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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. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” Please take three to five minutes of your time to help with this research.

millennials 370

millennials Survey Team Education 370

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 kicks off and the world of data and AI continues to rapidly evolve, associations need to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of members and stakeholders. In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results.

Strategy 169

Strategy Learning Management System Team LMS 169

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Also worth your time What people really remember about your association. Gen Z education.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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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.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Spark Consulting

MAY 6, 2021

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to appear on a virtual panel on engagement, organized by Mary Byers, for the Veterinary Medical Association. We covered a wide range of topics, a few of which I think others would benefit from thinking about, so I’ll be doing a few related blog posts. Remember that.

Video 370

Video Survey Course Member Experience 370

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

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

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Sponsor perspectives.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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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. Please send me links if you have one or know of a good one.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

Reid All About it

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 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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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? Answer: we all do. Membership engagement.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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JUNE 4, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Of course, you know they have a good answer, which they share in their latest post along with examples of how two associations use chapter benchmarking data to spark change. Non-renewing members. I don’t have time” is not true.

Video 367

Video Innovation Content Technology 367

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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. Member segmentation. Hot association topics.

Revenue 277

Revenue LMS Price Education 277

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

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. Membership engagement.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

From inflation to the increasing expectations of consumers and employees, to the continuously changing digital space, there are a lot of factors that might be currently impacting your association. The best part is that you already have access to a major part of the solution – your data!

Revenue 320

Revenue How To Products Price 320

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. There’s a better chance we’ll have time to sit and smell the roses together at NDAP. Member engagement. Introverts. Mobile apps.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Member recruitment. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. Audience avatar.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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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

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. But where and how do you even begin to improve that culture? Governance.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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.’ And I have to ask, do we really want to repeat it?

Certificate 370

Certificate System Dallas Price 370

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

Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Most of the associations we have spoken with are returning to in-person meetings and conferences in 2022. For example, you may have wanted to ask questions like: “What if we hosted our event for free?”. Those ideas probably would have been shot down in the past. Tip #1: Identify and define new member segments.

Cost 321

Cost Revenue Tips Content 321

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Don’t have a salesperson call them. You can also use this data to find gaps in your educational portfolio and improve member acquisition and retention.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Makes sense: hyper-relevant programming and more opportunities for attendees to spend quality time with peers. Association fortune-telling. Hooking members. Niche conferences. The riches are in the niches, says WBT Systems.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make time for microlearning. 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.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

It takes time. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not necessarily have a start or end date. If you don’t have a data dictionary, set that up before moving ahead. It takes effort.

Team 321

Team Process Technology Examples 321

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic. Online learner engagement.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

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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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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.” Association growth mindset. Event apps.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Expect six refreshingly vibrant and highly engaging gatherings held every other week, starting February 11. . Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Propel have launched a free course, Introduction to the Rockefeller Habits. Associations in 2021.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Billhighway explains what to do with benchmarking data you collect from chapters. Dana Freker Doody at Trade Show News Network suggests how to solve their biggest gripe: not enough real engagement with show attendees. Virtual expo.

LMS 361

LMS Revenue Tips America 361

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. But what if your employer gave you time to volunteer?

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We likely don’t need to convince you that in today’s digital age, data is the lifeblood of any successful association. Don’t let the state of your data keep you from doing the things that you want to do in the new year. You may have parent-child relationships that don’t work. It may be inaccurate.

Tips 169

Tips Project Team Strategy 169

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you want to help chapters improve their performance, the typical compliance checklist is not going to do it. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee? Do you wonder if their time could be better spent?

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The pandemic proved to be a financial challenge for associations. Individuals and member organizations were on tighter budgets. And members’ behaviors changed. You may have noticed that your members were engaging with your organization in different ways. No two members are alike.

Revenue 169

Revenue Products Discount Class 169

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. ASAE Gold Circle Awards.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359