FYI Blog

Avalon Dispatch 03.26.2024

The first quarter of calendar year 2024 is winding down! In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, learn how we’re taking stock and get the latest on the TikTok ban, AI, trauma-informed messaging, introverted leadership, Avalon team building and more. Read it here:   Dear friends, We are winding down the first quarter of calendar year 2024. Wherever […]

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March 26, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 03.19.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, the latest on big tech’s new email security requirements, donor advised funds, conference news, how to procrastinate less, teambuilding, and more. Plus, a tribute to an old friend. Read it below:   Dear friends, Today is the first day of spring. We made it! Right on cue, the cherry blossoms […]

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March 19, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 03.12.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find a time capsule, mentorship, HR trends, communication across generations, a new typeface, your deep-sea personality, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Today marks 4 years since we sent our staff home to work remotely, due to COVID closures. I am reminded of the first email […]

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March 12, 2024

New Google and Yahoo Security Updates: Are You Compliant?

Back in the fall, Google and Yahoo announced a new set of email security requirements for any group sending emails to more than 5,000 names at once, and now that the deadline for the new requirements is approaching, we’re focused on ensuring our clients are up to speed and in compliance. Combined, Google and Yahoo […]

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March 6, 2024

Your Greatest Resource in 2024

This article was originally published on tnpa.org on March 6, 2024. For nonprofit organizations, your greatest resource is not AI-enhanced project management software. It’s not a bank of wealthy clients or donors. It’s not flashy premiums or clever campaigns. Your greatest resource in 2024 (and forever) is your people. Ensuring your people are valued and […]

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March 6, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 03.05.2024

Hello, March! We see spring on the horizon, but first we are celebrating the Avalon Town Hall, Allison Porter’s advice on DEI and rising costs, direct mail appreciation, self-awareness, client success, and more. Read all about it in the @AvalonFYI dispatch.   Dear friends, We made it to March! Daylight savings begins this Sunday, March […]

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March 5, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 02.27.2024

This week we honor both Black History Month and Women’s History Month! Read all about it in today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, along with client news, a best practice for donation pages, advice on embracing change, an out-of-this-world opportunity, and more…   Dear friends, This week we honor both Black History Month and Women’s History Month! I […]

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February 27, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 02.20.2024

This week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find gratitude, Black trailblazers, advice on the donor journey, donor advised funds, industry events, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, As I’m sure you know, Valentine’s Day ended on a sad note last Wednesday, with gun violence at a Super Bowl parade in Kansas City. February 14 […]

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February 20, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 02.13.2024

Happy Lunar New Year! This week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch includes an opportunity to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, a little-known part of civil rights history, benchmarks, an idea to enhance focus, not one but TWO headlines from Sesame Street, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Avalon has resumed a normal schedule after our […]

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February 13, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 02.06.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find resources for Black History Month, “the generous ask,” a growing demand for soft skills, advice on building trust, the importance of using vacation time, and more. Read it here:   Dear friends, February is Black History Month, and we are so proud of the many ways our […]

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February 6, 2024