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5 Ways To Thank Volunteers This National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is coming up! In 2019, National Volunteer Week is April 7-13. As a non-profit organization, you know how important volunteers are to your success. So let’s celebrate them! Here are some of our favorite ideas to help volunteers feel appreciated: Transform this month’s newsletter into a spotlight for volunteers. Hopefully, you’ve been…

HOA Transitions

HOA Transitions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

HOA transitions are sometimes scary because change is hard! Switching up the HOA board might make you nervous regardless if you are an incoming or outgoing board member. We have a few tips to help you navigate this time as smoothly as possible. Bootcamp Pick a time where all of the new and past board…

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Spring Sports Planning For Coaches & Parents

As spring approaches, spring sports come along with it. If you’re new to volunteer coaching, here are some sample reports, documents and templates you might find helpful. But what else can coaches and parents do to help the season run smoothly? Here are a few tips. For Coaches: Plan An Intro Meeting Start the season…

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How To Thank Donors Every Month Of The Year

Donors are crucial to the success of nonprofit organizations, so make it a priority to thank them! There are many different ways to show appreciation in today’s world. Thanking donors is a relatively easy task and strengthens your relationship in the long run. It can also be key to landing more donors in the future.…

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How To Plan An Effective HOA Board Meeting

You may have been given the task of planning a board meeting for your HOA. This may feel like a daunting task but we have a few tips that will help you along the way. Create An Agenda Creating an agenda for your meeting is crucial in order to keep your meeting on task. Without…

HOA Questions

3 Questions HOAs Should Be Able to Answer For Any Member

If you are on the board of a Home Owner’s Association, you are a source of information for members. You may want to hold a Q&A session where members can feel comfortable asking questions. There are pros and cons to hosting HOA meetings, so you should consider if it is a good option for your…

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Collecting Dues When Times Are Tough

When your organization or community faces hard times, you may feel uncomfortable collecting dues from your members. Whether you are managing due collection for a sports team or an HOA, it is important to remember how crucial dues are to keep your organization running properly. Keep in mind that your members are most likely loyal…

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Thanking Donors in Today’s World

If your organization is lucky enough to have donors it is crucial that you show your gratitude for their support. A proper thank you also encourages more donations in the future. Thanking donors in today’s world is a bit different than it was even five years ago due to the presence of social media. Not…

New Year at School

Ring in the New Year by Preparing for Change with Your School Group

Even though the new year doesn’t mark the start of a new school year, it’s still a time when people set new goals and make resolutions. It’s a great time for school groups and committees to do a bit of cleaning up and organizing to prepare for a great second half of the school year.…

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Ideas for a Successful Movie Night at School

School movie nights are fun for everyone. They create a great sense of community, and students really enjoy bringing their families to experience their school during non-school time. When you’re planning a movie night at school, there are many things to consider so your event can excite your students and bring local families together. Here…