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MAY 14, 2021

Check it out before you get too deep into your planning process. Last week, in-person social gatherings returned to my calendar, including my first book club dinner in more than a year. Hear about the process of establishing digital Covid records and the implications for the meetings and events industry. API basics.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Sig VanDamme, the Founder of NimbleUser, GoJectory, and VA2A, offered this advice to bring the board along on those speculative ventures: Preparing a board to manage risk is a sales process.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. The superman of silent auctions is going to lead a conversation alongside a few of his clients about how they revolutionized the silent auction experience. Fri 1/28 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m.* – DC Book Club – Diversity & Inclusion: Process and Policies. Sponsor survey.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Judi Dench was on The Graham Norton Show last week to promote her new book about her life and work with Shakespeare. Put brown rice in a spare coffee grinder and process it until it resembles flour. Using data-driven insights and AI can help you be invaluable to your members. What a treasure she is. 1 CAE credit. Elliott Co.,

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JULY 30, 2021

Non-dues revenue. 55 days from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate their success. You’ll walk away with an action plan for writing a series of blogs or articles (that could even lead to a published book!). The countdown is on!

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MARCH 25, 2022

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. Book Club: The Art of Gathering. Professional development market potential. CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 6, 2021

Most organizations are embracing their new reach and inviting their newly found digital fans to join their in-person experiences—from home. Community by Association Book Chat: Build Your Community with Richard Millington. Personalizing the Member Experience. How Hybrid & Virtual Can Dramatically Boost Event Revenues.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. But We Want Your Sponsorship How can an association build non-dues revenue and member engagement all at once? Smart Brevity in the Association World (Book Discussion) The power of saying more with less. Is it a system, a process, a style, a tool, or software? No Soliciting!

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Tim Hopkins, senior consultant at McKinley Advisors, describes a new model for the product development process that prevents volunteers from hindering innovation. Hear how you can transform your website into a Netflix-like experience with a positive impact on your recruitment, retention and revenue. Wed 8/25 at 1 p.m.

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MAY 5, 2023

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Using Member Insights to Power Your Engagement Knowledge is power especially when it comes to understanding, serving and keeping your members for years to come. AMS requirements. 1 CAE credit. . More info/register.

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Protech

MARCH 1, 2021

And in the process, you likely discovered strengths you didn’t know you had—and revealed gaps that you now have to bridge. Many associations have accelerated a digital transformation that was already needed—or already in process. And everyone has realized that the shift to a more virtual member experience is going to be permanent.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Listen to the end to hear his book recommendations. Learn how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences. Our network committee members will each tell the story of their path to becoming an analyst. . – Host: Professionals for Association Revenue.

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Higher Logic

MAY 2, 2019

Association members want to learn, and there are multiple different ways publications can support that. For example, an annual event publication could be your biggest print run of the year – and a huge opportunity for revenue growth and boosting member knowledge. Strengthen the knowledge of your members + readers.

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MAY 24, 2019

There’s a lot more to Appalachia than what you find in mainstream books and movies. Find out how to structure a process that results in an objective decision that eliminates bias, properly documents the decision, and provides a structure for similar decisions in the future. Small Staff Association Book Club. 1 CAE credit.

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JULY 3, 2020

Your association can help staff, volunteer leaders, and members know better by offering (and requiring for some) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education. Forget White Fragility : here are ten books America should be reading about race. How to Optimize Your Trade Show Lead Management Process. Inclusive leadership.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Instead of pulling in, the organization tries to boost revenues by discounting dues and non-dues revenue streams. We see deep discounts on conferences, meetings, research, guide books, membership, and more. When organizations Circle-the-Horses, they degrade the experience. The second path is the Fire-Sale path.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 27, 2021

The sole purpose of this functionality is to make the checkout process simpler. Requiring your members and constituents to always enter their credit card information for every online purchase with your association is a barrier. On-Demand Webinar: Boost Revenue and Retention. Improved user experience. Quick and easy.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. Do you struggle to make member data central to your decision-making process as an organization?

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JUNE 2, 2023

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. The Art of Mentoring explains why you should consider a mentoring program for your members. If you plan to shop for a new AMS in the near future, make sure you check this out first.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Conflict of interest Finances Sexual harassment Diversity, equity, and inclusion Whistleblower processes Employee behavior and performance Recruiting, onboarding, and background checking Cybersecurity Mission and values Internal risk should be managed on a daily basis. Preparing a board to tolerate risk is a sales process.

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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. The member experience. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn. Sticky learning. Event trends.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Based upon the book Where’s the Office? An overview of the budgeting process will drive the topics from the initial creation of budgets to successful execution of the budget. Non-Dues Revenue: How Associations Can Diversify Their Revenue. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Fri 1/14 at 4 p.m.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 18, 2022

Learn more about the best way to approach the decision process with this short post. A good LMS will engage your members and get them learning. A GREAT LMS will do that while also helping you earn some added non-dues revenue. An LMS is only valuable to your members if they find it enjoyable to use.

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JUNE 14, 2019

26 percent of American adults haven’t read even part of a book within the past year. I came upon a quote this weekend that sums up the state of reading in my house: “Every morning, I have woken up knowing that I will never run out of books to read. Tue 6/18 at 1 p.m.* – Enhancing the Member Experience with Data Analytics.

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Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

As a member of an association’s staff or leadership team , you see the hard work that goes into managing these organizations firsthand. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Associations succeed when they inform, educate and inspire their members. Netflix is a great example of how focusing on content, use experience and value, combine to grow engagement, revenue and renewals. Beyond Books & Journals: The Wild World of Content Formats. CAE credits. CAE credits. More info/register.

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Disciple Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, managing memberships, engaging community members, and fostering interactive environments are easier than ever before, thanks to membership apps. Designed to cater to various business needs, these platforms are a one-stop solution for organizing member data, processing payments, and enhancing user experiences.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

While your association will need to choose a solution that best fits its unique needs, priorities, and long-term goals, having the right tools makes the management process much simpler. Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

MemberSuite team shares the trends they see rising in the “collective association consciousness ,” including AI for normal people, walking the DEI talk, and others related to events, non-dues revenue, remote/hybrid work, community, data, and technology. Find out how to reduce digital friction and increase congruency with revenue goals.

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MARCH 20, 2020

Members also need vetted information and guidelines related to their new topsy-turvy world, including resources for wellbeing and remote work. Rebecca Achurch of Achurch Consulting published a comprehensive (and free) e-book on preparing your association technically and mentally for virtual work during the COVID-19 crisis. Remote work.

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MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2022

Association management software is any technology solution used to manage an association, whether it’s a membership database, an online member engagement community, event management software, eCommerce software, marketing software, and more. These tools allow association professionals to streamline management processes.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

An integrated LMS gives your staff members a structured, standardized process for inputting and updating learning modules and materials. Excellent User Experience Look for learning management software that prioritizes the user experience, making it easy for learners to navigate to their desired content.

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JULY 9, 2021

Learn how advertising, networking opportunities, and a user-friendly experience work together to benefit community platforms, how to use features of your platform to increase engagement and sense of community, and how to raise non-dues revenue through a great member experience. CAE credits. More info/register.

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Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

Reid All About it

JULY 14, 2023

They suggest questions to ask before terminating a program and offer advice for the sunsetting process. In an article at the Institute of Corporate Directors, Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First says intentional learning is a non-negotiable requirement for board members. Board management. Fri 7/14 at 4 p.m. – More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Non-dues revenue award. Do you have a program, event or staff experience that connects your association’s mission to business growth? Nominate your association for the Pierre Partnership Award presented by the Professionals for Association Revenue. Nominees do not need to attend the RevUP Summit or even be a PAR member.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Are you looking for new ideas to increase association revenue? Maybe you’ve tried refurbishing your online store , improving your professional education program, or personalizing the member experience , and you’re still falling short of your association goals. Break the mold and increase your event revenue. 2.

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