Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. Newsletters. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. But do you?

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Remember those? Ah, the old days. Employee volunteering and DEI.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. Self-paced online courses.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Reid All About it

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. Hear about the possible progress for associations, potential challenges related to U.S.-EU

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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?

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Reid All About it

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. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips. Learn to love walking in the rain. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

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

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Content/education strategy. Association learning landscape. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. ASAE Gold Circle Awards.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online learning. Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. Would you like to subscribe to this newsletter? Chapter benchmarking data. Virtual expo.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Virtual event challenges.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. Sticky learning. The member experience. Membership survey.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Not the experience you’re probably expecting for your next event but… check out what Event MB’s Angela Tupper discussed with event technologist Brandt Krueger about the present and future of immersive online event experiences. Who is ADDIE?

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. SEO for education programs. Next time, I’ll increase the amounts. Community manager survey. Quick hits.

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San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Quick hits.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” GrowthZone explains what to do before, during and after an event to help increase registrations and attendance. Erasmus Podcasts. More info/register. Mon 6/19 at 8 a.m. –

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Now, with increasing inflation, we’re still tweaking our routines and habits, especially our spending habits. I see more associations offering a hybrid membership model because it increases member engagement and retention. Recent graduate: dues increase each year after graduation for a limited number of years. .

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Price Discount Marketing Newsletter 135

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Will they have online courses instead? This tweet summed it up for me.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some associations seem to effortlessly excel and expand their member base annually? There are plenty of moving parts and challenges. If you want to know the secrets of how to manage an association that you and your members can be proud of, here is a peek behind the curtain. The answer is management.

Association Management 52

Association Management Tips Software Social Media 52

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. ” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to.

Leadership 88

Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. Needless to say, keeping them engaged is of paramount importance. Slipping engagement statistics can be a serious warning sign for your organization! Online Communities. That’s where digital content and other perks come in.

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Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online learning is having a moment. However, the true potential of digital education is realized when it’s coupled with the power of community. Creating an engaging online learning community transcends geographical barriers, bringing together diverse minds and fostering a rich, collaborative learning environment.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

And I especially love it when others do it for me—those are the newsletters I value most. explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation. WBT Systems explains how to earn long-term loyalty (active loyalty) in the fickle lifelong learning market. More info/register.

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DC Washington Innovation Price 150

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Do they actively engag e your current members ?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

Potomac Core

JUNE 27, 2017

Polarization in Washington, DC, and market disruption are opening doors for Associations to create more compelling member engagement experiences for their members. Compelling Member Engagement Using “Pull” and “Push” . Surface Critical Challenges That Must Be Addressed.

Member Engagement 119

Member Engagement Case Study DC eBook 119

YourMembership

MARCH 13, 2014

.” Dues-based associations, regardless of industry or size, need to identify ways to stay relevant and competitive in an environment where members and prospects want proof of value before they hand over their money to pay for membership. Newsletter and Publication Advertising. Internet Advertising. Branded Merchandise.

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Revenue Software Newsletter Certificate 150

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

While the role of a marketer can be incredibly interesting and rewarding, it doesn’t come without challenges. The scope of those challenges can differ across industries, so in an effort to understand these pain points we turned to Higher Logic’s trusted marketing experts for insight and solutions. I didn’t think so. The good news?

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Marketing Video Resources Content 149

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a membership organization, member dues are core to your organization’s overall financial success. But they can’t get too high (or you’ll lose members!)—and You need options, and those options mean investing in revenue streams that aren’t reliant on your members’ annual dues. This is where non-dues revenue comes into play.

Revenue 98

Revenue Tips Certificate Social Media 98

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Readers could “learn and reflect without religious guidance or censure.” Those insights feed into marketing automation systems to make them more effective at delivering messages that provide value to members.”.

DC 150

DC Washington Review System 150

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Working at FDLI, a membership organization that advances education and dialogue in the field of food and drug law, is very much in line with the mission focus of my other nonprofit work from the last ten years of my career. A few months into relaunching the member portal, we discovered more ways to optimize members’ ordering experience.

Technology 169

Technology Strategy Tools Software 169