Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 10, 2017

In order to design relevant education and networking experiences at our conferences, we need to be focused to the point of obsession with our target audience. Over the past 18 months, we’ve carefully scrubbed and analyzed the attendance of 20 major conferences. Who has the professional development budget to attend every year?

Conference 77

Conference Analysis Education Revenue 77

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch. Explore what’s in store for event technology in 2017. 4 Easy Ways to Generate Non-Dues Revenue. Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events.

DC 184

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

Back in 2017, a Wipro study found that one in five executives secretly believed that digital transformation initiatives in their companies were a waste of time. Those statistics were not surprising in 2017. It cuts across the entire organization and includes constant communication among staffers and departments to ensure collaboration.

Leadership 88

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Learn the basics of monetizing your learning and explore strategic and creative ways to maximize your education revenue. For many organizations, digital marketing is a new undertaking. SURGE 2017. 1 CAE credit. Thu 11/2 at 2 p.m.

LMS 150

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch. Explore what’s in store for event technology in 2017. 4 Easy Ways to Generate Non-Dues Revenue. Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events.

DC 150

DC Ohio Project Washington 150

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Tagoras , a consulting and education firm specializing in the market for lifelong learning, invites you to participate in a survey that will help our community better understand how membership organizations use or don’t use social technologies to deliver learning. Mon 10/24 at 2 p.m.* – Developing Conference Radical Hospitality.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

RSVP for CMAD on Facebook so the organizers get an idea of the number of people participating. Inquiring minds want to know: where’s association management software heading in 2017? If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. A #CMAD cheers at 5 p.m. Life is a work in progress.

LMS 150

LMS Arlington Content Review 150

Potomac Core

AUGUST 29, 2017

With global economic uncertainty dominating most conversations, we’re learning that Trade Associations who drive sustainable industry growth are helping their organizations by energizing member engagement. Organizations who want to energize member engagement must reposition the organization as an Industry growth advocate.

Member Engagement 173

Member Engagement Survey Massachusetts Boston 173

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

We’re always talking about building community and how engaged communities can have an undeniable impact on our organizations. Although the Orangetheory Fitness Reddit doesn’t live in a traditional community software platform, its community is still thriving organically. Aren’t communities built in person?

Examples 156

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Some of these expense increases are due to labor issues, supply chain and pressure to restore revenue by venue owners and cities to at least pre-pandemic levels.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Tue 6/13 at 1 p.m.* – 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Find out about the latest association growth trends revealed in MGI’s 2017 membership marketing benchmarking survey. Please add any others to the comments.

DC 150

DC Marketing System Report 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

RSVP for CMAD on Facebook so the organizers get an idea of the number of people participating. Inquiring minds want to know: where’s association management software heading in 2017? If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. A #CMAD cheers at 5 p.m. Life is a work in progress.

LMS 150

LMS Software Arlington Cost 150

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

The ASI survey respondents are optimistic about the future of their associations—but less so than in 2017. Promotions to/at their association’s conferences or trade shows. Cross-selling to non-members who buy products or attend conferences. The state of association membership. Membership numbers look good. Email marketing.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

A flagship event may be tradition, but is your annual conference still providing measurable ROI for your organization? Many organizations hold an annual conference or flagship event year after year. The National FFA Convention & Expo is the flagship event for the National FFA Organization. Engagement.

Tips 86

Tips Indianapolis Social Media Survey 86

Association Success

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The DC-Area Partnership Professionals Network (DC-PPN) is a group of association and not-for-profit organization professionals who focus primarily on corporate partnerships and sponsorships. Your Potential for Revenue”. However, one-third said their corporate partner revenue had decreased or stayed the same in the past year.

DC 85

DC Survey Revenue Review 85

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. Learn about the best free and bargain apps and online resources that will help you release your inner nerd to become more organized, efficient and awesome at work and home. Organizer: ASAE Greater Washington / National Capital Community.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Sure, attendees are at your conference to learn, but they could also be there to find their next job. Consider these three benefits to having an onsite job fair or career center at your conference. In addition, the conference offers a slew of career-related sessions that cover everything from interview tactics to salary negotiation.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. If you’re eager to get the most out of your time at the European Meetings & Events Conference, think of this webinar as a “must-attend.” Need a fresh approach to association growth in 2017? Tue 2/21 at 10 a.m.* – EMEC Prep.

Charlotte 150

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. If you’re eager to get the most out of your time at the European Meetings & Events Conference, think of this webinar as a “must-attend.” Need a fresh approach to association growth in 2017? Tue 2/21 at 10 a.m.* – EMEC Prep.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Learn how to corral the enormous body of content available to your organization and determine the potential for leveraging activities in a digital format to create greater ROI and to meet the needs of today’s busy physicians. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Washington millennials Chicago 225

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

But then I read about hackers stealing nearly $2 billion in cryptocurrency since the start of 2017. Does your association have a popular conference workshop or training class you want to convert into an online learning program? Organizer: Partnerships Professional Network Idea Exchange. More info/register. Host: Meetings Net.

Social Media 170

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

commissions paid to the chain’s regional or national sales organization. Some third parties share revenue (i.e., Some third parties share revenue (i.e., It’s probably not a coincidence that a common revenue-share percentage is 30 percent of the 10 percent. rebates negotiated by a CVB/DMO to win business.

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Marketing Cost Revenue America 61

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

I regret not buying Bitcoin back in 2017 when it was only $1300 (argh), so I’m determined to stay on top of what’s emerging now, starting with this introduction to Web3 by Mike Troiano at G20 Ventures. Find out how you can do more to increase accessibility within your community and push boundaries in your organization. Email chains.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

For most conference committees (and next-gen participants), they’re a snore. Elements of your conference should always put the participants and the profession ahead of the volunteer leaders. Opening on a high note is an important part of setting the tone for a successful conference. Here are the next 10 elements to knock off.

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Conference Committee Review Revenue 58

Associations Now

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The association revealed this week that a careful focus on its finances and on improvements in conference attendance has NABJ ending its 2016 fiscal year with a projected $1 million surplus—a major improvement from a year ago. ” While things are looking up, the current NABJ finance committee chair, Gregory H. .”

Committee 40

Committee Revenue Project Report 40

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

They are direct quotes from Marketing General’s 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , which lists new member acquisition as one of the top three priorities for associations. To make open mentoring programs more profitable, many associations will charge a fee for nonmembers, increasing non-dues revenue.

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millennials Learning Management System Marketing Tips 205

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Mark Prevost at Billhighway continues his series on chapter leadership conferences. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Hear about practical steps every organization can take to support marketing efforts with video. Tue 11/28 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

Chicago 150

Chicago Recruiting Recruitment Video 150

Association Adviser

MARCH 16, 2017

You’ve probably heard of grants in the context of academia or community building: An organization offers a sum of money to any individual or group that promises to pursue a project, an idea or a program within certain parameters. Kelly Clark, Naylor Association Solutions. Hester Ndoja, CAE Florida Society of Association Executives.

Georgia 76

Georgia Florida Committee Cost 76

GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

In a nutshell, an AMS provides membership-based organizations an all-in-one member management system. The company was founded in 1996 and serves over 3,000 membership organizations. YourMembership – Cloud-based AMS that supports small to mid-sized organizations. Association Software 10 1. They were founded in 1996.

Software 84

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2017

And it also provides a recurring and predictable revenue stream for your organization. — Adweek (@Adweek) April 13, 2017. CMSWire shares ways to spark conversations in your organization. State of Digital details audience expectations for conferences. An Intrusive Marketing Stunt. Get people talking.

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Charlotte Price Revenue Innovation 43

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Also: Transform your association into a learning organization. ” Kear also recommends ditching the expensive hotels and conference venues, and encourages event planners to try out nontraditional venues. In addition, Kear suggests developing alternate sources of revenue outside of tickets and donations. Future-Proof.

Library 40

Library System Review Revenue 40

Associations Now

MARCH 30, 2017

Associations have to realize that revenue is required to support the mission of the organization—and selling drives that revenue.”. advocacy, working to advance the profession, research) is possible due to the revenue they bring in from dues, conferences, and other products, programs, and services.

Samoa 40

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

As always, we try to use this blog post to speak from our experience as a learning technology partner to organizations that provide continuing education and professional development. It’s a great attractor for learning experiences at conferences and multi-day live courses. You’ll notice that right away below the fold.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Then, the following day, the Food Marketing Institute said it would not hold its June 2017 FMI Show , known as FMI Connect. Sarasin acknowledged that FMI may have fallen short of attendee expectations and changing industry needs over the past few years, which is why now is the time to rethink the organization’s event strategy. “We

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Strategy Industry Marketing Revenue 40

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Some organizations spend as little as 2 percent and have a very healthy conference product, while others rack up spending in the 20- to 25-percent range and are on life support. Here are four insights we’ve learned from analyzing the marketing-spend category: Marketing spend for conferences with an expo is usually closer to 6 percent.

Marketing 21

Marketing Conference Leadership Price 21

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

They’re not asking for people to give them money to get a direct personal benefit (a membership, a conference experience, professional development, access to vetted information). Fundraising organizations know that if they can establish a relationship and loyalty up front, the dollars will come. They have to be.

Social Media 71

Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Software 71

Associations Now

APRIL 6, 2016

A multilevel membership structure that varies by benefits chosen, not by company size, could eliminate the headache of verifying member revenue or staff numbers. The concept is simple: For the same set of benefits, big companies (whether measured by staff size, revenue, or unit sales, for instance) pay more, while small companies pay less.

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