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 70

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 70

Nimble AMS

JULY 18, 2023

Today, associations are even more focused on increasing value and providing great experiences to attract and retain members. According to Community Brands research, enhancing the member experience is the top area of focus, and providing personalized experience remains the biggest area associations plan to invest in.

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Associations Personal Trend Experiment 131

Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, members are more likely to be satisfied and invest in their organization if it’s an early adopter of technology—but less than 20% of association professionals feel very technologically prepared for the future. Why does this disconnect occur? Technology with membership benefits.

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Experiment Tech Tips Associations 122

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

Nimble AMS

MARCH 8, 2023

How associations can innovate a nd improve the member experience To become an innovative association , you’ll want to address and solve problems at your organization as they arise. Your organization can answer frequently asked questions 24/7 and enhance the member experience on your association website. Online member community.

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Associations Experiment Tips ROI 117

Nimble AMS

JUNE 13, 2023

Is improving the member experience one of your most vital organizational priorities? According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends Research , 53% of association professionals report that enhancing the member experience is their most important business objective. If so, you’re not alone. In the last month, 45.4

Experiment 126

Experiment Captivate Model Associations 126

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2021

In philanthropy, a top-down approach and lack of lived experience has often led to funder-driven decision-making that lacks authentic community expertise and inclusion. The place-based approach gives communities and funders the authority to identify their own greatest assets and needs, and to articulate their own priorities.

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Place Articulate Community Impact 246

Forj

APRIL 17, 2024

Association leaders charged with building and managing online communities are faced with a lot of difficult decisions, from determining the right structure to creating a solid content strategy. But the most critical task on their to-do list is this: making the business case for community.

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Measure Community Metrics Structure 36

Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Effective communication improves experience.

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Volunteer Experiment Tips Training 95

Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , member priorities have shifted to tangible, personal benefits. Surprisingly, association professionals continue to undervalue offering career resources, even though it proves to be a huge benefit with the power to drive a superior member experience. Use your data.

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Integration Experiment Software Associations 108

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. Instead, they serve as partners in your work, representing the community you serve and even boosting the productivity of your workforce.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 88

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 46

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 46

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To inspire donor generosity and loyalty year after year, you must stop sending stale thank-you letters and having hollow donor experiences, and start thinking of creative ways to go above and beyond to provide donor service and experiences that are “ unexpectedly” pleasurable and memorable. Always go above and beyond.

Experiment 76

Experiment Donor Script Delicious 76

Forj

MARCH 4, 2024

Members expectations of their associations and professional communities are increasing based on their experiences with other brands. As the bar rises, so do member expectations for a personalized and modern experience. Technology is advancing all around us.

Experiment 36

Experiment Adopt Associations Professional 36

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.

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Community Online Associations Template 139

Forum One

JANUARY 24, 2023

Finding cost-effective ways to launch new services, having the ability to iterate quickly, providing non-resource intensive access to remote and underserved communities, and creating the most accessible and secure experiences possible, just to name a few.

Digital 70

Digital Experiment Drupal API 70

Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Resource Data Community Aggregator 59

Charity Village

MAY 25, 2023

The Catamount Fellowship, led by the Institute for Community Prosperity, announced a call for community partners. The fellowship is designed to be a springboard for students preparing to lead social change upon graduation through innovation in movements, organizations, businesses and/or government.

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University Community Student Government 98

Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Crafting digital experiences for institutions thought of as “in-person” or “hands-on” may seem like a challenge, but it’s a practice we relish at Forum One. centering digital experiences that can complement, enhance, and even stand independently from a traditional museum visit.

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Museum Culture Digital Experiment 79

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. .

Community 134

Community Online Strategy Guidelines 134

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

People 111

People Community Facilitation Philanthropy 111

Nimble AMS

APRIL 7, 2022

Your association’s ecommerce experience can go a long way toward delivering a great member experience. . Many factors go into a great member experience: onboarding, engagement, and customer service – just to name a few. Provide a familiar online shopping experience. Put the right technology to work.

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Experiment Registration Associations Method 128

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Once a year, the global nonprofit community comes together to collaborate, share best practices, and connect at Dreamforce. This year, the focus is on building unique experiences to drive mission impact. With Experience Cloud for Nonprofits, you can. A Community Focused on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.

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Experiment Impact Australia Nonprofit 111

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Strengthen relationships with supporters, offer personalized experiences, foster meaningful involvement with your cause, and more.

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Causes Community Activities Active 162

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Leverage the Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 release to i mprove your staff and member experience , putting you on track to exceed your goals. Due to popular demand, NimbleLand now includes upcoming Nimble AMS events, providing opportunities for the Nimble AMS community to meet. Customer submitted ideas You asked, and we listened!

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Product Associations Experiment Volunteer 139

Wild Apricot

MARCH 30, 2022

I was hoping to start tracking my writing progress and connect with other writers, and I hoped the sense of community would give me motivation to keep developing my skills. A few years ago, I joined an online writing club. Two months after I joined,

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Experiment Organization Skills Track 158

Forj

MARCH 14, 2024

Professional communities improve our world by helping their members create strong connections and share knowledge. When these members join forces in active communities, they have meaningful experiences that boost their skills and push their careers to new heights.

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Newsletter Community Impact Knowledge 36

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In 2009, Rue Mapp started a blog to share her experience participating in outdoor recreation activities as a Black woman in America. I started out sharing my experiences with the outdoors through my love of writing. It enriches our experiences, giving participants a deeper connection and a sense of belonging.

History 116

History Community Conservancy Leadership 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2010

I was just getting ready to add “Create a Facebook Page for a campaign in addition to your organization’s Facebook Page&# to my Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations when I read that Facebook had launched “Community Pages&#. 3) How do the Community Pages function before and after the magic number?

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Facebook Community Experiment Wiki 221

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 14, 2021

We often think of fundraising as transactional, but I love the idea of creating “fundraising experiences” that acknowledges that donors want to be involved with nonprofits on an experiential level and not just passively donate. This blog post outlines three steps to reimagining fundraising experiences. Get Inspired.

Experiment 120

Experiment Fundraising Atlanta Digital 120

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Because of their distance, however, it’s easy for them to feel disconnected from your nonprofit’s community if you don’t have specific initiatives to help them feel included and engaged. Set up a mentorship program: A mentorship program is an excellent way to welcome new remote volunteers to your nonprofit’s community. Let’s begin.

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Virtual Volunteer Experiment Tips 52

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. Consider the experiences of organizations like Urban Wellness Initiative, Sea Life Preservation Society, and EcoFuture Foundation.

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Community Organization Fundraising Integration 83

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

This elevates the experience by reducing stigma and calms anxiety. YLP wanted to know which members of the community are benefitting from the service and how many families and children are being supported. Your Local Pantry creates the look and feel of a little local shop which elevates the experience by reducing stigma.

Community 108

Community Support Data Local 108

Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Member experiences are how people perceive and interact with your nonprofit. Great experiences don’t just keep your members happy, they also boost your nonprofit’s reputation, generate more revenue and increase retention rates. We get it, creating memorable member experiences is easier said than done.

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Experiment Poll Interaction Nonprofit 52

CauseVox

APRIL 26, 2022

While she is not a CFRE (yet), Aishwariya brings a diverse background in business psychology and anthropology with corporate experience and social anthropology. “Our development team tries to have the community and fundraisers tell their stories. About your Speakers. Aishwariya Chandrasekar, Development Manager at VisArt.

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Experiment Artist Interview Storytelling 84

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

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? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

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Donor Community Tips Fundraising 76