Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Your nonprofit organization has an important mission to accomplish and with that comes a never-ending list of initiatives to implement, events to organize, campaigns to execute, and relationships to maintain. The success of your organization depends.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 13, 2021
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Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 15, 2021
To ignite some creative thinking among your team, here are just some innovation bright spots to elevate the attendee experience that Aaron has experienced first-hand that you might consider adapting and adopting for those in-person meetings and events on your horizon.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Is a hacker haunting your future? Or is your data dilemma more like a recurring headache? Data shouldn’t be a challenge. It’s an asset that should work for you. Two-point-five quintillion bytes of data are generated online daily, according to SaaS Scout Research Group. Data is the meta product of every sale. With each transaction, […]. The post Good Governance Makes Data the Asset It Should Be appeared first on.orgSource.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Blue Sky eLearn
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The Work We Do is our second topic from the Think Tank event I recently moderated for the Association Executives of North Carolina’s Young Professionals group, FUEL. This portion of the conversation revolved around how our world continuously changes during this pandemic, seemingly cementing our future work post-pandemic. The questions dove into ways we can make changes now to help accommodate our “new normal.”.
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Creative agency Smyle has created the first ever hybrid edition of the legendary Wella Professionals TrendVision Awards UK & Ireland Finals ceremony, which takes place today at the Roundhouse in London – and, of course, online. Known as the hairdressing industry’s most prestigious prizes, Wella’s TrendVision Awards has a theme this year of ‘Finally back together’.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Most of us didn’t have viruses on our minds before 2020. Fortunately, some people make researching, preventing, and helping patients survive diseases like COVID-19 their life’s work. When the pandemic put the Infectious Diseases Society of America in the public eye, Stephen Peeler, CFRE, was determined to use that opportunity to gain support for the […].
ReviewMyAMS
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Guest post by 501Works The SME Team Your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are essential members of your implementation team who will be involved in key elements of the project such as system selection, communicating to their departments, in-depth training, testing, and documentation. SMEs become the bridge between the legacy system and the new system. Because this is such an important role, Read more.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Like a lot of other people, I put on some pandemic pounds and just started a six-week fitness and nutrition challenge at the studio where I workout. One of the things my trainer wanted us to do was figure out our “Why.” He said to really dig into why were joining the challenge and to be specific. Wanting to just lose weight or be in better shape wasn’t going to be motivation enough to keep going.
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Bonterra
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The next few months represent an important time for fundraising teams at nonprofits across the world with Giving Tuesday around the corner and end-of-year programs just beginning. While much of your work will be focused on executing the last few events of 2020, it’s always a good time to look ahead and to think about the future of your nonprofit fundraising strategies.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to reveal Sally Phillips as the celebrity host for its AEO Centenary Party (& Awards), hosted by the NEC at the Vox on the afternoon of the 10 th December 2021. The event celebrates the AEO’s 100 th anniversary with a twist of 20s and will recognise achievements set against the COVID backdrop with the ‘Classic Awards’ and achievements from the past century with the ‘Centurion Awards’.
Candid
OCTOBER 12, 2021
One need look no further than the events of the last 18 months to understand the importance of considering the power of the unexpected to disrupt and derail the best laid plans. How can funders safeguard impact in an uncertain world? And how can the exercise of risk mitigation support grantee efforts rather than create a burdensome process? Candid Learning teamed up with Open Road Alliance, a longtime advocate of using risk mitigation strategies as a form of social sector strengthening, to devel
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 14, 2021
I recently spoke with Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO and A Modern Nonprofit Podcast about the importance of marketing and branding in the nonprofit sector. Need help understanding nonprofit finances? Check out her site! We covered a lot of ground that will be especially helpful to those who don’t work in nonprofit marketing — if you want to share with someone who needs a little perspective.
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.
InternetAssociation
OCTOBER 14, 2021
IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act: . “Algorithms are crucial to the benefits the internet provides. They enable sending email, shopping online, messaging friends, recommending shows to stream, or building a playlist of your music. Algorithms are also often the answer to improving and addressing content challenges.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Significant investment in world class event space to meet client demand Delivering an additional 25,000sqm, increasing floorspace by 25% A truly sustainable development, surpassing the recognised industry standard. ExCeL London is delighted to have secured Newham Planning Committee approval to expand the venue, representing a significant investment in the Royal Docks venue.
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 15, 2021
While restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 are beginning to wind down, the popularity of virtual events is only increasing. According to one recent report , more than half (55%) of organizers plan to invest even more in virtual events. Another survey shows that the virtual event market is expected to be worth $504.76 billion by 2028. It’s easy to understand why—virtual events are more inclusive, safe for your community, and allow organizers to cater to a broader audience.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 12, 2021
It’s almost time for my birthday which means a big present for you – $200 off our All-Access Training Pass! Attend ALL of our webinars and workshops for 365 days for only $599. Sale Ends October 14th. That includes this week’s Measurement Dashboard Jump Starter and next week’s Four Online Marketing Campaigns That Get Measurable Results Master Class.
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!
GrowthZone
OCTOBER 14, 2021
An internship is an excellent opportunity for students to utilize what they are studying in school and gain some experience. Likewise, it can be beneficial for employers to delegate more of their work and have someone on their team eager to learn. Here are some task ideas for association or chamber of commerce interns that are developmental and mutually beneficial: Research and write blog articles.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Leading creatives, commentators, event designers and brands will headline the educational programme at this years’ inaugural CHS Birmingham Show, taking place 26th October at the ICC Birmingham. The Education programme, proudly sponsored by Millennium Point is designed to consider the future of events. The programme will kick off with a panel discussion on what event models will look like.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Someone recently asked me, “your blog posts keep coming and coming. Where do you find all these ideas?” Ideas are a renewable resource in the best sense of the phrase. Thoughts spawn more thoughts. We all have access to more idea opportunities at our disposal than we could ever possibly do. So what do you do when good ideas seem scarce? Train your brain and the minds of your staff.
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 11, 2021
It’s time to looks toward a new year! . Here’s what customers can expect in the latest release of Nimble AMS. Can we really be talking about 2022? Yep, it’s true! . And while you might have been working harder than ever over the past two years, we’re happy to tell you that the Winter ’22 release is all about making Nimble AMS customers’ work easier, more productive, and more secure. .
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Mariner Management
OCTOBER 11, 2021
September 15-October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you haven’t had a chance to hear the voices and check out the stories of Hispanic/Latinx association pros, check out the story project at ASAE. I want to highlight this for a couple of reasons. The first is the obvious: to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched us, our society, our country and – I must add – our associations.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Hallé St Peter’s, the historic rehearsal venue and community centre for the world-famous orchestra, has scooped a top architecture award for sustainability, thanks to its partnership with Siemens. The Oglesby Centre, a £4.3M three-storey extension to the historic recording and rehearsal venue in Manchester, won three gongs from RIBA (the Royal Institute of British Architects) in its 2021 awards: a RIBA National Award 2021, RIBA North West Award 2021, and RIBA North West Sustainability Award 2021
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Have you ever noticed that when someone says: “This won’t hurt”; it hurts, or. “This won’t take long”; it takes longer than you think it should, or. “I expect this meeting to run short”; the meeting takes up the entire scheduled time or longer? Why does this happen? Maybe because the promiser doesn’t want to worry us.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Our crystal balls are pretty foggy when it comes to predicting the return of in-person expo and sponsor revenue. Three of the big questions are: With the advancement of digital demos, will exhibitors opt for smaller booth spaces? If marketing budgets intended for show participation in 2020 or 2021 were reallocated, or not spent, will corporations recall the good days and include your show in the 2022 marketing budget?
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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.
Candid
OCTOBER 15, 2021
A weekly update with the latest news from PND. Fifth Third Bank to invest $180 million in neighborhood revitalization. October 14, 2021. Fifth Third Bank and Enterprise Community Partners have announced a three-year, $180 million neighborhood revitalization program in majority-Black communities within Fifth Third's footprint that have experienced disinvestment.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Barmotion, the exhibition and event hospitality specialist with operations in South Africa and now the UK, has appointed Vividink for a 12 month contract to help Barmotion to build its reputation as a turnkey hospitality service provider. Alexia Swart, MD, Barmotion, explained why she chose Vividink, saying “Vivid’s proposal and offer demonstrated in-depth understanding of the UK event industry and insight into our specific goals, but also a wider awareness of other sectors and industries.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Dear reader: For a humble period of time, I’ve interacted with nonprofit executive directors, board members, and staff to share with nonprofits the practical wisdom acquired through working in the sector. Long-time subscribers might recall that the Letter from the Editor was a regular feature of Blue Avocado. A little over a year ago, I […]. The post Letter from the Editor: Blue Avocado Interviews appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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