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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. Ongoing transformation requires adjustments to perspectives, attitudes, and behavior. The attitudes are fresh, and work gets done in ways that are unique to each individual.”

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The Importance of the Thank You: Creating an Attitude of Gratitude

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I don’t have to tell you that these two simple words can make or break the relationship between an organization and its donors. We need to foster an attitude of gratitude and create a culture of thanking our donors. Thank them first and recognize their gifts and role as huge supporters of your organization. Isn’t once enough?

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. Gather information and resources from organizations that are successfully implementing programs.

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. playbook into your organization. described how he innovates inside a bureaucratic organization like this. Association 4.0: Welcome Risk and Change Entrepreneurs have an intimate relationship with risk.

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The Practice of Personal Gratitude in Fundraising

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And almost everyone involved in your organization—volunteers, staff, and donors—is juggling all the obligations that come with the holidays: planning family meals, shopping for gifts, figuring out whose mother’s house to go to, helping out with church programs, and seeing relatives that you only see once a year—and that’s more than enough!

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Millennials and Direct Mail Campaigns: A Crash Course

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Changing marketing tactics to keep up with shifting trends and attitudes can be a full-time job, which is where crash courses like this article can help. In addition to your supporters’ names, you can also reference their event attendance, previous donations, and other involvement with your organization. direct mail campaigns.

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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

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Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. Without a culture of philanthropy in your organization, you simply won’t have all the pre-conditions in place to be truly effective at fundraising. Others in the organization don’t want to get their hands “dirty.”. Or their organization.

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