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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories. Here’s another one.

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Leading Learning

MAY 19, 2022

While the cumulative costs of them makes me second-guess whether the trend in entertainment is a clear winner for consumers, there is one type of subscription I have no reservations about: learning subscriptions. So is non-dues revenue. Was that cumulative cost too high? image by imageproject from Pixabay. I was wrong.

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YourMembership

MARCH 13, 2014

As associations take on the pressures of the economy and increasing member demands, it becomes vital to identify and implement non-dues revenue opportunities to help ensure financial health. Many associations already use a variety of programs to generate non-dues revenue, among the most common being: Annual Sponsorships.

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Associations Now

MAY 21, 2019

That’s especially true for associations with declining dues revenue. Taking some time to brainstorm with members provides them a stimulating engagement opportunity and could generate ideas for contributing additional nondues revenue to your organization’s bottom line. Supplemental Education. Podcasting.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. One difference this year: “For the first time in the survey’s history, the challenge of generating non-dues revenue topped all other obstacles faced by associations.” Membership renewals. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Open Space events. Credit card processors. Location: Arlington VA.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. Conference planning. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/6 at 11 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

What you ultimately want is to be able to monetize the event,” said Michael Tatonetti , director of certification and education for the Professional Pricing Society. A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. This allows you to reach a larger audience.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Non-dues revenue. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. PAR explains why a business development strategy is vital to association revenue health. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. . –

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APRIL 5, 2024

Carolyn Shomali of Professionals for Association Revenue explains what associations can learn about audience engagement from the most popular podcasts today. In a recent survey in fact, over 80% of associations said that they are making non-dues revenue a top priority. Seems like a good place to start. Lessons from the podcast world.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Non-dues revenue. WBT Systems recently hosted an ideation session with Non-Dues-a-Palooza to come up with ideas for revenue-generating online education programs. Check out the 30 ideas featured in their post and see if you can “yes and” any of them into revenue generators for your association. In-person conference/show feedback.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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MAY 5, 2023

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! Hear ideas for collecting non-dues revenue (sponsorship, job boards, merch, etc.), Lunch costs are on your own. AMS requirements. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 12, 2023

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. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Learning business. on the same day. Space is limited so RSVP soon. More info/register.

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

These days more than ever, associations are seeking new sources of non-dues revenue to replace the income they used to rely upon from in-person meetings and events. Virtual conferences. Digital badge and certificate programs. Conference sessions. Projection of potential costs and revenue. Survey reports.

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APRIL 16, 2021

How Your Association Can Drive Revenue & Growth with AI-Based Personalization. Organizations are not only seeing deeper engagement, but also increased sales and more diverse revenue streams. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. Expert Series: Get Sponsored: How to Make 6-Figures in Digital Sponsorship for Your Association Learn how to optimize digital sponsorship and capitalize on the huge opportunities to grow digital revenues to 6-figures or more.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system (DNS) and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Be the Change: How and Why Associations are Changing Membership and Revenue Models. CAE credits.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

With the ever-rising cost of higher education, your association must embrace the new trend of outcomes-based education , such as training and certifications necessary for young graduates’ personal and professional goals. Career centers naturally attract new members, drive website traffic, and even boost non-dues revenue. .

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Conference Organizers Summit (Day 1). What does that mean?

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2017

Non-dues revenue is an important source of funds for associations. Membership dues may still be the single largest revenue source for many associations, but dues revenue is dropping according to a recent report from the ASAE Foundation. True or false? That’s easy. Of course the answer is true.

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JULY 17, 2020

Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). Good question.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

While the upfront cost for an AMS might be more expensive than you initially expect, in the long run, purchasing new technology will save you money. According to the Community Brands Study, certifications and credentials are the fourth most important member priority. Therefore, having a flexible IT budget is key.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Bad conference habits. Brandt Krueger has seen five of our old bad in-person conference habits rear an even uglier head in virtual conferences. It’s time to stop these knee-jerk practices in both conference settings. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Useful, Free & Low-Cost Tools, Software, and Services for Your Nonprofit. What software tools and services are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are worth using? Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Case in point, the “Super Bowl of Conferences” will be held here in 2015. My session will illuminate current best practices in training and conference session planning and has come to be titled, “Leveraging Strategy to Amplify Education Initiatives.”. When it comes to training/conference session planning, what needs improvement?

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. Fri 12/4 at 10 a.m.* – Generating Revenue in a COVID World.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

What you ultimately want is to be able to monetize the event,” said Michael Tatonetti , director of certification and education for the Professional Pricing Society. A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. This allows you to reach a larger audience.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 4, 2019

While it’s important to generate non-dues revenue , that doesn’t mean you have to charge for every single piece of content you’re putting out there. But before all of that, win their trust by offering them insightful and engaging content at no cost. Let’s dive right in. How to Use Virtual Events to Promote eLearning Programs.

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Freestone

MARCH 7, 2024

Your continuing education program already likely offers several in-person and on-demand learning courses, annual conferences, and member events. Remember that the goal of PD Day isn’t to increase non-dues revenue, but to create awareness about your learning program and show how you can support members throughout their career journey.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. Member engagement.

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APRIL 23, 2021

George Miller, CAE, senior consultant at McKinley Advisors, outlines the steps to take to increase the diversity of your conference speakers , and describes what they did when they encountered session chairs with homogenous networks. Is it a certificate program or a certification? Event Revenue and Sponsorship ROI.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Susan Newman, SVP of Conferences, National Retail Federation. Hear how the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations and CESSE seamlessly navigated these exact situations for their CEO conferences in January. 1 CAE credit.

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