How to Make the Most Out of AFP 2018
There’s a lot to do at the Association of Fundraising Professional’s International Fundraising Conference (AFP 2018). Set for next Sunday, April 15 through Tuesday, April 17 in New Orleans, the annual event promises to be jam packed with people, sessions, and exhibition booths. Without proper planning, it could be overwhelming!
We’ve got you covered, though, with …
5 Reasons We Can’t Wait for 18NTC in NOLA
It’s almost time for the Nonprofit Technology Network’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, and we could not be more excited! This year’s event, held this Wednesday through Friday, April 11 through 13 in the beautiful city of New Orleans, offers more than 120 educational sessions. The only downside to the conference will be that we can’t …
Xperience 2018: What to Expect
This blog was originally posted on #Onward, The YourMembership Blog.
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by, and what a year it’s been. A year ago, Community Brands was formed when we brought together association and nonprofit technology leaders Abila, Aptify, NimbleUser, and YourMembership. We later added Configio for registration and event management …
Proactive AI – This Is Going to Change the World
Every time I open the Gmail app on my phone, artificial intelligence (AI) is at work. When a friend emails me to find out if I’d like to have lunch with him next week, Gmail offers reactive AI responses like, “Yes,” “No,” or “Sure!” Gmail’s AI is helping me respond to email quickly, based on the …
4 Things to Remember When Crafting Nonprofit Staffing Roles
Your nonprofit staff members are some of the most important individuals within your organization’s community. From your development director to your major gift officer, your team will need to be built with philanthropy-oriented and hardworking people.
Finding the perfect candidate isn’t always easy, but finding the right person starts with how you craft the nonprofit role.
Luckily …
11 Online Fundraising Strategies to Revamp Your Nonprofit
Simply having online giving forms ready for your donors isn’t enough. If your team really wants to take online fundraising by the reins, you’ll need to take a second look at how you raise money online – from the top down.
This means you’ll need to meet donors where they already are: online. By doing so, …
Showing Thanks to Your Donors
I’ve no doubt, as a nonprofit professional, you’re thankful for your donors. After all, they provide the fuel that keeps your mission powered; your community, served. But, do you sincerely and frequently express your gratitude?
Nearly a quarter of donors say they were never thanked for their donations. That sounds impossible! Right? I suspect they probably …
Picking the Right Nonprofit for You
There are so many crazy things going on in the world right now – from natural to manmade disasters – you may be feeling a strong urge to step up and make a positive impact on our seemingly bleak current situation. Maybe Red Cross post-disaster work is calling your name. Or, perhaps mental illness awareness …
5 Must-Know Donor Details to Improve Supporter Engagement
A robust collection of donor data is an amazing asset to a nonprofit, though finding the best details to include and the best way to use what you know can be overwhelming when you get right down to it.
There are some amazing professionals out there who can help you parse through your fundraising data, like …
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Nonprofits and Associations
There is a legendary tale about Abraham Lincoln that tells of him saving a burlap bag full of unwanted piglets that had been tossed into a river to die. Upon diving into the river and saving the porcine payload, onlookers remarked what an upstanding and moral person he was. To which Mr. Lincoln responded, “Am …