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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. Learning subscriptions. TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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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. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s Oh my, yes.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? Impexium shares the requirements most likely found on the AMS wish list of association executives. Learning about AI. Hot association topics. AMS requirements.

Revenue 277

Revenue LMS Price Education 277

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Why do members join associations?

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. Attendees expect associations to use AI, data analytics and other tools to enhance their event experience.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

From inflation to the increasing expectations of consumers and employees, to the continuously changing digital space, there are a lot of factors that might be currently impacting your association. To separate your association from the competition, you have to determine your unique value.

Revenue 320

Revenue How To Products Price 320

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Bill Conforti at Association Analytics shares six tips to transform your association’s dirty data in 2024.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Join me and Dana Anaman (National Association of Professional Insurance Agents) Wednesday, September 30 at 10 am ET as we take you through our journey to increase membership for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. What PIA learned and how we’ve pivoted as a result. Register for this free webinar here.

Revenue 397

Revenue Massachusetts Recruiting Recruitment 397

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

In the association world, member engagement is always a top priority – but it’s not always a successful endeavor. Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points.

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Member Engagement Strategy Certificate Survey 210

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. In this blog, we outline how you can use the same framework to improve new member acquisition at your association.

Strategy 169

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 169

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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.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. SHRM was also dinged for not providing accessible online learning.

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Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Project success stories. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Member recruitment.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. They also describe how it made a difference for two associations.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. They also describe how your association can strengthen relationships with and between participants. Dean West of Association Laboratory explores what dating apps can teach us about membership strategy.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development. Online learning.

LMS 361

LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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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? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Association education in 2024. Association deathwatch.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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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. Associations have a tough road ahead of them. They pulled these recommendations from a report by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. And gave over.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Climate change and sustainability are increasingly in the news and showing up as a key topic for the association industry. Association execs are realizing that climate change is not just a moral imperative, it’s a business imperative. A sidebar on climate change and US national security. Stories of positive change to inspire you.

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Case Study Survey Industry Team 221

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JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. Navigate CES describes how your association can improve the customer journey for sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers. Sponsorships.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

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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.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. 70 content ideas for social media posts. Let the countdown begin!

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Nimble AMS

JULY 18, 2023

Today, associations are even more focused on increasing value and providing great experiences to attract and retain members. According to Community Brands research, enhancing the member experience is the top area of focus, and providing personalized experience remains the biggest area associations plan to invest in.

Member Experience 131

Member Experience Technology Social Media Software 131

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association fortune-telling. At LeadershipNow, Lance Mortlock explains the difference between scenario planning and forecasting , and offers six questions to help you identify which tool will provide the outcomes your association needs.

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San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. Membership directories help your organization in multiple ways: Providing networking opportunities Most of the time, members join a community or association for the networking opportunities.

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Directory Organization How To Kansas City 147

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack. Read our blog for tips to get started.

Strategy 127

Strategy Member Engagement Software Tips 127

Membersuite

JANUARY 24, 2023

And sometimes they don’t get what an association is all about. When you show Gen Z how your association can help them live these values, you have a better chance of drawing them closer as attendees, customers, and even as members. 1: Professional Development Generation Z knows and believes lifelong learning is imperative.

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millennials Social Media Discount Newsletter 144

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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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.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2020

One of the main functions of an association is facilitating the professional development of your members. It’s vital for industry professionals to stay up-to-date on their learning, whether that’s renewing certifications or diving into the latest innovations in their industries. Promote social and live learning opportunities.

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LMS Products Tips Learning Management System 199

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

You’re creating engaging content for your members and posting on your association’s social media pages consistently — nice work! However, have you thought about how your employees' and board members’ online interactions can help or hurt your social media marketing efforts? Learn more.

Social Media 130

Social Media Content Marketing Organization 130

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.

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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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? Sadly, associations only merit one mention—as has-beens. AI and associations.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195