Many associations are past their mid-way point of their membership years. It is a good time to review any trends showing up. Here are a couple of articles looking at headwinds affecting associations. Growing headwinds & the need for vigilance Retention / renewal as a strategic priority Data & analytics underpinning strategy Member-centred listening and […]
“Don’t put all your eggs in one digital basket.” We will were lucky. A few of our instructure pieces were affected, but not out website, our client websites, or phone services which are all with Canadian hosted platforms. But as noted in the article, it is surprising which programs went down for us because somewhere […]
When Nonprofits Embrace AI: Extraordinary People & Tools Embracing AI allows nonprofits to work smarter and more personally—automating routine tasks, predicting donor behavior, and tailoring outreach so staff can focus on genuine human connections. By adopting a people-first approach, organizations can strengthen fundraising, boost efficiency, and position themselves for long-term sustainability and impact. As Chief […]
AI is transforming the way associations and nonprofits operate, from strategy to governance to reputation. Is Your Association Ready for AI? offers a roadmap for adopting innovation sustainably, while TechRadar explores how a single ChatGPT prompt can unlock surprising power. For boards, The Nonprofit’s Guide to Using AI Responsibly in the Boardroom emphasizes ethics and […]
OpenAI launches a general purpose agent in ChatGPT | TechCrunch OpenAI is launching a new general purpose AI agent in ChatGPT, which the company says can complete a wide variety of computer-based tasks on behalf of users. OpenAI says the agent can automatically navigate a user’s calendar, generate editable presentations and slideshows, and run code. […]
4 Tips for Building More Effective Nonprofit Emails Email communications are critically important for many nonprofits. They’re a key channel for constituent engagement, donor stewardship, fundraising asks, peer-to-peer participant coaching and much more. Read full article. Board Member Engagement: 5 Tips To Build Strong Connections If you think about your nonprofit as a machine, your […]
Email Deliverability: What It Is & How to Improve It Planning, creating, and testing an email is a huge undertaking, and getting it to your subscribers’ inboxes is the final push until it’s out of your hands. Getting your message to your audience isn’t as simple as hitting ‘send,’ however. Read full article. The 10+ […]
4 Reports on AI in Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising AI is reshaping the nonprofit landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges. These four reports delve into key aspects: AI adoption trends, donor attitudes, ethical practices, and generative AI’s potential. Read full article. Report: Association Email Open Rates Dropping Emails from associations are being opened less often even […]
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Email Accessibility: Your Ultimate Guide You strive to deliver the perfect email experience to your subscribers. But if you’re glossing over email accessibility, you could be alienating those with visual, physical, cognitive or neurological disabilities. Read full article. How to Conduct a Social Media Audit in 8 Easy Steps: Template Included A social media audit […]
Your social media accounts are where you find your community. Keeping them up to date, and secure should be part of an annual deep dive review. Here are 5 key points for a annual clean-up: A full audit might include looking at your current strategy, performance, and opportunities for improvement.
This is What a Data Management Schedule Looks Like The Association Panel (TAP) runs all of the exception reports, and our staff handle regular, and frequent, data updates, and cross checks. Over my 20 years of consulting with associations, one action that my most successful clients execute effectively is what I call data integrity reports. […]
