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This month’s round-up of free webinars has loads of professional development that’s meant specifically for nonprofit folks - fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers and volunteer coordinators - but we’ve also included a few webinars on social media and technology topics that, while aimed more at business, can help your nonprofit to more effectively get your message out, raise funds, and recruit support online.( read more ).
Leaders are mentors (role models) whether they want to be or not. The concept of a mentor is one who shares his experiences and knowledge with another to help the subordinate grown professionally or personally. Everyday leaders (in business, associations, communities and families) are presented with the opportunity to mentor a subordinate. As a leader you can choose to take the extra time to explain a process to a co-worker, share an experience with a new association member, pass on a word of
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, April 30, 2010. NO Neutrality on Net Neutrality. John Hodgman - "The point is, with net neutrality, all of these packets whether they come from a big company or just a single citizen are treated in the exact same way.". Jon Stewart - "So, whats the debate? That actually seems quite fair.". John Hodgman - "Yes.
When you're the driver, you've got control of the wheel and know not only where we're going, but each decision you're making along the way. In the passenger seat things feel different. I don't have the same sense of control and comfort with our speed, direction, degree of the turns, etc. I can't prepare for your sudden veer left or rapid acceleration because I don't know they are coming.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
One of the best tactical sessions I attended at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference week before last was “Optimizing Your Site for Search Engine Performance: And We Ain’t Talkin’ Just Keywords.&# Here is the slide deck. It’s a mouthful, but it boils down to this one simple idea: Getting Google and other search engines to point people to your website.
skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations.
skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations.
Sometimes life doesn't work out the way you want it. Sometimes all the planning and preparation in the world amounts to absolutely nothing. The same goes for social media. A lot of times we hit a wall. Things stop working. Twitterers aren't banging down doors trying to follow you. Facebook pages go limp. Blogs dry up. It happens. The thing is, you're a nonprofit.
Americans have long been known as volunteers. Since its beginnings, America has been the land of volunteers. Associations, both trade and professional, were born in the US. Americans love to give their time and their money to charitable causes, research and development and professional and business development. During the last two years, the US (and world) economy has been in a tailspin.
Off Stage. Apr. 15, 2010 - Part 2 of Life after MLS: Information Technology Best Practices of Nonprofit Organizations. Continue, if you will, thinking of your organization as an MLS-less association. In your minds eye, erase the 80% or so of your budget and staff time that go toward supporting that program, and concentrate on evaluating the effectiveness of the remainder-in particular, your Information Technology activities.
What if we quit expecting all board members to be visionary? I've been in a few conversations recently where staff members were deeply lamenting the perceived lack of vision from their boards. Comments include: They just get themselves lost in the weeds too much. They are so analytical that everything has to be backed up by data. They don't seem to have any real interest in thinking about the distant future.
Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a
Last week at the Day of Service at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Atlanta, I met with Executive Director Megan Anderson and Volunteer Coordinator Courtney Hodges of the Furniture Bank of Metropolitan Atlanta. Each year, the NTEN community helps scores of local nonprofits in the conference’s host city , and this year I signed up to assist the Furniture Bank.
skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations.
You’ve put a lot of effort into getting your nonprofit’s website to rank well in search engines, without the budget for an SEO expert to help. And now Google says your site needs to be fast, as well as “relevant”? ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Google websites search.
I love spring. Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, grass is becoming green again. In northern climates, people are renewing friendships with their neighbors as they finally get to spend time outdoors after a long, cold winter. In the business world, spring is a time for renewal and rebirth as well. Now is a great time to do some spring cleaning.
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Executive Connections. « Cherry Blossom Time | Main. | Guest Video Message from SLA President Anne Caputo » 20 April 2010. Are You Involved in Corporate e-Learning? I need your help! Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian for Library Services at the Library of Congress, has asked me to speak at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT) )/CLIR (Council of Library and Information Resources) International Roundtable for Library and Information Science in Japan this June.
This was the question I posed to more than a dozen association colleagues. Their answers, as well as insights drawn from the literature and my own experience, can be found in the May issue of ASAE's Associations Now magazine. The online version includes a short video clip in which I offer additional thoughts beyond the article content and an online exclusive article offering advice from 11 association professionals on how to become promotable.
I’m putting together a new webinar called Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Nonprofit (it’s on Wednesday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET). As I’m thinking about the variations I’m seeing in social media policies, I’m measuring them up against what I’ve been using as the “good nonprofit marketing through social media&# yardstick: Does the policy encourage staff to be genuine, generous , and grateful ?
Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
There’s no question that blogging is one of the most powerful communications tools a nonprofit can have in its online arsenal, if you’ve got the resources to put behind it. But yes, maintaining a blog can take a lot of time and mental energy – especially if you frequently find yourself running out of blog post ideas. Here’s a way to tackle that writer’s block – not just today, but for months to come: Check the Calendar Have you noticed how Google changes the header image on its main search page
I must admit I am a workaholic – though I’ve gotten better over the years. Even before blackberries, iPhones and eMail I found a way to stay connected to my work during all hours but sleep, seven days a week. Over the years I have been able to step away from work for a few hours at a time at least (mostly to spend time with my children).
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Lessons Learned from our First Webinar. I know - most everyone who takes the time to read this blog will be experts at hosting webinars. I wasnt an expert before we hosted our first webinar, and Im not an expert now that weve got one under our belt, but Ive learned a few valuable lessons which Ive tried to boil down into 10.
Need some good airplane or rainy day reading? Here's a roundup of my recently published articles. Most are quick reads (2-3 pages long) balancing practical pointers and enduring concepts. A few are links to the web site where the article still appears. Others are PDF downloads as noted. In May, watch for my new article in Associations Now focusing on "The Promotable Professional.
GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta
Jeff Brooks at Future Fundraising Now is hosting the next Nonprofit Blog Carnival with an April Fool’s theme, so I decided to share with you those times during my week when I am most likely to think, “This is a joke, right?&#. This happens several times a week, as I review the email that comes from my blog’s contact form. Here are the three most frequent requests that make me think, “Seriously?
Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.
If you’re facing the prospect of choosing a donor database system for your organization, drop by the Meeting Archives at TechSoup.org to check out this recent addition: Finding the Perfect Donor Database in an Imperfect World. There are nearly two hundred donor databases on the market. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, fans and foes. The challenge is to find a system with strengths that meet your needs, weaknesses that won't get in your way, at a price you can afford.
Executive Connections. « Are You Involved in Corporate e-Learning? | Main. | Top Secret Savings Alert » 27 April 2010. Guest Video Message from SLA President Anne Caputo. Anne Caputo invites you to join us in June for the SLA 2010 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO in New Orleans, and why this is the one conference you can't afford to miss!
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Friday, April 23, 2010. Change at the Speed of Lightning. Think about how fast things change. YouTubes first video uploaded 5 years ago today(from Mashable) Just have to wonder what the world will look like in another 5 years? Are you keeping up? [link] I used some html code to post this.
When attempting to facilitate change, we often make three common mistakes: We limit our appeal to one side of the brain: left (analytical) or right (intuition and emotion). Our stories about the future we envision must incorporate sufficient facts and emotional and aspirational appeal to connect with individuals who have a strong predisposition to one way of processing information.
I’ve been listening intently to all of the great ideas you’ve been sharing with me about the kinds of coaching programs you want on nonprofit marketing and communications. After much deliberation, I’ve decided to create three different coaching programs over the next three months (It’s just too much to cram into one month). In May, we’ll cover nonprofit writing.
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