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. Why do members join associations?

Maryland 274

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 274

NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. To build a thriving membership program , your association must evolve and find innovative ways to engage members continuously.

Software 130

Software LMS Library Certificate 130

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. Abstract/conference management. Memorable membership moments. “We

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. You fall to the level of your systems.” Association revenue. Chapter habits. Newsletters.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 229

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 229

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? Sadly, associations only merit one mention—as has-beens. AI and associations.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

AvidXchange: Association Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

In this episode, our Jarett Tran, senior account executive, Community Association Management, interviewed Maegan Woytek, a senior account executive at Vantaca. Both Tran and Woytek have worked as community association managers, bringing decades of experience to their current roles. But you still need that extra support.

Association Management 130

Association Management Survey San Francisco Technology 130

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 2021 attendee intent survey. This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. Project management basics. Association websites. Support your local food bank.

Project 370

Project Education Software Review 370

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

Socious

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The kind of leadership that Steve Jobs practiced not only inspires admiration, but motivates action. He understood what it took to run a successful organization and helped create a brand that people are deeply loyal to. 6 Pieces of Association Management Advice from Steven Jobs. Talk them over with your team.

Association Management 100

Association Management Tips Innovation Survey 100

SBI

APRIL 24, 2024

Whether you’re organizing a large-scale industry conference or a smaller professional gathering, integrating DEI principles into your planning process is not just a good business practice but also a strategic one for fostering innovation and collaboration. Contact us to learn more about our conference and event planning services.

Conference 52

Conference Event Planning Committee Survey 52

Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Association fortune-telling. Hosts: Eventbrite, National Independent Venue Association, Music Venue Trust and FundBox. Niche conferences.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Successful associations prioritize improving the member experience. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that 90% of association professionals seek to enhance engagement opportunities for their members. How to improve member engagement scoring at your association.

Member Engagement 128

Member Engagement Member Experience LMS Software 128

GrowthZone

JUNE 5, 2020

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program was established in 1960 by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to promote the highest standards of association management. For over 60 years , it has served to credential association professionals and has stood as a mark of excellence. Leadership.

Certificate 137

Certificate Analysis Survey Social Media 137

Reid All About it

APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association performance and priorities. They remind us why listening (without interrupting) is so important to the person talking and describe different methods for listening to your members and others in your professional community.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

Does your association have a data governance policy? In our data-driven world, governance is crucial in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and security of your organization’s data. But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one!

Committee 116

Committee Review Survey Software 116

Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey.

Tampa 200

Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership performance survey. ASI invites you to participate in their 7th annual benchmark survey on membership performance. to identify five membership strategies of high-performing associations. Digital learning and credentials.

Revenue 195

Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The future looks bright for association e-learning. The growing lifelong learning market provides plenty of opportunity. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses.

Mooc 192

Mooc LMS Sample Survey 192

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

What is your board’s financial IQ? That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. Younger members in particular may need coaching.

Committee 167

Committee Review Guidelines Report 167

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Association Success ). The future of work.

Recruiting 370

Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! Here’s how to get started. Artificial intelligence.

Innovation 99

Innovation Organization How To LMS 99

Reid All About it

JULY 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight.

Video 195

Video Technology Content Strategy 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. The research revealed that associations with a more innovative mindset and culture were more successful at navigating the early challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. And only your employer can solve it.”

Innovation 259

Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. With all the job- and career-hopping going on right now, it’s a good time for associations to extend their marketing and educational efforts to career changers. Real-time messaging, video chat, better intel for associations—yes, bring it on!

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Education Video 195

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Check it out before you get too deep into your planning process. Marketing copy. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Is your association innovative? Are you increasing staff productivity through AI and predictive analytics or are you sticking to your values by highlighting your member benefits? Yet it’s not enough for just your leadership team to embrace these innovative principles. Here’s how to get started: .

Innovation 114

Innovation Technology Tips Member Experience 114

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Future of the association workplace. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. See you back here on Friday, October 15. Women in technology.

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

GrowthZone

JANUARY 11, 2022

A powerful AMS helps your organization streamline its internal processes so that your leadership and staff can focus on the member experience. Engaged members will renew their contracts and recruit colleagues who help your organization grow and support your mission.

Member Experience 78

Member Experience Directory Recruiting Recruitment 78

Association Success

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Meetings are a crucial aspect of the work your association does and likely a primary source of revenue. Annual meetings, trade shows and expos are where you showcase your leadership and value. For members, they’re an opportunity to network and learn. Here are six tips for taking that work digital.

How To 136

How To Social Media Survey Examples 136

Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

With the slow rollout of the vaccine, we must reconcile ourselves (and our organizations) to a few more seasons of staying at home. Many associations don’t see this as a time of doom and gloom. These associations saw opportunities amidst a crisis. 1: Reassess Your Membership Value Proposition.

Survey 106

Survey Education Communications Marketing 106

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. This is where associations and digital badges come in.

LMS 252

LMS Certificate Library Education 252

Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “5G, when fully implemented, is poised to be a very big deal, a far bigger transformation in mobile technology than any previous generational shift. Some associations are experimenting with a membership model that includes free online education.

DC 170

DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

YourMembership

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

What does your association’s brand say about the organization? Ideally, it should represent the leader for your industry or profession, locally, regionally, or nationally. For years associations have relied on word of mouth (WOM) to play a role in creating that awareness. WOM is a very powerful tool.

Technology 150

Technology Recruiting Recruitment Software 150