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How to Start a Fundraiser: Everything You Need to Know in 8 Simple Steps

Wild Apricot

Fundraising is one of the best sources of revenue for nonprofits. However, it’s not enough to simply set up a donation page on your website and wait for people to stumble upon it with their credit cards in hand.

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Here We Go Again… With an Uncertain Future, Be Prepared for a Return to Virtual

WBT Systems

Here We Go Again… With an Uncertain Future, Be Prepared for a Return to Virtual. Read more about Here We Go Again… With an Uncertain Future, Be Prepared for a Return to Virtual.

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How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice – 10/13/21

Association Analytics

The post How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice – 10/13/21 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Defining the Value in Your Association’s Value Proposition

Higher Logic

The post Defining the Value in Your Association’s Value Proposition appeared first on Higher Logic. Your association’s value proposition should be the core of the member benefits you provide and guide how you communicate with members and future members. The post Defining the Value in Your Association’s Value Proposition appeared first on Higher Logic.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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11 Safe Meeting Observations from the Front Line

Aaron Wolowiec

Having recently planned and facilitated a number of in-person meetings and events for a variety of clients and industries, Aaron Wolowiec shares 11 stand-out observations for keeping your members and attendees both safe and comfortable.

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How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice

Association Analytics

The post How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Emerging Best Practices for Hybrid Votes and Meetings

Association Adviser

In our 30+ years of working with organizations to administer and manage elections, there’s never been another period of change and evolution quite like the last year and a half. Rapid, seismic changes in business and society have forever altered how organizations gather their stakeholders and make decisions. In-person meetings, conventions and the like haven’t […].

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How CMOs should prep for the new event world

Event Industry News

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Devin Cleary is the VP of global events at award-winning digital platform Bizzabo – multiple-winner of the Event Tech Awards ’ coveted People’s Choice gong. With more than 16 years’ experience designing and delivering diverse experiential marketing programmes for b2b, non-profit and consumer markets, Devin has an enviable track record in strategising and executing in-person, virtual and hybrid events.

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Ransomware: Its Sources, Its Impact, & How To Prevent It

Virtual

In this episode, Andy welcomes Justin Montville, Vice President of Applications and Infrastructure at Virtual, Inc. This podcast discusses all thing ransomware, from knowing what the benefits are to how to best protect yourself and your devices. In this episode, Andy welcomes Justin Montville, Vice President of Applications and Infrastructure at Virtual, Inc.

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Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide

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

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The 3 Best Ways to Create More Email Engagement

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We’ve talked about how email opens aren’t really enough anymore (they never really were, but now it’s even more true ). The real metric you want to improve is your email engagement. Our favorite way to calculate email engagement is the percentage of your email list that has opened at least one email from you in a given amount of time, such as the last three months.

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What counts as racial equity funding?  

Candid

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. Since then, Candid has been evaluating the way we identify this type of giving, both going forward and looking back over the last decade. Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special is

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Job Opportunity: Paid Media Specialist

Event Industry News

Here’s a chance to join a leading performance agency in Glasgow at a time of global expansion across US, MENA, and Asia-Pacific markets. We are looking for a Paid Media Specialist who has min 1 year+ hands on experience in Paid Media – Search, Display, Remarketing and Video campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, or Paid Social Experience on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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How are you doing 18 months into COVID? Like, REALLY doing?

Mizz Information

Hey! Blogging feels so weird now, as if there wasn’t an entire 12+ year period where it felt as natural as breathing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to push past the weirdness and just jump back in, only to have overthought it to the point of somewhere between panic and abject boredom before deciding just forget it. In an effort to regain both something that I love–writing–and also to try to add some normalcy back to life that has become anything but nor

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

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.

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6 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Fall Season

AMG

As the season begins to change, it's time to prep your home for falling leaves, cooler weather, and, eventually, winter storms. Tackling a few fall home maintenance tasks now can help ward off issues later in the season, so you can enjoy everything you love about autumn worry-free. Clean your gutters It’s good to clean out your gutters every season, but it is most important to do before fall hits because you don’t want them to get clogged.

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Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Candid

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S. labor unions based on Candid’s data and discuss trends and opportunities for future research. Unions by the numbers.

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The CCD – A Tech Friendly Venue

Event Industry News

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is located in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands, otherwise known as ‘Silicon Docks’, as the area comprises of many of the world’s top tech multinationals including Facebook, Google, HubSpot, LinkedIn and Twitter. Since The CCD opened in 2010, the prominence of tech companies in the city has helped establish Dublin and The CCD as the perfect location for hosting tech-based events and conferences.

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Ransomware: Its Sources, Its Impact, & How To Prevent It

Virtual

In this episode, Andy welcomes Justin Montville, Vice President of Applications and Infrastructure at Virtual, Inc. This podcast discusses all thing ransomware, from knowing what the benefits are to how to best protect yourself and your devices. In this episode, Andy welcomes Justin Montville, Vice President of Applications and Infrastructure at Virtual, Inc.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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Motivating the Unmotivated: Tips & Tricks for Keeping Volunteers Engaged

SBI

If you’ve volunteered for the association you belong to, this may sound familiar: You feel excited to get involved as a volunteer to meet new people, give back to your field, and help shape the association’s future. At first, you can’t wait to get started. You are well prepared for committee meetings, ready to report out on what you’ve accomplished, and diligently cross off your to-do list.

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Digital Leaders Enjoy the Thrills

.orgSource

Are you an association professional with your eye on the corner office? If you also like roller coasters, bumper cars, and Whack-a-Mole, you have what it takes. Being the CEO has never been easy. The job demands a strong stomach, a resilient attitude, and the ability to take risks as well as hard knocks. That’s […]. The post Digital Leaders Enjoy the Thrills appeared first on.orgSource.

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IBTM World Barcelona reveals first details of in-person event

Event Industry News

IBTM has revealed the first details for its flagship event, IBTM World Barcelona, due to take place in-person this year at Fira, Barcelona from 30 November to 2 December 2021. Under the theme of ‘New Business, New Tech, New World’, IBTM World Barcelona will focus on quality one-to-one business meetings, inspiring educational content and rewarding networking opportunities to help attendees re-connect and thrive in the next chapter in meetings and events.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – September 17, 2021

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SpringHouse. Lake Martin, AL. Happy Friday! Join me for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have fall color trends, Instagram Reels advice, social media audits, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Jenna Allen shares Key takeaways from Candid’s 2021 Nonprofit Compensation Report.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

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

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Three Ways You Can Design Better Conferences and Trade Shows for Entrepreneurs and Owners

SBI

Regardless of whether they are virtual or in-person, planning association conferences and events is not a one-size-fits-all exercise. Meeting your attendance goals will require you to understand your members’ needs and their barriers to attending and designing events that will attract entrepreneurs and practice owners is different than designing events targeted at other types of audiences.

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A Technology Assessment Untangles IT and Then Some

.orgSource

The best IT systems are the ones you don’t think about. They make child’s play out of data analytics, keep users smiling, and reliably work to boost the bottom line. Does that sound like your technology experience? I didn’t think so. There’s a reason why. Back when there were fewer IT choices, a technology purchase […]. The post A Technology Assessment Untangles IT and Then Some appeared first on.orgSource.

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59% of Brits willing to pay more for extra health and safety measures at an event, finds new Elevate research

Event Industry News

Separate areas for ‘bubbles’ and table service are top-ranked options Gen Z more cautious around large events than any other generation in the UK. Global staffing partner for brand experiences, Elevate, has conducted consumer research across the UK, USA, France and Germany, revealing consumer levels of post-pandemic confidence when it comes to events and experiences, as well as the services that Brits are willing to pay for to feel safer.

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What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

Blue Avocado

Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did—here’s why. Baby Bear Hugs’ mission is enhancing family strengths for happy and healthy children, families, and communities. The program provides parenting education and support through certified parenting educators in the homes of families (virtually during the […].

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Turn Messy Data into a Strategic Asset with This Essential Guide

Is messy, outdated, or duplicate data making it harder to track engagement, revenue, and performance? Poor data quality can slow your organization down and prevent you from making informed decisions. With The Dirty Data Guide , you'll discover: Practical steps to clean your data and maintain accuracy over time. A checklist to help your team implement data hygiene best practices.

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Cognitive Restructuring for Association Managers

AMR Management Services

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2013, although I believe that I have been living with both for most of my life. 2020 and 2021 have been incredibly difficult and mental health.

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Email Welcome Series Best Practices

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Sending an email welcome series is just a smart thing to do. People expect some type of response or confirmation to subscribing or donating and those that read at least one welcome email read more than 40% of subsequent emails for the next 180 days. (If you need more convincing, see my previous post Do You Have an Email Welcome Series for New Subscribers?

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ESSA welcomes first Individual Tier member to the association

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has welcomed Jane Whitaker of High Flying Events Crew Ltd to the association today, the first to join at the new Individual level of membership, announced at the ESSA AGM earlier this year. Whitaker is the founder of High Flying Events Crew, a new company that brings former and current airline cabin crew into the event industry and provides professional, customer confident, highly skilled and trained staff to corporate hospitality and events.

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