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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. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association technology and analytics. Pay special attention to the four philosophies on the AMS’ role in the association tech stack, and the pros and cons of each. Association role model. Marjorie Anderson, Community by Association ).

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Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. Affordable membership. MemberSuite describes seven ways your association can help them afford membership.

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Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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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? Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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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 256

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. Here’s a must-read for association professionals and volunteer leaders. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” A true LOL.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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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. Project success stories. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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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. Association revenue. Valuable information for associations! Newsletters.

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. Fíonta shares what they’ve been hearing and seeing lately in the association community and what they suspect is on the horizon. TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit.

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Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Association Success is running a survey to benchmark diversity in the association industry. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

We have come across several interesting articles in the past couple of weeks, which discuss some of the social, political and economic changes that are currently impacting how we work and learn. Six Issues Associations Are Having Difficulty Responding To. Mobile technology changes everything, and makes associations nervous.

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Education Mooc Certificate LMS 150

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Welcome to the last Association Brain Food of 2020. Thank you for reading and sharing Association Brain Food with others in the association community this year. How are your chapters really doing? Chapter financial data.

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Video Certificate Review LMS 221

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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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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Membership tiers. State of the association industry. Newsletters.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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JANUARY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

There is an association for every profession, trade, and interest. In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. How can you make it easier for your learners to access your content?

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Education LMS Blended Learning Learning Management System 150

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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. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind.

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Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Digital badges inspire new pathways to learning and connect learners to opportunities, resources, and one another ”.

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Education Learning Management System LMS Certificate 150

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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. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now.

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Conferences can be a great place to do this, while also reconnecting with your peers, sharing experience, and learning about new ideas. The results that Harley Davidson have achieved by leveraging the stories and passion of their community are incredible, and are outlined in this Harvard Business Review article.

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Learning Management System LMS Certificate System 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I just bought a wreath at the farmers market and I’m listening to the Christmas Cocktail Jazz playlist on Spotify. It looks like MemberSuite is already feeling the spirit because this week they sent Santa their holiday wish list for associations.

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Raleigh Review Class Education 259

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Association evolution.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? A learning organization becomes more like a community that members can feel a commitment to. Do any of these themes sound familiar to your association?

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Organization Learning Management System LMS System 150

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Future of the association workplace. Why get an LMS. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. See you back here on Friday, October 15.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

Your association is most effective when you’ve created a strong community of members who value opportunities for professional development. Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated.

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How To Course Software Content 183

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MARCH 1, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m a Squiggle, what are you? On the DelCor blog, Tobin (also a Squiggle) explains how you can use this exercise to reveal and mesh different project team personalities. How’s your association’s relationship with your chapters?

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LMS Certificate Blended Learning United States 174

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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. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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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. Online community potential. The modern war is online. Career changers.

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Revenue Technology Education Video 195

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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

MemberClicks

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you’re looking to enhance your member experience and have an existing WordPress page for your organization, a membership website plugin is an easy way to monetize your member content with paid member subscriptions and build your member community. Can I create a membership site in WordPress? What is a WordPress membership plugin?

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Price Membership Management Software LMS 52

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership survey. 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.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Dave Coriale is a robot. Or, rather, a telepresence attendee at an association conference and trade show. A new report shows that “word of mouth” (WOM)—both online and offline—impacts every business, organization and cause.

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DC Washington Tools Certificate 170

Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities.

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Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Jessica Klein at Fast Company reviews the latest research on freelancing. But, still, we’re a growing sector. Is the freelance sector in your association’s market growing as well? Live Review. I blame flow.

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Review Education Tips Technology 85

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership tiers. MemberSuite suggests nine ideas for new membership tiers that might be a good fit for your association and market. WBT Systems shares seven ways OSMA and its members and customers benefited from a new LMS.

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LMS Revenue Education Arlington 43

.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

Associations have traditionally used membership “as an excuse to sell more stuff at discounted prices to members,” said Garth Jordan , senior vice president of corporate strategy at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Garth takes issue with the “plethora of product lines” offered by most associations.

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Revenue Certificate Blended Learning Discount 53