Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” Fri 8/21 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. Virtual events. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

We hope by sharing the ideas below, that you’ll be inspired to try some of these out within your own organization. Selling conference recordings and courses can seem pretty obvious and straightforward, but what else? Offer online practice tests for certificate/certification examinations. Anything you think we are missing?

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Association education programs, whether providing conferences, online or offline training , blended programs, or a combination of approaches, are inherently social in nature.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement. Member engagement refers to the active efforts an organization makes to connect and foster relationships with their members. What is Member Engagement? Member engagement keeps you front of mind!

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Working with over 4,300 associations worldwide, we often hear the same question, “how do we reach and engage millennials?” Over the past few years the millennial audience has been a focal point for associations, but why? Modernize Learning and Certification Programs. Our response, “you may be asking the wrong question.”

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. The CEO and the Board: Building and Maintaining a Thriving Relationship One of the secrets of a high-performing organization is the synergy between the CEO and the board of directors.

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Reid All About it

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. Unlike on Threads, which, Kate Lindsay at Embedded says, is “ a mecca of Millennial brain rot.” CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

MGI noted the benefits of recruiting younger members: associations with increases in their one-year membership and five-year membership numbers are significantly more likely to have a higher percentage of millennial members. Gain or maintain professional certification (12 percent). Certifications: a pathway to engagement.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For example, millennials just starting their careers often turn to associations for job opportunities and career advice. Furthermore, many professional organizations take pride in providing numerous meetings and conferences when instead they should focus on job opportunities, credentialing and certifications, Abila found.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Host: Adrian Segar, founder, Conferences That Work. Presenters: Michael Ryan, TEDx Global Partnerships, TED Conferences. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Why travel to a conference if most of the experience feels like an online meeting? It’s a must at all levels of any organization and is the key to building trust with stakeholders. Membership renewals.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Event safety. New episodes are posted by 1 p.m. every Monday. Guests: Joy Duling.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Learn the pros and cons of offering micro-credentials, where micro-credentials fit in the ecosystem of professional development, ethical and practical considerations, and the impact a micro-credential could have on your existing certification program. Leveraging the Millennial Generation in your Workplace. 1 CAE credit. Host: ACGI.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Your organization needs to bring in new members to meet revenue goals, and often, this includes increasing the young member base. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Pave a clear pathway to building better eLearning programs for your association with this free, monthly webinar series from iCohere Academy, a worldwide professional community of practice dedicated to the evolution of webinars, web meetings and courses, and hybrid/virtual conferences. – Promoting Online Education & Certification.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 14, 2018

Christina graciously took time to speak with Association Adviser about the excitement of building a career that is larger than working for just one organization, becoming a better association manager, and why everyone should kick the stereotyped “millennial” label to the curb. with offices also in Alexandria, Va. hours away in Madison.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. So, in Psyche , Cort Rudolph says, “Quit the millennial bashing!”.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Discover cutting-edge techniques and emerging trends to help you think big and drive impact within your organization. Gen Z careers. More info/register.

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Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

They become warmer leads for membership or for bigger purchases, like a conference or online course. For example, if you want to attract the attention of Gen Z and young millennials, you could share videos that introduce different jobs in the industry and entry-level job postings. Content marketing is a time-saver too.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

What is the certification for volunteers at c3 organizations? PH: It’s the Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report. How can we get more Gen-Xers and Millennials involved? That’s not cool! So we answered them for this blog post. Find out more here.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Millennials are spending more time at home than previous generations , per research uncovered by Sarah Todd at Quartz. Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Find out if the advantages of open source make sense for your organization. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management describes the benefit of belonging to an AMS users group : you can “tap tens if not hundreds of other organizations that are using the same or similar software.” Amanda Lea Kaiser ) Two mobile engagement strategies to help your association increase Gen Z and millennial membership.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Tagoras , a consulting and education firm specializing in the market for lifelong learning, invites you to participate in a survey that will help our community better understand how membership organizations use or don’t use social technologies to deliver learning. Mon 10/24 at 2 p.m.* – Developing Conference Radical Hospitality.

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.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

One in three Millennials has a side gig, and by 2020, 50 percent of employees will be participating in the freelance economy. The Millennials are queuing up for those spots. Yes, some associations have certification programs. They are already offering publications, conferences and individualized training. Demographics.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 27, 2018

MS: Working with association volunteers to figure out the strategic direction for an organization. There’s an effort to say, “Well, Millennials want to be involved in this type of program,” but there’s no real data behind Millennial preferences in associations that differs from other age segments. They want to see value.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Considering that 93% of all online experiences begin with organic search, organizers should learn the basics of SEO in order to drive more qualified visitors to event websites and to ultimately increase event registrations. DC Small Association Forum for Executives (Washington, DC and conference call). 1 CMP credit.

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Association Adviser

JULY 28, 2016

If this sounds like your organization, you’re not alone. Rather than folding up the tent on the membership association model, however, many high-performing organizations are rethinking their brands and their business models. We don’t very often give millennials the mic and ask them directly, ‘what’s important to you in life?’”

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Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Definitely look at what he has to say, especially if you’re using labels like Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. The prospect of effectively networking at a conference as big and chockful of options as the ASAE Annual Meeting can be overwhelming. Cohen, I’m going to only talk about career stages and ages. Usability testing. every Monday.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

Let me count the ways: not renewing, key contact person departs, company merges or is acquired, company “goes dark” and doesn’t activate benefits, or company “goes rogue” and arranges its own event for members during the association’s conference. 3 Ways for Your Organization to Maintain Tax-Exempt Status.

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Associations Now

JULY 24, 2015

Also: The ups and downs of certifications at events. You may look at stories like this one and wonder to yourself whether your organization can afford to make a real estate move of its own. A Certification Conversation. Meetings industry certifications—worthwhile or not? Are certifications at events really worth it?

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Associations Now

JUNE 22, 2016

That’s one way to look at a key finding in a new study from Abila titled “ Member Engagement Study: Aligning Organization Strategy With What Matters Most to Members.” For millennials, the benefit they seek most was clear: Jobs. Have you researched whether your certification leads to increased earnings?

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Mizz Information

MAY 17, 2018

They’re not asking for people to give them money to get a direct personal benefit (a membership, a conference experience, professional development, access to vetted information). Attracting Millennial/Young Professional Supporters. A certification? They’re asking people to give them money to support a greater cause. A license?

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

They’re not asking for people to give them money to get a direct personal benefit (a membership, a conference experience, professional development, access to vetted information). Attracting Millennial/Young Professional Supporters. A certification? Because of that, they often don’t live up to expectations. They have to be.

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Aptify

APRIL 4, 2018

All top-of-mind trends and topics organizations are having to answer for as our members, donors, volunteers—everyone—keep up and even drive transformative tech changing our world to make it a better place to live. Preparing Your Organization for Changing Privacy Practices. Understanding the Millennial Mind.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Organizer: ASAE Black Association Executives *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Psychometrics Concepts in Professional Certification Process Gain a better understanding of the psychometric principles used to develop, administer, and interpret professional certification tests. 1 CAE credit.

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