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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. AMS implementation.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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Certificate How To System Learning Management System 208

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. Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. Here’s how to get started. How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 .

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Innovation Organization How To LMS 100

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Also worth your time What people really remember about your association. Gen Z education.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Propel have launched a free course, Introduction to the Rockefeller Habits. A few CEOs whom I admire practice these habits so I plan to make room in my schedule to take the course. Associations in 2021.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks.

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Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Freestone

APRIL 16, 2024

There are three major benefits you’ll find in repurposing your continuing education content: Reach a larger audience Engage more learners Boost your revenue How to record and edit live presentations for online consumption One way to repurpose your content offerings is to transform live presentations into on-demand learning resources.

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Education Content LMS Library 71

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JUNE 4, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Of course, you know they have a good answer, which they share in their latest post along with examples of how two associations use chapter benchmarking data to spark change. Introvert-friendly conferences. Non-renewing members.

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Video Innovation Content Technology 367

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Billhighway describes the chapter self-assessment exercise used by the Associated General Contractors of America to collect data for chapter benchmarking. Virtual conference networking. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Quick hits.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. Virtual conference success story.

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Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Future of the association workplace. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. See you back here on Friday, October 15. Women in technology.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

MemberClicks

JANUARY 26, 2023

When you’re planning a major event like a conference or annual meeting, you want to do everything to make sure that it runs smoothly and is successful. If you’re ready to improve nearly every aspect of your attendee experience – and make your job easier, read on to find out which made our list of the best conference apps!

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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.”. Board diversity.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perhaps you want to promote an upcoming conference or educational event? With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. Want to learn more about marketing plans? Time-based. Social media.

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Marketing LMS Social Media Course 83

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). It gives technology providers an opportunity to understand your association and its resources, goals, challenges, and core requirements. Borrowing another association’s LMS RFP. Is it okay to ask other associations for a copy of their LMS RFP?

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LMS How To Sample Proposal 155

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Association evolution.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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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. Who has the time to learn? Project management. AI pulse survey. Answer: we all do.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance.

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Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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MARCH 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jason Cohen , senior manager, member services at ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, invites your participation in a survey on membership campaign practices. Association role model. Quick hits.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

Associations are always looking for new and creative ways to drive additional non-dues revenue. At a recent Association SIG Summit, Blue Sky Client Success Manager, Kara Adams, joined a group of association executives as they crowdsourced ideas to drive non-dues revenue. Anything you think we are missing? Comment below!

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Revenue Certificate Social Media Course 168

EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! The solution? Boost your non-dues revenue.

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Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. How to Find Your Hidden Culture Patterns. Chapter events. Questions for leadership.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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.

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Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

Higher Logic

JULY 27, 2017

How is your association keeping its offers relevant to members and preparing for the future? According to a recent study by Leader Networks , most associations – 83 percent – are aligning their products and services to market needs so they meet members’ expectations and stay relevant. You just have to know where to look.

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Content Marketing How To Library 136

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MAY 7, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Research on associations. Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Association myths. – How to Personalize 5 Must-Have Email Templates.

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Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

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MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Virtual conference networking. Digital learning experiments.

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North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Protech

MARCH 11, 2020

Members at your association want to be completely sure that when they are pay ing their annual dues, they are investing in a full experience that brings them val ue. . Are you still in the infant stages of digital transformation at your association? By Brian Smith, Communications Specialist . Data Aware .

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How To LMS Certificate Course 81

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JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. I’ve always thought of myself as fairly woke, but realize I could listen, read, learn and feel much more no matter how uncomfortable it is, and so I am. Associations’ role in the COVID-19 gap year.

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

Are you looking for tried and true methods to maximize your association revenue? There are myriad options on how to increase profits, however, leveraging successful strategies at your organization guarantees increased revenue and delivers value to the member experience. . at your association: . Develop a learning program?

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Revenue Strategy Discount Price 118

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MAY 28, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience.

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Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. Learning design.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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JULY 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association should get in on the game. Of course, but canned do just fine in a pinch.

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Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Sticky learning. Membership survey. The survey closes next week so don’t delay.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Developing a national day to annually rally around your industry (or a related cause) is an excellent way to boost awareness for both your organization and its mission. This step will simply eliminate a copycat day, and unnecessary competition with something that your association would naturally support anyway. And that’s it!

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How To Social Media Certificate FAQ 52

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

When you think about association management software (AMS), you likely think of association-specific features that help you manage day-to-day membership processes. Of course, those are important. But do you ever consider if the AMS vendor truly understands associations? What does this mean for associations?

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