Crowd Wisdom

JULY 27, 2023

Today, mounting financial pressures are leading associations to seek new ways to generate non-dues revenue. According to Community Brands research, association professionals plan to turn to new forms of non-dues revenue to address any revenue losses, with 68% prioritizing increasing non-dues revenue at their organizations.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. A post with curated resources is right up my alley, so I’m happy to highlight this one from Amith Nagarajan at Sidecar. He shares five resources for getting up to speed and staying informed about AI. Non-dues revenue.

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Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Are you looking for strategies to increase non-dues revenue? Leveraging your learning management system (LMS) to generate non-dues revenue is the perfect way to prioritize your goals throughout the year. Read our blog for 13 tips to utilize your LMS and drive non-dues revenue. You’re not alone!

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Higher Logic

MARCH 19, 2019

Well, maybe preserving food or other perishable items in brine isn’t your thing, but is extra profit for your organization your thing? Sure it is, so you can apply these same principles (the principles of pickling) to advertising at your organization. Related: 5 Steps to Create a Sponsorship Program That Increases Non-Dues Revenue.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. To build a thriving membership program , your association must evolve and find innovative ways to engage members continuously.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now dug into new research about membership organizations from iSeatz, a loyalty technology company. They learned a sense of belonging is essential for retaining members. 1 CAE credit.

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Disciple Media

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Member experience is the amalgamation of every touchpoint, interaction, and sentiment your community members encounter in your digital community. So, let’s dive in and explore some practical strategies you can use to elevate your member experience. In other words, a happier member is often a spending member.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy.

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Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Here are five ideas from the association trends study to help prepare your organization for the future: 1. Provide greater member value. The organization was providing little value.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.” CMP credit.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Driven by a change in what members want and are willing to pay for, associations are seeing changes in their key revenue streams, including which income sources sustain their organizations. That could – and should – change your organization’s priorities. Where Associations Get Their Revenue Today.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. They also tell the stories of two association executives who generated more revenue after changing their approach to sponsorship. Ready to veg a bit?

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

All of this information can help inform your association on how to move the needle towards increasing member participation and revenue. It’s important to note that engagement scoring should not act as a grading system for either your members or your internal departments. Set a member engagement goal.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 17, 2022

You may be familiar with the basic features and options for association learning management systems, and you might be thinking about investing in one for your organization. How can an LMS really help my organization? Not only can an LMS benefit your members, but it also adds value to your organization.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. Non-dues revenue partners. Hired Guns: Using Fractional C-Suite Executives Learn from three C-Suite fractional experts how fractional or part-time experts can help transform finance, IT, and cyber security within your organization.

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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. Non-dues revenue. You’ll see the next edition on Friday, April 14. Women in the workplace.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. MemberSuite tackles one of the most perplexing questions about the future of conferences: how to provide an integrated experience at a hybrid conference —and why you should. . Post-pandemic association workplace. Educational coaches. every Monday.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? Unlike social media, a mobile app serves as a centralized communication channel for your members. Bulletin describes how a member app enhances and fosters member engagement. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Let’s break down several scenarios to show how data analytics can help improve the member experience. Dig Below the Surface to Find Gaps in Member Retention It’s likely that your organization measures retention rates, but are you looking at the surface or digging in below the aggregate level ?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. They describe how to first improve your communications (and relationships) with chapters so volunteer leaders are more receptive and aware of your messages and resources. Board buy-in on tech. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 18, 2022

A good LMS will engage your members and get them learning. A GREAT LMS will do that while also helping you earn some added non-dues revenue. Some top-rated LMS platforms will let you offer paid access to some courses for non-members and provide different levels of access for premium members. Videos, MP3s, eBooks – oh, my!

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

During the pandemic leaders rethought how they handled all aspects of their organization more than ever before. According to Liane Radford of Dennison & Associates, due to the upheaval of the past years “organizations have started to change their mindset on budget, needing to get more flexible on what they spend.”

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 6, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The data may support a business case for additional resources for chapter programs. Member advisory groups. Find out how to enrich your planning and operations through the integration of foresight into your organization. every Monday.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. ASAE Tech Tuesdays) Come join your colleagues to discuss: What are people experimenting with? Fought against it for a minute.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Member recruitment.

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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. ” Also, check out the organization she mentions, Fight the New Drug. AI pulse survey. CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. How can I help my organization be more data driven? Fri 1/26 at 12:30 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. But you might have that issue at your organization—perhaps an actual committee vetting articles or leaders with control issues. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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Higher Logic

MAY 13, 2020

We develop memories surrounding the people, the experiences, and the things we learn. We’re most attached to the groups or organizations that we’re most involved in. This engagement produces things like higher retention, increased member satisfaction, and a larger membership. Member Retention. Member Win-Back.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

Like it or not, in our digital-driven world, non-members will evaluate how your association leverages innovative technologies to determine whether your organization is worth joining. To deliver a member-centric experience at your organization, you’ll need the right technology. Innovative e-commerce.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Brain Food resources. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. How to Repurpose Event Content to Build Communities, Generate Leads and Enhance Revenue. every Monday.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 18, 2024

The struggle is where to place limited resources and how to ensure association growth. The simple answer for associations is to create an automated membership renewal program that improves staff efficiency and enables leaders to focus resources on attracting new members. Membership engagement greatly impacts retention.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 20, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. As part of the Black in Events Exhale campaign, the team at BIEN and twine have teamed up to power a networking lunch where we will share stories, tips, and resources to support our community. Online learner/virtual attendee engagement. CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. Marketing benchmarks.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. Sherry Budziak at.orgSource describes how two associations’ partnerships with civic and governmental organizations acted as safety nets in times of crisis. Value proposition. What is your association’s secret sauce?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development trends survey. Data about organizations serving adult lifelong learners is hard to find. Does my organization need one? Organizer: Cecilia Sepp, founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Fri 11/17 at 4 p.m. –

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