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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

Achieve

Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Be mindful of passive voice.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.29.20

Reid All About it

Check out the midnight sun and aurora borealis, paddling down the Chena River, or dog mushing in these 360-view videos from Fairbanks, Alaska. Fri 5/29 at 12 p.m.* – 3 Ways To Lower Anxiety & Boost Productivity: How To Gain Momentum In Uncertain Times. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

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West Coast Credit Union Groups See Strength in Numbers

Associations Now

It’s an extension of the industry’s collaborative nature, said Lynn Heider, vice president of communications for NWCUA. I think that we in the Northwest have a lot of great content, we have a lot to offer,” said Heider, whose organization represents about 150 credit unions in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

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West Coast Credit Union Groups See Strength in Numbers

Associations Now

It’s an extension of the industry’s collaborative nature, said Lynn Heider, vice president of communications for NWCUA. I think that we in the Northwest have a lot of great content, we have a lot to offer,” said Heider, whose organization represents about 150 credit unions in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

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Announcing My Next Book: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit

Beth Kanter

Not long after, I was leading a workshop in Alaska at a nonprofit conference, and we had another chance to connect. Effective team work habits and communication. We talked about the need for being more mindful of our technology. The topics include: Understanding the pillars of self-care for individuals: sleep, nutrition, exercise.

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Satisfaction vs. Loyalty: Creating a Connection for Long-term Success

AMR Management Services

Is there value in offering something to the member who will always come to the annual conference, regardless of whether its in his or her backyard or in Anchorage, Alaska? Battle for Relevance: How Twitter, HBR and the Army Impact Associations (Part 1 of 2). How to Start an Association. ► 2012. (30). ► October. (1).

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Association Brain Food: 4.15.22

Reid All About it

How will you use that data? How to do walking meetings right. Learn how to develop an intentional culture and harness the powerful role it plays in achieving your mission. Learn how the budget is created and approved, things to know about this year’s budget, and how to get the funding your organization needs.