Issue 88

Happy April, fantastic fundraisers! It’s a rainy, dreary day here in Washington, DC, but you know what they say about April showers… I’m looking forward to more sunshine and enjoying the view of DC’s famous cherry blossom trees while they are still in peak bloom! I hope your April is off to a good start too.

Read on to catch the latest tips from all things fundraising and philanthropy. Notably, we have a crash course for nonprofit CRM selection, capital campaign planning ideas, and some nonprofit spring cleaning pointers!

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Issue 87

Well in DC we were certainly fooled by 60 and 70 degree weather in the past couple of weeks. Last night, as I was making my way home, it was 27 degrees with a wind chill that made it feel significantly colder. Regardless, April IS around the corner and soon we will begin the next quarter. I’m grateful to have taken the plunge into 2022 with this incredible community. Onward!

In the Fundraising Weekly, learn some text messaging strategies for boosting donations, peruse 10 great questions for major donors, or check out some best practices for nonprofits’ use of Instagram!

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Issue 86

In case you missed the memo, this past Sunday was the Spring Equinox. That means that those of us located in the Northern Hemisphere have officially survived the winter. As we begin this new season (my personal favorite!) and prepare for the next quarter, I’ll be taking some time to reflect on successes and set some goals for what’s next. I would love to hear from you to learn how this newsletter can continue to serve as a top fundraising resource. I’m all ears!

Scroll down to access a free 15-page guide to asking for donations, learn how to genuinely thank your donors, or discover your fundraising superpower!

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Issue 85

Greetings fundraisers! To those of you affected by Sunday’s ‘Spring Forward,’ hopefully you’re adjusting to the time shift and enjoying an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. I’ll take the sleepy start to the week if it means later sunsets!

By the way! If you’re looking for more fundraising resources beyond this weekly newsletter, be sure to give us (Soapbox Engage/PICnet) a follow on LinkedIn! We post free resources, guides, webinars, blog posts, and community events to our page regularly. And we would love to hear from you and maybe even team up to bring more fundraising goodness to the community!

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Issue 84

Happy Tuesday! Ever wondered exactly how much your nonprofit should be spending on advertising? Or if you should consider using fundraising ambassadors? Not every org has the budget for these strategies, but they are always worth looking at. Peruse some tips in this Fundraising Weekly. Plus, keep things light and check out that blog post of different kinds of fundraising errors— you’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll learn how to keep it all in perspective.

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Issue 83

Hey wonderful fundraiser! Welcome to March, with the promises of spring just around the corner. Here in DC, we had our last sunset before 6pm for the season just days ago. On to more warmth and sunshine!

Keep reading for this week’s pick of the best fundraising content. We have great topics like 2022 economic considerations for fundraisers, how to balance your appeal messaging, and even what Wordle can teach us about fundraising! I’m certain some of you have been enjoying that trend!

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Issue 82

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Here in DC, spring seems to be right around the corner. The past few weeks, we have been teased by 60 degree weather followed by snow storms less than 24 hours later— it’s hard to keep up! But I’m looking forward to more consistent warmth.

Read on for some great fundraising content about upgrading your monthly donors, measuring your community connections, and building a prospect management system. Enjoy!

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Issue 81

I hope you all are enjoying the aftermath of Superbowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day festivities! This Fundraising Weekly is coming at you loaded with helpful tips and trends. Check out the top fundraising trends to watch in 2022, online fundraising tips you may not know about, and how to improve your donor communication. And don’t forget to take a look at that last post— yes, even fundraisers need to make time for vacation!

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Issue 80

Happy Tuesday fundraisers! I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who tuned in to the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics this weekend! I caught a bit of the women’s hockey, speed skating, and skiathlon events. Do you have a favorite Winter Olympics sport? Please share. I’m sure we can find some way to relate it back to fundraising…

Keep scrolling for some great fundraising content from the social benefit sector. Revisit some virtual fundraiser tips, learn the essential elements of a major gift program, or review the legal requirements when it comes to giving. Dig in!

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Issue 79

Happy February! And Happy Lunar New Year! If your January was busy, take this as an opportunity to check in and center yourself for the year to come. Luckily, we have new beginnings and new chances to set goals and reflect on growth all the time.

No shortage of inspiration in this edition of the Fundraising Weekly! Learn how to apply job interview skills to fundraising, measure the ROI of your nonprofit’s stories, or boost your online engagement with some digital advocacy. Enjoy!

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