Reaching a State of Prime Association Performance
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2024
To help your association reach and maintain a prime state of performance, ensure you have these seven components.
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NetForum AMS Unveils New Website, Increased Support for Associations and Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
NetForum AMS announced a new and refreshed website, designed to better serve an expanded range of associations and nonprofits with comprehensive association management software (AMS) and added implementation options.
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Study: Indiana Membership Associations Facing Declines in Members, Demand for Services
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 4, 2024
Roughly one-quarter of Indiana membership associations reported a drop in the number of members of their organizations, a recent study showed.
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Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
JANUARY 3, 2023
Here’s Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association. In most states, a statewide nonprofit association provides holistic services to nonprofits, including services such as statewide public policy and advocacy support, training and technical assistance, and research. Source: Independent Sector.
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Community Brands Introduces Nimble Intelligence, AI-Powered Analytics Solution for Associations
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 25, 2024
Community Brands launched Nimble Intelligence, an AI-powered analytics solution built on Salesforce with insights and reporting capabilities.
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A Grant Makers Association and a Center for Nonprofits Merged: Here’s What They Learned
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Mississippi's association of grant makers and its center for nonprofits joined forces to form the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy. By Sammy Moon. Stuart Kinlough, Alamy. The new group is founded on the premise that nonprofits and grant makers have shared goals. The new leader shares lessons from the merger.
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How To Recruit New Members for Your Association on Social Media
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Written by Findjoo , this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Post #1: 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM. 1) Establish a presence on social media for your association.
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Association Event Planning: 5 Steps to Meaningful Events
Top Nonprofits
MAY 5, 2023
Hosting memorable events at your association can help create an excellent, enriching experience for members. In recent years, more and more associations have been adding virtual events to their agenda—and for a good reason. First, your association should determine the purpose and goals of your event. Let’s dive in!
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Newsletter: A Cause for Shell-ebration ; Kansas Humane Society Launches ‘OnlyPaws’ Campaign ; How to Do Cause Marketing with Chambers, Associations
Selfish Giving
MAY 31, 2023
How to do cause marketing with chambers and associations. Be sure to support turtle rescues in your area. And if you ever encounter a turtle in the middle of the road, here's what you should do to help! ✍️ Partnership Notes 1. If you think you're the only nonprofit a business is considering for a partnership, you're probably mistaken.
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7 Useful Tips to Increase Membership Renewal for Your Association
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Written by Findjoo , this is the third post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Post 1: 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM. Post 2: How to Recruit New Members for Your Association on Social Media.
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Bridging the Generation Gap: Why Your Organization Should have an Associate Board (and How to Start One)
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 19, 2022
An Associate Board might be the answer to keep your nonprofit moving forward. The post Bridging the Generation Gap: Why Your Organization Should have an Associate Board (and How to Start One) appeared first on Blue Avocado. Nonprofits often struggle to connect with the next generation of donors.
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More than a Membership: Why Associations Need Strong Branding
Mission Minded
MAY 19, 2022
Every organization has a brand, but cultivating a strong brand pays you association dividends. The post More than a Membership: Why Associations Need Strong Branding appeared first on Mission Minded. Here are severn reasons why.
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Where Associations Fit in the Career Development Pipeline
Concord Leadership
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Their goal is to help nonprofits, associations, and clubs discover the solutions that solve their most frustrating pain points—while growing and retaining their member base. The post Where Associations Fit in the Career Development Pipeline appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC. The CEO […].
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Top 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Written by Findjoo , this is the first post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. In other cases, you can divide contacts based on which part of your association they are with. Running an organization can be a big challenge.
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4 Tips for Maximizing Association Membership
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 24, 2020
Similar to how nonprofit organizations implement donor retention strategies , associations work to keep members renewing each year. . No association is the same, so there isn’t one universal strategy that will maximize your association membership. Creating a dedicated association website. Contact the association.
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Learning Management Strategies for Leadership Associations
Concord Leadership
JUNE 10, 2020
This is where leadership associations, and the resources they provide, come […]. The post Learning Management Strategies for Leadership Associations appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.
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An Open Letter to the Marketing and Development Coordinator (associate, manager, director, etc.)
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Maybe the associate in the office next to yours would be willing to handwrite a thank you note or two or work registration at your next fundraising event. . The post An Open Letter to the Marketing and Development Coordinator (associate, manager, director, etc.) Similarly, consider opportunities for volunteers to engage in marketing.
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Mission Driven Bank Fund and Partners Aim to Close Racial Income and Wealth Gaps
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The Mission Driven Bank Fund partnered with the National Bankers Association Foundation and UpMetrics to close racial income and wealth gaps.
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Seeking engagement and purpose, corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
By James Pollard, Associated Press Charles Krupa, AP Photo Ron Waddell, Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Legacies, second from left, says Blue Cross Blue Shield volunteers provided help in the short term, while also staying engaged over the long term.
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Association Websites: 3 Ways to Engage Your Base
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
For instance, a modern, well-designed website will help your association: Boost brand awareness. With a website that’s wholly representative of your association, you can build a strong online identity as well as strengthen brand recognition within your industry. The best association websites go beyond visuals and prioritize content.
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How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions Of An Indian Women's Organization
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 7, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. delivering accurate medical information.
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Recent Survey Data Shows Employee Volunteerism in the Workplace Is on the Rise in 2023
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Survey data from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals showed employees volunteered more in the workplace in 2023.
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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Do We Tell Donors Paying By Credit Card To Pay The Associated Fees?
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to ask donors to pay associated credit card fees with purchases and donations. . The post [ASK AN EXPERT] How Do We Tell Donors Paying By Credit Card To Pay The Associated Fees? Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,
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What's Next for Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's Giving?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 5, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Scott’s grants, announced in March, largely fall in line with her usual themes — equity and justice, education, health, and economic security and opportunity were the largest categories.
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How Migrant Clubs Help People in the U.S. and in Immigrants' Homelands
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2024
Also known as hometown associations, they raise money by holding member breakfasts, raffles, and other events. By Susan Appe Also known as hometown associations, they raise money by holding member breakfasts, raffles, and other events to help students pay for college or to pave roads, install electricity, or deal with other needs.
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The Nonprofit World Should Embrace, Not Fear, Congressional Interest in Donor Transparency
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.
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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Pledged $10 Million for Maui Wildfire Survivors. They Gave Much More.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 22, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo The bulk of $60 million raised by the Entertainment Industry Foundation appears to have come from the Rock and Oprah. The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to thousands affected by the disaster.
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Global Fund for Children Promotes Hayley Roffey to Co-CEO
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 29, 2024
Prest Also, the Association of African American Museums has appointed a new CEO, and AARP’s longtime leader will depart at the end of the year.
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In Unusual Push, Funders Band Together to Give Grants for Election Work 'Early'
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 30, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Vasha Hunt/AP The Democracy Fund’s All by April campaign is trying to get grant makers to provide general operating support and to disburse it by the end of the month.
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GoFundMe Says $30 Billion Has Been Raised on Its Crowdfunding and Nonprofit Giving Platforms
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Adrian Kraus/AP GoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns have generated $30 billion since 2010, the fundraising platform announced Tuesday, as younger generations look beyond institutions to make their donations. The most common donation on GoFundMe is $50.
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N.Y.’s Nonprofit Animal Trauma Center Offers Charity Care for Rescues and Working Animals
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Altaffer/AP Harrison, a French bulldog, is seen in the surgery prep area at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. While most patients pay out of pocket, the Animal Medical Center offers multiple efforts to cover charity care, especially for rescue animals and working dogs.
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New CSR and ESG Survey Shows Profession Under Intense Pressure to Perform With Fewer Resources
NonProfit PRO
JULY 13, 2023
A new CSR and ESG survey released by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals offers insights into the real-world impact a polarized political environment and increasing demands are having on the ability of corporations to carry out social impact work in communities across the country.
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Overcoming Donor Hesitancy: Strategies to Keep Donors Engaged and Giving Amidst Challenges
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Here are some challenges associated with hesitancy, and tips to overcome them. Donor hesitancy remains a constant threat to nonprofits.
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MacKenzie Scott Reveals the Groups That Got Some of Her $2.1 Billion in Gifts in 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott’s announcement of this year’s giving was accompanied by just a three-sentence post rather than the essays she’s written in the past. This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.
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Bill and Lisa Ford to Raise $10 Million for Detroit Youth Nonprofit Endowments
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 21, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Carlos Osorio/AP photo The Fords are investing in a refurbishment of Michigan Central Station, above, along with their plans to raise $10 million to set up permanent endowments for ten nonprofits in the city.
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Seattle Developer Gives $25 Million and an Extensive Art Collection to Jesuit University
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 18, 2024
Plus, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association received $21 million from a longtime donor, and a food bank in Washington, D.C., By Maria Di Mento Yosef Kalinko/Seattle University Richard Hedreen has given $25 million and an extensive art collection to Seattle University. landed $10 million.
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TD Bank Commits $70 Million for Community and Economic Development
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
million to the American Camp Association for character-development programs, and the LEGO Foundation awarded $7.8 Prest Plus, Lilly Endowment has given $45.5 million to enhance creative learning experiences for children ages 5 to 12 worldwide.
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Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE Earns Highest Professional Credential from AFP
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE of Detroit, Michigan.
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A Wisc. Ruling on Catholic Charities Raises the Bar for Religious Tax Exemptions
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 15, 2024
By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MADISON, WISC. The issue is over whether the group has to pay the state’s unemployment tax.
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As DEI Policies Come Under Legal Attack, Philanthropic Donors Consider How to Adapt
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Frank Franklin II/AP Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons of the Fearless Fund, which has awarded $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51 percent owned by Black women. Some are continuing their funding as before, but others are rewording their websites and applications.
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George Soros's Open Society Foundations Names New President After Years of Layoffs and Transition
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 11, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak/AP George Soros, the billionaire investor, said in a statement that the appointment of Binaifer Nowrojee as president fulfills his global ambition for the organization.
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3 Takeaways From a New Report on Giving Trends by Race
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Here are three key findings from the report and how your nonprofit can begin to overcome the associated hurdles to reaching new demographics to support your cause. The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released “The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity” report.
The Next Test of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision: Race-Based Foundation Grants
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Alex Daniels Sarah Jones for The Chronicle The Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based venture-capital firm, and its associated foundation face a lawsuit arguing that its grants targeted to Black women entrepreneurs violate civil-rights laws.
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NIL Nonprofits Can't Lose in College Football Playoff Championship
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 8, 2024
By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Kyusung Gong/AP The University of Michigan’s Wolverines, and Montlake Futures, which supports athletes at the University of Washington, are set to benefit regardless of who wins the national championship.
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