Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This is a blog post by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, and Andrea Kihlstedt, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Toolkit. Are you worried that if you ask for big campaign gifts, donors won’t give smaller amounts towards your annual appeals? Having nightmares.

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AMG

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This week, AMG’s Thanksgiving On Wheels event brings fully-cooked turkey and sides to team members across the Carolinas. AMG Shows Gratitude for Employees with 2nd Thanksgiving On Wheels Meal It’s said, feeling grateful and not expressing it is like wrapping a beautiful present and not giving it. For the second year in a row, AMG is wrapping and giving the gift of gratitude to its team.

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PROPEL

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A major push on culture can get people excited and energized, but you always run the risk of the momentum fading over time, as people eventually turn their attention back to their “real” work. So when you start any kind of culture project, be sure to create a sustainability plan to go along with it. The plan isn’t complicated, and includes the following components: People.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

By Holly Duckworth. It was almost one year ago, December 8, 2020, when I spent the entire day looking for a 2021 wall calendar. Every store was sold out. It was not even Christmas yet. As most of us can relate, my family was ready to be done with 2020 way before it was time to flip the calendar to 2021. Remember how we were all joking that 2021 would be the “big one”?

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Often people have to see or experience something to realize what is possible. Most of us are not out there tight rope walking on the edge of innovation every day. We do what we do until we see something that reaches out and grabs our imagination. This new idea ping pongs around inside our brains, and we cannot let it go because we are wondering if it would work for our community.

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Mariner Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Part 1 of 2-part series: Hard to believe the holiday season is upon us already! Could this mean it’s time to take stock in this past year? Here’s a thought: How about we switch that up a bit and instead of just looking back at what worked and didn’t work, let’s look ahead by strategizing on how we can build on the lessons we learned in the past 2 years.

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Fonteva

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

At a time when many organizations are pivoting and reimagining their strategies, your organizational culture is more important than ever. Whether you’re aiming to recruit new members, find new customers, or engage employees and volunteers, establishing a culture of communication and openness will make a difference in how your community perceives you.

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Mariner Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Part 2 of 2-part series. Our last post recapped our October idea swap which highlighted some of the lessons we learned in 2020/21 and how we can use them to shape a more positive future. During the swap, we also split into groups to brainstorm on three specific challenges. Any sound familiar? Train the trainer: We know our volunteers were already stressed and the pandemic only piled on more angst so asking them to give their time to training won’t be met with great enthusiasm.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are an important part of our lives. The question is—are they always memorable, or valuable? When done correctly, you’ll find that your association meetings can be enjoyable, informative, and a great way to boost retention and engagement within your association. After all, meetings allow you to communicate with your members and relay important information to further your mission.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are an important part of our lives. The question is—are they always memorable, or valuable? When done correctly, you’ll find that your association meetings can be enjoyable, informative, and a great way to boost retention and engagement within your association. After all, meetings allow you to communicate with your members and relay important information to further your mission.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are an important part of our lives. The question is—are they always memorable, or valuable? When done correctly, you’ll find that your association meetings can be enjoyable, informative, and a great way to boost retention and engagement within your association. After all, meetings allow you to communicate with your members and relay important information to further your mission.

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