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JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. You must check out this treasure trove of ideas from Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings— 51 best practices for engaging webinar and online educational event attendees. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Membership survey.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event experience mapping. Event Farm shares this Maya Angelou quote in their guide to event experience mapping , an essential technique for planning an event that will hit your attendees’ sweet spot and deliver your desired business outcomes.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

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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. Open Space events. Data strategy. Curated reading lists are the best, right?

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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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. Sponsorship strategy. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Here’s one from MemberSuite: your virtual events have value so stop making them free.

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Certificate System Dallas Price 370

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Amanda Kaiser describes how virtual connections can ease attendees’ anxiety about going to in-person events. ” ( Austen Connection ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Casey Gale at PCMA Convene writes about two associations that tweaked their plans for a second year of digital events. Would you like to subscribe to this newsletter? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

LMS 361

LMS Revenue Tips America 361

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

Prospective members are much more likely to respond positively to a recruitment strategy that feels like a natural part of their interactions with your association than they are with outright marketing strategies that, in today’s media landscape, feel obvious and forceful. In-person events. Offer online-only membership benefits.

Association Software 144

Association Software Recruiting Recruitment Software 144

Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Introduction Is your association looking for strategies to grow your professional development program? Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. Another 51% of members state certifications and credentials are a top priority.

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LMS How To Certificate Learning Management System 52

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Crafting an event experience. Event Farm describes two different approaches to crafting event experiences that will wow your attendees and help you achieve business outcomes. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

Freestone

MARCH 7, 2024

Introduction Are you looking for strategies to boost member engagement in your professional development program? Your continuing education program already likely offers several in-person and on-demand learning courses, annual conferences, and member events. Should the event be virtual, in-person, or hybrid?

How To 75

How To Course Tips Education 75

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter events. Billhighway talked to Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP, of Event Garde about his outlook for chapter events this year and what chapters should consider before deciding to return to in-person events. Quick hits.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Where community fits in: Deepen member relationships year-round , not just at meetings or events. Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments? Increase event registration and participation. Use the community to advertise your events, whether they're virtual or in-person.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Content/education strategy. You’d think virtual events would be #1 on every “top posts of 2020” list. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. ASAE Gold Circle Awards. Craving for community. Well, not this one.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event trends. All the event trends they mention are spot-on except for #3, hybrid, which doesn’t seem like a practical option for most associations. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Membership survey.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Membersuite

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Revenue diversification is an essential strategy for achieving the financial stability needed to drive your mission forward. Host webinars, live and on-demand online courses, on-demand recordings, and virtual and in-person conferences and other educational events. Other revenue-generating programs include: Certification programs.

Revenue 135

Revenue Certificate eBook Education 135

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Thank-You Events. Chances are you already make use of one or more of these tactics, but thinking of them as part of your broader member engagement strategy is the key to success. There are a few strategies you can use to promote it: Offer some of your eLearning content for free. Online Communities. Q&A Sessions.

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Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. How to create an editorial calendar that will streamline your content strategy. Online education revenue.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Event marketing. Erasmus Podcasts. Workplace culture. Don’t give that up! Quick hits Good news!

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Virtual event challenges. A huge help: journey mapping each event role. Virtual event data. Virtual event data. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Hold a Volunteer Appreciation Event. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Start by promoting your event as an exclusive dinner or cocktail hour, with invitations for your top volunteers and their families. Want to do even better? Make Them Leaders.

North Carolina 343

North Carolina Project Discount Leadership 343

Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

That’s why it’s important that your association actively works hard to keep members coming back year after year, offering value through opportunities and events that can’t be found otherwise. It’s likely that you have developed a set member engagement strategy over the years. Association member engagement strategies.

Member Engagement 59

Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Event experience. Chapters in the virtual era.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year… (sing it with me). 14 best content marketing newsletters for 2019. Here are the educational events scheduled for the rest of December—it’s a short list. Claire Axelrad, GuideStar ).

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Vermont DC Washington Education 285

Association Success

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You can dole out praise with emails, hand-written notes or even those cheesy printable certificates. It doesn’t have to be the typical gimmicky escape room or obstacle course event. Once you have defined a giving or volunteering strategy , send everyone an email guide detailing how they can participate. Encourage collaboration.

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Certificate Newsletter Team Course 83

Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Certification. E-Newsletter. Chapter Events. 6 strategies for member email effectiveness. But when associations talk about the value of the membership they tend to list benefits: Journal. Conference. Research Reports. Online Community. Related: Radically alter the focus of your association’s marketing.

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Marketing Newsletter Certificate Resources 74

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Millennials get their share of depressing headlines these days—like this one from NBC News : “Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events.”. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. If they’re working, they also have to request time off to attend those events.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

The teams are: strategy, content, acquisition and retention. Associations traditionally build their organizational structures around products like: membership, events, education, certifications, publications, research, and more. First, let’s talk about the structure…. The second layer is the content development team.

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Certificate Discount Team Content 109

Higher Logic

MARCH 19, 2019

Say they want to advertise a certification program – you could target this ad only to those members who’ve indicated interest in this type of certification (which you know from their past data), and then show them the ad where they’re most likely to see it: Your website, automated emails, or online community. Promote, promote, promote.

Revenue 191

Revenue Tips Massachusetts Newsletter 191

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. But I’m troubled.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ll also discuss how these organizations can use marketing strategies to enhance their recruitment efforts and ensure ongoing growth and success. By joining a trade association, you will gain access to valuable benefits such as industry-specific knowledge, networking events, educational resources, and advocacy efforts.

How To 52

How To Social Media Industry Recruiting 52

MemberClicks

APRIL 19, 2024

One strategy commercial interests have employed for years is creating a unique value proposition. Daily tasks like volunteer management, collecting dues, staffing events, and retaining members can understandably get in the way of critical duties like expanding membership through marketing. Take a test drive with a free trial today.

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Discount Price Sample Marketing 52

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Likewise, member appreciation efforts are crucial to your overall membership retention strategy and are a key way for how to boost membership. As mentioned above, having a concrete member appreciation strategy benefits both you and your members. Host a member appreciation event. More on this in the section below!

Social Media 52

Social Media Newsletter Software Discount 52

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150