Wild Apricot

JANUARY 22, 2024

With peer-to-peer fundraising, you can leverage your existing community of supporters and tap into their networks to increase revenue. We'll show you everything you need to know to get started.

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Revenue 373

WBT Systems

JANUARY 22, 2024

A growing number of associations are now offering cohort programs, according to my unscientific Twitter searches. Leadership development cohorts are especially popular.Why?

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 22, 2024

What if instead of focusing on providing networking opportunities, we set our sights on building a community (I’m pinging off an idea Belinda Moore had in this post.) Networking opportunities seek to connect one person to another, maybe for some small talk or, if lucky, a real, meaningful connection. However, networking events and activities don’t always yield meaningful connections because some shy away.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last year, the Southern Illinois University Alumni Association decided to eliminate its paid membership structure to be more inclusive. Having a strong communication plan and increasing their involvement on campus helped smooth the transition and led to greater alumni engagement. In 2023, all graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including students who attended SIU for a semester or more, became a part of the SIU Alumni Association.

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Membership Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

The survey for the 2024 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report will close this week. The findings from this research are regularly shared here. Please take some time to complete the survey for your association. Survey respondents will receive a printed copy of the final report. Here is a link to the survey. Thank you in advance for your help. The Membership Marketing Blog is written by Tony Rossell, Senior Vice President of Marketing General, Inc.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on a regular influx of donations to meet your annual goals and support your organization’s mission. While major donations are often the first to catch your eye and may seem the most impactful, it’s equally important to consider the value of mid-level donations. Mid-level donations, which typically fall in the range of $500 to $10,000, are a consistent and stable source of funding to power your operations.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Remember Counsellor Deanna Troi from Star Trek the Next Generation? In case the Next Generation was before your generation, Troi was the crew member Captain Picard consulted when he needed to understand an alien entity or settle a thorny dispute. Troi was an empath, with the ability to experience the emotions of others as if they were her own. That skill was invaluable to the space travelers.

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