Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based But where should you start? based nonprofits.

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CMA Solutions

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This localized strategy also enables greater hands-on involvement, including the opportunity for in-person strategy sessions. Known as the 30-Mile Loyalty Strategy, this approach helps businesses cultivate client delight and build lasting connections within their local community. They engage more with these familiar companies.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. – Sales Survival Strategies Amidst COVID-19. Join Content Forum members for content strategy advice, to share what you are working on, and for support with any professional and personal challenges you are facing. More info/register. Host: Aplusify.

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

Impexium published a really good guide to creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software , which includes advice from technology consultants Tobin Conley of DelCor Technology Solutions, Moira Edwards of Ellipsis Partners, George Rears of Achurch Consulting, and Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 4, 2009

Three teams made up of consultants from four different agencies ( Beaconfire Consulting , Forum One Communications , Free Range Studios , and Firefly Partners ) got together on a Sunday for a strategy and design competition. think I like team 3’s home page the best, but team 2’s strategy the best. The Open Sharing.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Despite bad press, Detroit offers countless examples of what’s working. So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, the COO and CFO may focus on ROI, while the CEO and other executives care more about member engagement or industry standing. Know what expectations decision-makers have for a proposal or business case. Do you have to comply with a business case or proposal template or procedure? Who will be there?

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2017

I had another experience this week that helped reinforce the important role that association staff must play in successfully marrying strategy to resources. It was an exciting and productive exercise, and the revised budgets and proposals are going back to our Board next week. It will be interesting to see what they make of it.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Read our blog for tips to communicate better with your board, empowering your board members to future-proof your association with a modern AMS. 3 ways to prepare for your next board meeting To ensure your board members focus on the larger picture and embrace your vision for future-proofing the association, follow these helpful strategies: 1.

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Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

Give examples of anything that’s a deal breaker for your team. 7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. When you receive a proposal from a vendor, ask them to review it with you. 8: Select Two Finalists.

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Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. For example, don’t talk about a membership database used by the membership department. Why is it so challenging? Listen to objections.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. You can learn more about taxonomy in this blog post or watch this on-demand webinar that discusses the topic as part of an overall content strategy. Does your team propose solution after solution, but never makes a decision on which one to implement?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Hint, it has a lot to do with their course design strategy. Fret not, Billhighway has plenty of ideas for (and examples of) connecting chapter members virtually. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Join a discussion on how and when to develop partnership proposals. Going virtual—why.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Content strategy. Jimmy Daly at Superpath explains why you need a documented content marketing strategy , how to assess whether your strategy is working, and what solutions to put in place if it’s not. This post also explains why the proposals of pandering politicians won’t work. Call-to-action (CTA). More info/register.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

What are your strategies for making it happen? While only some grantmakers ask you to submit a logic model, virtually all expect the narrative of your proposal—the description of how the program works, its purpose, and its results—to include the same information as a logic model would. How are you measuring progress?

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Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

They help you make the best decisions about strategy, programs, events, content, benefits, marketing, and more. Does its proposed use align with the association’s goals and strategy? For example, do you use all the demographic data you collect? Identify the data that staff and volunteer leaders need.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

In 2024, the data continues to show how the historical assumptions that drove association strategy are less and less valid.” Tech Tuesday Slam Dunk: Successful Strategies to Manage Your IT Project Portfolio Managing your IT project portfolio is like juggling multiple March Madness brackets—requiring skill, precision, and strategic thinking.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Here are a few strong examples: American Institute of CPAs. How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy. Key elements of a viable badge-based learning strategy. Check the webinar replay!

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2025

Weve had 14,000 users try Candid search and received lots of useful feedback that helped us direct our product strategy and tactical delivery. For example, the demographics section will now include veteran status, and organizations can use video to show potential donors their work in action.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs. How to Write a Grant Proposal by Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick. Demystifying Fundraising Funnels: A Digital Marketing Blueprint to Fund Your Non-Profit by David Higgins.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

Quorum explains why companies might want to have their own in-house governance relations team, strategy and software. Marketing’s Seat at the Table: Obtain and Leverage Marketing’s Role in Organizational Strategy. The Dues and Don’ts of Association Pricing Strategies. New member engagement. Amanda Kaiser says size does matter.

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Perhaps one of these examples will resonate. Prioritize the evidence you’ve gathered according to your association’s goals and strategies—the concerns of leadership. Prepare success stories from similar associations so decision-makers can imagine a happy ending to your proposal. Start with recent history.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, short videos are a great way to learn quickly. Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. For example, follow Candid on LinkedIn , TikTok , YouTube , or Instagram to get quick tips from a range of fundraising experts.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

Bethany Mande, The Spectator ) How to write AI art prompts for Midjourney and DALL-E , with examples and templates. Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. Also worth your time The perils of sponsorship: please be smarter than (not as whorish as) the American Academy of Pediatrics is with AT&T.

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Membership Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

1] While this shift occurs in agencies, associations are experiencing similar changes that demand new strategies and approaches. 3] Some of the proposed uses of AI include supporting marketing, creating content, delivering more personalized member experiences, and automating responses to inquiries and support requests.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This strategy allows sponsors to meet their marketing goals while contributing valuable information and education to your members and market. Presenter: Cheri Hulse, Head of Strategy, ON24. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. Sponsorship. Now what could anyone find wrong with that? 1 CMP credit.

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Candid

APRIL 15, 2024

Here, I’ll share some of the funder prospecting strategies that have helped me as I’ve learned to navigate this landscape. To receive a grant, you’re typically required to submit a proposal, progress reports, and a final narrative and financial report. The post Grants prospecting strategy 101 appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Membersuite

JUNE 16, 2021

After reading this post, you can decide if your membership committee members are spending their time and talent in the best way and, if not, you can propose some changes. For example, “On average, four phone calls or Zoom meetings with members/prospects per month.” Challenges with the Traditional Membership Committee.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Hear about strategies that nonprofit organizations can incorporate to mitigate cybersecurity risk through the implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and other risk management initiatives. Program Manager, Virtual. J David Rozsa, CAE, ACA; CEO, Metacred, Inc. Wed 10/14 at 12:30 p.m.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In 1943, Maslow, an American psychologist, proposed a new theory of human motivation. MORE: 4 trends to adopt for an effective membership strategy. Popular examples include: Conferences, events, and meetups. How do you keep them around? An old middle school lesson actually offers some tips. Virtual classes and webinars.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

These articles offer tips for developing a robust funding strategy. Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy. How nonprofit boards can support a sustainable funding strategy. For example, obtaining high-dollar individual gifts will require different connections and skills than ensuring government funding.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. Hear about key policy areas likely to emerge in the coming years, tips for building relationships with new legislators in a virtual world, and best practices for maximizing your government relations strategy in 2021.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Read More Why Leaders Need a New Data Strategy In 2021, NCARB hosted licensure candidate focus groups and rolled out an Architecture Licensing Feedback survey , where the community could offer ideas for how NCARB could address disparities along the path to licensure. Though the accommodation has made a difference, there’s more work to do.

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WBT Systems

JULY 17, 2018

For example, many software vendors were able to help their association clients become GDPR-compliant before the deadline, but some couldn’t. When vetting a technology vendor, find clients not listed in the reference section of the proposal and ask them about support. Or, they may not have a good excuse. Client support is essential.

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 29, 2017

These steps build a plan that identifies the role that each Association in the Supply Chain plays in carrying out its Advocacy Strategy. Having an Association Supply Chain Advocacy Strategy positions Industries to more quickly and effectively respond. This could be the dawn of Member Engagement 3.0.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sponsorship strategy. Andy Crestodina at Orbit Media Studios shares 13 excellent tips for increasing your email open rates along with examples showing you how it’s done. Hear how to plan for a sustainable inbound marketing strategy beyond blue titles and black site descriptions. Email open rates. Online learning tips.

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