You know that a blog could help your association enhance your online presence and keep members informed, but getting started is can be overwhelming. There are so many things to consider – it can feel like just too much work. What if starting your blog doesn’t have to be complicated? Today, there are many helpful . . . read more
As a nonprofit, your website is a core element of your online presence. This platform allows you to connect with your audience, raise awareness for the causes you support and get donations. You can get more from this existing online presence by launching a members-only area. Nonprofit websites can benefit from a members-only area in . . . read more
Many nonprofits count on their online donation forms for a significant portion of revenue, but these forms can negatively impact their bottom line when credit card testing fraud results in expensive chargebacks. This type of fraud happens when criminals use an online payment form to test stolen credit card numbers with small charges to determine . . . read more
Virtual events are a great way to add value, keep members engaged and grow your community. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, in-person events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely. Now is a great time to start hosting virtual events. Many members-only organizations are turning to virtual events to encourage engagement without . . . read more
Running a nonprofit can be an incredibly rewarding experience. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of knowing that you’re making a difference – whether you’re doing it as a full-time job or volunteer work. But no matter how important your cause is, your nonprofit organization won’t grow without consistent, strategic efforts from your team as . . . read more
Sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into helping business owners, it’s hard to get them to remain as members of your chamber of commerce. They’ll sign up, show up for a few events, but eventually stop seeing the value. If this sounds familiar to you, then read on. This guide will talk about . . . read more
Nonprofit organizations advocate for admirable causes and create community, but they have to face unique challenges throughout their life cycle. Perhaps the biggest challenge is that nonprofits have less cash flow for their operations. Nonprofits often need to make do with tiny budgets and save money whenever they can while keeping overhead costs to a . . . read more
For membership organizations, your welcome strategy will be a new member’s first experience with the group. If you do a good job, your members will feel like they’ve made the right decision. And if you really nail it? Your members might be impressed enough to become active members and maybe even volunteer. But what makes . . . read more
In times of financial hardship, members may not be able to keep up with their membership dues. To assist members and prevent them from completely canceling their membership, you can allow them to pause their membership for either a set time frame or indefinitely. Options for Pausing Memberships There are two options for pausing memberships. . . . read more
Organizations looking to offer a financial break to their members may pause memberships for either a specific or indefinite amount of time. This article is for organizations who have a fixed renewal date. Organizations with rolling renewals should read this other article. Provide One Year of Free Membership With this option, you’ll utilize the bulk . . . read more
