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Grant Writing for Associations: 5 Key Tips to Get Started

AMR Management Services

Associations come in all shapes, sizes, not to mention diverse IRS classifications. However, across the board, one thing unites associations: the need for diversified funding. Grants can be a vital part of the broader nonprofit ecosystem for any associations and foundations. Whether you’re looking to diversify your association’s budget, fund new programs, build out the… The post Grant Writing for Associations: 5 Key Tips to Get Started first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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What Is a Solicitation Email and How To Write One + Examples!

Wild Apricot

Learn what a solicitation email is, how to write one effectively, and explore practical examples to inspire your next fundraising campaign to get more donations!

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Who’s Allowed to Be Honest?

Spark Consulting

One of the observations that has fascinated me the most over my years of consulting is this question: Who’s allowed to be honest? What do I mean by that? Well, let’s flip it around. Have you ever hired a consultant for your association? The answer is probably “Yes.” So then you’re likely familiar with the phenomenon of: In her report, the consultant includes something that you or someone else on your staff has been pushing for months, maybe years, and it’s bee

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15 Questions to Ask to Strengthen Your Donor Stewardship

NXUnite

Acquiring donors can be an uphill battle. It takes a lot of work to identify prospects, learn more about them, introduce them to your organization, and ultimately make the ask. However, once you’ve acquired a donor, keeping them around is a whole separate challenge. To build a sustainable base of support for your organization, you have to focus not only on gaining new donors but also on retaining existing supporters and building strong relationships with them.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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The crucial role of software testing in your AMS implementation

Nimble AMS

Is your organization preparing for its association management software (AMS) implementation? It’s not uncommon for an association to face challenges during its AMS implementation. If you’re like other organizations, you might have some concerns about data migration, specifically when moving your existing data from a legacy system into your new system.

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July 25th Webinar Registration

Membership Marketing

Please join us for our webinar on the Key Takeaways and Insights from MGI's 2024 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Sign up now. Over 700 associations responded to our survey and shared their practices, experiences, and solutions in this year's report. The data we gathered helps to answer critical questions like: What is the trend in membership counts by association type?

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Your RFP should go to no more than five vendors!

Effective Database

Your RFP should go to no more than five vendors! As a rule, when I send an RFP to vendors on behalf of my clients (for a new AMS, LMS, or other software product), the RFP goes out to no more than five vendors. Why only five and not 10, or 20?

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