How to Solve the 3 Biggest Hurdles with Association Member Engagement
A solid membership engagement strategy is a core function of member-based associations. Associations thrive on the support and involvement of the...
ASAE Annual Meeting: 7 Tips for Association Professionals
We’ve put together a few tips to guide you through the ASAE Annual Meeting, so you can maximize every conversation.
How Location-Based Data Can Affect Political Advocacy: “Geocoding” versus “ZIP-to-District Matching”
For an association relying on geographic intelligence technology, it is imperative to invest in a software solution that utilizes geocoding to ensure...
Demystifying DMARC and What Nonprofits Should Know About this Email Protocol
Recently, email service providers adopted a new protocol as a best practice for email protection: Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting &...
5 Productivity Tools for Association Executive Directors
If your association is looking to streamline internal processes and become a more effective, future-oriented organization, look to technology.
How Associations Can Drive Policy Progress in a Polarized System
Associations should look at policy over policymakers to guide their participation in the political process
How to Benchmark Your Nonprofit's Advocacy Messaging with Analytics
Analytics benchmarking allows you to gather insight on which areas your nonprofit organization can improve for greater political advocacy success
Organizing a Lobby Day: Tips for Small Associations
A Lobby Day is an organized day where members of your association meet with lawmakers to promote your association’s policy objectives
Muster Named Finalist for RichTech Award
Muster has been selected as a Finalist for the Emerging Small Business Award presented by the Richmond Technology Council.
What is Digital Advocacy? Everything Beginners Need to Know
Digital advocacy has transformed civic engagement by mobilizing constituents through technology. Learn everything you need to know in this...
4 Ways to Create Social Media Buzz for Your Digital Advocacy Campaign
Social media can support your advocacy campaign by extending the reach and influence. Here are 4 ideas to amplify your advocacy messaging:
Legislative Terms 101
While vocabulary may differ slightly between different state legislatures, we’ve put together a brief glossary of frequently-used terms in public...
3 Ways Nonprofit Organizations Can Build Social Capital
Nonprofits and associations, particularly those organizations with strong grassroots needs, should focus on building social capital for greater...
Ways to Engage Your Membership for Stronger Grassroots Advocacy
Ways to Engage Your Membership for Stronger Grassroots Advocacy Happy Friday everyone! Let’s kick off the weekend with this list of ways to further...
Update: New Muster Software Features
At Muster, we’re passionate about building the newest digital advocacy tools to bridge the gap between policymakers and organizations and...
Nonprofit Tips: Engaging Membership in Advocacy with Visuals
We put together a list of useful websites for nonprofits and associations that offer free, public domain images!
Guest Blog: Empowering Membership to Take Action on the James River’s Behalf
The Development Associate with the JRA guest blogs, sharing insight as to how digital advocacy helps nonprofits organization achieve their mission.
Social Media 101 for Nonprofit & Association Leaders
The four main social media platforms that your association should be utilizing are: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
2 Tips for Association Execs from an Association Executive Director
Bob Ramsey, CAE, Executive Director for the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians, guest blogs today, providing insight into the association world...
Attracting and Retaining Millennial Membership
Before you know it your association is going to rely on millennial membership. Before it's too late learn how to attract and retain millennials to...
How Engaging Members Drives Meaningful Advocacy
How Engaging Members Drives Meaningful Advocacy No matter the staff size, budget or interstate reach, every association seeks to keep its membership...
Is my organization allowed to lobby? Rules for 501c (3) and 501c (6)
Understand the rules for lobbying around your 501c(3) or 501c(6) nonprofit organization and the differences between direct and grassroots lobbying.
4 Reasons Online Advocacy Improves Your Approach to Influencing Public Policy
Four reasons why using an online advocacy service can improve your method to approaching advocacy and net greater legislative results
The Case for Advocacy Software to Strengthen a Lobbying Team
We Have Lobbyists, Should We Still Use Advocacy Software?” The internet, smart phones, and emerging social media channels are all influencing how...