Reid All About it

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. What is IT’s accountability/role in developing overall strategy for their organization?

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

During our time at the conference, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 60 years the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has been a premier organization dedicated to member-based organizations and association professionals. Custom software inspires a negative member experience. Happy anniversary, CSAE! .

Software 120

Software LMS Recruiting Recruitment 120

Reid All About it

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. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. Gen Z education. More info/register.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 .

Innovation 99

Innovation Organization How To LMS 99

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list. Your organization needs to bring in new members to meet revenue goals, and often, this includes increasing the young member base. Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments?

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Higher Logic

MAY 16, 2019

They might hear about you through a direct mail flyer, send in a check to join, and attend a conference once a year. Now, they come to your association at various stages of the funnel, or the member/buyer’s journey. And along the way, they expect a different experience from what was the norm 20 years ago.

Member Experience 196

Member Experience Technology Content Communications 196

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Leadership development for young members. The 2024 survey is now open.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Association technology and analytics. More info/register.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

By participating in Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey , you can help yourself and others benchmark member communication challenges and improvements—and you’ll get the first look at the report this summer. Future conference attendance. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With a dedicated and comprehensive engagement strategy, your member retention rate is much more likely to increase! As the global pandemic continues to keep many indoors and away from large in-person events, your regular member meetings and large conferences must either be postponed or pivoted to the online space.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

Higher Logic

MAY 13, 2020

Maybe you’re struggling with: Retaining and recruiting more members. The great ideas and valuable connections members build with each other at your annual conference can happen all the time. If you have any of these organizational problems, get started by planning your engagement strategy around engagement tools.

Tools 296

Tools Communications Email Marketing Recruiting 296

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 17, 2019

If you know data exists within your online community and marketing automation activities, but you aren’t leveraging it to inform your ability to provide a targeted, valuable member experience, well - it’s as if Charlie Bucket found a golden ticket then decided he didn’t feel like going to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory that day.

Revenue 211

Revenue Tools Member Engagement Member Experience 211

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. Registration resistance.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

They explain why it’s not a good idea to pine for the past and suggest a different mindset to cultivate, one that will help you take advantage of “a perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experiment with new ideas—ideas that could turn into programs that position you, your association and your members for future success.”.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Creating an Equitable User Experience through Digital Culture. (must join Fridays@4 first, it’s free).

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But did you know that you can also empower your association volunteers to boost member engagement? Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Are you looking for tips to prepare your member engagement strategy for 2023? Learning program.

Member Engagement 133

Member Engagement Social Media Review Recruiting 133

Reid All About it

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. They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z. AI pulse survey. Workplace culture.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

When you create a library of resources filled with the exclusive information and discussions your community members need to be successful, it inspires your members to log in more frequently and stay up to date on the latest offline events. Resource: How to Use Events & Conferences to Increase Activity in Your Online Community.

Tools 208

Tools LMS eBook Resources 208

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

. – eLearning Strategy, Tactics & Responsive Planning. – How to Build an Amazing Volunteer Recruitment Strategy. Discover the difference between traditional recruitment strategies and the volunteer attraction strategy. Register here. (1 1 CAE credit). . Register here. Fri 2/12 at 3:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania 150

Pennsylvania Social Media Recruiting Recruitment 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 26, 2021

They suggest strategies for resolving some of the challenges you probably have with your SMEs. Presenter: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy and Development at Blue Sky eLearn. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Volunteer SMEs. Chapter events.

Innovation 259

Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

Reid All About it

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re involved in the design or delivery of virtual/hybrid conferences or online learning programs, check out the ideas and advice shared in their post. Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a mighty challenge when members have no time to spare. The War for Talent: How to Recruit and Retain the Right People.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

EventMobi: Association Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

How Do You Run New Member Orientation? There are a few steps and strategies that make it easy to onboard and welcome new members: Create a new member orientation strategy. Asking for feedback is the best way to improve your member experience. Consistently follow up. let’s talk logistics.

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Social Media Software Newsletter 130

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference, like me, and agreed during registration to receive emails from exhibitors, then you’re probably getting several of them a day. If you want to stand out and make a positive impression, read my advice about sending emails to ASAE conference attendees. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

San Jose 188

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 188

Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 58% of early careerist members identified training opportunities as their biggest priority. Recruiting younger members by providing desirable benefits is vital for organizational success and longevity.?When Networking opportunities ?.

millennials 112

millennials Certificate Member Engagement Tips 112

Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

. – Start Attracting Event Investors: How to Develop a Successful Sponsorship Strategy. Hear about industry trends and fresh ideas to inform your sponsorship strategy. Data Segmentation and Its Huge Impact on the Member Experience. – How to Personalize the Member Experience. Thu 5/16 at 12 p.m.

DC 170

DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Member profile data. 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. Discuss new engagement strategies that push boundaries. CAE credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

SURGE Ignite The only virtual conference for fearless association pros, the goal of SURGE 2023 is to learn from the unfamiliar and go beyond the boundaries of what we think is possible. Episodes are published Monday mornings in both audio and video format on most podcast services. to 2:15 p.m. More info/register. More info/register.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Experienced volunteers may work with new recruits to help them learn the ropes, for example. These are just a few ideas of ways to thank your members and take more traditional volunteer appreciation techniques to the next level.

North Carolina 343

North Carolina Project Discount Leadership 343

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2016

What Can You Learn from Gaming That Will Boost Member Engagement? Learn how to use gamification strategies and techniques to increase and deepen member engagement, and motivate people to achieve goals. You association needs to leverage a strong platform to deliver a world class member experience. More info. (1

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Case Study Project Revenue 150

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference, like me, and agreed during registration to receive emails from exhibitors, then you’re probably getting several of them a day. If you want to stand out and make a positive impression, read my advice about sending emails to ASAE conference attendees. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

San Jose 150

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 150

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

These groups want different things, and would be put into two different member personas. If you decided to actively recruit students, they would also be a separate persona. Why Are Member Personas Important? That information gives you insight with which to create engagement and retention strategies. Define Your Purpose.

Member Experience 136

Member Experience United States Recruiting Recruitment 136

Associations Now

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Savvier member recruitment. This year, a few associations took clever approaches to traditional member recruitment campaigns. But you don’t need a major retail event or sports month to recruit prospects. Meanwhile, member mentoring can be another challenging engagement task. Easy-to-use online tools.

Tips 91

Tips Handbook Recruiting Recruitment 91

Higher Logic

JUNE 5, 2018

If you are under the impression that “set it and forget it” is a successful strategy for using marketing automation software, I release you from this spell. But just because you have the ability to set your automation rules and then forget about them doesn’t mean this type of strategy will be the most effective.

Marketing 159

Marketing Email Marketing Software Social Media 159

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Or, rather, a telepresence attendee at an association conference and trade show. He describes his experience over at the DelCor blog along with the reasons we might be seeing this technology more often at offices and events near you. Surveys Suck: How to Add Member Feedback Automation to Your AMS. Okay, was a robot. CAE credit.

DC 170

DC Washington Tools Certificate 170

Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

After all, if young professionals will inherit the organizations of tomorrow, they should be an equal player in the strategy conversations today. Fuel Exceptional New Member Experiences: 3 New Strategies for Onboarding, Engagement and Retention. Meeting Budget and Cost-Savings Strategies. 1 CAE credit. Host: Hubb.

LMS 150

LMS Arlington Content Review 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

After all, if young professionals will inherit the organizations of tomorrow, they should be an equal player in the strategy conversations today. Fuel Exceptional New Member Experiences: 3 New Strategies for Onboarding, Engagement and Retention. Meeting Budget and Cost-Savings Strategies. 1 CAE credit. Host: Hubb.

LMS 150

LMS Software Arlington Cost 150