Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

If you’re asking members to fill out a survey, provide an incentive for them. 8: Your Organization Doesn’t Have KPIs and Metrics Challenge : Without key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics, your organization is missing out on vital information about your members. And of course, make it easy! Set up your KPI and metrics!

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees. AI’s Impact on Staff and Members Let’s say your team is on board with using AI, but you have no idea where to start.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Here’s what we’ve learned so far: Successful organizations have chief executives that work cooperatively with their Board. When Boards provide the guidance and oversight, and then let their Executive Directors or CEOs execute on their vision, great things happen. The BMI and CASE report data from members around the world.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2024

As you clarify your organization’s EDI efforts, take time to make your position clear to members, stakeholders, and industry peers. Highlight how your association promotes EDI by sharing videos, member testimonials, photos, and more. Making your member portal accessible for all individuals is a must today.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Sustainable Giving Report covers this topic in depth and found that 75% of donors have had their finances negatively impacted by inflation but 80% of donors continue to donate! Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Because of this, these communities don’t view themselves as traditional member-based organizations, so they are playing by different rules. With more niche careers, people are looking to expand their networks and advance their careers. Read our blog for tips to get started. Know your competition. Emphasize digital-first.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Are you doing better at engaging your members over time? For instance, the events department can consider clean up opportunities when members register for your conference. The renewal team can take advantage of member renewal periods to have members update their profiles. What’s the strategic goal?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog. But blogs can help your organization in a few key ways: Central Communication Hub. Think blogs are boring? How To Start a Blog.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Because of this, the associations don’t view themselves as traditional member-based organizations, so they are playing by different rules. Read our blog for tips to get started. Have an honest conversation with your board about the competition and how it will impact your organization. Know your competition. Social learning.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Pull these reports for the quarterly board meeting. Tax compliance can be an intimidating topic, so in this article, we’ll be re-framing the process. As the organization’s finance leader, you will play a major role in putting this plan in place whether you plan to tackle this task on your own or delegate it to your team or board.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

New board members are valuable resources. Whether you call it onboarding or a board orientation, it’s essential that you start them out right. As you might expect with board members, there’s a lot more to cover. However, by virtue of their position, new board members should be given the deep dive into your mission.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think. Here are some ways to get everyone on board. Once you have a good handle on the subject matter, consider how you might want to shape a conversation on the topic with your key stakeholders. “Fund development is, first, organizational development….

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

From managing members to organizing events, there’s no shortage of work to do. These powerful programs contain nearly everything you need for managing your members, accounts, events and organization as a whole. Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Tax status, donations, grants, bylaws, and boards are just a smattering of the unique variables in the voluntary sector. What’s the Risk of Starting a Nonprofit [BLOG]. Why Nonprofits Need Them [BLOG]. The Accounting Basics Every Nonprofit Team Member Should Know [BLOG]. Board Basics Course .

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic) For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead. Board Service : I’ve been part of the NTEN community since its inception and the last six as a board member.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

nonprofits currently share some demographic data about their staff and board with Candid. As a member of Candid’s insights team, I know this is easier said than done. Topics include opportunities (and challenges) around longitudinal analysis and joining the demographic data with other commonly used data sets. Over 62,000 U.S.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  communities face.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Breakouts by topic or job function to encourage people to be on video and connect with others. One client had a virtual bulletin board where they challenged attendees to share what attendees and their organizations are doing to address racism and health inequities. Extended attendee profiles and better searching. Delightful Touches.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 19, 2016

What were the blog posts that were most popular on the BoardAssist blog in 2015? Five of Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015. As one of the leading personalized nonprofit board matching services in the country, we get asked quite a lot, “what can my board be doing better to win at the board recruiting game?”

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 13, 2015

What were the blog posts that were most popular on the BoardAssist blog in 2014? Our 5 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2014. Of the many questions we get asked at BoardAssist, how to successfully court board members is definitely the top one. That’s why we wrote Top Twelve Tips for Courting New Board Members.

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Adwords Government Blogger Advice 40

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). I’ve been part of the NTEN community since its inception and while this is my final year as a NTEN board member, I’ll also continue to be a community member.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

It impacts everything including your ability to recruit board members and raise money. Early in my career with the YMCA, we enlisted over 25 of our staff to manage members and volunteers in fundraising for the Y’s community outreach programs. Your board has a brand. Branding is vital to your nonprofit’s success.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

A big thanks to everyone who contributed a post to this month's Nonprofit Blog Carnival! In her post, Nonprofit blogs: why this one works , Lisbeth of Nonprofit Execs on the Edge points to 2 keys to a juicy blog: a focus on storytelling and blog posts that aren't staff-generated. Nonprofit 2.0 Nonprofit 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. Writing and Blogging: I’ve been writing Beth’s blog since 2004 and on this updated wordpress blog since 2010. This past year, I found myself writing less on this blog. That’s a long time.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Forming partnerships is a great way to leverage corporate philanthropy in your marketing efforts, and it’s an easy proposition that companies will want to get on board with. This could include committed donors, volunteers, and board members. Maintain an updated blog. Offer different partnership opportunities.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). I’ve been part of the NTEN community since its inception and while this is my final year as a NTEN board member, I’ll also continue to be a community member.

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Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Tax status, donations, grants, bylaws, and boards are just a smattering of the unique variables in the voluntary sector. What’s the Risk of Starting a Nonprofit [BLOG]. Why Nonprofits Need Them [BLOG]. The Accounting Basics Every Nonprofit Team Member Should Know [BLOG]. Board Basics Course .

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 45

Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2021

This is a great time to brainstorm with staff and board members about representing what you do, and how you do it in as few words as possible. You know your hot topics better than anyone! That involvement can be just as valuable, such as serving as a board member—which may lead to a big donation down the line.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I’m excited to co-presenting a session at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. They want to bask in your aura, be embraced as part of your community, and consider themselves members of your family. Then offer rewards for being a member.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

That’s one of the most common questions we get at NTEN, and we’ve repeatedly heard from many of you in the NTEN community that you’d like to see a job board on NTEN.org. Well, we take your requests seriously; and we are excited to announce that a job board is underway! Have any questions or concerns about the upcoming job board?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! And it is a simple (and small) survey upon which this blog is based.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. Writing and Blogging: I’ve kept a regular publishing schedule for Beth’s Blog, something that I’ve done since 2003! I wrote guest posts for many nonprofit publications and blogs. What about you?

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

Start with those closest to your organization – your loyal donors, board, staff, volunteers, and potentially recipients of service. Engage your entire team – fundraising staff, board, development committee, volunteers, executive leadership, and program staff – in both the audit and planning process to create a sense of ownership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I’m a huge fan of Joan Garry’s blog and podcast. I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. First, let me say this now – this is a MUST-READ book for nonprofit leaders and board members.

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