Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. reported for “informal helping.”

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Service Community Environment Empowerment 109

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge ! For 2021 they decided to shake things up and make it an activity challenge through the CauseVox platform instead. She said, “Don’t be afraid to ask. What Made it Work. The Durables.

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Activities Active Activism Raise 84

VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

That’s where book groups come in. In response to many requests, we have developed a facilitation guide for formal and informal book groups. Filled with warm-up activities, questions, and compelling quotes, the guide also prompts “concepts to action” so that participants can translate these ideas into action.

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Facilitation Group Guide Chapter 98

Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. And an online community provides an ideal way to deliver these member benefits. .

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Community Online Strategy Guidelines 133

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. The following numbers reveal that progress in the association community is not as rapid as we would hope. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Lack of resources.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. . Create your DEI initiatives volunteer group. Train your volunteers.

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Group Volunteer Create Tips 129

Nimble AMS

APRIL 2, 2022

Using the right tools and techniques makes it easy to get more out of your association’s online community. . Here’s how Nimble Communities can help you take your online community to the next level. Your association might just be getting started with an online community. Attract and engage members. Work more efficiently.

Community 138

Community Online Associations Template 138

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 360

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that the first reason members join associations is to network, and the sixth is to socialize. Is your association maximizing the reach of your online community? Keep reading for three key tips to improve the member experience with your online community platform.

Community 133

Community Online Guidelines Retention 133

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If you’re looking to collect feedback from your constituents, you may want to consider holding a nonprofit focus group. It can offer a great way to gain access to invaluable information from your supporters and local community members. What’s the point of a nonprofit focus group and when should you hold one?

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Group Nonprofit Evaluation Mind 107

.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

We talked with entrepreneurs across our community. 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. It opens services and activities to ongoing evaluation and adjustment. They are also good facilitators.

Associations 221

Associations Trend Technology Attitude 221

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities. Today, in Milwaukee, the group has gone on to consider public safety, another issue that’s critical for restaurants.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

Roles 76

Roles Foundation Leadership Community 76

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 92

.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. In fairness, so many groups operate with minimal staff that this type of program can seem like a luxury.

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Mentoring Giving Associations Leadership 251

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

On the flip side of the Double Down strategy, IAEE was also able to identify activities and projects the team was spending time on that didn’t offer much return on investment. One opportunity IAEE uses for observation is a series of small group discussions called Community Buzz Hours.

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Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although I doubt that many organizations still need a Casual Friday, if your group is a holdout, this is an easy, high-impact fix. Good health adds joy to every activity. Plans can be tailored to your group’s needs and goals. Cater a healthy group lunch every quarter. Work is more pleasant in clothing that feels good.

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Giving Alexa Demonstration Fun 448

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Other associations post regularly on social media and cultivate vibrant online communities while yours just sends monthly email newsletters and occasionally meets over Zoom. In this guide, we’ll discuss three steps to creating an online community, starting with identifying the primary objectives and purpose of the community.

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Associations Community Create Online 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Community programs are an important part of our mission at NTEN, and we are looking for new community members who want to get involved! The Tech Clubs connect community members locally to exchange knowledge, resources and learn from each other’s experiences. NTEN has always been a community.

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NTEN Group Volunteer Organization 46

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. When the group reimagined their office space, incorporating elements of culture into the new design was a priority. Could the issue be trust?

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

Build 71

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 71

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.

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Social Media Support Media Social 327

Nimble AMS

MAY 19, 2021

Here’s a recent story of how one of our clients is expanding member engagement using Nimble Communities. ACerS quickly recognized the benefits of offering an online member community for the entire organization. The power of an online member community. Offering an online community is key to delivering a great member experience.

Associations 78

Associations Community Collaboration Industry 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 343

Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . and “How should we iterate?”

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Problem Community Participatory Philanthropy 119

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are key technologies for charities and similar groups. They also deliver insights into what donors like and how they behave.

Community 85

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 85

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Here are five activities you can put into action between now and the end of the year to ensure your list is ready to go as soon as the 2024 sessions convene. You can activate volunteers on your priority campaigns with the typical actions like sending messages to lawmakers, making phone calls, or tweeting at officials.

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Volunteer Campaign Advocacy Nonprofit 195

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. First, identify what your community wants to do – what it is coming together around, whether it’s an event, an action, or a movement. Transparency.

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Community Build Organization Case Study 253

Donorbox

JANUARY 19, 2024

With over 2,500 active giving circles open to anyone, these groups redefine charitable giving. Circles of giving can raise funds from members and the larger community […] The post What is a Giving Circle? Giving circles empower ordinary individuals to make an impact on the issues they care about.

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Change Giving Philanthropy Raise 105

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But how do you connect your members with industry information, networking opportunities, and other membership benefits year-round, especially when you can’t rely on face-to-face activities? Offering an online member community is a great approach. The power of an online member community. Meet Nimble Communities.

Collaboration 78

Collaboration Place Community Associations 78

Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

Unlock unified membership management with advanced Bloomerang features Imagine having the full spectrum of your nonprofit’s supporter data at your fingertips—from donor contributions to member activity. Dynamic membership groups: Segment your members based on level.

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Management Profile Analytics Track 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Create personalized donor experiences Categorize your participant information into like groups, then send them event invitations and content tailored to their interests. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals.

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Chapter Registration Data Education 284

The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

Matrix Group is officially 25 years old today. For a change, Leah Monica, Director of Marketing at Matrix Group, interviewed me about my personal journey and the journey of Matrix Group. If you want to read about the first 10 years at Matrix Group, here’s a blog post I wrote back in 2009 ! looks like.

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Celebrate Reflection Impact Arlington 130

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

Advocacy 199

Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, Community Brands research suggests that most members (76 percent!) Continually attracting this group of early careerists and keeping them engaged is vital to your association’s long-term success. Your online community is already a powerful tool for providing a great member experience. Include content they care about.

Community 78

Community Badge Online Organization 78

Candid

JULY 22, 2021

Her third round of grants in less than a year, Scott wrote that grant recipients were “286 high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked.” Editor’s note: Scott awarded a grant to Candid.) . Transparency . Analysis is based on grantees that are U.S.

Puerto Rico 128

Puerto Rico Fund Group Organization 128

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

From there, you’ll tell your organization’s story through a series of touch points (or communications) that resonates with each group. However, these are just examples—group or segment your list in a way that makes sense for your nonprofit. . Persona #1—Community Stakeholders. Persona #3—Community Acquaintance.

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Donor Effective Fundraising Map 284