.

Money Matters: Why a Good Nonprofit Fundraiser is Hard to Keep

Claire Axelrad (Clairification)

Unfortunately, there is a large turnover problem within the nonprofit sector. It’s not uncommon for an organization to have several development officers in a handful of years. In this blog post, Claire explains what it takes to keep a good fundraiser at your organization—and it’s more than just money.

Assume Abundance

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

There’s a lot of asking in fundraising, and sometimes you may be scared of bothering your donors. You may be operating out of a scarcity mindset. In this blog post, Steven talks about the benefits of assuming abundance.

Don’t Ignore The Importance of Building Relationships With Your Donors

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

Does giving to your organization feel like a transaction? Sometimes nonprofit organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. If you fear that has happened at your nonprofit, check out this blog post with tips on building donor relationships.

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Strengthen Their Marketing Impact Without Burning Out

Nakiyah Fears (NonProfitPro)

There are so many different pieces to successful work at a nonprofit organization. With so many competing priorities, it’s easy to feel like you’re at max capacity. But you still need to get it all done! In this blog post, Nakiyah offers tips on how to strengthen your marketing impact without burning out when you have so much else on your plate.

5 Ways Event Technology Maximizes Donations at Your Fundraising Event

Tamara Varner (Greater Giving)

Nonprofit events are a great chance to raise more money to support your mission. But in order to do that, you need to provide your attendees with a frictionless giving experience. This blog post features five ways event technology can help you raise more, without adding more work for your staff.