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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2021
The Metaverse is a broad term that encapsulates the next evolution of the internet.
December, 2021
Is Creating Content Actually Expensive or Are People Just Doing It Wrong?
Association TV
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Do you find yourself constantly worrying about how your association is going to pay for the videos you need to engage and inform your members?
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The Bright Side of Disruption—.orgCommunity’s 2021 Initiatives
.orgSource
DECEMBER 27, 2021
The challenges of 2021 also brought opportunities to learn, grow, and shift perspective.orgCommunity’s goal is to advance this bright side of disruption.
Reflections from 2021, Thoughts for 2022
The MatrixFiles
DECEMBER 22, 2021
It’s December 22, 2021. Another year has come and gone and as usual, I’m thinking about the coming year. I’ve been having conversations with my team, friends in the industry and fellow CEOs about what to expect in 2022 and we all agree that next year will be another wild ride.
Become the Association Your Members Want
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As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. The.orgCommunity organized a Think Tank to help identify trends and crystalize our outlook on the future of membership. The sessions were facilitated by Elizabeth Engel, Chief Strategist, Spark Consulting. This article is the result of feedback gleaned during those dialogues, previous research, and the viewpoints of the.orgSource team.
Top 10 Reasons to Have a Strategic Marketing Plan
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2021
It’s the end of the year. If you are a small business, you’ve no doubt completed your annual budget and hopefully your business plan for the new year. The natural next step is a marketing plan, right?
Why use an AMS system in which all clients are on the same version?
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Software upgrades can be a costly and time-consuming hassle. . When you’re looking for new software to manage your association, consider the se benefits of using an AMS that’s automatically updated. .
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It’s Hip to be Square: A Case for Predictable Content Planning
Association TV
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The best way to build and maintain an engaged audience is to keep them on their toes right? Don’t let your viewers relax for a second. Give them a promo jab, a marcom right hook, and just when they’re on the ropes — POW! —an an educational uppercut. The content belt is yours. The crowd goes wild….
In the Midst of Uncertainty, Expect These Trends to Rise
.orgSource
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Dust off the crystal ball, slosh the tea leaves, and toss the I Ching. It’s that time of year when the pundits make predictions about what’s in store for the next 12 months.
Elevate Your Next Conference with a Professional Emcee
The MatrixFiles
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Want to elevate your next in person or virtual conference? Consider hiring a professional emcee! Rachel Sheerin emceeing the 2021 SQF Unites Conference. We recently hosted the SQF Unites conference for the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) in BeSpeake , our virtual meeting platform.
3 Lessons For Fundraisers From “Die Hard”
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 22, 2021
This article contains spoilers for the movie “Die Hard.” . Depending on who you ask (me), “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie of all time. If you haven’t seen it, I suggest that you stop what you’re doing and make that happen ASAP. .
Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success
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Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.
How to approach your association’s board for a new tech investment
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 3, 2021
You know it’s time for new association management software (AMS). Now it’s time to get board approval. . Here’s how to make sure your pitch for new tech appeals to individual board member’s roles and concerns. . It’s time for new association management software for your organization. You know it.
5 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Nonprofit Website Redesign
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 13, 2021
You’ve been put in charge of leading the revamp of your organization’s website. A website build or redesign has technical but also design and execution aspects. You’ll need to understand both elements and how they work together, for a successful end product.
9 Nonprofit Website Trends for 2022
TechSoup
DECEMBER 29, 2021
With a rapidly changing industry, nonprofit marketers and organizations have needed to become more effective and efficient in their strategy and implementation.
Sharing Knowledge Keeps Associations Strong—Review Newest Survey Results and C-Suite Discussion
.orgSource
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Early in my career, I was drawn to the nonprofit world. My attraction centered around the idea of sharing. Competition defines even the friendliest corporate relationships. Associations have a happier orientation to their community.
The Denan Project - Leveraging WhatsApp for Good
As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.
10 Simple Strategies for a Successful Year-End Giving Campaign
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 14, 2021
With Giving Tuesday in the rear view, it’s tempting to forgo a year-end giving campaign and coast to the end of the year, catching up on work and enjoying the holidays. But don’t! This is NOT the time to take your foot off the gas!
Did you miss the day fundraising took a vow of poverty?
Hands on Fundraising
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Fundraisers – and fundraising – need to be funded. The pandemic has caused an interesting shake-up: many employers are struggling to find or keep employees.
How to Build Platforms that Our Movements Can Own
Non Profit Quarterly
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Nonprofits and technology often don’t mix. The nonprofit landscape is littered with abandoned grant-funded and poorly maintained tech projects. It isn’t because nonprofits are fundamentally inept with technology, however.
10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits in 2022
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1.
Remembering Franklin Thomas
Candid
DECEMBER 23, 2021
In a difficult year, in which the world struggled to break free from the grip of Covid-19, only to be set back by a new variant, the news of Franklin Thomas’ death came like a sock to the gut.
What Nonprofit Donors Want To See in Your Marketing and Social Media
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 21, 2021
What's happened is that we live at a time of immense transparency and authenticity because of the way data is consumed. Donors could hold nonprofits and their leaders accountable if they realize something isn't quite right.
Why You Should Reevaluate Your Nonprofit’s Mission Statement
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? This should come as no surprise: Research I recently conducted suggests that it does.
Salesforce or Microsoft: What’s the right CRM platform for your association management software?
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 16, 2021
More associations are moving to CRM platform-based AMS systems. . Here’s why this approach is important and what you should know about choosing the right solution for your association.
Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access
Non Profit Quarterly
DECEMBER 14, 2021
We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times.
[DATA] 9 Popular Digital Fundraising Tools and How They Performed in 2021
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 26, 2021
The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising.
Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid and Virtual Events
TechSoup
DECEMBER 20, 2021
There is no denying that the past two years have reshaped the event landscape. Home workstations have replaced traditional offices, Zoom calls have replaced team meetings, and virtual and hybrid events have largely replaced in-person ones. Event Planning Marketing and Communications
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 219: Cybersecurity 101
sgEngage
DECEMBER 23, 2021
What do you know about cybersecurity? You’re probably aware that it’s a threat, but if you don’t know what cybersecurity threats entail or how to increase your own security, how can you really protect yourself or your organization?
Here’s Why Blended Asks Should Be A Strategy In Your Fundraising Toolbox
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? No, they don’t. That kind of asking pattern can feel like “nickel and diming” to donors, which is why blended asks are so important. .
Marshall Fire: Boulder County
VisionLink
DECEMBER 31, 2021
We are so saddened by the devastation across Boulder County--and we thank so many of you who have checked in with us.
I love you, nonprofit colleagues. Please give yourselves a break.
Nonprofit AF
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Hi everyone, this will be the last post of 2021 (I’ll be back on January 3rd), and it might be. Personal self-care
[WEBINAR] Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT (2 hours). Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good. Cost: $30 (USD). This is the first of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits.
Should You Accept ANY Type of Nonprofit Donation? (And How Should You Gracefully Decline a Gift?)
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 7, 2021
When your nonprofit is just getting started, any nonprofit donation is a welcome donation, right? It’s hard to imagine turning down a gift. But trust me, there may be times when you don’t want to say “yes” to the donation being offered.
Make Every Fundraising Day Count in December
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 17, 2021
December is not the time to pull back your energy and efforts. Most people are in the spirit of giving now and you need to tap their brief feeling for total success to occur. Fundraiser Education Fundraiser education fundraising Year-End Giving
Why You Should Send More End-Of-Year Fundraising Emails Than You Usually Do
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 8, 2021
In order to hit your end-of-year fundraising goals, you need to get your asks in front of people when they’re feeling especially generous.
Responding to Quad State Tornadoes
VisionLink
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Like many of you, we watched with great sadness as the tornadoes wrecked havoc over the weekend across the Midwest. These unprecedented storms seem to becoming more and more common.
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