1/6/22: ACN Year in Review 2021

The pandemic may have dragged on in 2021, but we at ACN continued to keep our members connected and supported by embracing virtual opportunities—and grew our organization at a record pace.

12/10/21: From Giving Tuesday to Giving 365

 Was your organization’s Giving Tuesday everything you’d hoped? If not, don’t be glum. Here are a few tips to boost giving to your nonprofit all year round.

11/8/21: They’re Not A Frill If You’re Using Them Right: How to Get More Done Using Volunteers

Very few nonprofit organizations use volunteers well.  But people who have come to offer their skills and labor to your organization are also people who volunteer give more money than people who don’t,  The key to using volunteers well is the Big MAC: Meaningful Work, Autonomy, and Collegiality.

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10/12/21: Time To Get Serious About Succession Planning

Planning for the departure of one leader and the hiring and establishment of a new leader is critical to an organization’s long-term success. 

Compasspoint’s 2011 report on nonprofit leadership indicates that 67% of CEOs/ED plan to leave their jobs within five years, 10% anticipate leaving within one year, and 7% have already given notice. 

Yet, Boardsource reports only 27% of nonprofit organizations have a succession plan in place.

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7/16/21: Annual Member Meeting Recap

We were thrilled to see members, board members, committee volunteers, sponsors, speakers & nonprofits at our 32nd Annual Meeting Friday, June 18. One of our key updates was that we have broken our membership record! 

7/12/21: Four questions To Up Your Content Game

Your online content can further your mission by attracting new members and inspiring constituents to action. Based on a recent national survey, here are 4 questions you can ask to decide if your nonprofit needs to level up its content strategy.

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6/3/21: Strategic Visioning: The Time to Think Big is Now 

Visioning is more creative and comprehensive than a revision to your vision statement. It is the precursor to every strategic plan, feasibility study, and every large-scale campaign. It enables organizations and groups to agree on compelling goals, breakthrough strategies, and aligned action. Learn and try a simple visioning exercise you can do with your team.

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5/2/21: Fundraising: Busting the Myth of Donor Fatigue

The problem isn’t how often we communicate with donors but what we say – or don’t say – to them. 

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