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JUNE 14, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a freelancer who works alone in a home office, I understand social isolation, but I’m an introvert who loves the solitude—and gets out enough—so I’m okay, in case you were wondering, Mum. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? This research will: Document which associations are developing and implementing content strategies. Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week plus a few extra. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit.

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Delcor

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Critical to the success of these operational areas are two topics prominent in the A@W educational opportunities: cybersecurity and data management. ASAE’s Associations @ Work business conference attracts association professionals seeking in-depth knowledge about association management, human resources, finance, and fundraising.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s that time of year again. Marketing General Inc. is inviting associations to participate in their 10th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. One thing we can predict about the future: implementing new technology will never stop.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

Even learners with the best intentions can get distracted when they’re supposed to be paying attention. Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. The course’s curriculum, content and delivery must be designed specifically for online learning. 4: Be a storyteller.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation. Technology isn’t the only success factor. Tue 11/7 at 12 p.m.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, the ASAE Technology Conference is next week! Ann McDermott at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to develop that list and why you should do it before asking around for AMS recommendations or sample RFPs.

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MARCH 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages transitioned into a benefits-based membership model. The best marketing for educational programs is content marketing , said LMS provider WBT Systems—and I agree.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

During our latest Champion Program Summer Challenge, we asked our clients to share their best tips for attending Super Forum 2018 in Higher Logic’s own community, the Higher Logic Users Group (HUG). With more sessions than ever, this is the year to check out the full program in advance, and figure out your game plan early.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2017

One of the most fascinating technological developments is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a more meaningful and valuable customer and member experience. Technology decisions are rarely made in a silo and to make progress we often need to employ some amount of debate, convincing, and cajoling.

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MARCH 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The team at Velocity Partners has scrutinized the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and come up with seven requirements for Generally Dickish Practice Retirement (what GDPR really means) that you need to start working on right away.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth The Path) and Dynamic Benchmarking just published the New Member Engagement Study. Last week, I shared an excellent article from The New York Times Magazine about Bitcoin and its underlying technology. Wed 2/7 from 8:30 a.m.

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APRIL 15, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Please share this survey with your IT team and your technology consultants and partners. She also describes how data and technology can make conference and meeting participation more equitable. Advocacy’s membership value. Quick hits.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? WBT Systems provides advice for getting your board’s approval (and budget) to develop online learning programs.

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APRIL 20, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The third wave in education and training is here and it’s different than previous waves in the early 1900s and the 1960s. Two- and four-year colleges are already developing programs to meet this need. Solving the Marketing Puzzle.

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JUNE 8, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a recent post, the American Alliance of Museums asks, “ Is ‘tax-exempt’ becoming a dirty word? If your technology wish list is long but your budget is short, you have to prioritize your needs. Marketing Land ). CMP credits.

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MARCH 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Did I talk to these people? Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Blogging is still alive and well in 2018—and for good reason. Tue 3/20 at 8:30 a.m.* – Making Content Meaningful (Association Coffee Talk, Alexandria VA).

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JULY 13, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m always astonished when I meet someone who works for an association that doesn’t even support their professional development. A really good list of email marketing best practices. That’s just ignorant. Harvard Business Review ).

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’ll be at the Association Component Exchange (CEX) next Friday in Arlington VA. One way to fill workforce skills gap in your industry—while rejuvenating your association’s educational offerings—is by adding micro-credentialing programs to the mix.

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MARCH 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… At the Association Component Exchange (CEX) in 2018, I participated in a chapter member journey mapping exercise—that’s a lot of nouns, I know. How to create a better distribution plan to get your content seen. Joni Taisey, WorkCast ).

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JULY 20, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Tim Ebner at Associations Now talked to the American Society for Quality about some of the things they did to turn around declining membership. What does it take to be an association CIO in 2018? Host: Marketing General, Inc.

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MAY 18, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maybe it’s time to get rid of the words “sponsor” and “sponsorship,” and while we’re at it, let’s 86 the old-fashioned mindset that sponsors are members you milk in return for signage and program mentions. Touching a nerve? 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 22, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re into association publishing and/or communications, follow the hashtag ( #AMPAnnual18 ) for Association Media & Publishing’s annual conference next week, Monday – Wednesday. Fast Company ). Product Hunt ). 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Do you know what your APIs are up to? Jimmy Daly at Animalz writes about five content marketing power laws that will help you reach your marketing (and business) goals. Presenter: Leslie Wingler, Education Manager, PCMA.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Event MB also reports that, between 2018 and 2019 alone, all-in-one event management software adoption grew from 9% to 36% — tripling the number of users who are now harmonizing their business' software suites into a central platform. How can event planners sort through the crowd to pick the best pieces of technology for their business?

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APRIL 13, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… NAIOP’s mentoring program engages chapter members of all ages —and what association with chapters wouldn’t want to have something like that? Does your email marketing program deliver the way you want it to? Yes, no, maybe so?

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MAY 4, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Everyone’s understandably stressed out about GDPR. Documenting the processes and procedures in an intentional and practical way is crucial to ensuring your membership program performs effectively and efficiently throughout the year.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a whirlwind of a couple of weeks. When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. Articulate ). CLE credit.

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