Wild Apricot
JULY 21, 2021
Alyssa had no idea what she was getting into when she landed her first role as the Admin Coordinator at a small association in Chicago. While her duties seemed clear-cut in the job description, she quickly realized what a mess everything was on the.
Membership Marketing
JULY 21, 2021
Not since the Great Recession over a decade, ago have more associations reported that their membership declined than those showing an increase. However, despite the challenges, there remain points of light that provide hope for the future of a forceful rebound for membership programs. These are some of the findings in the recently released 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report.
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.orgSource
JULY 19, 2021
Getting strategic planning right is challenging in the best of times. This season of disruption adds additional complexity and brings significant shifts in perspective that are important to recognize as associations prepare for the years ahead. I’ve been advising.orgSource clients to integrate strategy across organizational activities since long before the pandemic.
Association Analytics
JULY 20, 2021
We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” The “it” can be any software solution and “they” can be your staff, members or the general public. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phill Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants 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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks. Join Gareth Webb and Phil Selley in this new session as they walk through the grant lifecycle, highlighting key operational and financial challenges
Wild Apricot
JULY 23, 2021
If your nonprofit relies on membership dues, grants, and individual donations as main sources of revenue, you’re off to a great start. However, there’s another way to raise much-needed funds that you may not be taking advantage of: sponsorships.
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Higher Logic
JULY 20, 2021
The post Going Mobile with Your Online Community? Look for These 3 Features appeared first on Higher Logic. Looking for an online community platform that offers a mobile app? Here are the best features to put on your vendor checklist. The post Going Mobile with Your Online Community? Look for These 3 Features appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Analytics
JULY 20, 2021
We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” The “it” can be any software solution and “they” can be your staff, members or the general public. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.
Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 20, 2021
Wondering where to start when it comes to paying speakers? Let’s review some common questions about event speaker compensation.
Reid All About it
JULY 23, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Webinar pricing/sponsorships. If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight.
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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
Wild Apricot
JULY 22, 2021
If you want to go above and beyond the features we currently offer in Wild Apricot, there's a tool for you. Integromat lets you automate customized workflows without writing a single line of code. With over 950 online apps (e.g., QuickBooks, Google.
Association Analytics
JULY 22, 2021
The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape.
GrowthZone
JULY 21, 2021
by Will Flaherty. Your chamber or association is probably holding in-person events again, or soon will be. Now that in-person events are returning, organizations must choose one of three options: stick with a virtual conference, switch to an in-person conference or pivot to a hybrid conference. Because the majority of event-goers are not yet comfortable attending fully in-person, most associations are choosing hybrid conference solutions this year.
Candid
JULY 22, 2021
Last month, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced that she, in partnership with her husband Dan Jewett, donated another $2.74 billion to philanthropic entities. Her third round of grants in less than a year, Scott wrote that grant recipients were “286 high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 20, 2021
What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? Of course, it’s a really, really long list of potential items. To put some structure around it, so that you can start to understand your choices and then make them, we’ve identified ten keys to nonprofit communications success.
Association Analytics
JULY 22, 2021
The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics. To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape.
Blue Avocado
JULY 19, 2021
How nonprofit employees can help ideas be heard and embraced Bryan has an idea for something he thinks might help his nonprofit. His supervisor, Wanda, already has a lot on her plate at the moment. When Bryan says, “Here’s my idea,” it feels like a threat to Wanda’s energy, even if she’s open to hearing […]. The post The Worst Way to Share an Idea Is to Say, “I Have an Idea.” appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Candid
JULY 21, 2021
Since 2010, Candid and Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) have partnered to produce Advancing Human Rights, an annual report that tracks the evolving state of global human rights philanthropy. Our respective organizations join in collaboration each year with Ariadne—European Funders for Social Change and Human Rights, and Prospera—International Network of Women’s Funds, to conduct this research and provide the single most comprehensive analysis of where philanthropic money goes for human rights
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!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 21, 2021
Crisis communications is not just about being prepared for a rogue board member or sketchy financials. The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime. At some point – likely soon – your nonprofit will face another defining moment where it will be essential to provide clear, timely messaging.
Association Analytics
JULY 21, 2021
The post How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores appeared first on Association Analytics.
Ungated
JULY 20, 2021
Community associations in Utah and Connecticut can now use a streamlined process to invalidate racially restrictive provisions contained in governing documents or in individual deeds of homes. The recently passed laws are the latest efforts to facilitate removal of discriminatory covenants that left an unfortunate legacy in housing segregation. Racially restrictive covenants were widely used throughout the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century to prohibit racial, ethnic, and religious minor
Virtual
JULY 22, 2021
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Darya Behnia, Virtual Marketing Communications Specialist, Tayla Giuffrida, Marketing Communications Coordinator, as well as Carol Fusaro, Senior Marketing Communications Manager. Darya, Tayla and Carol discuss with Andy all things social media. From targeting your audience to knowing how to make a post aesthetically pleasing.
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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
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 19, 2021
No, this isn’t another request for submissions to our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series (but you are welcome to submit yours as part of this exercise ). I want to encourage you to do a simple assignment: Make a list of all of the things you do in a day (or week) at work – both big and small. This is NOT just your to-do list.
Association Analytics
JULY 21, 2021
The post How to Use Data to Create Relevant Content appeared first on Association Analytics.
Bonterra
JULY 23, 2021
Advocacy campaigns are the driving force of progress. They call attention to issues or problems, identify solutions, coordinate efforts of the masses, and work to bring about changes that will make our world a better place. The civil rights movement, environmental protection regulations, and modern workplace safety practices all started with advocacy campaigns.
Virtual
JULY 22, 2021
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Darya Behnia, Virtual Marketing Communications Specialist, Tayla Giuffrida, Marketing Communications Coordinator, as well as Carol Fusaro, Senior Marketing Communications Manager. Darya, Tayla and Carol discuss with Andy all things social media. From targeting your audience to knowing how to make a post aesthetically pleasing.
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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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 23, 2021
The Little Duck Diner. Savannah, GA. Welcome to the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week I found lots of email marketing tips (including more on the Apple update), logo ideas, how to add your podcast to Facebook and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 10 Tips To Avoid Email Spam Filters and Reach Your Subscribers’ Inbox.
Association Analytics
JULY 21, 2021
The post How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores appeared first on Association Analytics.
Candid
JULY 23, 2021
Engaging with local community leaders and residents early and often is key to implementing public health and racial justice approaches to preventing gun violence successfully, a report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds. The report, Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta and Milwaukee (24 pages, PDF), highlights lessons learned and recommendations from Casey-funded gun violence prevention work in which residents—with the support of nonprofits a
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