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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. Tiffany Moule at Higher Logic explains what associations should know about ChatGPT.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I’ve had a few writing projects finish recently and have room for more client work in my schedule. Nominate your association’s business success story here —the deadline is today. Association podcast.

Tools 274

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 274

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? After completing a few writing jobs, I have room for more client work in my schedule. New association event. People join associations to connect with others and find their tribe. might serve as a replacement.

Certificate 284

Certificate Price Tools Technology 284

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JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? Impexium shares the requirements most likely found on the AMS wish list of association executives. Hot association topics. Predictions for 2024. AMS requirements.

Revenue 279

Revenue LMS Price Education 279

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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

Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

Happy American Association Day 2023 ! Did you know that ASAE created American Association Day so associations could better advocate for themselves? The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies. Advocacy is an integral part of the work of any association.

Strategy 142

Strategy Social Media Newsletter Tips 142

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack.

Strategy 126

Strategy Member Engagement Software Tips 126

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. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Member recruitment. Content calendars.

Arlington 268

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 268

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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.

LMS 257

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 257

Membersuite

JANUARY 10, 2023

The last few years have had their challenges, but I think it’s an exciting time to be part of the association community. The team and I have pulled together a list of topics we’ve been talking about or hearing and reading about in blogs, social media, webinars, and conferences—the topics rising in our collective association consciousness.

Directory 143

Directory Social Media Tools Revenue 143

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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. Association revenue. Valuable information for associations! Matt Lerner ) Trends to watch in March 2023.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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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. Content marketing.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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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

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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. Lately, I’ve noticed more discussion during events and on blogs about community. Hopeless too.>

Case Study 268

Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 268

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. Attendees expect associations to use AI, data analytics and other tools to enhance their event experience.

Newsletter 268

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 268

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

LMS 257

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 257

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JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Associations have a tough road ahead of them. I want to share better advice and ideas in the blog posts I write on behalf of clients. Fought against it for a minute.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Is your association struggling to hit its goal for event attendance numbers? We’re here to help you learn how to boost registration at your next association event. Read our blog for more tips. Here’s how to get started: 1. Leverage social media. Personalize emails. Share in your online community.

How To 113

How To Discount Member Engagement Social Media 113

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). 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. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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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. Association deathwatch.

Revenue 257

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 257

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JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. They describe how technology can help your association do this by strengthening your organization’s culture.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. Association habits. It’s been a cluster for more than a century, but this is a good place to start. AI in the workplace.

Revenue 274

Revenue Austin Tools Education 274

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JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. Association leadership.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing 2023 , in 2016 only 61% of businesses used video in their marketing strategy. Video marketing for associations is more important than ever, impacting your association’s rankability and having a direct impact on member recruitment, member engagement, lead generation, revenue, and more.

Video 52

Video Marketing Recruiting Recruitment 52

CMA Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The channels are similar but more advanced. Our in-house subject matter experts offer their insight on digital marketing trends in 2023: Advertising 2023: Be Inclusive Since the BlackLivesMatter and MeToo movements in 2020, Amazon has changed the meaning of love for Alexa, the world’s famous voice-controlled virtual assistant.

Marketing 52

Marketing How To Social Media New Jersey 52

MatrixG

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. They also distrust the media, calling bias and questioning facts.

Education 52

Education Social Media Library Resources 52

AssociationChat

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Association work is no exception. ChatGPT , a cutting-edge AI language model developed by OpenAI , offers associations many opportunities to improve the member experience and simplify their daily operations. I still use those simple words to help get better results from search engines. Be specific in the output you want.

CA 64

CA Member Experience Social Media Sample 64

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JANUARY 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. Non-dues revenue. Sponsorship. Conferences in a remote world.

Revenue 42

Revenue North Carolina Education System 42

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Based on a recent Marketing General report , associations that saw spikes in new membership or member renewal rates 80% or higher in the last five years said their value proposition was compelling or very compelling. Your plan can also include strategies to encourage current members to get more involved.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The 2022 New Member Engagement Study from Amanda Kaiser at Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking includes survey data on how associations of different sizes handle new member engagement. New member engagement. Virtual event planning template.

Tips 41

Tips Video Content Marketing 41

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because next week is a short one, I won’t have the usual time to work on Association Brain Food, so this week’s edition includes events for the weeks of November 21 and November 28. Association and B2B sales. Data insights. AMS selection.

DC 43

DC Education Technology Washington 43

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If your association is serious about inclusion and diversity, make sure you know what ‘going back to normal’ really means.” Maybe more people than you realize according to the research they share. Association podcasts. Market needs.

Colorado 39

Colorado Recruiting Recruitment Survey 39

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The occasion is more the point than the place.” Association podcasts. Launching a podcast isn’t as intimidating as it used to be, thanks to the resources and people who can help you get started. Product development. Value proposition.

Education 41

Education Project LMS Technology 41

Ungrated

MAY 19, 2023

Day three of the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW introduced attendees to a variety of education sessions to motivate and prepare. Topics ranged from EV charging strategies, to charting a course post-Surfside, to covering your assets, and more. Here are some highlights from day three.

Education 59

Education San Diego Recruiting Recruitment 59

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This is the last edition of Association Brain Food for the year. I’ll see you again on Friday, January 6, 2023. If you publish content on your site, please take a few minutes to get acquainted with copyright law. Merry Christmas!

Recruiting 39

Recruiting Recruitment Revenue Atlanta 39

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JANUARY 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If not, use this survey link to join nearly 1,000 association leaders worldwide whose participation helps all of us gain insights about what’s working to recruit, engage, and retain members, along with other valuable information. AMS (r)evolution.

Revenue 39

Revenue Education Strategy Leadership 39

Membership Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2023

The good news is that based on real-world experience and 14 years of data collected from thousands of associations through the annual, industry-wide Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , we have discovered the common obstacles that constrain membership growth. Yet, in the same report, the median renewal rate for associations is 84%.

System 52

System Marketing Recruiting Recruitment 52