How To Write Effective Meeting Minutes (with Templates and Samples)
Wild Apricot
APRIL 6, 2023
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How to Write The Best Thank-You Letter for Donations + Three Templates and Samples
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
You’ve worked hard to bring in those donations, but does the work stop there? Absolutely not. In fact, in a lot of ways it’s just starting. When a donor makes a gift to your organization — especially if it’s their first one.
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How to Write The Best Thank-You Letter for Donations + Three Templates and Samples
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Here's how you can prepare the best thank you letters for donations to keep your donors coming back for more! The impact of a great thank-you letter can't be overstated.
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How To Write Association Bylaws: 10 Steps (+ Sample!)
Wild Apricot
APRIL 28, 2023
The post How To Write Association Bylaws: 10 Steps (+ Sample!) appeared first on WildApricot.
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Give a Taste: Let Prospects & Members Sample Online Education
WBT Systems
MAY 22, 2018
Instead, you let them sample online education so they can experience it for themselves. Your free sample will do the selling for you. Ask any wine or beer salesperson how many people walk away with a bottle of wine or a six-pack of craft beer after enjoying a few samples at a store tasting. Not convinced?
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How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development
WBT Systems
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Here’s a sampling of arguments: Employees who participate in professional development are more engaged, loyal, and committed to meeting their company’s challenges. The post How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development appeared first on WBT Systems. Reason #2: Employers don’t value professional development.
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Association Brain Food: 2.21.25
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The report also shares AI policy samples and discusses AI use, barriers to adoption, and potential use. More on AI and how it can improve trade show floor results. GrowthZone explains how to drive members to your community platform. Per the report, most associations are in the discovery or planning phase of AI adoption.
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What to know about checkout charity
Candid
APRIL 21, 2025
In our sample, women, middle-class individuals, and those who were married or divorced were all more likely to give at the register. We did find one consistent pattern between impulse giving and formal giving: Studies have found women are generally more willing to donate to charity, and that holds with our sample.
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How To Market Your Planned Giving Program
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Here’s some quick advice on how to communicate about Planned Giving across a number of channels. You can develop a 1/3-page postcard or insert that includes a reminder about how to make a planned gift. And be multichannel about it. Annual Giving Direct Appeals. Email signatures and business cards.
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How to Write a Proclamation for Industry Support
GrowthZone
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
How to Write a Proclamation. Sample Proclamation: Title. The post How to Write a Proclamation for Industry Support appeared first on GrowthZone. If this isn’t possible, ask the official if they can provide a photo of the signing. Start with a basic title, which explains the proclamation. Write Reasoning Statements.
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How to Write a New Member Welcome Email (Plus a Sample!)
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 7, 2020
So how can you capitalize on the opportunity? How can you ensure your new member welcome email “gets the job done”? New member onboarding processes vary from organization to organization. But one key tactic nearly all organizations employ is the sending of a new member welcome email.
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How to gather high-quality nonprofit client feedback
Candid
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Collect data from as many clients as possible Our research showed that it is essential to collect survey responses from as broad and representative a sample of your client population as possible. To collect a representative sample, we recommend administering surveys using multiple methods—in person, via text, by email, etc.
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How to publish a book and why you should care
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 7, 2013
As a featured association management blogger on Alltop , I was recently given the opportunity to receive and review an advance copy of a new book written by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch titled, APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur—How to Publish a Book. Enchantment , and The Art of the Start. That, my friends, is simple.
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How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy
WBT Systems
DECEMBER 6, 2016
This article shows you how to design a Digital Badge Strategy to justify the existence of your badges, from the perspective of your business goals, your online learning strategy, and the perspectives of the users who will value earning each badge. The post How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy appeared first on WBT Systems.
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Sample Your Association’s Conference With Prospective Participants
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 15, 2019
” This strategy works because I get to sample the new car driving experience. ” So how do you prove the conference is worth it? You sample. Sampling doesn’t have to be difficult (like offering your attendees the chance to drive a new car). How to seed enthusiasm at your next conference.
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INBOUND Conference: A Sample Agenda for Customer Marketers
Socious
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
In this session, you'll learn what the best practice customer journey is for your industry, how to find your specific customers' desired path to conversion, and what next steps to take to optimize your marketing for maximum ROI. 1:00pm - Chaos Under Control: How to Organize a Messy Contacts Database to Market More Effectively.
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Why Online Communities Still Aren’t a Top Business Strategy (And How to Change That)
Higher Logic
MARCH 30, 2017
This was further substantiated by Leader Networks, who stated “…when asked how [the participants] measure community success, they provided the fewest examples in the customer retention and satisfaction arena,” – the two areas where the most emphasis was placed. So I must ask: how many of these reported outcomes are mere speculation?
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How to write a winning grant proposal
Candid
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek. If you are wondering how to get started, consider showcasing the information in your Candid nonprofit profile.
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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition
Candid
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc. Philanthropy News Digest .
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Technology Toolkit for Start-up Nonprofits: Part One
Wild Apricot
MARCH 25, 2010
Her “technology toolkit” and sample step-by-step plan are designed to help new nonprofit organizations get started with online marketing, outreach and fundraising — on a tight budget. read more ).
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Know Your Members Through Better Surveys: A How-To Guide
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 21, 2014
When you are 100 percent confident that your survey is ready to be sent out, you may want to test it on a small sample of potential respondents before sending to your full distribution list. Once you enter your questions into the survey tool, test the survey on yourself and make sure all question logic flows the way you intended.
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How to enhance free, gated, and paid content in your content marketing model
Nimble AMS
JULY 22, 2022
Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of each model and how to apply each type at your association. Try offering ungated content samples of professional development courses to give them a taste of what your learning program can truly offer. . Free or ungated content. Learn more.
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Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
I was going to blog about next week’s FREE Avectra webinar on how to Humanize your nonprofit (featuring not only me and Maddie, but also Amy Sample Ward from one of our favorite, and most human, organizations: NTEN)… but Maddie beat me to it. Go read all the details and register!
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How to pivot to virtual in real time
Association Success
APRIL 9, 2020
Amy Sample Ward , NTEN’s CEO, had the clarity to understand that the personal, in-person connections are what makes their event special. The post How to pivot to virtual in real time appeared first on AssociationSuccess.org. While the conference represented over 60% of their revenue, they chose not to do a virtual conference.
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How to Build a Dashboard to Track Membership Statistics
Membership Marketing
JANUARY 2, 2019
So I thought it would be appropriate to share a dashboard that we put together several years ago and recommend to our clients (pictured here using sample data). If you would like more information on how to calculate renewal rates, please use this link. Here is the description of each of the rows in the dashboard.
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How to Ask Your Current Donors for Bequests – Tactfully!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 26, 2014
You can also add a “Bequest FAQ” page to your website and offer other resources such as sample bequest language or a bequest information sheet. Still not quite sure how to get started? Adding stories featuring why other donors made bequests to your newsletter and other publications.
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Do You Have an Email Welcome Series for New Subscribers? Probably Not
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
It’s a 60-minute workshop where we will share the process behind creating a welcome series, then give you samples and templates that you will customize DURING the workshop when you have Kivi and other participants to help. How many emails and how often? Time to work on your first drafts.
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48 No-Brainer Tools Every Marketer Needs
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 4, 2018
For your analytical needs: Google Analytics : Do you know how to check where your website visitors came from? Or how long they stayed on your site? Whether you use a CRM, an AMS, or some other type of customer/member software, you should dedicate time to learning how to use it and its reporting functions well.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.21.20
Reid All About it
AUGUST 21, 2020
They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association. The report also includes a sample virtual event prospectus to give you additional ideas. The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever: How to Avoid the Most Common Contracting Mistakes. Association membership app.
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How to Hire The Ideal Freelancer
Association Success
MARCH 27, 2017
How to Hire a Freelancer for Your Association. Find out if they have a portfolio and request sample writing and work. Once you do this, set up a phone interview and get a feel for how they communicate. How to Compensate a Freelancer. So now that you’re curious about hiring a freelancer, where do you begin?
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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators _ February 12, 2021
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
This week we talk about Clubhouse and TikTok, have tips for dark mode email, advice from Aristole, thoughts on how to spice up your love life, and more. Find out Why Social Media is ‘Pay to Play’ in 2021 (And How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck). Learn How to Identify Donor Communication Preferences. What is Clubhouse?
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How to Win Back Lapsed Members: Tips + Letter Templates
MemberClicks
MAY 17, 2022
Read More: 3 Membership Renewal Letter Samples to Boost Your Renewal Rates. The post How to Win Back Lapsed Members: Tips + Letter Templates appeared first on MemberClicks. [Benefit highlight] . Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We’re here to serve you! Best regards, [Name].
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How to Build the Perfect Association Membership Form
MemberClicks
MAY 14, 2021
See these association membership form samples below to get some ideas for your site. The best membership forms strike the perfect balance between ease for your end user and the correct information for your association’s use. Not sure where to start?
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COVID-19 Social Media Posts for Associations
GrowthZone
JULY 9, 2020
Sample CDC Posts : Do you think you may have COVID-19? Learn how to support older adults in your family & community. Created to help associations and their members, we’ve provided social media post ideas from the CDC as well as a number of social media graphics for use on social media and websites.
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Tips for Preserving Your eLearning Programs
Blue Sky eLearn
MAY 16, 2019
Whether you’re providing direct links to reports, instructions on how to pull different reports, actual reports in Excel or PDF, or all of the above — make sure your education department knows where they should be going to find this important data! Some important items are: The marketing calendar. Other Documentation.
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Detailing December: A BIG Training Discount and How to Create Style Guides and Annual Reports
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 1, 2020
60-Minute Jump Starter] Learn all about brand and style guides and create one with our samples and templates. December 8th and 10th: How to Create an Awesome 2020 Nonprofit Annual Report with Kivi Leroux Miller. Two-Part Webinar Series] Learn how to create an engaging nonprofit annual report that will actually get read.
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How to Ask for a Bequest…And Get It
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
And yet… A recent survey asked a sample of typical middle-class donors, “Would you consider putting a gift for charity in your will?” According to Tom: UK fundraising superstar, Stephen Pidgeon, notes that a well-executed bequest marketing program can raise far more money than a major gifts program.
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A List of #GivingTuesday Resources for 2021
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Other Giving Tuesday Tips, Guides, and More: Giving Tuesday 2021 Playbook: How To Execute a Campaign and Retain Your New Donors from Nonprofit Pro. Take Advantage of This Sample Giving Tuesday Timeline for Your Nonprofit on Bloomerang. Then go directly to the source with the GivingTuesday.org site’s Resources Page.
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Harness the Power of a 90-Day Sprint
Mary Byers
APRIL 12, 2023
Heres how to harness the power of a sprint: Identify a goal. Click here for a sample.) We lack a sense of urgency, not realizing that every week is important, every day is important, every moment is important. A sprint is a way to create a sense of urgency. Identify who should be involved.
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How to write an RFP for your union’s next membership management system
Aptify
OCTOBER 5, 2020
To help you kick start the process, Aptify has created an RFP toolkit that includes an RFP template and a sample requirements matrix: Download the RFP toolkit now. How to write an RFP for your union’s next membership management system appeared first on Aptify by Community Brands.
Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – November 13, 2020
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Do you need to learn How to Make Your Events More Meaningful ? I know you need to know How to Write Killer Email Subject Lines for Sales. And finally let’s find out How To Overcome What Keeps You Up At Night. December 1 & 3: How to Create an Awesome 2020 Nonprofit Annual Report with Kivi Leroux Miller.
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The best food festivals in Sydney – And how to get your product noticed
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Welcoming international businesses, local independent eateries and up and coming products, food festivals are an excellent way to broaden our palates, sample something new and even take home samples and goodies to enjoy later. Over 100,000 visitors attend to sample gourmet coffee, from espresso aficionados to cold-drip disciples.
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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association
Nimble AMS
MAY 10, 2022
Have ongoing conversations with staff about the member experience and how to best represent their voice in thought leadership content to make materials insightful, engaging, and authentic. How to implement thought leadership content at your association.
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Your Guide to Building Automated Campaigns with Integrated Data
Higher Logic
AUGUST 16, 2018
Sample Logic Structure: If a subscriber visits the event page on the website. Then send the subscriber an email with event details, registration instructions, and information about how to access a community thread for the event. Then send an email that tells them how to become a follower.
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