Why Your Organization Needs Young Volunteers + How to Recruit and Motivate Them
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 20, 2021
Ever wonder why some nonprofit organizations keep growing and flourishing for decades, while others seem to dwindle as time passes?
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 20, 2021
Ever wonder why some nonprofit organizations keep growing and flourishing for decades, while others seem to dwindle as time passes?
Association Analytics
AUGUST 18, 2021
The post Netflix-ing Your Association appeared first on Association Analytics.
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WBT Systems
AUGUST 17, 2021
Engaging Online Learners & Virtual Attendees: The Topic on Everyone’s Mind. Read more about Engaging Online Learners & Virtual Attendees: The Topic on Everyone’s Mind.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 19, 2021
The post How New Email Privacy Rules Will Affect You – And 5 Ways to Prepare appeared first on Higher Logic. New email privacy rules are coming from Apple. Learn what’s changing and how you can prepare. The post How New Email Privacy Rules Will Affect You – And 5 Ways to Prepare appeared first on Higher Logic.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 20, 2021
A lot of leaders spent the last few months putting in a place a plan to reopen the office (in one form or another) after Labor Day. This pesky Delta variant now has a lot of people second-guessing or changing their strategy, but in the end that might be a bit of a blessing in disguise, because it’s quite possible that your return to the workplace strategy was doomed to failure anyway.
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Association Analytics
AUGUST 18, 2021
The post Netflix-ing Your Association – August 25, 2021 appeared first on Association Analytics.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 17, 2021
The post Allow-Listing for Email Communications: Tips for Email Marketers appeared first on Higher Logic. Want to get your emails past spam filtering? Being on the allow-list can help you ensure your emails are delivered. Learn more! The post Allow-Listing for Email Communications: Tips for Email Marketers appeared first on Higher Logic.
GrowthZone
AUGUST 18, 2021
by Frank Kenny. Wouldn’t it be great if you had plenty of time to look for membership leads? You would scour newspapers, social media, trade journals, and other sources for hours, looking for people and businesses that should be members of your organization. And wouldn’t it be great if you had time in your schedule to meet one-on-one with leads to tell them about your organization and find out if they were truly a hot prospect?
Association Adviser
AUGUST 18, 2021
Life is a journey with ups and down, so we all need to be able to adapt. Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed and knocked down, but it is possible to get back up and dust ourselves off if we give ourselves the tools to adapt, said ASAE 2021 Annual Meeting Closing Keynote Michele L. Sullivan. […]. The post Turning Obstacles into Advantages appeared first on Association Adviser.
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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
AssociationChat
AUGUST 18, 2021
Will saying goodbye to some older ASAE programs make room for growth? That seems to be the plan. . ASAE ’s outgoing CEO Susan Robertson announced several new initiatives and a farewell to two of its signature conferences Tuesday at a press conference held in conjunction with ASAE’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition. “One is the Great Ideas Conference , another is XDP.
Candid
AUGUST 18, 2021
If efficiency, technology, and smarter fundraising have been on your nonprofit’s radar, you’ve almost certainly encountered artificial intelligence (AI). . It’s been a big buzzword for years now, but AI has moved beyond buzzword status—it’s an accessible and increasingly common tool for nonprofits. AI can completely change how nonprofits engage donors and prepare for fundraising appeals.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 18, 2021
We work really hard to make sure we have the tools you need to succeed whether you have just started out or you’ve been a nonprofit communications pro for years. If you have just gotten into to the wild world of nonprofit marketing, check out the resources below to get you started off on the right foot. (If you already have a Free Membership with us, then you can access these resources on your Student Dashboard.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 17, 2021
Almost half of cyber attacks are aimed at small and medium-sized organizations. What can your association do to strengthen your cybersecurity? The post Things That Go “Bump” in the Night: A Cybersecurity Town Hall appeared first on Association Adviser.
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.
CommPartners
AUGUST 16, 2021
Nearly everything we do impacts the environment. Bicycling to work has a smaller carbon footprint than driving. It’s better to purchase locally grown produce than vegetables shipped across the country. The same goes for switching to renewable energy. For every environmentally damaging action, there is a more sustainable alternative. Events are no exception.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 19, 2021
Audience snapshot by music and event industry charity Attitude is Everything indicates that a majority of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people want to return to live events – as long as accessible safety precautions are in place. However, a significant minority fear they will not be able to return to indoor events before 2022, a reality that industries need to respond to if progress towards inclusion is not to be lost.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 17, 2021
Last week we asked you what topics you’d like more training on in the coming year as we at Nonprofit Marketing Guide start working through our 2022 planning process. As you can see from the word cloud of responses, the job of a nonprofit communications director involves A LOT of different and disparate subjects. Here are some of the standout topics in the graphic: Data analysis, measurement, and reporting dashboards.
Ungated
AUGUST 17, 2021
Contributed by Melissa Ramsey, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM. Community association management is a rewarding profession, but it comes with numerous challenges that can take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. There’s no doubt that managers also have seen an increased workload as we’ve guided our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, managers have coped with additional stress as they have helped residents with elevated frustrations and those facing personal struggles.
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!
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 16, 2021
Nonprofit organizations are more vulnerable than ever to fraud or errors in the organization’s financial statements. With employees, management, and board members focused on helping people in the communities the nonprofit serves, time and attention to key financial internal controls has more than likely been refocused to the organization’s mission and purpose.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 18, 2021
The first UK Speaker and Entertainment Agency dedicated to booking and developing diverse speakers, who don’t just speak about diversity launches this month. Speaker Agencies are an established source of knowledge and a great time-saver for Event Managers but the question of inclusion hasn’t traditionally been front and centre for many such Agencies, unless the speaker is being brought in specifically to discuss Diversity and Inclusion.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 19, 2021
We are often asked to recommend nonprofits and other smart folks to follow for your own professional development. So every now and then, I write a post called “Big Brains and Cool Kids.”. Big Brains are interesting, leading thinkers in any area of study that connects in some way to the work of nonprofit communications professionals. That can cover a lot of ground, from in-sector topics like nonprofit marketing, fundraising, and volunteering to the larger world beyond, including work-life, produ
.orgSource
AUGUST 17, 2021
Artificial intelligence has moved into customer service departments. Whether it’s Alexa, Watson, or Hal, you can’t visit a website without a super-friendly little bot popping up on the right side of your screen. We are accustomed to the convenience of getting questions answered immediately. Associations haven’t been so quick to jump on the AI bandwagon. […].
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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
AssociationChat
AUGUST 16, 2021
Question of the Week for August 16, 2021: Think of the first paid job you ever had. How is it similar and dissimilar to what you do for work today? Do you remember your first paid job? Most of us do. But have you ever taken the time to reflect on how that first job of yours compares to the one you have today? Taking the time to reflect on our beginnings can sometimes lead to a new appreciation for what we’ve learned in the years that have passed.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2021
Live Nation will require all artists, crew and attendees to show evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19, or a negative test, at their venues and events in the UK. A representative for the touring giant confirmed the policy when contacted by NME, days after the same plans were unveiled in the U.S. The firm is a shareholder in Academy Music Group, which currently operates the entire network of O2 Academy venues in the UK.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 16, 2021
Our mission at Nonprofit Marketing Guide is to help you: Learn Your Job. Love Your Work. Lead Your Team. We focus a lot on the top two, so today I wanted to share some tips, research and advice about effectively leading your teams. Our past research shows that 75% of nonprofit communications teams are organized in one of four ways based on how the workload for the team is created.
Beth Kanter
AUGUST 17, 2021
Give your remote participants a seat at the table. As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. A recent McKinsey survey suggests that 90% of organizations will adopt some version of the hybrid workplace. The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done.
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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.
Bonterra
AUGUST 20, 2021
Online fundraising is an essential part of every nonprofit’s overall fundraising strategy, and the 11 applications that follow are some of the best online fundraising tools we’ve found to help your organization boost its revenue.
AMG
AUGUST 16, 2021
Congratulations Will McPherson Association Management Group (AMG) congratulates Will Mcpherson, the 2021 General Chairman of the Wyndham PGA Golf Tournament. Will previously served as president of the Ridge Creek community association. He led the association in a transitional time with honor and distinction. He has remained active on the board, currently serving as secretary.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 20, 2021
Acre. Auburn, AL. Not that he reads our blog, but shout out to our Dad on his birthday! And a very merry un-birthday to the rest of you. Let’s celebrate with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have how to make a TikTok, a new podcast to listen to, fundraising tips, social media monitoring tools and more.
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