Spark Consulting

MARCH 22, 2017

It’s an open secret that associations are deeply concerned about – and struggling with – our ability to recruit and retain Millennial young professionals, both as members and as association executives and talent in our industry. Which makes this recent piece in the New York Times deeply concerning. Image found here.

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. Membership marketing.

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Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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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. Leadership development for young members. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 257

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to.

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Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Tanner Kohler, Nielsen Norman Group ) Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles, although they spend more time and spearhead more initiatives there. Somewhere in between? 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I swear we’re the only people in America who don’t subscribe to Netflix so I haven’t watched Queen’s Gambit but I keep seeing references to it all over the place. Leadership Buy-in: Modeling Commitment to Affect Change. Association websites.

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Project Education Software Review 370

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. The future of work. More info/register.

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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. Hear tips to recruit and retain these generations. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

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America Michigan Report Education 100

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . He also spoke about the discussions about race and leadership on the Texts to Table podcast (another must-subscribe) that Shawn co-hosts with three other Black association leaders. Online learning. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learn how volunteer scenarios and training gap analysis can help your association identify the type of content you need to develop and offer to prepare chapter members for volunteering and leadership. Virtual conferences survey. 1 CMP credit.

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Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Inclusive leadership. He suggests ten steps nonprofits can take to make space for black male leadership. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. More info/register.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Tagoras is running a brief survey to determine how organizations offering professional development will focus their time and resources in 2021. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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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. Presenters: Antonia Cardone, Americas Lead of Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield. Host: Event Leadership Institute. Virtual conference success story. 1 CAE credit.

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Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

GCCA is just one textbook case, several other organizations, including the American Bakers Association , the Association for Print Technologies , the American Staffing Association , and Jewelers of America are utilizing similar strategies. Robert Newsome. Export Development – Expanding access to overseas markets. Bill Watters.

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MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. Billhighway describes the kind of resources you can provide chapters to help them get started with virtual events , design engaging programs, prepare speakers and attendees, and put together a virtual event volunteer team.

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North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. Virtual conference FOMO. Board diversity.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems suggests putting on your behavioral scientist hat if you want to recruit and engage volunteers while virtual fatigue is running rampant. Troy Pfeffer, Partnerships Director, Howspace North America. Virtual networking incubator.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

And then, there’s my Public Relations Society of America membership, which provides professional development, networking opportunities and member-only must-haves for public relations junkies like me. When you come to us for help or resources and can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know so that we can keep improving.

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Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Report 100

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JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Billhighway talked with Peter Houstle of Mariner Management and Christi Beatty of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who are working together on AGC’s chapter benchmarking project. Ready to Recruit & Retain Diverse Talent?

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Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

The weekly wrap-ups are a great resource to find industry provoking articles, blog posts, upcoming events, fun facts, and provide up-to-date news and tips found throughout the association and workforce space each week. A few years ago when Bank of America Corp. by Megan Rockett. 4) Can Your Conference Really be Personalized?

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Social Media millennials Recruiting Recruitment 150

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JULY 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. What should you do to recruit more members, increase your renewal rates, and grow your membership? Host: Event Leadership Institute. Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy. Webinar pricing/sponsorships. 1 CAE credit. Host: OnBoard.

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Video Technology Content Strategy 195

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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. Hope to see you back here for the next edition on Friday, September 15. AI pulse survey. Membership trends.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 229

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. People are often promoted into positions of leadership and management without having formal training in ether. Leadership is something you can work on and develop over time. n, Vice President of Advocacy, Feeding America.

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Survey Revenue Price Team 195

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MAY 1, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… For the last six weeks, virtual events have been the focus of my reading and writing time—which is why you’ve seen the topic popping up so frequently here and on my Twitter stream too. Find yours on the Feeding America website. 1 CAE credit.

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North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

Associations Now

MAY 18, 2015

Graham is being recognized this week as Citizen of the Year by the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, will be honored as 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council (BSA-NCAC). On Tuesday evening, ASAE President and CEO John H.

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America Recruiting Recruitment Resources 40

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Associations must continue to advance America’s economic competitiveness through a renewed research and innovation agenda, through workforce development initiatives and the creation of global communities that invite and embrace diverse people, ideas and opinions. AA : How would you describe your leadership style?

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.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

Industry partnerships with vendors can bring new knowledge leadership to your association with a small set of carefully thought-through and custom-designed products to fulfil your members’ needs…” [emphasis added]. In return, the company has opportunities to put their thought leadership and brand in front of your audience.

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Revenue Certificate Blended Learning Discount 53

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

I’m a “resource getter,” not a “management of people” person. The International Carwash Association® is the nonprofit trade group representing the retail and supply segments of the professional car wash industry in North America and around the globe. AA: How would you describe your leadership philosophy?

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development and membership. This monthly leadership and professional development series will help you gain and improve your leadership development skills. No plan, no progress. More info/register. More info/register.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

More than half of visitors to association websites are looking for career opportunities and resources. That’s what Balko and his leadership team share with the board, which he said has historically looked only at membership. That’s led to membership growth in both recruitment and retention.”

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Program marketing. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , it’s time to start looking for a new one. When the student is ready, the teacher appears… but is the boss willing to pay? Board practices. Non-dues revenue.

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Revenue Strategy Education Technology 39

Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2015

By virtue of their position, association board members can be key players in member engagement and recruitment efforts. ” Several readers posted interesting comments, so we decided it was a topic worth exploring more deeply for the next Volunteer Leadership Issue of Associations Now , due out next week.

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JUNE 24, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Leadership training. WBT Systems suggests associations revamp their leadership training programs to serve two purposes: teaching the skills members need for volunteer leadership and for leading or collaborating on a remote team at work.

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Video Revenue Strategy Technology 39

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. New volunteer leadership and work environments have increased the need for conversations and meetings that focus as much on connection and listening as on the content presented. Volunteer Recruitment: No Volunteers? Hybrid online courses.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning Email Marketing Revenue Technology 39

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MARCH 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Self-assessment tools/programs. Jamie Notter, Propel ) Five ways thought leadership content drives higher search rankings. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39