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How To Create an Effective Donor Stewardship Program in 8 Simple Steps

Wild Apricot

As a fundraiser, you likely spend much of your time promoting your cause, organizing campaigns, and soliciting new gifts. But what happens after a gift has been made? Is the work over? Far from it. This is where donor stewardship begins. Ideally, you’ll.

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Buh Bye Bronze, Silver & Gold, We’re Adopting a New Year-Round Approach to Sponsorship

WBT Systems

In the last few years, associations have seen the shortcomings of the traditional, event-centric approach to sponsorship with its bronze/silver/gold/platinum menu.

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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 2: Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies

Aaron Wolowiec

On the second day of holiday baking our Event Garde CEO Aaron Wolowiec shared this delicious cookie recipe.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.17.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This is the last edition of Association Brain Food for the year. I’ll see you again on Friday, January 7, 2022. Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and a festive, fun holiday season. AMS/CRM software selection survey. 501Works, in partnership with Branching Knowledge, is inviting association staff, vendors and consultants to participate in a survey whose purpose is to improve this industry’s f

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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The Ultimate Guide to Year-End Giving

Wild Apricot

The holidays are fast approaching, which means ‘tis the season. for nonprofits to launch their year-end giving campaigns. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place.

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2022: A Year of Voice, Listening, & Possibility

Aaron Wolowiec

As we come into 2022, we find a populace that is tired. It feels like 2021, while different, was in some ways a continuation of 2020. Successful associations in the coming year will not just need adaptive systems and differentiated value – they will need to demonstrate an incredible, authentic depth of care for humanity. Lowell Aplebaum shares a few 2022 predictions that can bring this into focus.

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“No Decision” is Still a Decision – What Does it Cost You?

Higher Logic

The post “No Decision” is Still a Decision – What Does it Cost You? appeared first on Higher Logic. Have you put off a decision lately? Could it be costing you more than you realize? The post “No Decision” is Still a Decision – What Does it Cost You? appeared first on Higher Logic.

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4 Compelling Reasons to Use AP Automation for HOA Management

AvidXchange: Association Management

Why should you as a finance pro for a community association management (CAM) company start using accounts payable (AP) automation for homeowner association (HOA) management? We’re going to answer that question – but in a different way. We’re not going to give you an extensive list of 15-to-20 generic reasons. Instead, we’ll share four carefully selected and actionable reasons most relevant to you now.

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2021 - A Year in Review

Virtual

In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022. In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022.

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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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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 5: Better-than-Buckeyes Peanut Butter Balls

Aaron Wolowiec

On the fifth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Kate Pojeta shares with us her family’s (better-than-Buckeyes) Peanut Butter Balls recipe for sweet treat to share at the holidays!

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How to Overcome Change Fatigue During an AMS Implementation

Membersuite

Change fatigue is real—it’s proven. Gartner research says our ability as employees to cope with change is 50% less than what it was before the pandemic. And if the change affects our daily work life, like new technology or a new manager, then its impact is 2.5 times more than bigger organizational changes, like a merger or acquisition. Everyone is about at their limit with change.

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Revealed: the 5 trends that will shape events in 2022

Event Industry News

Including changing expectations in the metaverse, how to combat meeting fatigue and social activism. Hubilo Technologies Inc, the hybrid and virtual event management technology company, reveals the top 5 trends set to shake up the events industry in 2022. The forecast comes as the events landscape continues to evolve and expand post-pandemic. Hubilo predicts that technological advances and shifting audience expectations will further drive growth in the events sphere, giving rise to a range of in

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Board of Directors Statement on IA’s Future

InternetAssociation

Washington, D.C. – Today, Internet Association’s Board of Directors released the following statement about the future of the organization: “Our industry has undergone tremendous growth and change since the Internet Association was formed almost 10 years ago, and in line with this evolution, the Board has made the difficult decision to close the organization at the end of this year.

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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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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 6: Millionaire Shortbread

Aaron Wolowiec

On the sixth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Aaron Wolowiec shares with us a decadent shortbread recipe. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own with a cup of coffee!

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Salesforce or Microsoft: What’s the right CRM platform for your association management software?

Nimble AMS

More associations are moving to CRM platform-based AMS systems. . Here’s why this approach is important and what you should know about choosing the right solution for your association. In the past few years, there has been a noticeable push by associations to move to an association management software (AMS) built on an enterprise constituent relationship management (CRM) platform.

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Dylan Monorchio joins Explori as head of content and editorial

Event Industry News

Dylan Monorchio has joined Explori as the new content and editorial director after three years as the deputy editor of Skift’s event news and research outlet, EventMB.? . As Explori doubles down on its commitment to educate the industry with data-backed research, Dylan will bring a decade of experience producing event industry content to deliver meaningful, strategically impactful insights targeted at global heads of events.

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2021 - A Year in Review

Virtual

In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022. In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022.

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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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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 3: Overnight Egg and Hash Brown Casserole

Aaron Wolowiec

On the third day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Krista Rowe shares with us a bountiful breakfast casserole perfect for holiday brunch!

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Preparing Your Home for the Winter Season

AMG

With the winter season almost upon us, preparing your house for winter should be on the top of your to-do list right now. Winter can seem like a gentle season, with falling snow and cooler temperatures that encourage you to cozy up with a warm drink. But the winter months, including cold weather and winter storms, can be fierce and damage your home if you aren’t prepared.

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Conferences Management and Interpretation in times of Covid

Event Industry News

On December 15th Remote simultaneous interpretation platform – Interactio – hosted a multilingual panel discussion with RSI industry leaders. The panel focused on conferences management and interpretation in times of Covid. The panelists – Uroš Peterc, President of International Association of Conference Interpreters, Nader Ibrahim, Representative of Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Naomi Bowman, CEO at DS-Interpretation, Frédéric Pirotte, Head of Technica

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Best Fundraising Software: 17 Popular Platforms for 2022

Bonterra

Whether your organization is large or small, there is a fundraising software package that can help you communicate with and process donations from all your existing donors and future supporters.

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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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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 4: White Holiday Sangria

Aaron Wolowiec

On the fourth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Kara Nacarato shares with us a fresh white wine sangria. It looks as pretty and has a nice wintery-feel – perfect for toasting the new year!

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Learning opportunities: Why pursuing education is crucial for community association leaders

Ungated

Contributed by Brittanie Davis Morge, CMCA, AMS, PCAM. One of the most valuable gifts we can give ourselves as community association managers and homeowner leaders is to continually expand our knowledge. Pursuing education contributes to job performance and career longevity for managers and provides board members with the necessary expertise to lead their communities effectively.

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“The Olympics of events” – IMEX America delivers buoyant business impact

Event Industry News

It was a triumphant return to Las Vegas for the business events industry at IMEX America. The show, which took place 9 – 11 November in Las Vegas, saw 8,600 industry professionals from 80 countries meet to network and kickstart business regeneration, conducting 50,000 business appointments, two-thirds of which were to discuss a specific meeting or event.

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Member Journey Mapping: Walk a Mile in Your Members’ Shoes

MemberClicks

One of the many challenges that organizations regularly face is keeping member renewals and retention high. And that challenge has only grown during the COVID-19 pandemic and related shifts in the membership landscape. According to the 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , 45% of associations saw a decline in member renewal. This is an almost 2X spike from 2020’s rate of 24%.

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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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What to Do on Your Mental Health Day

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

I was a big proponent on mental health days even before the past two years happened. And now that we know from October’s “Stress in America” survey that work is a very/somewhat significant source of stress for 66% of those surveyed, it’s time to revisit this idea. First off, mental health days are not for you to avoid your boss after you made a mistake or just don’t feel like listening to your co-workers.

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7 Ways to Increase Participation in Online Courses

Leading Learning

photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. by Kyriaki Raouna of LearnWorlds. According to Global Market Insights , in 2020 the e-learning market surpassed $250 billion, and that number is expected to grow fast. As the Global Market Insights report shows, within six years the e-learning market will reach $1 trillion. By 2027, many universities and colleges, companies, training organizations, and learning businesses as well as individual subject matter experts, will be using online learning to the fu

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New managing director appointed by East of England Arena and Events Centre

Event Industry News

Lee Sharp has been appointed as the new managing director of East of England Arena and Events Centre, commencing his role at a time of great uncertainty for venues and events. Sharp has 25 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, his most recent role being UK operations director for a major hotel facilities management company, anheld positions with Virgin Active, De Vere Hotels, and Whitbread brands in the UK, Fairmont hotels in Switzerland and Langham Hotel & Resorts in Hong Kong.