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Association Chat to feature authors of "Leading Engagement from the Outside-In" on July 14th

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

She has over 20 years of experience in non-profit membership organizations, helping them resonate and connect with new generations of members, build new value propositions, and increase engagement and revenue. Elizabeth speaks and writes frequently on a variety of topics in association management.

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Why Strategic Training Matters for Capacity Building

Leading Learning

The point is, there’s no surefire way to build capacity in any organization through learn-as-you-go education. Every organization—business, nonprofit, or government—has a heroic origin story. Consider why your organization is critical to its beneficiaries. What you need is systematic training for capacity building.

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Wednesday Buzz: CEOs, Celebrities Unite to Take On the World

Associations Now

A new study from the Journal of Marketing , as reported by the American Marketing Association , explains how to create a strong, cohesive network within your organization. Other Good Reads: When it comes to hiring, is your organization looking at soft skills? Don’t get overwhelmed by social media statistics.

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Survey: Size Matters When Running An Association Today

Associations Now

70 % The amount of mid-size and large associations that reported now is a good time to be running a membership organization, according to Virtual, Inc. A new survey of nonprofits and associations found that an organization’s size affected not only its outlook but also the quality of its operational practices.

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Association Brain Food: 6.24.22

Reid All About it

The biggest mistakes organizations make with cybersecurity—and how to avoid them. As most organizations navigate returning to in-person events, meetings, and conferences, what are leaders considering? This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Quick hits.

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5 Types of People Who Need Nonprofit Fundraising Training

Achieve

and the updates in science, and the pressures on nonprofits for revenue, “the only way to learn is to do it!” As board members, they have a fiduciary responsibility for the organization. Besides making their own gifts, they must know and actively support the other revenue-generating activities, like fundraising. Program staff.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth Kanter

With $300 million in annual revenues, CustomInk is eager to extend its reach into the charity apparel space. The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer.

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