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JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Avenue M and ASAE polled associations about their AI usage policy for staff. Event apps.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. A digital pass subscription gets you regular small group meetups, monthly expert live streams, weekly newsletter, benchmarking data, on-demand content, one-on-one brainstorming session, and event discounts. Community manager survey.

San Diego 370

San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Pining for the past won’t help, it just limits your vision. Accepting reality. Online education nimbleness. Gamification. Quick hits.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! What is a Membership Drive? How Do I Create a Membership Drive?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

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JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? The best person to complete the study is the person who oversees the IT function for your association—if that’s not you, please share the link. Community karma, baby.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. In seven minutes, you can help our community learn about association industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, the adoption of AI, generational priorities, and more.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. To remain relevant and employable, you need to keep your skills sharp. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. To get a sense of what your association is missing, take a few minutes to read Jeff’s article and then share it with your staff and board. Memorable virtual gatherings.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. Online learning.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Governance.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. Virtual event ebook. Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. Virtual learning strategies.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. Community as a feeling. The SHEconomy.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Is social media about paying attention … or getting it? For me, it’s primarily about paying attention. Billhighway has been publishing a series of posts about chapters in crisis. LinkedIn has its moments.

Arlington 359

Arlington Social Media Content DC 359

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APRIL 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association member communications. Interested in grading your association communications? 16 reasons why people don’t share their knowledge—and what to do about it. Post-pandemic association workplace. Quick hits.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Event trends. Membership survey. Sticky learning. The member experience.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Glass half full: you’ll need a lot more money to invest in new programs and services, hire more staff, and better fulfill your mission. Event marketing.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make someone’s day and nominate them right now—and that will make your day too. Virtual conferences survey. Virtual meeting etiquette. Women in technology. Please don’t dawdle because nominations close this coming Monday (9/6).

Learning Management System 195

Learning Management System Education Technology Review 195

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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JULY 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association should get in on the game. Training programs. Order and change.

Rhode Island 195

Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

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JUNE 12, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Motivation and focus enhancer. If you’ve been distracted at work and dispirited by what’s going on in our country, WBT Systems has some timely advice: remember your purpose. New ideas for associations. Something with chapters?”

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

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JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I’ve written frequently over the years about generations but now, thanks to this open letter to the Pew Research Center from Professor Philip N. Cohen, I’m going to only talk about career stages and ages. Online education revenue.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

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MAY 7, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Virtual audience. I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

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MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. New member onboarding. I frequently hear association professionals talk about their overwhelming workloads. Association technology and analytics.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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APRIL 1, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems explains how to welcome career changers entering your industry by helping them with career guidance, skills development, and network building. Online community potential. Online community potential. Career changers.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Education Video 195

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AUGUST 20, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online learner/virtual attendee engagement. WBT Systems knows what’s on your mind. Association communication trends. Five reasons to establish an internal users group for your AMS/CRM. ( Volunteer training.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

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JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” I left it out this week because I didn’t think you’d care about freelance writing, 18 th century British writers, medieval nuns or creativity—but maybe I’m wrong!

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. They share 19 activities to build into your asynchronous courses that will make them more effective and enjoyable. AI and event planning. Association leadership.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? Whenever Dean West, FASAE, takes a seat at his blog bar, you can expect a good read. Event NFTs.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter event/website tech. Yet they’re also expected to select event and website technology. Virtual event sponsor benefits. Cohort-based online courses. Survey: what do sponsors want?

LMS 195

LMS District of Columbia Revenue Survey 195

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The benchmarking data will help you compare your chapters and association with others, assess how you’re doing in various categories and identify where you need to improve (or brag). Be a good community citizen. AMS reports.

Revenue 195

Revenue Certificate Oklahoma City Strategy 195

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They’re asking you to help by sending the Association Sponsor Engagement Study to your sponsors. Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Sponsor survey. Flexible work model.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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MAY 3, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. It’s frustrating to have member and event attendee data spread out across the organization in different databases. And you know what else?

Tucson 262

Tucson Phoenix Products Tools 262

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MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event experience mapping. Virtual networking advice. A while back, Matchbox Virtual Media and Kaiser Insights facilitated a virtual networking incubator. Who is ADDIE? What is ADDIE is the better question.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

They figured out what their members and market needed, and provided it, such as pandemic-related resources, and new virtual networking and education events. 1: Reassess Your Membership Value Proposition. Some associations are even enjoying “the most significant new member months in their history.”.

Survey 106

Survey Education Communications Marketing 106