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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. The 2024 survey is now open. Volunteer burnout. Leadership development for young members.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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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. Have you forgotten you have a job and career with purpose? Need to reignite your spark? Scientific society events.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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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. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT. Nearly seven months ago, ChatGPT entered our world. Our AI future. AI usage policy.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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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. Two months from now, I hope to see some of you at Non-Dues-a-Palooza in Denver too. Check out the content lineup if you haven’t already. Self-paced online courses. Association leadership.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 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. Fought against it for a minute. Then looked out the window at the rain. And gave over. Put myself entirely in the keep of this rainy morning. Would I live my life over again?

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 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. You’ll see the next edition on Friday, April 14. Women in the workplace. Member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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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.” Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. Someone who fills out a form to download content is NOT a lead.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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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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MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Association podcasts. Skills-based volunteering.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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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. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. Chapter habits.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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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). It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.” Leadership training.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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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? Erasmus Podcasts. Event planning. Workplace culture. We all know how much an organization’s culture influences its success.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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APRIL 15, 2016

After seeing Pearl Jam (bucket list!) Speakers: Jodi Araujo, CEM (Moderator), Entrepreneurial Industry & Corporate Segment Leader, Association Headquarters. Tech Disruption is Everywhere (Association Chat on Blab). Mark your calendars for a deep dive on the pitfalls and opportunity of tech disruption. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 150

LMS Recruiting Recruitment Innovation 150

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APRIL 15, 2016

After seeing Pearl Jam (bucket list!) Speakers: Jodi Araujo, CEM (Moderator), Entrepreneurial Industry & Corporate Segment Leader, Association Headquarters. Tech Disruption is Everywhere (Association Chat on Blab). Mark your calendars for a deep dive on the pitfalls and opportunity of tech disruption. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 150

LMS Recruiting Recruitment Innovation 150

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MAY 28, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Collaborative innovation. Greg Satell says great innovators cultivate long-standing relationships with trusted thought partners. Because innovation is a highly social activity, collaboration is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage.

Innovation 284

Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

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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. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: What are you most excited to do when the pandemic ends? Marketing virtual/online education. Chapter sponsorships.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

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JULY 31, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. Speakers did it. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: Virtual trade shows in the time of COVID-19: tax considerations for nonprofits. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” Virtual conference FOMO. Board diversity. Burning Man FOMO. Burning Man FOMO. A true LOL.

LMS 329

LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. The Online News Association is turning their conference into a virtual “ global journalism innovation festival.”

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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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.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Implicit bias. Conference and education teams.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I could kiss him, and you will want to too, after reading the first one on his list. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Niche conferences. The riches are in the niches, says WBT Systems. Yes, please!

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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AUGUST 14, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… #ASAE20. They were pre-recorded with speakers participating in the chat box. Standing speakers (as opposed to sitting) bring more energy. It was difficult to listen to the speakers and digest the chat simultaneously.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Education Tips 370

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. ASAE Gold Circle Awards. Forget “normal.” Content/education strategy.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . Risking innovation. On the Leading Learning podcast (a must-subscribe), Celisa Steele talked with association executive director Shawn Boynes, CAE, about dealing with disruption during the pandemic , taking risks and virtual learning.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Registration resistance. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Connecting while working remotely. Crafting an event experience. Metaverse 101. Fascinating stuff.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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JUNE 16, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… If your association plans to get a new association management system (AMS) in the next few years, or you want to learn more about AMS selection and implementation, or you just have an abnormal interest (hello!) Disruption is inevitable. Duration: 1 hour.

Raleigh 186

Raleigh DC Washington Social Media 186

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Good advice never goes out of style. Chapter self-assessment. If you want to help chapters improve their performance, the typical compliance checklist is not going to do it.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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APRIL 17, 2023

According to a study from Goldman Sachs, “Generative AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market.” A career slated for extinction on one appeared on another among professions listed as the most viable. Yet no one is sure how that new reality will unfold.

Communications 88

Communications Team Proposal Analysis 88

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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. This tweet summed it up for me. It’s been hard to focus. But I’m troubled.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Leading when the plan is no real plan at all. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you’re not into cooking.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Brain Food resources. WBT Systems highlights other professional development opportunities revealed by the LinkedIn research. . Member profile data. Generation N. Quick hits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Karen Malone of HIMSS talks about how she constantly thinks about innovation and disruption, including with her own staff. To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. We showcase innovation in many different places.

Products 94

Products Innovation United States Chicago 94

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MARCH 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a history major, I’ve been waiting for virtual reality (VR) to shake up the way history is taught and it’s finally happening—or maybe it’s been happening and I just haven’t noticed. Pew Research ). 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: PCMA.

DC 120

DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120