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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

GrowthZone shares strategies for selling your board (or boss) on the need for a new AMS. Judi Dench was on The Graham Norton Show last week to promote her new book about her life and work with Shakespeare. You never grow old at the table Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Association podcast.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? . Every event-planning team struggles with this question. For associations, both attracting new members and engaging current members are probably constant goals across most, if not all, of the events they host. Process payments.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources. Check it out before you get too deep into your planning process. API basics. If you’re a regular person (i.e.,

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At first, you may find yourself nervous about planning a conference, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. As you plan your event, simplify the process by following our Conference Planning Guide for 2024. This guide is designed to help you plan your event, from start to finish, every step of the way.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

When planning an in-person fundraising event, your organization likely nails down the venue, catering, and entertainment very quickly since these need to be booked months in advance—and can require a significant amount of funds. However, this isn’t the case with virtual events. . into your nonprofit event planning.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These speakers, with their insights and expertise, can set the tone and elevate the entire event. Securing the right keynote speaker requires a blend of strategic planning, careful negotiation, and effective communication. Firstly, when reaching out to speakers, communicate if there’s any flexibility in your event dates.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

6% have no formal, documented strategy for their virtual conference. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m.* – DC Book Club – Diversity & Inclusion: Process and Policies. Many associations have plans to revisit or implement a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy. Host: DC Association Professional Book Club.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These mission-driven companies place purpose at the heart of their business strategies. With a powerful team, expansive network, and innovative marketing strategies, they’ll make sure your business’s impact is felt. They’re not just in it for profit; they’re on a mission to create positive societal change.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2023

But when I read her book, Quiet , my entire striving life up to that point made sense. Our topic this month is designing a high-impact learning strategy for associations and nonprofits. How can we design an executable learning strategy? I thought introversion was related to shyness, not a problem for social me. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs. Association revenue. Gen Z in the workplace. . More info/register. More info/register. More info/register.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As with any new process, we know there’s a learning curve to figuring out how to host an enriching virtual service event. To set your association’s virtual service event up for success, leaders should: Define goals and create a schedule. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Anticipate technical difficulties.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Your organization’s strategy must offer “an inspirational, robust, and innovative pathway to a better future.”. Practice mindfulness-based strategies for stress reduction.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

MemberSuite describes how a proactive data strategy can keep you in touch with members and customers no matter where they move. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Book Club: The Art of Gathering. Learn from experts about event trends, community building, and more.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

If you plan to shop for a new AMS in the near future, make sure you check this out first. Although Amanda Kaiser says this post is about how her book came to be , it’s really a valuable lesson about defining membership value and engagement. Membership. CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register.

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JUNE 9, 2023

They also share change management strategies for change-fatigued association professionals. Some of these strategies are new to me but look very promising. Event marketing. AI and Tech Strategy. What is/should be IT’s role and/or responsibility in their organization’s AI strategy? More info/register.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I start my day by reading a book. So many books, so little time. Neil Pasricha has advice on how to read a lot more books this year. – 5 Best Strategies for Successful Membership Growth. Plan to join the discussion. Simple Ways to Use Technology to Improve Your Event. You remember those. 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I start my day by reading a book. So many books, so little time. Neil Pasricha has advice on how to read a lot more books this year. – 5 Best Strategies for Successful Membership Growth. Plan to join the discussion. Simple Ways to Use Technology to Improve Your Event. You remember those. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Explore other strategies that will help financial executives to better connect with nonprofit boards to advance strategic planning and innovative change.

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Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Delta variant is messing up plans for returning to the office, booking business travel, and attending in-person meetings. Because people are nervous and anxious about making travel and conference plans, your event planning and marketing must take their need for peace of mind into consideration.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Book Discussion: Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations. Join a discussion about the challenges facing associations today, strategies for creating a sustainable future, and what’s working and want’s not in your own organization. Host: Virtual Events Insitute. Alex Hughes, Co-Founder, Totem Hybrid Events.

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Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

While this process can require a lot of effort and coordination from your team, it can be very rewarding to support your members with opportunities for education and networking. Additionally, this software can automate processes and set up “self-serve” functions for members that will save your staff time on administrative tasks.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Presenters: Jamie Notter, Partner, WorkXO Solutions, and Dan Stark, Director of Product Strategy, NimbleUser/Community Brands and former association executive. 2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead. PD Book Chat. Discuss Simon Sinek’s book, Start with Why. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 15, 2019

Here’s a quick path to burnout: all the tedious tasks associated with certification processes , yuck, been there. Hear about strategies to make team members more effective, and make the planning workflow less stressful. Do you have a strategy to keep them coming back to you – for content, resources and to take action?

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. Your decisions will be backed by data —instead of guessing about what might appeal to members, you can instead develop strategies based on concrete data.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

This guy must read a book a day. – Lean Six Sigma for Event Planners – Part II. Lean Six Sigma is a combination of identifying waste and reducing variation in a process to deliver a product or service to a customer consistently. Learn Tagoras’ time-tested process for selecting an LMS and the pitfalls to avoid.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It streamlines how you connect with your members, makes your staff’s lives a million times simpler, and optimizes your membership strategy for growth. It provides educational and nonprofit organizations with alumni databases everything they need to stay in touch with alumni, invite them to events, and even fundraise from them.

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SOS Association

JULY 17, 2020

AMCs are fully staffed with Account Executives (experienced nonprofit professionals that can act as your Executive Director), as well as other nonprofit specialists in accounting/bookkeeping, event planning, membership management, and other support areas including marketing and communication. 2) Infrastructure Impact.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Tony Rossell/MGI, Membership Marketing Blog ) Don’t make SEO the reason for your content marketing strategy—even more important now that ChatGPT and Bard will dominate search results. Learn what’s making them so successful and how you can capitalize on their strategies to generate more non-dues revenue for your organization.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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. If you pre-order the book by the 13th , you can sign up for a free companion workbook. Member recruitment. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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SOS Association

JULY 17, 2020

AMCs are fully staffed with Account Executives (experienced nonprofit professionals that can act as your Executive Director), as well as other nonprofit specialists in accounting/bookkeeping, event planning, membership management, and other support areas including marketing and communication. 2) Infrastructure Impact.

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Higher Logic

JULY 24, 2018

We’re not saying you have to get best friend necklaces, although if you did, we would totally support it, but taking advantage of the event planning resources your online community offers won’t hurt. Planning your annual event can become hectic, and it would be a shame not to rely on the tools at your disposal.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Mobile apps have the potential to change the industry's bad environmental rep by eliminating waste and informing better planning and management decisions — both before guests arrive and while they're enjoying your event. What Is Green Event Planning? How Can I Use Conference Apps and Technology for Greener Event Planning?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How long does it take to plan a trade show? How to plan a trade show How long does it take to plan a trade show? You’ll want to start event planning at least a year ahead. Typically, that will include details like your payment schedule, venue policies, the liability clause, dispute resolution process, and more.

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Disciple Media

JULY 25, 2023

To make it truly flourish, you need effective community management strategies. By involving your community in the product development process, you not only create products that better meet their needs but also foster a deeper sense of ownership and pride in the community. Creating an online community is just the beginning.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

They're accepted everywhere from airports to concerts and are now growing ever-more prevalent in the professional events management industry due to e-ticket-generating software. Most early check-in amenities come part of wider event-planning platforms that house registered guest data. Event Logistics. Payment Processor.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Jenny Nelson at ASAE highlights three ASAE Research Foundation studies that “provide insight into how leaders can approach change and manage change processes going forward.” The Future of Academic Meetings: Event Planning with a Purpose. Content Is King: Is Your Content Strategy Creating Loyal Subjects? Host: Ex Ordo.

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