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Monday Buzz: Spam Is Fading. Threats Are Not.

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percent—the first time it’s gotten below 50 percent since 2003. For some perspective on how long ago that was in internet years: In 2003, Gmail didn’t even exist.). ” Is the membership economy a strategy that charitable nonprofits should start looking into?

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

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But with the increased importance of data to your strategies comes an increased responsibility to use data properly and respectfully, not to mention legally. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive.

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Consumer Groups Cheer After FCC Restricts Robocalls

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Back in 2003, the commission set up a national “Do Not Call” registry. ” The surge was driven by changes in both strategy and technology by corporations. . “Today’s FCC vote means the phone companies should stop stalling and start providing their customers with free tools to block these calls.”

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Sift Skills: The Value of Big Data for Associations

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And even after the organization hired a $6,000-a-week consultant in 2003 to learn about making data-based business decisions, Dorman wasn’t convinced it would lead to any long-term benefit. “At But it requires a larger commitment than simply hiring an expert or purchasing software and pushing a button. Photo by Darren Carroll).

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Writing the Financial Policy : Off Stage

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May 30, 2003. software acquisition, building maintenance or acquisition. keep in sync with its changing strategies and assure its membership that. 29, 2009 - Writing the Financial Policy. Writing An Association Financial Policy (Reprint) By Judith Lindenau, CAE, RCE. that surround this subject area. of most businesses.

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How to Successfully Reach Donors Across Multiple Channels

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This is where a multichannel marketing strategy can help. Before we begin, let’s go over the importance of understanding your nonprofit’s audience so you can develop a winning marketing strategy. To help your organization figure out what combination of strategies works best for your audience, you’ll need to monitor metrics.

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