Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This week, I attended the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, my first in-person event since January 2020. My MAIN takeaway was that it was very good to see friends and colleagues in the industry who, for the past two years, have appeared only as small rectangles on my computer screen. They may need more space to process.

Conference 416

Conference Maine Content Process 416

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. While up in Massachusetts, I cooked dinner a few nights for my parents and got takeout (pizza and Italian food) on the others. Host: UST Education Speaker: Jamie Notter, Co-Founder, PROPEL Tue 4/9 at 1 p.m.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? After completing a few writing jobs, I have room for more client work in my schedule. I appreciate keeping informed about current events, but I need beauty in my stream too. It’s that time again. More info/register.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. You never grow old at the table I relied on one of my old standbys for a quick dinner last week, southern pan-fried catfish. Oh my, yes. This chicken, lemon and rice soup enriched with eggs lived up to my memory.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. I used sherry instead of Madeira because I can’t find Madeira in my local supermarkets, grr. I liked the idea of this Sicilian caper tomato salsa with mackerel , but on my terms. Who knew there was such a thing!

Certificate 266

Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development trends survey. You never grow old at the table I succumbed to the seducements of two packages of gnocchi languishing on my shelves. The sausage was my idea, as was onion instead of shallot, a 14 oz. What is an iPaaS?

Price 261

Price Survey Team Recruiting 261

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I’ve had a few writing projects finish recently and have room for more client work in my schedule. You never grow old at the table Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Tools 272

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. Make sure you go through this list before making any decisions about recording upcoming events. Grace Ebert, Colossal ) You never grow old at the table Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. Plus, she quotes one of my favorites, Alexis de Tocqueville. But I don’t think I’ll make my from-scratch green bean casserole again. Live sunsets around the world , in case you work right through yours. 1 CAE credit.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. Since my brisket was only 2-1/2 pounds, I added only four onions to the pot but increased the carrots to three. Next time, I’ll trim more of the fat, but, oh my, I wish there were more leftovers. More info/register.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Morgan Chalfant, Semafor —another independent media outlet) Practical and beautiful tips on how to light the dark months—and give you some relief from the depressing stories in this week’s reading list. Sorry, soapbox topic.

Revenue 272

Revenue Austin Tools Education 272

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. He explains what associations have to do to enhance their capability and realize their potential—a short, powerful list. iMIS invites you to participate in their 9th Annual Membership Benchmark Survey. More info/register.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. You never grow old at the table Monkfish might be my favorite fish, although it’s tough to beat fresh wild salmon, which I was lucky enough to enjoy seasonally, thanks to a generous neighbor, when I lived on the west coast.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. It’s originally based on this Cooking Light recipe , but I’ve been making it so long I have my own version that includes red bell pepper, garlic, collards, mint and cilantro. Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: Hope Zoeller, Ed.D.,

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. I found this Italian proverb somewhere in my web travels and think it’s quite fitting for this section, for now.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. My beloved Twitter keeps getting less and less user-friendly because of Musk’s impulsive lack of foresight. Brown ) You never grow old at the table Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Impexium shares the most in-demand requirements on the AMS wish lists of association executives. If you’re looking for a new AMS, put these eight requirements at the top of your list. Virtual connections.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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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. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Host: Fridays@4 Speakers: Diana L.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. After two cross-country moves, I’m down to three shelves, so most of them are on my Kindle. Host: Association Women Technology Champions Speaker: Denali Carpenter of Inteleos Tue 2/13 at 12 p.m.- More info/register.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Upcoming association events. Make sure your favorite nonprofits, employer’s corporate foundation, or other orgs you support aren’t on Focus on Western Islamism’s list of US-based 501(c) charities/foundations that subsidize Hamas.

Arlington 261

Arlington Los Angeles Atlanta Technology 261

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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. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Member education.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. Host: Blue Sky eLearn Speakers: Johnny Clayton, Co-Founder, and Adam Hostetter, CEO, FUSE Search *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Host: UST Education Speaker: Jay S. CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. But when I read her book, Quiet , my entire striving life up to that point made sense. He’s my hero of the week! Mobile apps.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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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. Host: UST Education Speaker: Don Schmincke, Author and Speaker, Saga Leadership Tue 3/28 at 1 p.m.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. On the expo floor, at industry partner parties, and in restaurants, what a joy it was to be amidst my community. Freya Rohn ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Ian Leslie, The Ruffian ) You never grow old at the table Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: April Tone, MBA, CAE, Sr. CAE credit.

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. Mike Loukides, O’Reilly Radar ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. But I’m following my Italian cookery intuition instead of sticking rigidly to her recipes and menus.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Life was so much easier for my generation. William Deresiewicz, Persuasion ) You never grow old at the table Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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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. I treat my inbox like this too. Host: MPI Speaker: Stephen Cutchins, Sr. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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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. Since my refrigerator now runneth over with olives, I made Ouzo fish. AI pulse survey. Count me in.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. CAE credit.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. That’s my PSA and here’s Erika Heald’s poll and post on the topic. They’re interested in the content, that’s it.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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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. Would I live my life over again? This challenge occupies my mind. Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: Dr. Nicole A. Fought against it for a minute. And gave over.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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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.” Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Thanks to subscribing to god-knows-how-many newsletters, my inbox is full of AI articles. Erasmus Podcasts.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media Studios ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Speaker: Maxwell E. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Fri 4/28 at 12 p.m. More info/register.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Ted Gioia ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I adapted my Portuguese fish skillet recipe from UK and US recipes. I expect to pass through life but once. I’m cooking again!

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200