We work with both individual membership and trade associations and sometimes I’m asked to explain the difference between the two. The simple answer is, quite frankly, very simple – but beyond that there are two different cultures that these distinct organizations have. The simple answer is...
When people think of nonprofits they generally think of charitable organizations which are organized to help out society as a whole. The IRS, which grants corporations non-profit status indicates the following as the reason an organization can become a 501(c)3 - for any group “organized...
Who doesn’t love swag? Pens, mints, stress balls, mugs, Rubik’s cubes, t-shirts, bags, umbrellas, flashlights…the list goes on and on. As a general rule, If it’s mass produced you can get your logo it. As a non-profit association it is of supreme importance that your...
While membership and conference dues provide a good portion of revenue for an association, Sponsorships and the companies who purchase them are a crucial part of running a strong membership or trade association. And while the sponsoring company generally has their own marketing personnel or...
Conferences, like associations, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. To have the most successful conference, you should be careful to choose a venue that is optimal for your organization's event. There are many different considerations your association can make when it comes to...
Good volunteers positively add to both the productivity and the culture of an organization. No matter how large or small their tasks, they often become some of the organization’s best advocates. Every board member and association manager knows that the importance of keeping volunteers happy....
In my previous DIY Website basics post I gave an overview of the basics of domain names and registering your nonprofit associations domain. Part 2 will focus on your nonprofit associations’ website content. Your website is a collection of files written in a computer language that...
FTP, SMTP, HTTP, domain, host, server, registrar, ssl certificates: all of these are integral in the proper functioning of your website and it can be very confusing keeping them straight when maintaining your nonprofit associations’ website on your own. The easiest way to go through...
Every association and non-profit organization needs an email presence. Being able to send and receive emails using a ‘myname@xyz.org’ email extension adds legitimacy and professionalism to your organization. Getting one is easy and usually one or two email addresses will be provided with your domain...
Whether you’re creating, redesigning or modernizing your association or non-profits’ website it’s important that you pose the right questions to potential web developers and designers. This will help ensure you have a solid working relationship with your new webmaster and that both you and the...