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How Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Can Help Associations Adapt to a Tight Events Market

Associations Now

Travel Portland recently reviewed its process for evaluating vendors when it issues requests for proposals and requests for qualifications. “We In addition, Travel Portland asks vendors if they have certification through Oregon’s Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity.

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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

Typically, this group includes membership, accounting, IT, events, member/customer service, education, certifications, and marketing staff. #2: Stakeholder input is especially valuable for reviewing and documenting processes, reports, and integrations. 7: Ask for a Proposal. 4: Document Complex Workflows and Integrations.

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Association Brain Food: 3.8.24

Reid All About it

Education program marketing. This time, they suggest eight marketing principles you should revisit or explore, most of them based on behavioral science. Event marketing. Your marketing plan has to work extra hard to convince your audience to make the trip. Humans… so persuadable! Mentoring programs. More info/register.

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Select an LMS Consultant Before Beginning Your LMS Selection

WBT Systems

With more than 700 learning platforms on the market, how do you narrow the field down to the best learning management systems (LMS) for your association’s needs? You could go it alone and rely on the recommendations of your peers on forums and review sites. Consultants help you create a Request for Proposal (RFP).

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.29.21

Reid All About it

Instead, when you hear crickets, he suggests you ask board members to use specific language—he shares several examples—to express their stance on an issue or proposal. Marketing education. They explain why senior execs are ruining your marketing plans and what you can do about it. Host: Harvard Business Review.

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Association Certification and Accreditation Programs: Minimizing the Liability Risks

Plexus Consulting

Venable LLP, Washington, DC Certification and accreditation programs ("certification" programs) sponsored by trade and professional associations are increasingly common. However, standard-setting and certification programs are not without liability risk, sometimes potentially significant risks. by Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq.,

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.16.21

Reid All About it

In the Harvard Business Review, Stephanie Bradley Smith explains how a lack of sponsorship can prevent Black women from getting into the C-suite. In this high-level workshop, attendees will review key contract clauses, negotiation tips, and strategies on how to ensure a strong contract to protect your organization. 1 CMP credit.

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