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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. Member mobile app. Can associations and their chapters help bring community to our society of loners?

DC 265

DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 265

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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. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. Association leadership.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Reid All About it

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?

LMS 271

LMS Education Member Engagement Revenue 271

Higher Logic

JUNE 8, 2017

We’ve heard about the importance of mobile for years. Everything needs to look just as good on a smartphone as a laptop, whether you use responsive design or an app. An app or responsive design ? So if your association or business wants to make engaging mobile users in your online community a priority, an app is the way to go.

Software 168

Software Library Content Newsletter 168

MemberClicks

JANUARY 26, 2023

One of the benefits of mobile event apps is that they streamline your event planning and communication. That helps you adapt to things that go wrong on the fly so that attendees walk aways believing your event went off seamlessly. What are mobile event apps? What kinds of events use mobile event apps?

Course 52

Course Event Planning Survey Revenue 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. But busy association professionals can definitely save time using ChatGPT as a starting point on many tasks.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? After completing a few writing jobs, I have room for more client work in my schedule. Please email me if you have a piece you’d like to discuss. New association event. Member app. Intentional learning.

Certificate 286

Certificate Price Tools Technology 286

Reid All About it

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. Do you really know what your employees prefer—working in the office, from home or both?

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. Event apps. Association growth mindset. William Penn Chapter events.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 31, 2020

An association’s success is dependent on how happy and fulfilled its members are. The more meaningful experiences and learning opportunities your association offers , the more likely you can get membership renewals and even attract new members. What kind of opportunities do association members want? Let’s begin!

Directory 239

Directory Association Management FAQ System 239

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Member app. Sponsor perspectives.

Maryland 276

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 276

Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Spring cleaning association-style.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

MemberClicks

MARCH 28, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit association, a chamber of commerce, a neighborhood group or even just a casual club, an online community platform can provide the perfect digital space to share ideas, resources and network with like-minded individuals. Others have additional features like jobs boards, online events and member directories.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Course 52

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You want your members to be glad they bought your membership – and prospective members to be eager to join. Your membership site is outdated. When it comes to memberships, your website is the digital (and often primary) home of your membership program. One problem.

Software 52

Software Course Content Tools 52

GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

What Are Association Tools? Association tools help automate the day-to-day operations of membership-based organizations. These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more.

Tools 78

Tools Revenue Software FAQ 78

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? Now, if only more associations did this. explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation. Host: Association Success.

DC 150

DC Washington Innovation Price 150

Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. WBT Systems suggests it’s time to integrate these two teams so attendees have a more effective learning experience. How to run a Zoom cocktail party—and have better classes, conferences, and meetings too.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

Reid All About it

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!)

Raleigh 186

Raleigh DC Washington Social Media 186

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AUGUST 25, 2017

The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth the Path) has partnered with Dynamic Benchmarking on the association community’s first benchmark survey on new member onboarding. In both my association jobs, I worked closely with our state and local affiliated associations.

Social Media 154

Social Media Survey Tools Innovation 154

Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. You and your association must do the same. Virtual conference closing.

Las Vegas 370

Las Vegas Case Study Conference LMS 370

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments. Online education revenue. Quick hits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Setting up your event registration is a crucial first step that sets the tone and expectations for your event. This presents a valuable opportunity for your organization to take advantage to set you apart from the competition, and it’s easier than you think. Enabled mobile payment. Embedded checkout.

Tools 52

Tools Tips How To Software 52

Reid All About it

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. Your AMS should be the utility player on your membership team. AI pulse survey.

Revenue 230

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 230

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The future of technology is definitely mobile-driven. According to recent statistics , desktops now account for only 29 percent of digital minutes, rest of the share is mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. A mobility strategy thus becomes crucial for harnessing member engagement for your association.

Member Engagement 69

Member Engagement Strategy How To Handbook 69

MemberClicks

APRIL 4, 2023

Your website is the first touch that new and current members have for your organization. Having a membership site that looks beautiful, is easy to navigate and loads properly is key. This is true for associations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits or any other member-based organization.

Price 52

Price Directory Membership Management Software 52

Reid All About it

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

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Research scientists have lots to say about the positive impact of a daily gratitude practice. I do this in my Word doc journal, but you could do it in a notes app on your phone, in a real journal, or whatever fits into your daily routine. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

DC 186

DC Ohio Project Washington 186

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Your organization’s membership website is one of your most visible marketing assets. When it comes to building a membership website, you’ll want to give your prospective and current members 24/7 access to learning more about your organization and how to get involved. Determine your membership model.

Directory 52

Directory Discount Software Tools 52

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… More M&A news this week: Personify bought Wild Apricot. HubSpot explains how online search habits are changing and how topic clusters and pillar pages can improve your website’s SEO performance. Host: Association Analytics.

Arlington 150

Arlington DC Washington Chicago 150

Reid All About it

MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? It’s exciting to see associations move so quickly. Your moment of zen on Carolina Beach. Just kidding.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Think your sandwich is too expensive?

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Noq, 92% have seen an impactful return on their investment, which is an all-time high. Video marketing for associations is more important than ever, impacting your association’s rankability and having a direct impact on member recruitment, member engagement, lead generation, revenue, and more. Currently, 137.4K

Video 52

Video Marketing Recruiting Recruitment 52

Reid All About it

JULY 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association should get in on the game. Training programs.

Rhode Island 195

Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

While this process can require a lot of effort and coordination from your team, it can be very rewarding to support your members with opportunities for education and networking. With assistance from your association, a member can go from an entry-level employee to a seasoned leader with numerous professional contacts.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software How To Certificate 52

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Research scientists have lots to say about the positive impact of a daily gratitude practice. I do this in my Word doc journal, but you could do it in a notes app on your phone, in a real journal, or whatever fits into your daily routine. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

DC 150

DC Ohio Project Washington 150

MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

No matter how you structure the available options, they should clearly show what people stand to gain. When someone reads your sponsorship package, they should get an immediate feel for the benefits of participating. You don’t have to limit publicity incentives to the event itself either.

Social Media 52

Social Media Cost Video Event Planning 52

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce, paving the way for essential revenue that maintains their long-term success. Membership management software automates many processes that would otherwise siphon away your precious staff time. What are the benefits of using membership management software?

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52