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Archives : July 2011

29 July 2011

7 Planning Considerations Before Developing Your Nonprofit Website

Redesigning your website can help donors connect with your mission, build a stronger community, and inspire people to take action on your issue. But before plunging ahead with a complete redesign, here are some critical planning steps to ensure success. (read more)
Posted Friday, 29 July 2011 at 8:30 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 0 comments
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- websites,
- membership website
27 July 2011

Apricot Chat: The Benefits of Posting Online Reviews

In a recent post, we discussed how to leverage online word-of-mouth marketing. Here's a case study that demonstrates both the power of WOM and the importance of utilizing effective web tools for non-profit and association membership management! (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 27 July 2011 at 10:00 AM by Lenna Titizian [Dancing Apricot] | 0 comments
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27 July 2011

Wild Apricot Software News - July 2011

Sizzling hot in Toronto as I write this! (They say it's the hottest day on record since recording began!) Thank goodness the air conditioning is running flawlessly! Well, notwithstanding the heat, July is a pretty busy month here at Wild Apricot. For... (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 27 July 2011 at 9:45 AM by Dmitriy Buterin [Chief Apricot] | 6 comments
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- Wild Apricot,
- news
26 July 2011

Juggling Priorities at Small Staff Organizations

Is your role at a small non-profit a “superjob” - where you do more than one job's worth of work? Here are a couple of tips on time management that might help you juggle your multiple priorities. (read more)
Posted Tuesday, 26 July 2011 at 10:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 7 comments
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25 July 2011

Top Posts on Association Jam for July, 2011

In July the top-rated posts on Association Jam were about time management, technology for tracking influencers and blog measurement. Posts in the membership, fundraising and leadership categories also ranked high. Here’s a look at the most popular links in each “AJam” category for the month of July 2011. (read more)
Posted Monday, 25 July 2011 at 10:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 0 comments
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22 July 2011

4 Ways to Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing Using Social Media

Word-of-mouth is a powerful tool, but how do you get your members and supporters to promote you online? Here are four ways that your followers and fans can promote your organization using social media. (read more)
Posted Friday, 22 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lenna Titizian [Dancing Apricot] | 3 comments
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20 July 2011

32 Free Non-profit Webinars for August 2011

This month's round-up of free non-profit webinars includes 32 webinars on topics such as: fundraising, volunteer engagement, multi-generational board development, grant-seeking, e-strategy development, LinkedIn and much more. (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 20 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 12 comments
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- events,
- Wild Apricot,
- training,
- webinar
18 July 2011

Turning Five

Wild Apricot Membership Management software turns five this month! This year we'll be celebrating and looking ahead to version 5.0. (read more)
Posted Monday, 18 July 2011 at 1:30 PM by Jay Moonah [Noisy Apricot] | 0 comments
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15 July 2011

5 Free Non-profit Reports and Resources

Here is a round-up of five free reports, white papers and e-books offering insight on fundraising, resource-raising and mobile phone usage. (read more)
Posted Friday, 15 July 2011 at 2:00 PM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 0 comments
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13 July 2011

Does Your Organization Need Cultural Rehab?

Does your organization's culture inspire passion, collaboration and innovation? If not, here are some tips for creating a "quality culture." (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 2 comments
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11 July 2011

What is Google Plus?

There's lots of buzz about Google+, which is in “limited field trial. Here is a sample of some early reviews from the non-profit blogosphere. (read more)
Posted Monday, 11 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 3 comments
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- nptech,
- Google,
- networking
08 July 2011

Apricots Meet Aussies - Connecting with Clients

Online communication is effective, but it's great to meet face-to-face with clients, members and supporters if/when possible. Here's our story of an unexpected and welcomed visit from our clients down under and insight on how to connect with Wild Apricot. (read more)
Posted Friday, 08 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 0 comments
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- Wild Apricot,
- member communication
07 July 2011

Get Your Message Out With an Op-Ed

Has your organization considered an Op-Ed? If you have a compelling message and a subject matter expert with unique insight and expertise, an Op-Ed piece might be just what you need. (read more)
Posted Thursday, 07 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 0 comments
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05 July 2011

Need Answers? Try an Online Survey

If you want to know what your members or supporters think - ask them through an online survey. Here are some tips on how you can get feedback quickly and easily and types of online survey tools available. (read more)
Posted Tuesday, 05 July 2011 at 9:00 AM by Lori Halley [Engaging Apricot] | 0 comments
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- surveys,
- member engagement