Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. Plus, events are one of the ways that your association can raise non-dues revenue. . Repurposing Conference Content. Feedback cards.

Tips 201

Tips Software Recruiting Recruitment 201

Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The best association management software, or AMS, solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of associations just like yours. With features spanning database capabilities, messaging and email tools, accounting and payment systems, and event planning, a top AMS solution is a smart move for practically any group.

Software 40

Software Association Management Association Software Tools 40

Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams.

Montana 370

Montana Content Conference Education 370

SOS Association

JULY 17, 2020

As SOS-Association Management Solutions has worked with trade, professional and charitable nonprofit associations over the past 25 years, we have become convinced that an Association Management Company (AMC) is one of the most cost effective solutions for associations. 7) Mundane Management.

Association Management 49

Association Management Cost Membership Management Review 49

Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

We have been tracking and reporting on virtual conferences—not to mention hosting our own—for years, but clearly interest in and demand for them has skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, interest in finding the best virtual conference platforms has also risen dramatically. What Is a Virtual Conference?

Conference 52

Conference LMS Learning Management System Video 52

MemberClicks

MARCH 17, 2023

When you kick off a staff meeting or member-focused networking event or conference, setting the tone to mix and mingle can be really challenging. It makes your event more fun, successful and ensures that everyone — staff and members alike — leave knowing the people around them a bit more.

Conference 52

Conference Team Examples Communications 52

MemberClicks

JANUARY 26, 2023

When you’re planning a major event like a conference or annual meeting, you want to do everything to make sure that it runs smoothly and is successful. But the first rule of event planning is that something will inevitably go wrong. What are mobile event apps? What kinds of events use mobile event apps?

Course 52

Course Event Planning Survey Revenue 52

Virtual

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Q&A with Brittney Burns, Events Manager at Virtual. At Virtual, I manage events for a technology-focused, non-profit association management company. This might mean planning conferences and member meetings. We run events in 35 countries for participants including the U.S.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Committee Team Technology 100

SOS Association

JULY 17, 2020

As SOS-Association Management Solutions has worked with trade, professional and charitable nonprofit associations over the past 25 years, we have become convinced that an Association Management Company (AMC) is one of the most cost effective solutions for associations. 7) Mundane Management.

Association Management 40

Association Management Cost Membership Management Review 40

Protech

MAY 9, 2023

Say your association is planning its first annual conference, relying mostly on an outdated AMS with limited features to prepare for the event. Before the event, participants are confused about where and how to register, and staff members have to spend hours assisting them. What is an AMS?

How To 52

How To Software Event Planning Membership Management 52

Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

The world of association management (and all of the technology designed to support it) is vast. There are over 66,000 trade and professional associations in the U.S. alone, and each one likely has a different way to manage its membership base. What are the benefits of using a CRM for associations?

Software 52

Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Staying on the revenue theme, Dan Kowitz and Bruce Rosenthal of Partnership Professionals Network explain how the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses changed from tired old platinum/gold/silver conference sponsorship packages to a sponsorship program offering yearlong, customized Premier Partnerships. In-person conference/show feedback.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Conference Education 195

Reid All About it

MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Whether you’re looking for tools for accounting, event management, fundraising or something else in your operation, we’ve got you covered. Association Management Resources. Association management software is one of the best ways to get most of the tools you need all in one package.

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Tools Software System Library 141

Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2023

Jose Triana at Sidecar describes concerns with ChatGPT as well as ways associations can use this tool. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. CAE credit.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas System 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

– Association Management System (AMS) Demo Days Hear presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer AMS platforms. AMS experts will be showcasing platforms and sharing their knowledge with the association market. Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? to 3:30 p.m.

Education 195

Education Recruiting Recruitment Committee 195

SBI

AUGUST 31, 2022

What We Do and Why We Do It What We Do “We manage, you thrive.” ” As an association management company (AMC), it can sometimes be a mouthful to explain what we do. Simply put, the work of SBI is actually the work of our clients, nonprofit professional,s and trade associations. Knowledgeable team.

Committee 52

Committee Washington Team Conference 52

Socious

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Think about the last conference you went to. We attend conferences and events because we’re interested in the topics they cover and the speakers who are headlining. Your call for proposals, speaker selection, and speaker registration processes must go smoothly or your event’s quality will suffer.

Software 100

Software Proposal Event Planning System 100

Socious

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Unfortunately, many association professionals spend a lot of time on low-level tasks or work outside of their field. For instance, running reports from your association management software is a common responsibility. Also, membership managers often find themselves in the throes of event planning.

Software 100

Software Membership Management Association Management Event Planning 100

MemberClicks

MAY 9, 2022

Involving members when planning events. There are a few benefits to involving your members in your event plans. This touch base with members can also help you set your own goals for your events. 6 questions to ask members before planning an event. What type of event would you like to attend?

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Survey Review Social Media 52

Virtual

MARCH 30, 2013

And, it’s good advice for anyone considering the pros and cons of in-house staff versus an association management company. Particularly in a small association, the in-house staff has to wear many hats. Uncategorized Association Association Management Company Hiring an Association Management Company Small Association'

Association Management 100

Association Management Committee Event Planning Team 100

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Conferences in 2021 (and Beyond): Is Virtual Here to Stay?

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Virtual

OCTOBER 7, 2015

When we’re pulling together an event like this, I have a few simple rules in mind: 1. But the planning started 10 months earlier—it’s never too early to start planning for a large conference. Events are visual. From the way the room looks to the quality of slides, events are a very visual experience.

Video 100

Video Event Planning Review System 100

SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Developing a virtual event plan and program that provides return on investment to key stakeholders while providing an engaging digital experience for attendees. I am so thankful that the Event Leadership Institute created the Virtual Events & Meeting Management course.

Team 52

Team Certificate Course Event Planning 52

Association Adviser

MARCH 29, 2018

In our latest reader poll, we’ve found that associations contract with association management companies for two main reasons: financial help and assistance hosting events. Eighty-seven percent of respondents consider events extremely valuable to their association’s operations.

Maine 62

Maine Event Planning Communications Cost 62

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Event planning and management. As mentioned briefly before, finding an association management solution with event planning capabilities is key. For one thing, your association is already likely hosting a number of events, whether they’re smaller meetings, larger conferences, or a virtual experience.

Member Engagement 98

Member Engagement Tips Recruiting Recruitment 98

Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Just as you hold virtual meetings, webinars, or conferences, your organization can also host a successful virtual day of service to safely and efficiently give back to the community. . At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation.

Organization 232

Organization Software Newsletter Tips 232

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Conferences and meetings are vital to our arsenal to inspire change, to advance mission, and to support the individuals and organizations we serve. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

To build a supportive community and offerings that prioritize members’ goals and interests, it’s critical that your organization invests in the right association management platform. This software makes managing the large amounts of data your association collects simple, illuminating key member insights.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software How To Certificate 52

Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

Conference Roadmap to Recovery ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register. Mon 5/10 at 1 p.m.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy System 370

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. When Impexium describes their latest post as the ultimate guide to association management software (AMS), they’re not kidding. If you plan to shop for a new AMS in the near future, make sure you check this out first.

Chicago 195

Chicago Technology Education System 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Granted, this survey was published in March so maybe these percentages would be higher now, I hope so, or maybe the remaining associations are already invested in these platforms. Makes sense. Survey re going virtual.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

Socious

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Personal video sites are one thing, but if your association is paying hundreds or thousands of dollars a month for multiple technology systems, then you could be throwing time and money away. I’ve seen associations do this with association management software (AMS) and separate event systems.

Software 100

Software Tools System Class 100

Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

Anytime you make decisions to improve or develop products and services, you need real-time data that reflects changing needs, interests and preferences, such as: Behavioral data, like website traffic, portal downloads, email clicks and virtual conference behavior. In 2020, virtual event planning was in emergency mode.

Survey 106

Survey Education Communications Marketing 106

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

While most aspects of event planning involve preparations in the months, weeks and days leading up to an event, when it comes to printing badges, this is one task you're better off to leave for check-in time. Another way is to send registrants a barcode in their email which they can scan at a self-service kiosk at your event.

Event Planning 36

Event Planning Software Cost Technology 36

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

If you’re getting ready to select a new association management system, check out this software evaluation checklist from Aptify. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Get a six-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. Tue 6/13 at 1 p.m.

Marketing 150

Marketing DC System Report 150