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Everything Eventually Loses Its Shine

Elevating Engagement

Recently I spent some time on the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, winding my way toward the lakes and mountains of Maine. My grandfather would have taken the route every Monday and Friday, heading to Manhattan to sell magazine ads in an industry journal and then home for the weekend in rural Connecticut.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Angela Mrozinski

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. . Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro.

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Some Must-Read Blog Posts After the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Some of my fellow bloggers are providing solid advice for nonprofit communicators in the wake of the devastating news from Connecticut. First, read what Nancy Schwartz says about pausing your scheduled communications for a few days. So, today I will point you to some of them. It’s spot on.

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Association Brain Food: 12.9.22

Reid All About it

Learn how (and why) to put members at the front, right, and center of your community, how to create an intentional human-focused user experience, how to map your members’ community journeys, and best practices for harnessing storytelling and user-generated content. Vanessa McCrann, Community Engagement Manager, Startup Colorado.

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Association Brain Food: 7.21.23

Reid All About it

The Future of Digital Communication Management Explore ways your association can leverage new technologies like AI to enhance overall member experience, optimize communications across multiple platforms, and ultimately increase revenue. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 8/3 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Associations Now

Washington, DC, ranked highest at $34.04, followed by New York ($28.73), Connecticut ($28.26), and Massachusetts ($27.43). The number-one reason people gave for not volunteering was a lack of information about possible volunteer options, so communication about opportunities is critical. The post Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

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Wednesday Buzz: Clarity in a World of Acronyms

Associations Now

And especially if you work in communications, it’s important to handle them the right way. If you like cupcakes, this fundraising idea from Connecticut Association of Realtors CEO Cindy Butts might whet your appetite. You have an online community. This approach might inspire bigger and bolder ideas. Other good reads.