Four New Year’s Resolutions for Not-for-Profit Professionals
As 2020 approaches, look back on the last year and what your organization succeeded at, and what could use a little improvement. Did communication between you and your staff become more effective? Were fundraising efforts successful? Is your organization’s...
Read moreFive Ways To Reduce Stress and Boost Morale in Your Association
With the holidays and the end of the year right around the corner, stress levels around your association can sky-rocket. When your team feels down, work quality and morale can suffer. Here are five ways to reduce stress and...
Read moreHow to Encourage Innovation in Your Association
Innovation, or the discovery and implementation of new ideas, is essential to the growth and success of your association. Simply asking for ideas from your association’s members and staff can be chaotic and become more of a competition than...
Read moreWhat Benefits Actually Matter to New Members?
Member benefits are one of the main draws for anyone considering joining an association. Associations tend to overcomplicate things, either offering benefits that members aren’t aware of, or providing vague promises such as “professional development” and “networking opportunities” without...
Read moreTips for an Outstanding New Member Onboarding Process
Why New Member Onboarding Is Important After attracting members to your organization, maintaining their interest and involvement is essential in order to keep member retention rates high. New members will want to feel confident about the decision they made,...
Read moreHow to Collect Helpful Member Feedback
Feedback is an effective and essential way of developing and achieving your mission. Collecting and acting upon these observations can better your organization, connect you with potential and current members, and help everyone feel included and heard in the...
Read moreFive Tips to Make Your Organization More Eco-Friendly
These days, a focus on sustainability is becoming an essential criteria for potential members and employees of an organization. A 2016 study by Cone Communications shows that 74% of employees feel more satisfied and fulfilled with their workplace when...
Read moreFour Things That Will Attract Millennial Members To Your Organization
The 2016 Millennial Impact Report found that over 50% of millennials give to charitable organizations. Although this generation makes less than the generation before them, they are still willing to open their minds, hearts, and wallets for good causes....
Read moreWhat to Know About Online Fundraising
Membership dues and renewal are extremely important in helping increase revenue for associations, but other charitable donations also make up a large source of profit. Although bake sales, car washes, galas, and music events are still sufficient (and very...
Read moreHow to Create Effective Emails for Your Organization
Emails in the form of general updates or newsletters can be a huge asset and an important way to develop a connection between your association and your members (or potential members). To foster a solid line of communication and...
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