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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. They also tell the stories of two association executives who generated more revenue after changing their approach to sponsorship. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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MAY 22, 2020

If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Virtual conference success stories. Just kidding.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Member engagement. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. Non-dues revenue partners. Introverts. Fri 8/4 at 4 p.m. Location: Atlanta GA.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list. Member Engagement and Retention. Growing Non-Dues Revenue.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. Member engagement. Futurist thinking. More info/register. Fri 3/11 at 4 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. They share five steps for designing digital experiences that encourage engagement and deliver value to your participants, partners and association. Digital initiatives. Webinar latecomers.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

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MAY 15, 2020

Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. 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. Virtual conference of the week.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

RevUp Summit on Wed Dec 6 and Thu Dec 7 in Annapolis MD, hosted by Professionals for Association Revenue AWTC Advance on Wed Dec 6 in Arlington VA, hosted by Association Women Technology Champions People Powering Tech on Thu Dec 14 online, hosted by Qiqo Inc. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 11/29 at 12 p.m.

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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. Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Sponsor survey.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. Member Engagement Party. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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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. Credit card processors. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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JULY 31, 2020

If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program. Planning virtual conferences. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. More info/register (fee for non-MPI members).

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Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. Leadership development for young members. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MAY 26, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program and more.

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Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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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. Inclusive leadership. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Maximizing Member Engagement in the COVID-19 Era. Virtual conferences.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Non-dues revenue. Craft the Perfect Member Journey to Keep Your Members Engaged.

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Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

They released a roundup of what they learned and, wow, you need to read this PDF (the link is in their post) before planning your next virtual conference, educational program or event. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR).

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JULY 17, 2020

Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only).

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Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. Fri 12/4 at 10 a.m.* – Generating Revenue in a COVID World.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. Leadership & Learning Series: The Generational Shift: Moving Forward Together Learn about the generational shift and what makes it unique at this point in history. Value proposition. Fri 10/27 at 11 a.m.

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MAY 1, 2020

This helps foster a sense of shared culture and brings back ‘water cooler’ opportunities and unplanned social collisions that just don’t happen on a conference call.”. Engaging virtual attendees. Virtual conference session formats. How is your association demonstrating leadership to its members and community?

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North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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MAY 8, 2020

Virtual conference networking. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. More info/register.

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North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Learn how to identify good information, develop practices to gather great information moving forward, and leverage information for better member engagement and retention. Event safety.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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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. Member parents. You want to be indispensable to your members? Sponsors and exhibitors.

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Montana North Carolina Content Certificate 359

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue. Conference content. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. How Associations Implement AI-Based Personalization to Drive Revenue and Growth.

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Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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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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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Break Down Barriers to Early Engagement. Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute Founder & CEO.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. However, not all disruption needs to remain negative. Your association can learn from past challenges to adopt innovativ e strategies and better equip your staff and members for 2023.

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hear about the potential benefits and challenges of such a transformation, from increased reach and engagement to new revenue streams, while learning how to navigate potential obstacles. Elevate Your Executive Presence Whether you’re presenting to a board or an annual conference your presence is what builds trust and respect.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Engagement means different things for different members. AI pulse survey. Membership value.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement. Member retention. The solution: “fewer, shorter, more interactive online meetings.”

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. Presenter: Carole Stizza, PCC, SHRM-SCP, executive leadership coach, senior HR professional and strength strategy specialist.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. Expert Series: Get Sponsored: How to Make 6-Figures in Digital Sponsorship for Your Association Learn how to optimize digital sponsorship and capitalize on the huge opportunities to grow digital revenues to 6-figures or more.

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