Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. Grassroots advocacy survey. Twilight).

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. Membership survey. The member experience.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

Recruiting new members and keeping them engaged is a crucial activity for all associations. And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. So, how do association marketers speak to young members and get them to lean in?

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Tips millennials Newsletter Recruiting 98

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The future looks bright for association e-learning. The growing lifelong learning market provides plenty of opportunity. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses.

Mooc 192

Mooc LMS Sample Survey 192

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But membership programs are one of the best ways for nonprofits to create reliable revenue streams—and stronger relationships with their supporters. In this guide, we’ll cover the fundamentals of nonprofit membership programs, identify which organizations benefit most, discuss their advantages, and pinpoint what makes them successful.

Software 52

Software Membership Management Newsletter Revenue 52

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Tamela Blalock, MBA, CAE, CMP, DES considers her professional superpower to be revenue generation, but after talking with her about her experiences as an association leader, our staff at the Adviser thinks developing authentic empathy that nurtures others’ professional growth should be considered one of her superpowers, too.

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Revenue Course Education Team 63

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We hope you enjoy (and can relate to) hearing from our customers and how they are reaping the benefits of using GrowthZone’s software solutions to grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue. We asked users to explain how using GrowthZone software has benefited their association and/or members.

Software 78

Software Member Engagement Process Committee 78

AssociationChat

APRIL 26, 2021

When I worked at an association, a Vice President on staff said our not-for-profit association should not engage in business relationships – like sponsorships – with companies. There is nothing inconsistent or inappropriate about a not-for-profit association having a robust sponsorship program. Associations face competition.

Proposal 84

Proposal Revenue Review Newsletter 84

GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Leveraging a robust AMS system enables membership professionals to engage members and develop their association instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. Whether your membership organization is in the association or chamber of commerce sector, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must.

Membership Management 78

Membership Management Software Directory System 78

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in tracking more data points about your members in your association’s membership database. But a random influx of data isn’t necessarily better for your association, and tracking the wrong data points can overwhelm your organization and lead you down a detrimental path.

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Committee Tampa Social Media Software 52

Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2017

Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. The day is short.

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Email Marketing North Carolina New Jersey DC 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2017

Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. The day is short.

Email Marketing 150

Email Marketing North Carolina New Jersey DC 150

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. They’re the very reason for your membership program in the first place. Slipping engagement statistics can be a serious warning sign for your organization! Needless to say, keeping them engaged is of paramount importance.

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Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

Reid All About it

JUNE 17, 2016

If you host webinars for the association community, here’s a webinar especially for you: Thu 6/23 at 1 p.m. – How to Leverage Webinars to Fuel Your Marketing & Sales Engine. And now, the list of webinars and other events for the association community for the week of June 20. More info/register. Tue 6/21 at 12:30 p.m.

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LMS Raleigh Content millennials 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member company employees. I know how frustrating it is when your association is only connected with a small percentage of employees at member companies. Granted, because of their job, some aren’t your target market, but many are.

Learning Management System 41

Learning Management System Education Committee System 41

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 25, 2022

and the bigger the mess, the harder it is to motivate yourself, or your crew, to help clean it all up. And while it’s not uncommon for an association database to contain old or obsolete member data, your data should always be organized and usable. Data is super important to your organization for a few reasons.

Software 52

Software Process Communications Newsletter 52

MemberClicks

MARCH 15, 2024

If your mind draws a blank when hearing the terms Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) or Association Management Software (AMS), you’re not alone. This is especially true when describing their roles and defining their differences in terms of what they offer a company or an association.

Software 52

Software System Association Management Communications 52

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-dues revenue award. Do you have a program, event or staff experience that connects your association’s mission to business growth? Association education survey. Questions for your board.

Arlington 39

Arlington Technology Case Study Revenue 39

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.

Member Engagement 59

Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

As a leader in your organization, one of your many responsibilities is growth. Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. However, according to a recent Wild Apricot report , 68% of organizations have trouble with bolstering their membership numbers.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Discount Social Media 52

MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

As a leader in your organization, one of your many responsibilities is growth. Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. However, according to a recent Wild Apricot report , 68% of organizations have trouble with bolstering their membership numbers.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Discount Social Media 52

Reid All About it

APRIL 3, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsorships. Please participate in a short survey on the impact of COVID-19 on association conference sponsorships. I love the message Garth Jordan, SVP and Chief Strategy Officer for HFMA, delivers in Association Success.

North Carolina 44

North Carolina Committee Montana Guidelines 44

Association Adviser

JUNE 17, 2014

This month’s Corner Office spotlight shines on Christine Smith, president of Boxwood Technology , a leading provider of online career centers and career-related services to more than 1,100 associations. Association career sites have a much higher trust factor than commercial job boards. Same thing for supplier members.

Newsletter 60

Newsletter Revenue Recruiting Recruitment 60

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 15, 2013

This month’s Corner Office Spotlight shines on Liz Richards, executive vice president of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association. MHEDA is the only trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of material handling equipment distributors worldwide. Liz Richards: Interestingly, none of the above.

Revenue 60

Revenue Industry Social Media Process 60

AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

How to Start an Association. Every now and again, we go through a phase when we get multiple calls or inquiries from individuals looking to start an association or formalize a loosely knit group. He wanted to monetize the group by creating an association, establishing a membership dues structure and soliciting sponsors.

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How To Library Committee Kentucky 64

Association Adviser

MARCH 17, 2014

Hank Berkowitz, Association Adviser. The Internet turned 25 and Association Adviser turned 4. So if rising tides lift all boats, why are most associations reporting flat or low single-digit growth? Younger members are not necessarily your most tech-savvy members. They don’t even need a computer.

Texas 60

Texas Video millennials Revenue 60

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

James Baumann , Director of Communications & Marketing, The Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO). Matthew Coffindaffer , CAE, Manager, Volunteer Relations, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE). Question: Tell us your story. Ben Martin , CAE, Online Community Results.

Social Media 120

Social Media Library Resources Guidelines 120

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The best association management software, or AMS, solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of associations just like yours. The time and money that effective software saves leaves you more resources to devote to pursuing your goals and continuing to grow.

Software 40

Software Association Management Association Software Tools 40

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Are you looking for new ideas to increase association revenue? Maybe you’ve tried refurbishing your online store , improving your professional education program, or personalizing the member experience , and you’re still falling short of your association goals.

Revenue 78

Revenue How To Discount Proposal 78

Association Adviser

JULY 15, 2014

As a trade association, you represent a brand and you represent people who have a passion for that brand and its causes. “Advocacy means we are the eyes and ears for our members to protect their interests at the Capitol and to educate legislators about our industry.” Top 10 Topics Most Important to Association Leaders.

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South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota Texas 60

GlowGlobally

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The following article was written by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Global Vice President, Association Management & Consulting. No longer can associations continue with their traditional “one size fits all” approach to membership. This is particularly true for associations trying to build their membership outside their home market.

Price 60

Price Newsletter Products Content 60

Plexus Consulting

APRIL 18, 2015

Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Too many US organizations see foreign markets as good “resell” markets—places where they can make an easy profit by reselling US products they’ve already developed. It is a mistake that even the most sophisticated organizations make. By Steven M.

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New York City America United States New York 40

AssociationChat

JUNE 28, 2020

While I am no longer updating this list daily, I will continue to update this list with helpful links to news and resources I’ve found that could impact how association and events professionals make decisions as we look to the horizon. If you see something others should know about, please add your own links in the comments below the post.

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United States New York Conference Seattle 59

AssociationChat

APRIL 15, 2020

With almost daily announcements of conference and event cancellations mounting due to fears surrounding the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (that can develop into the deadly COVID-19 ), many association executives are wondering if their own conferences, special events, and Board meetings are safe. Need some levity? On Twitter? Need a job?

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