Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. Impexium and Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First invite you to participate in The Future of Association Boards (FAB) Survey , our community’s first comprehensive tracking survey of board composition, practices and performance.

Content 266

Content Survey Education Strategy 266

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.

Certificate 281

Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Member app. Member retention.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Doing this can help close any gaps between those who are well-versed and those who might be new to working closely with your data or organization. You’d be surprised how common it is for different departments in the same association to calculate member retention differently. It takes time. It takes effort.

Team 321

Team Process Technology Examples 321

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Impexium shares the most in-demand requirements on the AMS wish lists of association executives. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind. Corporate learning.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Reid All About it

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

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.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

How much do your members trust your association? According to Community Brands Association Trends research, 84% of association professionals see building trust as a top priority. But how can your association boost member trust and solidify your industry reputation?

Technology 132

Technology Software System Innovation 132

Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points , and strategizing solutions to better support your members. Empower your membership committee to do its important work by following the strategies in this blog.

Committee 123

Committee How To Guidelines Recruiting 123

Achurch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As organizational leaders, some of the most critical decisions you make involves the technology that your association or nonprofit uses. A good AMS, LMS or even the right engagement platform could make all the difference when it comes to increasing your organization’s productivity and effectiveness, and to serving your members.

Technology 94

Technology Tips Cost System 94

Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. If you want to look into doing one of your own, I know a guy who can help. Thriving (or not) associations.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

YourMembership

JANUARY 16, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Associations. YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. Unclogging Your Blog. Eighty-percent of companies (who start blogs) never post more than five blog entries. What is so incapacitating about a blog?

Software 150

Software Social Media Price Video 150

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One association CEO shares how his organization has created opportunities for board members to better understand member needs. Every board wants to feel like they understand the association’s members and their needs. The board feels it’s part of their stewardship responsibility to be responsive to members.”

Communications 115

Communications Strategy Examples Leadership 115

Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. If only more association leaders knew about the challenges component relations professionals (CRPs) must handle on a daily basis, then maybe CRPs would receive more resources. Implicit bias. CRP challenges.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Oprah Winfrey Online programs.

millennials 370

millennials Survey Team Education 370

NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

As a result, supporters will associate giving with the positive feeling of being appreciated, and this sets the foundation of your stewardship campaign. For example, Youth for Understanding (YFU) created the following digital card to celebrate its 70th anniversary and express gratitude for those who have donated.

Tips 130

Tips Newsletter Communications Examples 130

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To illustrate just what these businesses are doing and why they matter, we’ll shed some light on mission-driven startups that focus on supporting nonprofits and associations. In a world driven by profit margins and bottom lines, a new breed of startups has emerged that seeks to make a difference beyond the balance sheet.

Software 130

Software Discount Tools Resources 130

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Davis, CAE, who works at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, said: “I need to operate now and look forward, not try to claw may way back to ‘normal.’ The ‘normal’ we know is history.

Certificate 370

Certificate System Dallas Price 370

Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Ensure your board understands your association’s technological needs, helping board members get on board to adopt new technology. How is our current member experience?

Proposal 116

Proposal How To Software Technology 116

NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

When planning an event for your nonprofit or association, you’re probably focused on securing a venue, soliciting sponsor support, and encouraging people to register for your event online. To get all team members on board with your event technology, follow these steps: Assess your training needs. Create a crisis response plan.

Tips 130

Tips Software Team Event Planning 130

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position. It’s encouraging to see associations willing to explore new ways to gather members together on online platforms.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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. Association revenue. Valuable information for associations! Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Who has the time to learn? Engagement means different things for different members.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Members aren’t willing to dedicate as many volunteer hours as they once did—that’s the word on the street.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Rene Shonerd at Cimatri shares a cheat sheet for making data work for your association. Hmm, the same thing happens in associations.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. Please email Chris Gloede if your association has questions about the study or is interested in participating. Association websites.

Project 370

Project Education Software Review 370

Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. Supplier members.

Technology 370

Technology Strategy System Education 370

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

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

What do your members want? The sooner associations wake up to the reality that their multigenerational membership base isn’t going to retain itself with an outdated communications strategy, the sooner they can break through to emerging generations and maximize overall engagement and retention. A cheer for 2020: ?? Yesterday.].

Communications 287

Communications Tips Content Tools 287

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

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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? What are the best times to host a membership drive?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Research on associations. Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Association myths. Intriguing. Virtual audience. Marketing must-haves.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Member engagement. Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

Ungrated

JANUARY 4, 2023

Whether you’ve been with us since the early days or you’re a new member, you know that CAI is the collective place for community association information, education, and resources. Founded in 1973, CAI was organized through the joint efforts of the Urban Land Institute, National Association of Homebuilders, the U.S.

Newsletter 98

Newsletter Education Association Management Resources 98

Reid All About it

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