Association Freak

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the evolving landscape of 2024, associations face a pivotal moment characterized by significant shifts in membership dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements. This approach addresses member frustrations over being “nickel and dimed.”

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Revenue FAQ Innovation Member Experience 72

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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. The Round 1 application process for the 2024 Mighty Big Grant is open through April 30 and takes no more than 5 minutes to complete. 2024 membership pains. 2024 membership pains. Dull new world.

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Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. s 2024 Association Economic Outlook Report , is optimistic. Also, virtual events are off the agenda. AI and events. eShow describes AI’s impact on events and the challenges for AI adoption.

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Content Survey Education Strategy 222

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Conference/abstract management.

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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. 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? Member retention. More info/register.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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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. The 2024 survey is now open. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 kicks off and the world of data and AI continues to rapidly evolve, associations need to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of members and stakeholders. Be creative – Make it fun for members by offering them an experience they want to participate in or a benefit they want in exchange for the data they’re giving you.

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Strategy Learning Management System Team LMS 169

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Upcoming association events. Although these events are not free, they’re organized by people I respect and admire—and will be attended by people you’ll love getting to know, like me at People Powering Tech. Event recording release.

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Arlington Los Angeles Atlanta Technology 261

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, we want to thank you for reading our blog , downloading our resources, attending our webinars, and meeting us at events. Member experience Is your association reaching its members? Read our free whitepaper: The 15 biggest membership trends of 2024. Download now

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Software Member Experience Tips Innovation 150

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APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. Bulletin describes how member apps help improve member engagement by providing centralized communication channels for members. A mobile app is a tangible reminder of membership value. CAE credit.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Scientific society events. Young member engagement.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. Post-event attendee engagement. They also identify common pitfalls you might encounter.

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Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 266

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. Scientific society events. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs, and challenges. What a treasure she is. Fri 11/3 at 4 p.m. More info/register.

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Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. Member mobile app. Event sponsorships. I’m hoping to somehow.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

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APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Scholarly events data. Ex Ordo looks at events data through the lens of the research lifecycle. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 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 ? New association event. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Member app. Please email me if you have a piece you’d like to discuss.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. Member connections. The truth is, these events don’t always fulfill their purpose. At Sidecar, Amanda Kaiser and Amith Nagarajan describe another approach to helping members connect with each other: AI matching.

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Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Association education in 2024. associations) plan to focus their efforts in 2024. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format.

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

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Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. They’re looking for year-round partnerships, not just a name drop and logo display at an annual event. I’ve got one more tip: have them join your AMS users group and go to its events. Member expectations.

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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

Association Freak

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes AI In Association Management 2024 As the landscape of AI in association management continues to evolve, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force, propelling us towards enhanced efficiency, deeper member engagement, and more strategic insights.

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Association Management Analysis Member Engagement Strategy 72

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position. It’s encouraging to see associations willing to explore new ways to gather members together on online platforms.

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Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Since webinars are winding down, this will be the last Association Brain Food for the year. In this post, they suggest questions to ask sponsors in the first quarter of 2024 and information you should share with them about your association.

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Analysis Software Education Strategy 291

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement. Sponsor perspectives.

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Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Read on to learn about highlights from the Xperience 2023 customer conference and what to expect from the event in 2024. Save the date for Xperience 2024! Stay tuned for more details coming soon, and enjoy this sneak peek of what you can expect at next year’s event.

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Las Vegas NV Organization Committee 72

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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. Open Space event design. After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum.

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Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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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. Engagement means different things for different members. AI pulse survey. Membership value.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2023

Our Nimble AMS team even noticed a water bottle vendor outside of the event accepting digital wallet payments. With more and more people using digital wallets, your association should leverage the latest technology to streamline member dues and online purchases. It can be a challenge to stay ahead of shifting member expectations.

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Atlanta Team Member Engagement Tips 130

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Make sure you go through this list before making any decisions about recording upcoming events.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. In seven minutes, you can help our community learn about association industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, the adoption of AI, generational priorities, and more. 1 CMP credit.

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LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. Open Space events. Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Curated reading lists are the best, right?

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Associations Now

JUNE 26, 2023

“We wanted to highlight the critical role our affiliates play as our boots-on-the-ground support for working with members,” said Susan Noell, director, member engagement and affiliates, at AMCP. Throughout 2023, AMCP affiliates will compete against one another to bring in new members. Ther are several tools to consider.

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Tools Social Media Member Engagement Industry 92

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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. I could eat this sauce all day: speckled sea trout with choo chee Thai curry sauce. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Not only will this help with member engagement, but you’ll also be working toward starting a larger conversation about something important to you, your members and your industry. Here are a few steps to get you going – who knows, 2024 could be the inaugural year! Which month is the slowest month for events?

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How To Social Media Certificate FAQ 52

Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, 69% of associations have seen an increase in member engagement since the pandemic began, according the Association Economic Outlook Report , conducted in the fall of 2020 by Marketing General Inc. Members and prospects are bombarded with an endless stream of information and distractions.

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Survey Education Communications Marketing 106

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. More info/register. Fri 2/10 at 4 p.m.

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Blended Learning LMS Ohio Technology 39

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education. They describe educational programs that will help these member develop relationships and generate more leads. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Fri 2/3 at 2 p.m.

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LMS Video Technology Revenue 40