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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. You fall to the level of your systems.”

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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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. They describe how technology can help your association do this by strengthening your organization’s culture.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? You’d think every attendee would use your event app, but that’s not always the case. Event apps.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When was the last time you updated your association or membership website’s content strategy? High-quality web content engages current members, helps recruit new ones, and enhances your organization’s brand and reputation. Create member-centric content. The key to better web content is authenticity.

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Content Tips Guidelines Video 52

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. But what if your employer gave you time to volunteer?

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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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.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Association evolution.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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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? Cimatri is inviting associations to participate in their State of IT Security in the Association Industry survey. IT security. Communications. Timely stuff.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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MARCH 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The Virtual Conferences Survey from Tagoras comes at an opportune time since virtual events are on everyone’s mind. Think of it as your good deed for the day. It’s an opportunity, she says, to rethink how you serve members.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Technology Louisiana Conference 221

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the most effective ways to recruit new members is to let them know about your benefits. That means clearly communicating your organization’s value proposition. To articulate your value proposition to current and prospective members, you need to build a membership marketing strategy to spread the word.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

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MARCH 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Is it over yet? As the new COVID-19 reality descended upon us, Lowell Aplebaum was in Chicago to facilitate a strategy session. He shares useful lessons learned on virtual strategy facilitation. Virtual strategy meetings. Remote work.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Technology Strategy Revenue 221

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The state of associations. Cecilia Sepp, CAE, founder of Rogue Tulips, recently released the findings of their September association survey, What’s Next for Associations. Beth Zienesis, Your Nerdy Best Friend ).

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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MARCH 4, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you’d like updates from Ukraine plus expert commentary, I created a Twitter list of Ukraine journalists, academics and others. Useful learning. He’s not just tearing things apart; he also suggests how to improve the hiring process.

Class 195

Class Certificate Content Committee 195

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… ASAE members, check out the excellent GDPR resources and advice shared on Collaborate last week by the Technology Section Council. But it’s no dream and Joe explained how they did it in this post from Billhighway. How to convert blog readers into leads.

DC 150

DC Washington Recruiting Recruitment 150

MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

Did you know your members fit one or several of 10 different types of personas? These personas help define their preferences and drive how they make their decisions. It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. What’s a persona?

LMS 52

LMS Certificate Learning Management System Software 52

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , 45% of associations saw a decline in member renewal. So how can organizations stem the loss of members and keep their retention rates high? So how can organizations stem the loss of members and keep their retention rates high? You’ll learn: .

Member Experience 52

Member Experience Social Media Examples Member Engagement 52

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , 45% of associations saw a decline in member renewal. So how can organizations stem the loss of members and keep their retention rates high? So how can organizations stem the loss of members and keep their retention rates high? What is a Member Journey Map?

Member Experience 52

Member Experience Social Media Examples Member Engagement 52

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , 45% of associations saw a decline in member renewal. So how can organizations stem the loss of members and keep their retention rates high? So how can organizations stem the loss of members and keep their retention rates high? What is a Member Journey Map?

Member Experience 52

Member Experience Social Media Examples Member Engagement 52

Reid All About it

MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. Billhighway describes the kind of resources you can provide chapters to help them get started with virtual events , design engaging programs, prepare speakers and attendees, and put together a virtual event volunteer team.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Technology creates paradoxes that are as upside down as Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. Aimee Pagano’s recent 30 on Thursday webinar, Survival Kit for Building Your Buyer’s Journey, brought this message home. Machines are giving us the ability to understand and communicate with members more personally than ever before.

Marketing 68

Marketing Case Study eBook Social Media 68

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 6, 2022

When it comes to serving your growing list of members, there’s a lot for you and your staff to keep track of. From purely administrative duties like processing dues to actually engaging one-on-one with members, you know all too well the amount of time and effort that goes into every aspect of managing your membership.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Social Media Recruiting 52

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JULY 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development. WBT Systems explains how professional learning plans benefit both your association and members and how to get them going. Gen Z, AI and marketing. Customer/member personas.

Education 39

Education Price Tools Technology 39

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development and membership. Cierra Loflin at Superpath identifies the telltale signs of an underperforming blog and shares the turnaround advice of three content marketers who inherited mediocre blogs. AMS implementation.

Certificate 39

Certificate Innovation Education Process 39

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. Member recruitment. Year-round attendee community.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning LMS Ohio Technology 39

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’ll be at the Association Component Exchange (CEX) next Friday in Arlington VA. MemberClicks published the ultimate list of association blogs. Association Brain Food Weekly is on it. And guess what? Austin Kleon ).

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Arlington Austin Maryland Communications 34

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JULY 22, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because I’m away next week, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, July 29. Marketing General Inc. MGI) released the 14 th edition of their Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. (MGI) Membership benchmarking.

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Price Technology Strategy Software 43

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If I were in your shoes, I would only hire lifelong learners. WBT Systems explains why: they will more quickly adapt to change, acquire new skills and knowledge, and continue growing and stretching in new directions along with your association.

Revenue 44

Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. Hybrid online courses. Blended learning. AMS warning signs. Data warehouse. Instructional design.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning Email Marketing Revenue Technology 39

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

James Baumann , Director of Communications & Marketing, The Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO). Matthew Coffindaffer , CAE, Manager, Volunteer Relations, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE). Question: Tell us your story.

Social Media 120

Social Media Library Resources Guidelines 120

Slice-Works

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

I wanted my new best friend to be excited and validate my decision. While it isn’t always comfortable, I know I’m better person. The biggest challenge is creating compelling and memorable content your audience is willing to invest time and attention in consuming. Part 1: Preparing your Content. I was ready to sign!

Content 28

Content Social Media Marketing Review 28

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MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? We all know to never make assumptions about member behavior (or preferences, needs, interests) based on your own behavior.

DC 44

DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

Association Subculture

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Is Facebook Stealing Something Important From Us? Is Facebook stealing an important question from us? Is Facebook stealing the phrase, "How are you?" Like all of us, I have just as many personal dramas as the next person. My fear is, social media gives us the illusion that we know what is going on in someone elses life.

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Social Media United States Leadership Education 100

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MAY 11, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DelCor consultant Mike Guerrieri explains how to build a strong business case for a new technology project. He reveals what association execs and IT leaders (having been one himself) consider before giving a project the greenlight.

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DC Washington Project Member Engagement 30