Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue. For example, some members might say they want more opportunities to earn CPE credits at your conferences; but when you look at the data, you might find that CPE course completions are low at your events.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

Of course not. Used wisely, it can help us steer the course in a prosperous and successful way. We must be careful that our desires are the product of our best selves and make the world a better place.” Although it’s not an easy assignment, I have faith in the association community. It can make humanity better. “As

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It was a 10-week course and I learned a ton,” said Murphy, who for seven years was the senior manager of member services for the DMA Nonprofit Federation. But, as you likely know, it’s not always easy for harried executives and multi-tasking fundraisers to stop what they’re doing and take a course or pursue another time-consuming opportunity.

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Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

Ways to observe : Keep track of purchases, follow member-generated content like community posts, or track what content and individuals members engage with. If you don’t have a taxonomy in place, we suggest you implement one that is association-wide. Let’s use course registration as an example.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

For anyone who designs, owns, manages or administers a WordPress site, the importance of the “community” that surrounds the wildly popular content management system cannot be understated. That said, the one-person-show introverts out there might find it a little daunting to just dive into the online community and start making friends.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. Let’s start at the most fundamental place for this conversation. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Virtual and hybrid tournaments —where play is spread across multiple days and/or multiple courses and scores are submitted through a mobile scoring app to an overall leaderboard—can ensure that events go off safely and successfully. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. 5) Offer Attractive & Relevant Sponsorships.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. And, of course, we all know about the pay gap. I think that’s a perfect place to begin any dialogue.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A number or “score” is assigned to a member based on how they interact with your association, e.g., attend meetings, take classes, participate in your community, volunteer, read your content. For example, most associations find members don’t volunteer or donate before they have seen value from other activities like courses or publications.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2011

We just wrapped up another rousing Community Builder chat – I’m always so energized and inspired by these chats and thankful for all those that participate and share. This month’s chat focused mainly on sharing lessons and examples from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , which took place in Washington, DC, last week.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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People Community Video Podcast 76

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Of course, nutrition insecurity is far from a new problem, and it’s gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities. But technology alone isn’t the answer. Cristina Jones.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2011

The conversation in this month’s chat focused on these questions: What are the best mechanisms for connecting online & offline communities? How much communication with your online community is too much? Are you looking for some new ideas to get conversation started with your community? from @ BonnieKoenig.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. Next, the script would run over the course of a few days/weeks to populate everything.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Technical aspects such as web accessibility and mobile-friendliness are crucial for an effective course. And, you’ll likely need a learning management system to handle course delivery. Write a course that targets what the learner needs. Let’s say you’re creating courses for Valerie (or any other volunteer you can visualize).

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Effective Learning Strategy Course 162

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values. Candid helps us to be transparent and accountable to our community,” Dickenson said.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Over the last few of years I’ve had a the opportunity to work with a team of intelligent and thoughtful colleagues, speak at conferences, and collaborate with other facilitators and community builders. During this time, I’ve help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups.

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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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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. A good place to start is with a needs analysis. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Recent association industry research from Community Brands underscores this digital imperative. While in-person events still have a valuable place in member engagement, nearly three quarters of members from the study say they now expect their organizations to offer all or most events in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) format.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise. On behalf of your organization, investigate ways to receive money that the organization may not have in place already. Then help implement these tools.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Here are some particulars of places you might find funding: Private foundations — These vary a lot in size, may (or may not) have a website, and absolutely have a 990 you should check out to make sure you’re a good fit. Community foundations — These oversee donor funds, and most also offer grant initiatives. We need money.

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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. Organizations that engage with the right audiences, at the right times, with the right content, and in the right places enjoy greater loyalty, retention, and positive word of mouth.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? Or, if you’ve got time but a limited budget, fundraising ideas with low up-front costs are a good place to start. For instance, if you’re resource-constrained, work on ideas that require less effort.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Ideas Virtual 352

DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We spoke with Amy Gravell, the managing director, and Shannon Carroll, the director of business & operations, about the theater, its mission in the community, the ways the community supports its efforts, and – of course – how DipJar has helped. That work is expansive and goes far beyond the stage.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. And in each local place, people are on different types of social media, some of which are global in scope. Tools: From @rootwork: Facebook has been pretty effective at creating a place for discussion/strategy between events or meetings.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust. Forum One’s 2024 commitments Of course, we’re not just here to tell you what to focus on: we’re here to help!

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Do you want to create deeper connections with community members? Named as a top thought leader and one to follow by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell is a nonprofit digital consultant on a mission to make the digital world a better place. Social media can help bridge the gap with focused strategies and clear intentions.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. Rather, you’re seeking critical investment in work that will make your community and world a better place. As you suggest, generally there is more than one place to look to within any business. You’re not a beggar!

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

The 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands offers multiple findings that point the way for associations to better serve their members in uncertain times. . They place significantly higher value on job opportunities and help wi th career advancement. How do you plan for an unpredictable future? .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Match their energy by providing volunteer opportunities, hosting giving challenges, offering peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, and encouraging community chatter. Of course, if your organization has the bandwidth, photos and videos are a major plus. ? Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Every org is different and must build its community to work toward its own goals and mission. Devendra Shrikande and I are creating a year-long curriculum — a step-by-step DIY guide — to developing an in-house social network for nonprofits (a private online community for constituents). I’d love to hear about all of it!

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Build Community Social Network Social Media 103

Qgiv

MAY 25, 2022

Over the course of the last two weeks, Americans have been rocked by two tragic, mass shootings. The first took place on May 14 in Buffalo, New York at a Tops Market, killing 10 people. The next shooting took place on May 24 th at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen children and two teachers were killed.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands shows that associations recognize the need to diversify their revenue streams. You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. Get predictive. Project future fundraising results ?by

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Another Dreamforce is in the books, and although this year’s event looked different than those in the past, it wasn’t lacking the usual entertainment, insight, and community building that we’ve come to expect from a traditional Dreamforce experience. Salesforce.org has become the largest tech-for-social-impact community in the world.

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