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JANUARY 31, 2023

The post 20 Club Event Ideas To DELIGHT Your Members! (+ Planning in 8 Steps) appeared first on WildApricot.

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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 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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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

JUNE 27, 2022

Nonprofit accounting can get complicated , especially for organizations using outdated systems.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 26, 2022

12 Best Nonprofit Website Builders & 3 Tips To Get Started Imagine this: Gabriella, a manager at a local boutique, hears about your nonprofit when her boss agrees to be an event sponsor for your upcoming gala. She’s inspired by your mission.

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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Take a look at your website. Would it encourage you to donate? If the answer is no, your potential donors probably feel the same way. Think of your website as your personal assistant. Once set up properly to receive donations, it makes it easy for.

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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 8, 2021

Imagine for a minute that your old college has asked you for a donation to help renovate a lecture hall. Having fond memories of your post-secondary years and wishing to help improve the experience of current and future students, you happily make the.

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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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APRIL 27, 2021

To say the last school year has been tough is an understatement. Just like every other function related to schools, Parent-Teacher Associations have had to pivot quickly. And after a year of trying to get creative, you may be hitting a wall when trying.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This is a guest post from Kristina Brunnler, Marketing Manager at MobileCause. Amid the continued COVID-19 crisis, many nonprofits are struggling to raise critical funds for beneficiaries impacted by the pandemic. With in-person fundraising events.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

When it comes to growing your membership, it can help to see what tactics other organizations are using. In this post, we go over some key membership stats that came out of our own Membership Growth Report, as well as other research.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Get ready for year-end giving season and craft the perfect communications using these tips, letter template, and examples.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Follow these steps to make your year-end giving campaign the best yet, as well as getting inspired by three great examples.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Want to save time managing the administrative side of your masjid? Here's how mosque management software can give you more chances to engage with your community.

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AUGUST 25, 2020

Are you considering hosting a virtual event? Check out these 30 stats from nonprofits, membership organizations, and professional event planners to get prepared.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 25, 2020

We sat down with nonprofit expert Katie Appold to answer your most pressing questions about nonprofit branding and marketing. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

Earlier this month, we released the 2020 Virtual Events Research Report. In this post, experts in the nonprofit, association, and membership management space provide additional insights and advice around taking your virtual events in the right direction.

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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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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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JULY 10, 2020

Need to easily create and print membership cards for your members? Here's how to do it using Microsoft Word's mail merge feature.

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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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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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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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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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APRIL 8, 2020

Even when we're all staying inside to help slow the spread of COVID-19, there are still ways to volunteer from home, and our communities need it more than ever. Here are some ways to help.

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MARCH 20, 2020

When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic strikes, is your nonprofit ready with a well thought out communications plan? Here's how to put one together.

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MARCH 5, 2020

Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.

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