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Fall Fundraising Ideas For Nonprofits In 2021

Wild Apricot

This is a guest blog post by Vish Vass , Senior Vice President and Managing Director at GiveCentral. Fall is here! Changing leaves and cooler weather means it’s time to prepare for the thick of fall fundraising. For many, this is the time to.

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Your Association’s Education Programs Can Provide What the Remote Workplace Lacks

WBT Systems

The workplace is unsettling for many people right now. Organizations have the technology and processes for remote and hybrid work in place, but many overlooked necessary changes to their culture.

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How to Get Actionable Data From Surveys – 11/3/21

Association Analytics

The post How to Get Actionable Data From Surveys – 11/3/21 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Education Strategy: Moving Forward with Intention

Aaron Wolowiec

As we approach the close of 2021, this is an ideal time to focus our intentionality on how we approach our slate of educational programming and how we want to move forward into 2022. But in a time when we have gotten used to reacting to what’s thrown at us, how can we approach our menu of programs, products, and services with strategic rather than reactive thinking?

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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2Heads in the running for four Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

2Heads Global Design , the UK’s leading independent experiential agency have been synonymous with innovation and experience design for nearly 40 years. Renowned for creating merging the limits of live and online, 2Heads were nominated in four categories at this year’s Event Technology Awards. 2Heads work with clients on experience strategy and engagement to create brand loyalty through online and digital tools that disrupt and story-tell.

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How to Get Actionable Data From Surveys

Association Analytics

The post How to Get Actionable Data From Surveys appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Digital Resiliency: The Crucial Tech Trend Driving?HOA Market?Growth?

AvidXchange: Association Management

Community Association Management (CAM) companies are adjusting to new market conditions as the world navigates a global pandemic. They’re grappling with broad and complex remote working situations, more contactless business transactions, outdated technology infrastructures and budget cuts. They realize the need to think and act strategically but may not fully understand how investing in new digital technologies such as automation, cloud computing and data analytics can help ensure their b

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Why Standards Matter

Virtual

In this episode, Andy welcomes Mauro Lance, Virtual Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Mike McCamon a Senior Consultant with Virtual Inc. This podcast discusses all things standards, from why standards matter, what works well and how groups have evolved. In this episode, Andy welcomes Mauro Lance, Virtual Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Mike McCamon a Senior Consultant with Virtual Inc.

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Camp Bestival expands the family business

Event Industry News

Fresh from announcing a second location for Camp Bestival 2022 – Weston Park, Shropshire – co-founder/curator Rob da Bank talks sell-outs, suppliers, locals and line-ups with Event Industry News. Camp Bestival Shropshire promises to bring all the da Bank family magic up from Dorset, think signature stages and entertainment for all ages – theatre shows, wellbeing workshops, circus spectacles, comedy, kids’ gardens, magic meadows and a maelstrom of music – to another perfect setting.

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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 Power of Shared Power: Co-Directing Nonprofits Through Compassion

Blue Avocado

We have found that qualitatively, compassion is often perceived as weak, soft, and forgiveness-focused. But compassion is as much about discussion, truth telling, and the hard work of moving forward together. We discovered that many people have a cultural interpretation of what compassionate action looks and feels like. Compassionate action is not universally accepted as a […].

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ASAE Demo Days October Preview

Nimble AMS

ASAE Demo Days is the perfect opportunity to learn about select products and services for associations. . See how you can arm your team with the tech they need to win everyday. A recent association trends study by Community Brands shows that only half of association professionals feel their organization is technologically prepared for the future.

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Are you a good listener?

AssociationChat

Are you a good listener? According to some research*, it is likely you believe you are a better listener than you actually are! In fact, 96 percent of those asked believe they are good listeners according to Accenture. But a Scientific American article states, “… studies show that people wildly overestimate how good they are at listening.”. So, what do you think?

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Wembley Stadium to offer British Sign Language at every concert

Event Industry News

Wembley Stadium connected by EE has today announced that it will become the UK’s biggest venue to offer British Sign Language (BSL) as a guaranteed service at every live concert. The announcement commits that all future concerts at the stadium will offer guaranteed BSL interpretation with services provided by Performance Interpreting Ltd, ensuring the magic of live music can be enjoyed by more people than ever.

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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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Share How You Say “Thank You”

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Let’s see your thank you notes, emails, videos or any other ways you thank your supporters. We’re presenting our very popular budget-friendly webinar How to Say Thank You and Share Your Successes with Your Supporters on November 4th and are looking for more examples to share. Registration for that is only $20 if you want to join us to learn how to talk to your supporters so they feel appreciated, included and inspired to give again.

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3 member mistakes and how your association can avoid them

Nimble AMS

To deliver a great member experience, you must keep mistakes to a minimum. . Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them using a modern association management software (AMS) system. 1. Not personalizing member communications. . Sending generic member emails does nothing to show members you understand and care about their needs. But sending targeted, personalized communications does.

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Introducing Candid’s U.S. Social Sector Dashboard, Chapter 1 

Candid

What’s the story of the social sector? And perhaps more fundamentally, what is the social sector? In the United States, the social sector employs over 12 million people (roughly the combined populations of New York City and Los Angeles) and generates more than $3.7 trillion in aggregate annual revenue (a sum greater than President Biden’s $3.5 trillion infrastructure package).

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Customise your environment down to the smallest detail with EXVO from AllSeated

Event Industry News

The majority of the virtual event landscape are apps that broadcast content. The experience is passive consumption with text chat and feels more like a conference call than an event. In addition, events like trade shows aren’t able to really provide value to stakeholders. A year without in-person events compounded the negatives of these types of engagement which caused unprecedented user fatigue and losses in revenue.

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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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Do You Call Your Blog a “Blog” or Something Else?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Is the term blog totally outdated? That question came up in a conversation with participants in the Communications Director Mentoring Program , and several people agreed that it is. The word comes from the combination of web + log = blog and was first used in the late 90s. Many people still use it (including us) and there are categories of writers referred to as food bloggers and travel bloggers , for example.

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Task delegation: How committees benefit association operations

Ungated

Contributed by Tori E. Perano, CMCA, AMS. Committees are the backbone of many successful community associations. When managed correctly, they provide an important voice and opportunity to contribute to residents, create a conduit to leadership positions , and benefit association operations by tackling short- and long-term tasks. To establish a committee, board members first must look for any guidelines contained in the governing documents that outline the details of each committee, such as the n

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Why Standards Matter

Virtual

In this episode, Andy welcomes Mauro Lance, Virtual Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Mike McCamon a Senior Consultant with Virtual Inc. This podcast discusses all things standards, from why standards matter, what works well and how groups have evolved. In this episode, Andy welcomes Mauro Lance, Virtual Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Mike McCamon a Senior Consultant with Virtual Inc.

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The possibilities of hybrid exhibitions are endless with Conference Compass

Event Industry News

We are at the brink of what’s perhaps the most exciting moment in the history of the event industry. After a long period of restrictions for traveling and large gatherings, event planners are now looking to organize in-person events again. Most have learned how to run their events successfully online and will use this newly acquired knowledge in their strategy moving forward.

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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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Best Practices for Giving Tuesday Nonprofit Fundraising

Bonterra

The importance of Giving Tuesday to nonprofit fundraising cannot be overstated. For some organizations, Giving Tuesday donations can represent as much as 20% of their annual revenue. This year, Giving Tuesday has set an ambitious goal of helping nonprofits raise $3.4 billion.

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We Could Not Be More Proud!

Velvet Chainsaw

Dear Friends, We are so excited to announce that Dave Lutz, our illustrious managing director, has been named an inductee to the 2021 Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders. It is the event industry’s most prestigious award, which acknowledges a lifetime of pioneering and meaningful work! Please join us in congratulating Dave, and if your schedule allows, in-person at a celebration of Dave and his esteemed fellow inductees, and other winners of the EIC Global Awards, just before IMEX America, o

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Crush Your Membership and Revenue Goals with Artificial Intelligence!

ReviewMyAMS

Guest post by Salesforce Simple Ways to Keep Members Happy and Increase Revenue Lapsed memberships are not something you want to see. But membership retention is a challenge for many associations. The question is: How will your organization address it? The ideal approach is a proactive one. It’s not about waiting until members are already gone to try to win them back.

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There is no ‘why’ in hybrid

Event Industry News

Over the past 20 months the event world has changed more quickly and more completely than any 2019 prediction suggested it might. What better time then, to talk Top Tech for Exhibitions. With input from the likes of Showcase AVi, Conference Compass, Hubs 101, Exposure Analytics and Eventscase, we look at how ‘texpertise’ can help organisers foster the very best response from the show floor.

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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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The Power of Shared Power: Co-Directing Nonprofits Through Compassion

Blue Avocado

We have found that qualitatively, compassion is often perceived as weak, soft, and forgiveness-focused. But compassion is as much about discussion, truth telling, and the hard work of moving forward together. We discovered that many people have a cultural interpretation of what compassionate action looks and feels like. Compassionate action is not universally accepted as a […].

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Funders’ hidden contribution to the sector: their data 

Candid

Every year, hundreds of funders from the U.S. and other countries around the world share data about their grantmaking with Candid. For Candid, or more accurately, the social sector, this is a boon for several reasons. For one, the data tends to be of better quality than that which is available from public sources like 990 and 990PF forms. It’s also more timely.

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3 Steps for Creating a Winning Digital Transformation Strategy

ReviewMyAMS

Guest post by Advanced Solutions International (ASI) For associations that were prepared, the COVID-19 pandemic offered an unexpected opportunity. Those with the right tools in place rapidly reached a turning point that’s been called “digital transformation.” But what does digital transformation really mean for associations? It’s all about the integration of digital technology into every facet of your.

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