Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A panel of four profoundly accomplished association technologists convened to discuss how IT can help associations substantially improve the way information is made available throughout the organization and the way it is used to improve both internal processes and actual offerings to members/constituents.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

Almost four years ago, I wrote my experience as a participant n a design-thinking lab to give input on a digital strategy for a philanthropy. The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I even facilitated design labs to help with the research for my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I admit it.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. Algorithms can be designed to be objective and unbiased, reducing the risk of human error and judgment in decision-making. How relevant the association is to its constituents.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Programs Designing the Best Membership Program for Nonprofits 9 min read Read Now Engagement You probably hear the word “engagement” frequently, but it can be difficult to define what it means for members. One proven method of addressing literacy—especially in children with learning challenges—is approaching reading as a science.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

This blog was co-written by Associate Director, Ida Perrson, and SVP of Brand + Strategy, Amy Small. This recent article from AIGA, “ Small Budgets, Tight Deadlines, Important Work: Lessons all designers can learn from working with nonprofits ,” was one of those instances. Creative-problem solving on a small budget.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The data model used by your association management software (AMS) matters. . But it’s important to understand it at least at a high level because the data model you use can make a big difference for your association. . the Contacts/Accounts model is not an ideal choice for associations.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. One simple method to ensure you avoid common DEI mistakes at your association is to create a volunteer group for DEI initiatives. The benefits of DEI initiatives at your association.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

My favorite thing about Nimble AMS is that it’s a powerful solution with a menagerie of features built on one of the most flexible and robust platforms that can help Organizations and Associations to grow and help serve their constituents. Nearly a decade working with Associations, in every role possible in Product Management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Online giving options also provide a range of payment methods, allowing donors to give using their preferred payment method, whether that’s a credit card, PayPal , or another online payment service. In this example, notice how Legado’s donation form is beautifully designed.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

How to sell merchandise with ease through dropshipping Through the art of dropshipping, an organization can design and create products for individuals to purchase without having to stock and sell the products themselves. If you are more educationally inclined, designing and selling notebooks, backpacks, and pens would be a great first step.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

We’ll discuss the potential risks associated with donation processing and provide proactive measures you can take to safeguard your nonprofit’s funds. Was your solution designed with nonprofits in mind? This transition has also brought new risks that nonprofits should be aware of.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. If you see them as an outdated outreach method, we have great news for you. Use a minimalist design. Create unique designs. Tip 4: Use a minimalist design. Look no further! Feature relevant images.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

A well-designed volunteer program not only benefits the nonprofit, but also the volunteers themselves. To be successful, volunteers need to know goals, expectations, and responsibilities associated with a volunteer opportunity. Use a variety of training methods. Transparency.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 17, 2021

Here we break down popular integration options depending on your goals and budget, in order from the most simple and inexpensive to the more robust methods that require greater investment to accommodate complex requirements. Similar to the CMS form tools, these tools use a GUI-based system for designing forms and mapping fields. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give software allows you to register for a dedicated text-to-give number (or shortcode) and promote the designated keywords associated with your cause.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. They’re commonly associated with enterprise solutions and can provide an array of advanced features, such as personalization.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

If your organization sends out a member newsletter, you have a solid communication method on your side! When you’re a member association , it’s important to have ways to communicate and connect with members on a regular basis. When developing the design of your member newsletter, remember that branding matters.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Trade Associations A trade association is an organization where members are professionals in a specific industry. Membership in a trade association carries a plethora of benefits for members looking to get ahead in their profession. Here are four of the most common types of membership models for nonprofits: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The chart above comes from a recent study on the link between well being and workplace productivity and the impact of office design. A 2013 study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, based on a survey of 43,000 workers, concluded that the disadvantages of noise and distraction associated with open office plans reduced productivity.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2021

You know it’s time to consider expense management software when your old methods: Start taking too much time and resources Employees and volunteers need a way to submit expenses. You may need to designate certain expenses to a specific account, such as one related to a grant your organization has received.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Direct mail is too often associated with the past. There are many reasons why direct mail donor acquisition can be a compelling fundraising tool that produces results that digital methods simply cannot. Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Whether your shop is brick and mortar or existing online, the following methods will help to turn museum visitors into customers and maximise your shop’s retail potential. . Does your museum cater more towards the design conscious? The Three “Knows” . Know your visitors. Do lots of families visit your museum?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

Branded Site CauseVox’s intuitive drag-and-drop tool allows you to easily layout and design your fundraising site in a way that’s unique to your mission and beneficial to supporters. Offering clarity on donation methods, tax deductions, program specifics, and contact info, this page ensures transparency.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Most constituent relationship management systems, such as Salesforce allow you to track volunteers, send texts to them directly from the CRM, connect with them through multiple methods (i.e., email, phone, and social), and identify your nonprofit’s top volunteers. Check-In at Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

While recent research suggests that the first method may not be as effective because of “ group think ” and produce fewer ideas, you can combine the best of both approaches. Other Brainstorming Methods and Techniques. M odify: What materials, processes, methods can you modify to solve a problem? Before the Session.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

At Web Courseworks, we provide professional services to help associations like yours build their ideal learning business. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? Let’s get started.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON) This is one of our favorite conferences. Whether that’s pivoting in response to current events and trends, discovering new methods for revitalizing donor relationships, or refreshing your budget, this free virtual conference has you covered.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Once you have your goals, you can work backward to design an appropriate and feasible timeline. As you search for volunteers, put yourself in the best, most convincing position, and use your CRM and associated tools for recruiting and onboarding your volunteers. Use the Internet to spread your message.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

You’ve probably heard that creating a multi-channel marketing strategy tends to be more effective than focusing on just one communication method. Winspire’s guide to auction catalog design recommends including the following sections in your nonprofit’s booklet: An eye-catching cover page.

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Forj

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Michael Hartman of Sandstorm Design will be presenting during our February eLearning Thought Leaders Series Webinar ! Michael Hartman leads the development team, information architects, user research, and usability studies at Sandstorm Design and is excited to share his expertise on the topic of usability in the association space.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

Additionally, there are efforts underway to develop methods for identifying and mitigating bias in GPT models. For example, researchers have developed methods for visualizing the attention patterns of GPT models, which can provide insight into how the model is processing and generating text.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

Neon One Tip: Neon CRM for Associations users can enable Email Link Authentication and automatically direct members to the constituent version of their membership form. Learn More About Neon CRM for Associations In this section, you may also include additional renewal options, such as membership level upgrades or other donation opportunities.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

At Web Courseworks, we specialize in both learning management systems (LMSs) equipped with assessment authoring tools and providing consulting services to help professional, medical, and trade associations create top-tier eLearning experiences for their members. What is the importance of eLearning assessments? Open-Ended Questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

I worked with Alexandra and her company to design a study that gather insights about social media usage and charitable giving. I’ll be doing a session designing and delivering effective training with John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard on March 14th at 10:30 am. Association of Fundraising Professionals: March 25th.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Common costs associated with online fundraising tools Before we dive into our list of top fundraising platforms, it’s helpful to be aware of the common costs and payment terminology associated with these solutions. They provide donation pages that are specifically designed to convert more website visitors into donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Like other older nonprofits and charities, the diocese does have some endowments, but they are designated for very specific purposes.” . is showing that returning methodically to in-person services, there seems to be a window of opportunity to make substantive and positive change.

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