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. Newsletter suggestion.

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Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To be more specific, in this article, you’ll learn: What member retention is Why them matter What retention rates can tell you Top 10 membership renewal strategies. Plus: members that stay are happy members and are more likely to talk about your association – growing your word-of-mouth exposure. What is member retention?

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Process Strategy Tips Discount 52

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience. It doesn’t happen.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. That’s why it’s important that your association actively works hard to keep members coming back year after year, offering value through opportunities and events that can’t be found otherwise.

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Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Associations’ role in the COVID-19 gap year. What the deuce?

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s time your association gets a podcast too. By adding podcasts to your online learning curriculum and communication strategy, you will attract the attention and loyalty of members, customers, and prospects, while enhancing the impact of your educational content. Who’s listening to podcasts? Habit-forming.

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Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

I don’t mean just aligning various departmental visions, or stamping down silos that might be blotting out communication in your existing organizational hierarchy. Answering this question has been an integral part of a radical, full-fledged business model transformation at my association. First, let’s talk about the structure….

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. How can you effectively target communications without good data? It’s harder, but possible.

Member Engagement 60

Member Engagement Survey Social Media Communications 60

MemberClicks

APRIL 4, 2023

This is true for associations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits or any other member-based organization. These are the “must-have” features you should look for when browsing website builders: Integration with your membership management system: Having an integrated website and membership management system saves you time and hassle.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Do you have a program, event or staff experience that connects your association’s mission to business growth? Nominate your association for the Pierre Partnership Award presented by the Professionals for Association Revenue.

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Arlington Technology Case Study Revenue 39

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing, membership and communications awards. ASAE recognizes and profiles the winning entries from each category across multiple channels, and positions their associations as leaders in the field. Well, “it” doesn’t. “It”

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Content Strategy Technology Analysis 39

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says conferences are missing the boat by offering mostly novice or intermediate content. Does your association have a blind spot on this one? Seven ways to boost your newsletter open rate.

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DC Washington Content Education 50

Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? With it, I can read ASAE and Association Now articles as well as Collaborate discussions on my phone. Levi Wardell, Association Chat ).

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DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Host: Association Women Technology Champions.

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LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Association Management - Simplicity + Volume Might Do the Trick. Oddly enough, this article from Fast Company “A Store With Only 3 Products And Other Cases For Simplicity” and this clip from an interview George Carlin did in 2008 converged this morning to remind me of an important lesson. Use unique delivery systems.

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Association Management Innovation United States Leadership 100

Reid All About it

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. Lifehacker ).

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System Charlotte Education Member Engagement 30

Membership Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Building Your Online Membership Lead Generation and Conversion System. A good system might look something like this.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While almost any organization can benefit from introducing a membership model, certain types of nonprofits tend to be more commonly associated with these programs. The typical categories include: Professional/Trade Associations: Platforms where professionals can network, gain resources, and boost their careers.

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Software Membership Management Newsletter Revenue 52

Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2018

To my association family: Generating non-dues revenue (NDR) and increasing those figures year over year for associations is a key responsibility of being a Senior Group Publisher (that’s me!) at Naylor Association Solutions. I’m here to help associations with my experience, it’s my job and I love it. Sometimes, they are.

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Revenue Survey Communications Newsletter 69

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Each year, associations work hard to host memorable events and offer educational courses to keep their members engaged and invested in the community. Going through the daily motions of administrative duties and repetitive tasks can take up unnecessary time for your association’s team. What is an AMS system?

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System Software Tools Association Management 40

Reid All About it

AUGUST 3, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Despite what you may think, if you’re targeting a 50+ audience, you need a digital plan , says AARP in a Think with Google article. He should know—he writes one of my favorite evening newsletters. Off my soapbox. Christopher S.

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Newsletter Washington DC Tools 34

AssociationChat

JUNE 28, 2020

While I am no longer updating this list daily, I will continue to update this list with helpful links to news and resources I’ve found that could impact how association and events professionals make decisions as we look to the horizon. We hope you can leverage this data to design strategies that add value to both you and your customers.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 15, 2020

With almost daily announcements of conference and event cancellations mounting due to fears surrounding the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (that can develop into the deadly COVID-19 ), many association executives are wondering if their own conferences, special events, and Board meetings are safe. Need some levity? On Twitter? Need a job?

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