Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 12, 2014

'In this guest post, Alex Balan offers his take on 5 social media trends non-profits should pay attention to for 2015.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 29, 2014

'I like to eat. I like to cook too so I appreciate chefs that use locally sourced ingredients to create fabulous dining experiences. Let me tell you, if you choose right, you’re going to have some fabulous dining (and drinking) experiences in Nashville. When I was there in May for the digitalNow conference, I enjoyed some great meals. I also spent time with my friends Teri Carden of ReviewMyAMS.com and Ben Martin of Online Community Results who moved to Nashville last year.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 26, 2014

'A few months ago, I had a chance to sit down (virtually) with Beth Brodovsky and talk about what’s changing in membership relationships. The podcast is out ! Some of the key points include: Not all members are created equal, and because of that, your limited resources should not necessarily be evenly distributed among them. You need to start paying attention to your data and segmentation ASAP.

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Association Leaders

JULY 8, 2014

'If you study leadership, read about great leaders throughout history, or even if you just think about what you should do (and not do) to be a good leader, you may come away with a very wrong conclusion – that good leaders are always the smartest people in their organization and therefore have all the answers. If you look a little deeper in your examination of leadership and great leaders though, you will discover that the very best leaders, the ones who were able to sustain greatness for

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

'This month’s guest blog post is by Samantha Whitehorne, deputy editor for Associations Now. Contact Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. Samantha Whitehorne, deputy editor for Associations Now. As the weekly blogger (and deputy editor) for ASAE ’s AssociationsNow.com , I write about some of the innovative things that associations are doing for their meetings and conferences.

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Mariner

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'The most common lament we hear (ok it’s tied with “we can’t find volunteers”) is how can we get the volunteers to actually do what they say they will. As we’ve always said here at Mariner, volunteer management is really HR management and so the many principals for motivating employees are relevant.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

'We’ve have found 26 fantastic free webinars for non-profits this October. Topics include: “identifying online ambassadors”; “getting started with video”; “Facebook ads for year-end campaigns”; “Generation Gems” and much more.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

'Are a few of your board members doing all of the "heavy lifting"? Would you like to re-energize your board? Here''s a new guide that offers tips for building better board engagement.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Here are details on our next Expert Webinar: Tools For More Effective Board Meetings – January 21st.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 15, 2014

'Here are four trends that will impact volunteerism in 2014.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 8, 2014

'Are you showing rather than telling your story? Here are some ideas for reaching the "selfie" generation.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2014

'School''s out, but the non-profit webinars continue. Here''s our round-up of 21 free non-profit webinars.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 23, 2014

'There''s a lot to think about if you''re just getting started with social media - who will post and when is the best time? Here are some resources and a fun infographic that might help.

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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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Wild Apricot

JULY 21, 2014

'Here''s a look at survey findings (and SlideShare presentation) that offer insight into what motivates repeat volunteers.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

'It''s Black Friday and you won’t find a better deal than the 22 free non-profit webinars in our monthly round-up!

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 2, 2014

'We''ve rounded up 28+ free non-profit webinars that are available this January - check them out.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'Here is a list of resources to help you get your organization (e.g., member renewals, events, volunteer recruitment, website and much more) off to a good start in 2015.

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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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Wild Apricot

JULY 25, 2014

'Here are highlights of the 2014 Millennial Impact Report and insights for non-profits and membership organizations.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 17, 2014

'Here are highlights from the "Volunteering and Civic Life in America" research report.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 24, 2014

'This month''s free non-profit webinar round-up offers 23+ topics, including: Mission-Driven Volunteering (our first Expert Webinar); online campaigns; donor databases; do-it-yourself PR and much more!

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 26, 2014

'Here is the June Nonprofit Blog Carnival round-up on inspiration and innovation. Check out the 15 blog posts with a dizzying array of ideas, insight and inspiration.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 7, 2014

'Does your association or club have a new member onboarding process in place? Here are some ideas on welcoming new members.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

'Since it''s the season of giving thanks – is it time your non-profit or charity took the "Gratitude Challenge"?

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 26, 2014

'Summer is almost over and school is back in session - with 24 free non-profit webinars scheduled for September.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 19, 2014

'Wild Apricot is proud to be ranked #1 Membership Management Software by Capterra.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 3, 2014

'Here is a look at Sarah Sladek''s new book – Knowing Y - Engage the Next Generation Now – that offers powerful insight into how membership organizations need to embrace change in order to engage Gen Y.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 19, 2014

'Here''s a link round-up full of trends and predictions for 2015 for non-profits and membership organizations.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'How do you write good marketing copy? In a nutshell: Think about your audience. Who are they? What do you know about them? Use that information to craft a personalized message. Talk like a real person, and write like you speak. Shorter and simpler is better than longer and more complex. Don’t be excessively formal, don’t use jargon, and don’t use undefined acronyms.

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