Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

And while it’s great for specific uses in day-to-day operations like transactional, process renewals or course payments, it can’t help you answer complex questions (see our previous blog, Your AMS Wasn’t Designed for That ). Who are the community influencers on trending topics? Which programs matter most to our members?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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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! Donors are familiar and comfortable with this type of spending and are likely to connect and engage with this donation style.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Many factors are important to consider: tenure, type of membership, demographics, how the member was acquired, how the member is engaging with your association, and more. your AMS, event registration system, your community platform, even spreadsheets). Or you can check out the “how-to” webinar about this topic here.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Read our blog to discover how to advance your advocacy program’s efforts and better engage your member advocates online. Some examples of social media assets can include images, videos, photos, hashtags, and thought leadership topic ideas. Leverage your online community. Make online expectations clear. Download now

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Many participants were interested in using facebook as a communication platform for local campaigning and I created a session all about it. 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.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

Having strong knowledge of analytics can help you better understand what drives membership engagement , retention , and growth. Even community managers can leverage their unstructured data (conversations) to help enhance your member experience (and really wow your boss!)

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The good news is that smart people are working to identify ways that newsrooms and individual journalists can stem the decline and build trust within their communities. Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

We offer a wide variety of free training resources on fundraising topics, including live webinars as well as on-demand courses. Beyond the short videos mentioned above, Candid has a wealth of in-depth videos for those who want to dedicate more time to specific topics.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Industry thought leaders are turning side-hustles into fee-based communities that are exclusive and career advancing. Read our blog for tips to get started. Emphasize digital-first. Social learning.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2023

Read our blog for a helpful recap of everything trending at #ASAE23. 6 trending topics at ASAE Annual 2023 The Nimble AMS team learned so much from attending ASAE 2023. To meet this goal, your association could consider adopting innovative association management software (AMS) to enhance member engagement and boost retention.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. Those likely won’t change despite job changes and will allow you to engage with them (with the appropriate opt-ins). With all these uses (and more!)

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. Understanding Why Podcasts Work for Nonprofits Aside from gaining access to the millions of podcast fans, employing them as part of your content strategy allows you to: Enhance engagement.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Containing five years of real-world learnings, this updated edition provides specific guidance for implementing the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) framework to support communities, organizations, and individuals. To do so, it explores ways to determine BIPOC-led organizations, as defined by BIPOC communities.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Read our blog for tips to get started. Enhance your digital member experience by leveraging an online community platform to build virtual connections and encourage member engagement. Social learning.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Successful organizations are leveraging the power of AI and social media to create more meaningful connections and foster community engagement. Here are a few use cases we’ve seen (and used ourselves): Brainstorming content topics. Ask an AI tool to help make your writing more succinct or engaging and see what the results are.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Start by outlining the key topics that need discussion. Financial goals may include a specific fundraising target, while non-financial goals could involve community engagement, brand awareness, or partnerships. Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community by incorporating engagement goals.

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Association Analytics

JULY 11, 2022

LMS, Events, Marketing Automation, Community) to provide analytical insights that can drive strategic priorities like member engagement, non-dues revenue and member retention. The fact is: AMS solutions have a ton of fantastic capabilities – but they are not designed to do a lot of what we (associations) try to make them do.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2010

I announced last week that I’ve partnered with Matt Chevy to do a redesign of this blog. Redesign topic #2: Focused on Conversations. How would you like to be able to find conversations or follow them either on the blog or using other platforms tools? Thanks to everyone that’s shared comments so far in this process!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for nonprofits to engage with their target audience and secure the necessary support. In this blog post, we’ll explore three ways keyword research can benefit your nonprofit and help you achieve your mission more effectively.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If people can’t engage with your organization on their phones, tablets, and through social media, you could be at a serious disadvantage. Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to Implement Online Multichannel Strategies to Spark Advocacy, Raise Money, and Engage your Community by Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward.

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fusionSpan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In staff meetings and discussions with colleagues we often find ourselves in the midst of a variety of topics including. How do we improve member retention and engagement? Should we have a private association community? Hence, the birth of this blog. We want to make this blog work for you. We want to help!

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You can sometimes find self-directed resources, like professional association guides and online communities, or more formal workshops and educational sessions from the software provider. Membership Engagement and Growth Tools. Below are some tools that can help your membership engagement and growth strategies.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2022

From digital strategy and communications trends to preparing for Drupal 10 and Google Analytics 4, here are 5 of our most-read blogs from 2022: Mapping Your Digital Ecosystem. Building Engagement with Conservation Efforts. Data Storytelling That Deepens Engagement: NYU’s City Health Dashboard. Digital Impact Summit.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

We value and celebrate the diversity of our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences as they help us better understand one another and better serve our communities and constituents. And we look to engage with and seek guidance from experts in the field to continue learning and improving. They require us to learn, adapt, and iterate.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Join us in Denver for inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and how-to workshops for change-makers across the education, nonprofit, and social good community. This session promises to be lively, engaging, and full of laughs! How do diverse voices and experiences strengthen a community? Register here today!

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It’s a measure of the way an organization impacts the community it’s a part of. over people’s safety and well-being, will eventually lose the trust and support of the community (including investors, customers, and partners). They serve the community and, in return, gain their trust and support.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

To do so, we needed to take a fresh look at the undeniable opportunity cost of engaging in donor-driven initiatives. We took a similar approach for our research agenda, where we leaned into fundraising for topics important to the sector at large.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. To help your organization create a powerful nonprofit mission statement that follows best practices, we’re covering the following topics: What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement?

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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. Here they are: Rituals.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits We’ll cover how to craft engaging stories and where to share them, but let’s start with Storytelling Ethics 101. When telling the stories behind your nonprofit’s work, it’s important to think through ethical concerns —especially if your work involves sensitive topics. These tips will help you do it!

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Think about the people who make up your community of donors.

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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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Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

This will ultimately save you time and money, and provide members with more value that leads to increased engagement and retention. Ways to observe : Keep track of purchases, follow member-generated content like community posts, or track what content and individuals members engage with. Ask and observe your members.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Start a Facebook Community Page. Facebook Community Pages are great for your next cause or project. Remember, you are growing a community, and a community provides support. Once you are on their radar, they might pick up some of your content and messages, sharing them to an even larger and incredibly engaged network.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Offer tickets for your community to come watch the event and bring in a judging panel to determine the prize winners.

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