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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Email marketing news. Leadership development for young members. More info/register.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 259

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services. While reading GrowthZone’s 2024 association survey report , I noted a few common problems.

Revenue 259

Revenue Price Denver Tools 259

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The only way to do that is to cultivate a culture of learning. One of those behaviors is: “Seek learning. We want to surround ourselves with people who are obsessed with learning and development.”. Good things happen when an organization adopts a culture of learning. How Does a Culture of Learning Help an Association?

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How To LMS Learning Management System Course 155

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals.

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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 259

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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.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 286

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. Learning subscriptions. Gen Z and millennial marketing.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 265

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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. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

Revenue 206

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 206

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position.

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Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 271

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APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association performance and priorities. WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. Multi-system implementation. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. Shut up and listen.

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Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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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’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. Learning business. Learning business. State of the association industry. Membership tiers. Newsletters.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If, like me, you’re sick of all the negativity around, you’ll appreciate this article by Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management about what’s good in data management —yes, data management, we’ve come a long way, baby!

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LMS DC Social Media Washington 186

WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. Here are some ways to build an online learning program with a limited budget. First, you have to understand the needs of the different segments of your market. What did they need to learn to do their current job?

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How To LMS Video Class 204

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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. I imagine associations are going through the same thing right now.

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Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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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.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Bwah ha ha!

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Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. Thriving (or not) associations. They’re a harmful practice for young people who need to learn how to cope in the real world. It’s a must-read.

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Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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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.

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Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. AMS requirements. Remember those? Ah, the old days. More info/register.

Chicago 206

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 206

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I understand why people love working from home since I’ve been doing it for more than a decade, but I also see how it can cause issues if your organization doesn’t overcome the common culture and management challenges of remote work.

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San Diego Education Social Media Content 195

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual sponsors/exhibitors. In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). . –

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 55 days from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate their success. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey.

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Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

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JANUARY 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association exec Mark Golden explains why a future-focused profession needs full participation from all people to reach its potential—the reason diversity, equity and inclusion cannot fall off an association’s strategic agenda.

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Arlington San Diego San Francisco DC 243

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. If you were at the Association Component Exchange (CEX) last week, you heard about the “bright spot” concept.

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Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285

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JANUARY 18, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement. The book presents a provocative alternative solution to one of the biggest problems in workplaces: declining employee engagement.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Content 293

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MARCH 25, 2016

If your organization offers professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter. Your speakers are subject matter experts, but they’re probably not trained in adult learning. Here’s your chance to find out how to develop your knowledgeable SMEs into star trainers and educators.

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LMS Pennsylvania Committee Email Marketing 170

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JANUARY 19, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s that time of year again. Marketing General Inc. is inviting associations to participate in their 10th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Please make sure someone in your association is participating. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Price Revenue Technology 175

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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!

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Revenue Technology Education Video 195

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MARCH 25, 2016

If your organization offers professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter. Your speakers are subject matter experts, but they’re probably not trained in adult learning. Here’s your chance to find out how to develop your knowledgeable SMEs into star trainers and educators.

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LMS Pennsylvania Committee Texas 150

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Sticky learning.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Racial diversity in events. With the information collected in this research, we hope that we can pinpoint the areas of improvement with manageable takeaways for event professionals across the industry.” Bias and privilege in associations.

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Montana North Carolina Content Certificate 359

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MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Fast Company ). Seer Interactive ). Here’s why.

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Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In many associations, chapters are seen as PITA groups to manage, not as opportunities to leverage. Wondering how to get the most out of your AMS’ member portal? Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Tue 2/19 at 2 p.m.

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Social Media DC System Technology 170

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

This guy must read a book a day. Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Presenter: Jessie States, CMM, manager of professional development, MPI. Presenters: Michelle Evans, assistant vice president, Aon Affinity and Aon Association Services. That’s it for my recommendations. Host: Bizzabo.

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Handbook Washington eBook DC 241

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JANUARY 5, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… You’ve almost made to the end of your first week back, hang in there! I spent the holidays weeks coughing, sniffling, and reading books, not blogs, so I don’t have much in the way of reading to share this week. I bought a lot of books too.

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Nashville eBook DC Chicago 150

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapters can bring life to associations like brewpubs bring life to downtowns. Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares four lessons association chapters can learn from craft breweries. Marketing Land ). 1 CAE credit.

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DC Video Washington Strategy 170

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APRIL 21, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… My world is still buzzing with the news about the Community Brands/YourMembership takeover/consolidation/call-it-what-you-will of Aptify and Abila. Switching focus now: are you getting the most from your investment in your learning management system (LMS)?

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DC Chicago Washington Learning Management System 170

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JUNE 14, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a freelancer who works alone in a home office, I understand social isolation, but I’m an introvert who loves the solitude—and gets out enough—so I’m okay, in case you were wondering, Mum. Wouldn’t members always open emails from their association?

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Fort Worth Tips Dallas Social Media 170