We're lucky enough to work with thousands of amazing people who work or volunteer with clubs, associations and nonprofits, and something we hear all the time is that they want to learn more about how to help their organization.
From working with a board to writing a mission statement and securing sponsors, there are so many areas to understand and keep on top of.
Luckily, even if you don't have the time or budget to register for a course or attend a seminar in person, you can still get expert advice and ideas. The solution? Free webinars.
Did you know there are dozens of free webinars every month on topics like using social media, applying for grants, and growing event registrations? Each month, we post a list on our blog of the best free nonprofit webinars, their dates and times, so all you need to do is click the links and start learning.
You can find the list of webinars for May here.
Let us know which webinars you find most helpful!
Also in this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:
Wild Apricot Tips & Tricks
The 1 Minute Guide to Getting a Website Security Certificate
Which of these websites would you be more likely to trust?
Most visitors are much more likely to trust the website with the padlock symbol and the https URL. These are signs that the website has an SSL certificate — a confirmation that a website has been secured.
If you use a custom domain and don’t already have an SSL, the good news is that you can get one for free and with just a few easy steps.
3 Popular Event Registration Hacks to Save You Time
There are now 3 new Integromat templates for you to use, so in just a few clicks, you can:
These templates have been built by our developers, so all you need to do is connect your Wild Apricot and Google accounts.
April Support FAQs
Why are some members not appearing in my member directory?
If some of your members are not appearing in your directory, check a couple of things:
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What is their member status? They must have a status of Active or Pending - Renewal to appear in the directory.
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Check the privacy settings in their contact record. To appear in the directory, the option to show their profile has to be checked, and their first and last names need to be visible to whoever has access to the directory (e.g. Members or Anybody).
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Check the gadget settings for your member directory gadget. Make sure that they or their membership level is included within the Members to include section.
Why did my Let’s Encrypt security certificate not automatically renew?
Let's Encrypt certificates automatically renew themselves without any notification, unless you have made changes to your DNS settings (including changing your domain name) since getting the certificate installed.
If you’ve updated your DNS settings since getting a Let's Encrypt certificate installed by us, contact Wild Apricot Support and we'll reissue the certificate.
Why can’t I find the Group participation criteria for my advanced search?
Within your membership fields is a system field called Group participation, that is used to keep track of participation in member groups. You can’t delete this field, but you can rename it.
If you or someone in your organization has renamed it, the corresponding Group participation search criteria will be automatically renamed, so you’ll need to look for it using the new name.
For example, if the field has been renamed to Committees, you’ll need to look for a search criteria called Committees. If you’re not sure of the new name, look for a membership field with the system field icon and, if necessary, click the Restore link to confirm the original field name.
Webinar of the Month: How to Build Memberships at Every Step in Your Organization's Lifecycle
Have you ever wondered how some organizations manage to keep growing and growing? 
Join this free webinar with nonprofit legal expert Erin McClarty to learn how being more intentional about your infrastructure, partnerships and contracts can help you keep growing steadily.
In this webinar, Erin will show you the techniques that will help you grow your organization’s membership at every stage in its lifecycle.
By the end of the webinar, you will learn:
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How to refine your organization’s goals and vision
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3 keys to making the most of your partnerships - both existing and new
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Expert tips to take advantage of every stage in your organization’s lifecycle
Tuesday May 28
2PM - 3PM ET
Click here to register
Blog of the Month: Here Are All The Nonprofit Jobs for April 2019 We Could Find
What better way to kick off spring than getting a job you can feel good about doing?
Whether you’re looking for a career change or looking to enter the nonprofit space, this list is a helpful way to keep track of nonprofit opportunities in your area.
We’ve included jobs from across the US, including roles for a Program Officer in New Jersey, an Executive Director in Arkansas, and a Community Engagement Coordinator in Colorado.
Click here to read the full post.
Here are the rest of this month’s blog posts:
You Can Now Do These 5 Things With Member Profiles
How The #1 Pickleball Club Management Software Can Help Run Your Club Better
How The #1 Car Club Software Can Make Your Life Easier
43 Free Nonprofit Webinars for May 2019
The 1-Minute Guide to Getting a Website Security Certificate - For Free
3 Popular Event Registration Hacks to Save You Time
Organization Spotlight
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) is a member association that promotes the protection of the public health, safety and welfare through the ethical and competent practice of engineering. MSPE advocates licensure and enhances the image and well-being of its members.
The website includes job postings, archives of the Missouri Engineer newspaper, information on regional chapters, and a calendar of their upcoming events.
Website theme: Bookshelf - Textbook
Click here to visit the website
And that's a wrap! Let us know if you attend any of the webinars and find them helpful.