As many of you may know, I will be participating in the Friends for Life Bike Rally to raise funds for those living with HIV. This cause is close to my heart, and I am determined to make a significant impact with your help. The rally starts on August 4th, with more than 200 riders […]
I’ve been in the academic publishing field for a good 45 years, and it’s been quite a journey. The conversation about open access and changing publishing models has been a lively one, growing more intense with time. It’s clear now that it’s not a matter of if but when these changes will happen, and figuring […]
Effective marketing and engaging your existing membership in various ways is essential for attracting new members to your non-profit organization.
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Is your non-profit organization effectively communicating its goals, mission? This is essential for membership growth.
There’s an infamous tweet that goes like this: “Each day on Twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it.”
Starting a membership program is an exciting next step for growing your nonprofit organization since there can be numerous benefits. Financially, it creates a source of predictable income and may help establish credibility with funders/stakeholders. They can also help to develop the industry you are a part of and build a bigger network around your […]
Creating an environment that has a cohesive and positive culture contributes to the long-term sustainability and overall success of a nonprofit association’s mission and the impact that you want to make in your community. One significant aspect of building a productive workspace is team dynamics –– the relationships amongst members of an organization that work […]
The pandemic had certainly made nonprofit organizations rethink their approach to marketing communications. Developing a stronger digital footprint is high on the priority list when the market begins to emerge around the “new normal”. This puts into question all communications and resource-heavy programs, including your association’s flagship publication. If you are considering the possibility of […]
Member retention is often a lower priority than member acquisition, and small associations professionals are less confident about retention. Here are just some of our top best practices to get you started on a membership process. What drives member retention? Making sure that they see and experience the value of membership throughout their membership life, […]
Do you know the main reason why the majority of passwords are poor and easily cracked? When setting up a new account or login, there is no investment in the content of the account. It is brand new, a blank slate, void of content, personal data, or purchase history, so a quick weak password matches […]
Courtesy of “The latest news + updates from Iler Campbell LLP” by Claudia Pedrero Last week the provincial government passed an emergency order giving Ontario non profits some much needed flexibility during this challenging time. Unfortunately, this order does not extend to Ontario co operative corporations, so organizations governed by the Co operative Corporations Act […]
