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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic. How do we make sure work still gets done in our own teams and keep morale high? Online learner engagement. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Billhighway discusses the chapter bright spot concept—a CRP need-to-know—and explains how to share the exceptional practices (bright spots) of one chapter with all the rest. Wondering how to move forward with DE&I initiatives beyond the ubiquitous statement? Professionals in Certification Networking Event. 1 CAE credit. .

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization. Conference/abstract management. 1 CAE credit. . – 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. it’s why you feel awful: here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

How are your chapters really doing? Billhighway explains how to get access to real-time chapter financial data , reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and alleviate the chapter leadership burden. At the Harvard Business Review, Siri Chilazi and Iris Bohnet explain how to best use data to meet your DE&I goals.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? Repurposing Conference Content.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite.

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JUNE 11, 2021

How to best approach contract commitments like force majeure, attrition, and hybrid event needs with your hotel partner? Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Be the Change: How and Why Associations are Changing Membership and Revenue Models. Host: Hopskip.

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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans.

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MAY 15, 2020

Billhighway explains how to help chapters leverage their event and content assets to deliver desperately needed revenue to their bottom line and value to sponsors. Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Learn how to establish, administer, and evaluate an effective mentoring program. Revolutionizing LinkedIn Strategies: AI & Automation in Action Learn how to post engaging, quality content on LinkedIn effortlessly using AI and automation that not only saves time but also elevates your organization’s online presence.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. Guest: Sandy Weiss. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Billhighway explains how some association chapters are engaging early-career members. At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. How to read more books.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Open Space events. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. WBT Systems breaks down some of the secrets to Queen’s Gambit’s success and explains how these principles apply to educational programs. How to professionally decline an unnecessary Zoom meeting (Lindsay Tigar, Fast Company ).

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Dana Freker Doody at Trade Show News Network suggests how to solve their biggest gripe: not enough real engagement with show attendees. Virtual conference pricing. Virtual expo. More info/register. Guest: Sanjay Deo.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement. Choosing when your renewal efforts begin and end, how to frame your messaging, and what marketing channel you’ll use can make all the difference in your retention rates. What is Member Engagement?

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs. Consider topics such as: How to prepare for an interview. How to prepare for a networking event. The state of millennial membership. Millennials need jobs.

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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. But, virtual conferences did dominate the rest of their list. . Content/education strategy. Quick hits.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Billhighway explains how to handle and prevent chapter data privacy issues —another post in their series on chapters in crisis. Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. How to build a successful content marketing strategy from scratch. How to Double Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Fundraising.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Member recruitment. Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. Audience avatar. 1 CAE credit.

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

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MARCH 1, 2019

At a session during the ASAE Technology conference, Tobin , Gretchen , Rhea , and Trevor (first name basis here) had us do a personality exercise based on our intuitive connection with one of four shapes. On the DelCor blog, Tobin (also a Squiggle) explains how you can use this exercise to reveal and mesh different project team personalities.

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JULY 28, 2022

Keep reading to learn both why and how to adapt a flexible IT budget to transform technologically for the better. . According to the Community Brands Study, certifications and credentials are the fourth most important member priority. But why is having a flexible IT budget crucial for your association? Watch now.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 15, 2018

That said, it’s important to think about boosting member engagement as the best way to set your recruitment strategy up for long-term success.¹. With an engaged member base, word about your association’s value will spread organically, supporting your greater recruitment efforts. Online lectures. Virtual classrooms.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

MemberSuite explains why the demand is growing for certificate and certification programs and points out the difference between the two. They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue. Conference content. Membership recruitment. Quick hits.

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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. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Member education. Some of them don’t even exist now. CAE credit.

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APRIL 16, 2021

How to explain your idea in 30 seconds or less. In this high-level workshop, attendees will review key contract clauses, negotiation tips, and strategies on how to ensure a strong contract to protect your organization. Big Ideas, No Budget: How to Be “Data Driven” with Limited Resources. Quick hits. Tamsen Webster ). Host: ASAE.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

With the future looking uncertain because of the Delta variant, MemberSuite suggests calling on your powers of foresight and flexibility when planning conferences. Virtual conference coffee breaks. “At Keep her advice in mind as you’re planning in-person conferences too. Group think run amok. Tue 10/5 from 10:30 a.m.

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