Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Social capital is also often a factor in securing invitations to submit grant proposals or work on initiatives.

Proposal 102

Proposal Tips Resources Analysis 102

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.

Strategy 45

Strategy New Jersey Discount Marketing 45

Association Subculture

JANUARY 20, 2011

Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Research Project. I would like to announce the Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Change project (that link will take you to my website for a complete description). Shelly’s favorite words are change, vision, strategy, tactics, learning, teaching and Lord of the Rings.

Proposal 100

Proposal Project Innovation United States 100

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.

Proposal 108

Proposal How To Software Member Experience 108

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.

Strategy 98

Strategy Proposal Revenue Maine 98

Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

An interview with Carrie Hane and Dina Lewis, CAE, who co-authored the recent ASAE Foundation content strategy report, Association Content Strategies for a Changing World , with Hilary. A summary of the ASAE Foundation report, Association Content Strategies for a Changing World. Associations can help.

Case Study 262

Case Study Content Proposal Strategy 262

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

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. What’s inhibiting attendance?

Education 100

Education Detroit Strategy Michigan 100

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.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina Content Montana Revenue 74

Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Our Collective Impact funding supports coalitions of organizations in creating a systems change strategy to close economic mobility gaps. They will be stronger, more intentional, more thoughtful; they may have a clearer understanding of the scope of their proposal and how to achieve it.

Kansas City 94

Kansas City Kansas System Project 94

Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Additional responsibilities include: • Monitor, identify, and track legislative and regulatory activities and determine if legislation or action has an impact on clients in order to determine lobbying strategy • Research information on elected officials and proposed legislation and ordinances (i.e.,

Texas 75

Texas Austin Proposal Atlanta 75

Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2024

This article delves into the core issues these organizations face, offering insights into their complexities and proposing potential strategies for adaptation and growth. Creating Non-Dues Revenue: The traditional membership […]

Proposal 150

Proposal Revenue Strategy Organization 150

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?

Proposal 64

Proposal Communications Project Survey 64

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.

Resources 100

Resources Strategy Cost Proposal 100

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.

Proposal 78

Proposal How To Software Member Experience 78

Association Success

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nothing excites me more than strategy meetings. . I knew we needed to move from isolated annual strategy planning to cross-departmental strategy planning and execution frequently throughout the year. we held our first strategy meeting. To do this, I focused on the following 6 steps: 1.

Strategy 89

Strategy Project Proposal Price 89

Spark Consulting

MAY 9, 2013

I just submitted a proposal in response to an RFP that asked for my “project management methodology,” aka, my approach to managing the consultant/client relationship (which I thought was a damn fine question). The proposal process is like getting dating. We have to work together here! A partnership.

Oklahoma 150

Oklahoma Proposal Price Discount 150

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.

LMS 252

LMS Utah DC Indiana 252

Spark Consulting

APRIL 30, 2013

I would count myself as strongly pro asking new questions, proposing new ideas, and coming up with new ways of doing things. innovation leadership management strategy' .” And if you read this blog regularly, you know that I rail against unwillingness to change pretty frequently.

Proposal 150

Proposal Innovation Leadership Strategy 150

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

And because talent is a strategic investment, an effective response requires a strategy: A plan to identify skills gaps, future needs, and resources required to bolster internal talent. Promoting from within doesnt just strengthen loyaltyits a strategic investment in long-term success and future preparedness.

Leadership 82

Leadership Survey Proposal Report 82

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. Engagement scoring and how that impacts decisions, strategies, and tactics. Request for proposals. Why is it so challenging? Mobile accessibility.

Proposal 72

Proposal Software Tips Membership Management 72

WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

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? Talk to colleagues who have made successful proposals to the same people and find out what they did to win their case. Align your case with organizational strategy and goals.

LMS 166

LMS How To Learning Management System Proposal 166

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

Social Media 254

Social Media Member Engagement Tools Revenue 254

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Crafting an effective event proposal is your crucial first step. This guide is designed to assist you in understanding the art of creating a proposal that not only embodies your event’s vision but also pitches it convincingly to your stakeholders or clients. It’s where you outline the objectives and the execution strategy.

Proposal 59

Proposal How To Event Planning Tools 59

YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Many AMCs are fairly passive in terms of business development, waiting for requests for proposal (RFP) to enter our email boxes via the strong AMCI system, allied societies and other sources in local markets. I admit that for many years that was our “strategy” around business development. Clearly, the win number is important.

Proposal 150

Proposal Leadership Team Process 150

Association Success

OCTOBER 14, 2020

To survive and thrive, associations need to have change management strategies they can count on. . Employees and members need to understand why the proposed change matters, what it will accomplish and how it will strengthen the organization in the long run. MORE: How to embrace change so your association can reach more people.

Strategy 91

Strategy Proposal Communications Course 91

Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2019

Moonshots might seem unrealistic when first proposed, but that didn’t stop Henry Ford or the Wright brothers. MemberSuite recommends a member-first approach to your association’s email strategy. Get the strategies and tools you need to re-engage and win-back your lapsed members for life. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit. Host: PCMA.

Proposal 170

Proposal eBook Tips Maine 170

Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. By learning more about your situation, we can provide a much more accurate, complete proposal and discuss potentially daunting subjects, like data migration and integrations.

Proposal 158

Proposal Software Cost Project 158

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.

NJ 258

NJ Email Marketing System Education 258

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). exam preparations, eligibility, exam content outline, study strategies, practice questions, tips, and advice, etc.) RFP for an AMS. and current CAEs to share their knowledge and experience with the exam. Tue 9/10 at 2 p.m.

Revenue 270

Revenue Technology Strategy Education 270

Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Hint, it has a lot to do with their course design strategy. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Hear strategies to develop high-performing volunteer engagements that meet members expectations while moving your organization forward. Going virtual—why. More info/register. More info/register.

North Carolina 44

North Carolina Revenue Montana Content 44

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. Personalized dashboards: Our new dashboards are at the heart of Candids personalization strategy.

Directory 52

Directory Tools Proposal Class 52

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.

Strategy 59

Strategy Directory Proposal Report 59

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Learn the do’s and don’ts of association email marketing, how to develop members personas for personalization and segment your audience, tips for onboarding and renewal emails, and proven strategies to boost email engagement (increase your open and click through rates). Content Strategy & Your SEO Roadmap. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Leadership Technology 370

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy. Key elements of a viable badge-based learning strategy. Why Digital Badges are the Future of Association Education. Check the webinar replay!

LMS 253

LMS Certificate Library Education 253

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Board strategy. Learn about re-permission campaigns, how to design a multi-touch customer experience, and re-permission strategies to help drive opt-ins and keep consent records updated. Derrick Johnson, DES, CMP, Director of Event Strategy & Development & Chief Diversity Officer. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 322

Revenue Leadership Strategy Las Vegas 322

Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 17, 2019

Here are some strategies you can consider when recruiting new webinar speakers to set yourself up for the best success rate possible. . How about proposing to them an interview, rather than a formal slide presentation? Once you have a couple of subject matter experts in your pool you can get a lot of content generated.

Recruiting 231

Recruiting Recruitment Tips Committee 231

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.

Proposal 39

Proposal Recruiting Recruitment Price 39