Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Fundraising videos build your case for support, providing viewers with an in-depth look at your organization and inspiring them to take action. It’s no surprise, then, that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to make a donation.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Want to build a community and boost your revenue? Then it’s time to become an expert in nonprofit membership programs! From growing your following to brainstorming member perks to setting up a great website, we have everything you need to know.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Every nonprofit needs the keen eye of a board of directors—but what are the nonprofit board positions you should fill? In order to create a board that can uplift your organization’s mission and long term goals, you need all the right players.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2022

First impressions are important. While a prospective member may have visited your membership website or attended an event before deciding to join, filling out a membership application is when they make it official. Think of membership application forms.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 11, 2022

“I wish there were a way for kids to play sports with no equipment,” Arielle half-joked to her office mate Mike as she placed yet another order for jump ropes and mitts for their nonprofit, Kids Sports. “I think that’s just.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The BEST Online Payment Processing for Nonprofits: Our Top 18 Picks If you want to collect donations online (and you do!), you’re going to need an online payment processor. Payment processors are a key piece of setting up your online payment.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Ah, Giving Tuesday. This international day of giving is a nonprofit’s dream, but there sure is a lot of competition with other organizations! In order to make Giving Tuesday your most profitable day of the year, it’s so important to get.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2022

Nonprofit accounting can get complicated , especially for organizations using outdated systems.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2022

Silent auctions are quite popular among nonprofits, and for good reason. They’re a fun and engaging way for people to support your organization. More importantly, they tend to generate a lot of revenue. If you’ve decided to organize a.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As a nonprofit, it’s a good idea to have a variety of revenue sources to fund your missions. One source can be grants. And if you’re looking for support for a specific project or position within your organization, you may have grant writing.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 28, 2022

When it comes to retaining and engaging your members, optimizing your member experience is everything. But when it comes to how to make it better, it can be difficult to know where to start! You probably already have a wealth of data from member surveys.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 28, 2022

At WildApricot , we’ve worked with thousands of fundraising professionals over the years. Although they have different tips and tricks for success, there’s one thing they all have in common: they’ve added nonprofit fundraising software.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2022

Managing a membership organization takes a lot of work. There are many moving parts: reporting, outreach, marketing, database management, event planning, and payment processing, just to name a few! If you’ve found this article, you probably have.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This is a blog post by Christina Tomlinson, VP of Marketing & Events at Pathable. When it comes to successfully hosting a virtual event, one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face is engaging your audience. In fact, according to this survey.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

One of the best things you can offer to your association members is the opportunity to network. After all, they join your association in order to grow professionally and advance in their careers. What better way to do that than to meet people who work.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Feeling like you're doing too many tasks by hand? That's because you probably are. Although nonprofits are often resistant to technological change, there are many software solutions that can solve any manual task your nonprofit is doing right now.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your nonprofit organization has an important mission to accomplish and with that comes a never-ending list of initiatives to implement, events to organize, campaigns to execute, and relationships to maintain. The success of your organization depends.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One of the biggest reasons why people join professional associations is to take advantage of mentorship opportunities. What better way to advance in your career than to sit one-on-one with someone who works in the same field and has been in your shoes?

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Fundraising is one of the best sources of revenue for nonprofits. However, it’s not enough to simply set up a donation page on your website and wait for people to stumble upon it with their credit cards in hand.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 22, 2021

Last week, I was thinking back to one of my first jobs with a nonprofit. Like many nonprofits, we relied heavily on donations, and we were always trying to think up new fundraising events or seasonal campaigns. We were always exhausted, but our donations.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 3, 2021

Are your fundraisers centered around results? While it may seem obvious, many organizations don’t approach their fundraisers with concrete goals in mind. And without clear goals, it’s nearly impossible to tell if you’re succeeding.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 26, 2021

This month, we’ve finished redesigning our online learning videos to reflect the many changes we have seen in Wild Apricot in recent years, and now we're happy to announce that Boot Camp 2.0 is now live! We've also added several new resources.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2021

Do you manage a community? Do you need a place where your members can come together to discuss shared interests, problems and solutions, exchange resources and advance a common mission? You need a community website. Wild Apricot’s website builder.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 13, 2021

Recruiting and retaining members during challenging social and economic times is hard work — as you well know! However, that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel just yet. There are many membership growth options that your.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 14, 2021

Are you a Rabbi or community leader, looking to make a difference in the lives of your congregation members? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by administrative tasks and left with little time to engage with your community and advance your mission?

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Before you start collecting donations to your nonprofit, read this post about why, how and when to issue donation receipts.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

To navigate the challenges of COVID-19, nonprofits must adapt their fundraising messaging and communications approach. In this post, we cover the 5 critical elements to delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The holiday season is fast approaching with lots of goodies in store. For one, digital products for your Wild Apricot store will be available in the next release, allowing you to sell products with instant delivery. There’s also a new CEO in town we’d like you to meet. To top it all off, there are new webinars to sign up for and updated resources to help grow your organization's revenue this season.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 25, 2020

From running virtual events to raising funds online, many organizations have adapted well through a variety of digital initiatives in August. Here are more insights and resources, including the brand new 2020 Virtual Events Research Report, to help you continue to engage members.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 12, 2020

We sat down with events expert Rich Vallaster to answer your most pressing questions about virtual events and trade shows. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 23, 2020

Here are some tips and ideas for keeping members engaged on your website.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 22, 2020

Here's a checklist of small changes you can do in Wild Apricot that can simplify your day-to-day operations.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 12, 2020

We are living in one of the most painful and challenging?moments?in our history. Here is what Personify as an organization intends to do in response to improve our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 12, 2020

A membership database will help you move on from using spreadsheets and start making the best of your member data. Use our free membership database template to get started!

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 24, 2020

Have you heard about #GivingTuesdayNow happening on May 5, 2020? If you're unsure about whether or not to participate, here are some pros and cons.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 15, 2020

We've compiled a list of all the US and Canadian government funding available to nonprofits to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 crisis.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2020

Hosting a virtual fundraiser is a great option when in-person events aren't feasible. Here's everything you need know about organizing a successful event online.

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