Reid All About it

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. That’s what people really want deep down inside—and associations can help members build these communities.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The first pitfall into member attrition is the assumption that members are committed to sticking with an organization simply because they’ve signed up to pay regular dues. That financial pledge is far from a binding agreement, and their continued membership is contingent on your upkeep of further incentives to stick with the program.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Member connections. Change management.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From providing innovative fundraising software to insightful consulting services, mission-driven companies play a direct role in nonprofits’ ability to achieve their missions. Our goal is to provide inspiration for your own mission-driven business and determine if impact investing can help fuel your company.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! What is a Membership Drive? How Do I Create a Membership Drive?

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

And encouraging your staff to adopt new association management software can prove to be even more challenging. However, if it’s time for your association to adopt new technology, it will become crucial to get your employees on board with the change.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew!

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With the new year comes a fresh list of aspirations and a renewed vigor for setting (and following through) with your loftiest goals. For your association’s member businesses, this may mean mastering new emerging technologies in your industry or even hitting specific success metrics within their own internal processes.

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Reid All About it

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. Governance.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. Why should your member-based organization leverage an online community to engage your members? What is an online community?

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What do you hope your members feel when they think about your organization? Perhaps excited about an upcoming event, proud to contribute to your successes, or grateful to be part of your community. Excitement, pride, gratitude—all of these emotions can stem from a positive member experience!

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Volunteers are an important part of your association! You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Nimble AMS is proud of our longstanding partnership with Salesforce and the myriad benefits we provide for member-based organizations. Built on Salesforce, Nimble AMS combines the power of the #1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform with top association management software (AMS) capabilities.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 25, 2024

A major perk of having your a ssociation m anagement s oftware (AMS) built on the world’s top CRM platform is being connected to the Salesforce ecosystem. Choosing Nimble AMS and connecting to the Salesforce ecosystem helps you extend your system, ensuring you always have a solution for your next challenge.

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Aptify

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Read on for tips and insights about why and how to deliver the professional learning experiences your members want. Offering continuing education opportunities gives your members more of the resources they seek to grow their careers, leading to greater member acquisition and retention.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

Job boards and job board software changed the foundation of both finding a job and in how companies and organizations recruit. What does this have to do with your membership-based organization? In this article, we will explore what modern job board software does and how it works. What is Job Board Software?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Association education in 2024. Conference/abstract management.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

It’s time for your association to make New Years resolutions for 2024. Set your organization up for success in 2024 by considering what ineffective p ractices you need to leave in the past. And check out our top list of practices your association should avoid. Out with the old, and in with the new!

Software 130

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What sets a successful enterprise association apart from competition? A study conducted by McKinley Advisors found that successful associations take time to plan strategically. Perhaps you’re currently experiencing success and are looking for methods to maintain your organizational growth and exceed your future goals.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. What is a Member Directory? What is a Member Directory? A member directory, or member list, is a list of all members of your organization.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As an association leader, you know the importance of engaging your members. How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. However, it’s likely that your more traditional engagements are on pause.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 27, 2020

Not only are they complex solutions for complex organizational problems, but communities can create real lasting friendships, powerful professional connections, and loyal brand advocates. Matt’s current role: Online Community Manager at Genesys. Now, he's head of Structure3C, a community strategy firm. Follow Bill on LinkedIn.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position. Event trends. AI literacy.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. Navigate CES describes how your association can improve the customer journey for sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers.

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Higher Logic

MAY 11, 2020

G2, the leading B2B technology review platform, released their Spring 2020 Grid Report, and we are excited to announce that we’ve been named a Leader in Online Community Management for the 4th consecutive quarter. I'm excited to continue expanding our use of all the Higher Logic software.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Member onboarding. Association staff retention. Women in the workplace.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

When it’s time for your association to purchase new software, you don’t want to cut corners just because you’re eager for new technology. To g et the best association management software (AMS) for your member-based organization and ensure you get the best return on your investment, you’ll need to do your research.

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Reid All About it

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. Volunteer burnout.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

Arlington 266

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

‘Tis the season to give thanks for your members ! S how ing your members you appreciate their involvement in your organization will help them feel more connected, increasing member engagement. How to increase retention by showing member appreciation through top member benefits .

CA 114

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Nimble AMS

MAY 30, 2023

When you’re in the market for new association management software (AMS), it’s vital to do your research. Searching for a modern AMS is a team effort—t hat’s why Chicago AMS Fest 2023 is the perfect event for your organization. How many versions of the software is your company currently supporting?

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MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some associations seem to effortlessly excel and expand their member base annually? Have you ever seen or been a part of an association that seems to struggle and exhibit little focus? The answer is management. What is Association Management?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. Association podcast.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

It’s time for your organization to purchase new association management software (AMS). Others at your association know it. But before you can move ahead in your search, evaluation, purchase, and implementation of new AMS technology, you still need one thing: board approval. You know it.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

Is your l egacy association management software ( AMS ) caus ing your organization to feel stuck? Many associations that have leveraged the same technology for years may believe it’s their only option because it’s the software solution they’ve always known. If so, you’re not alone!

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