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JUNE 14, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ASAE Annual road trip. Bulletin describes how a membership app helps improve engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. If I lived in the DMV, I’d be on this bus for sure. Membership app.

Arlington 259

Arlington Revenue Leadership Strategy 259

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. Hooking members. Niche conferences. 1 CAE credit.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing millennials Tools 369

Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies.

millennials 307

millennials Montana Class Education 307

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The other big event was a Mother’s Day cookout with 20 family members (plus three wee ones and three dogs) on our deck. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Marketing copy. Hugs in the house! More info/register.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Also: Get members more engaged in your education resources. Legacy events need the support of new generations, but capturing their attention is challenging when traditional marketing methods and event agendas are no longer effective. Education Engagement Strategies. Other Links of Note.

millennials 97

millennials Education Strategy Resources 97

Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. Marketing virtual/online education.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Every summer, the association community looks forward to the release of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI).

Survey 150

Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Answer 1: Not gaining new members. Answer 2: Figuring out how and where to acquire new members. They are direct quotes from Marketing General’s 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , which lists new member acquisition as one of the top three priorities for associations. These aren’t hypothetical examples.

millennials 205

millennials Learning Management System Marketing Tips 205

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Definitely look at what he has to say, especially if you’re using labels like Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Usability testing.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. The new education model. Virtual conferences survey.

Tampa 200

Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The Halfway Rule ,” as explained by Amanda Kaiser at Smooth the Path, is one that no association should forget, especially when it comes to dealing with newer and younger members. That’s it for good reads, now it’s time for this week’s list of free professional development for the association community. More info/register.

LMS 150

LMS millennials Blended Learning System 150

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APRIL 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When I was in charge of getting a new AMS back at my old association, I had no idea how to approach selection and implementation. New “auto renewal” laws in DC and several states will affect how associations handle membership communications.

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models. Prepare your association and your educational programs for the retraining needs of our aging workforce.

DC 150

DC Washington Tools Education 150

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The future of learning has been on my mind lately. After reading Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn’s paper, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , I was inspired to write my own take on how associations could transform higher education. Why not dream big or dream differently—that’s how to design your own future.

Maryland 150

Maryland millennials Education America 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Young Members: What’s Affordable?

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

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JANUARY 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… The world wants you just as you are—you are enough. This time, Sohini Baliga, a communications expert from the charitable fundraising world, joined Elizabeth to address three major areas where charities are way ahead of associations. Keep learning!

DC 225

DC Washington millennials Chicago 225

Reid All About it

MARCH 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a history major, I’ve been waiting for virtual reality (VR) to shake up the way history is taught and it’s finally happening—or maybe it’s been happening and I just haven’t noticed. Pew Research ). 1 CMP credit.

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DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120

Association Success

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Do you know who your members will be 10 years from now? By 2025, Millennials will account for 75 percent of the American workforce. The search for your future member — of any age or generational label — must be an on-going commitment, rooted in a sincere understanding of motivations and expectations. Especially young!

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millennials Recruiting Recruitment Committee 78

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

If you’re looking for a way to contribute to the association community, I’ve got one for you. After completing the survey, you’ll have the chance to win one of five registrations to Learning • Technology • Design 2017 – and, if you win, I’ll be very envious. Please participate – the size or budget of your association doesn’t matter.

Survey 150

Survey Louisville DC Maryland 150

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Liberal artsy types, you too can be a data analytics professional. WBT Systems explains how to motivate members to buy what you’re selling. Engaging associations use words their members use, says Amanda Kaiser at Smooth The Path.

DC 170

DC Las Vegas Washington Review 170

Association Adviser

JULY 27, 2016

Our colleague Eryn Underwood’s recent article Why Millennials Join Associations and What Associations Can Do to Keep Them has been republished by a number of state society publications, so it appears we struck a nerve. How they’re helping members of all ages further their professional development and advocate on their behalf.

millennials 60

millennials Georgia Atlanta Chicago 60

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The best associations don’t just think up something to say because they know they need to keep members engaged – they use personas to help them find the most relevant, helpful information for each member. What Are Member Personas? Member personas are imaginary people that describe your ideal or average members.

Member Experience 136

Member Experience United States Recruiting Recruitment 136

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Instructor-led education. Year-round attendee community. Jargon-busting.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They explain how to start listening to what your data tells you and what you might learn from it. Millennials are changing what it takes to succeed in sales , says Lindsay Ellis at the Wall Street Journal (no paywall). Data insights.

DC 43

DC Education Technology Washington 43

Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Self-assessment tools/programs. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ?

Revenue 39

Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

Reid All About it

MAY 20, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Your employees and your members are not who they were before the pandemic, says Dean West, FASAE, of Association Laboratory in an entertaining, insightful post. Online community. Keynote speakers. You are not who you were.

Arlington 41

Arlington DC Project Technology 41

Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Our annual family beach vacation is next week—the same time as the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo (#ASAE19). You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning.

Columbus 39

Columbus North Carolina LMS millennials 39

Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? We all know to never make assumptions about member behavior (or preferences, needs, interests) based on your own behavior.

DC 44

DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I’m attending the virtual ASAE Annual Meeting during the day and The Echo Hangout during the evening. But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials.

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is cool again , says Buffalo News reporter Colin Dabkowski. What percentage of your education revenue comes from selling professional development to nonmembers? It’s not just Millennials.

DC 34

DC Washington Revenue Review 34

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway and Mariner Management just released the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report. Do you wish your members would spend more time on professional development? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Washington 34

Washington Social Media Content Texas 34

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Impexium dives deep into membership renewals : the difference between retention and renewal, metrics, why members don’t renew (per research), and, best of all, solutions for those renewal challenges.

Revenue 276

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 276

Reid All About it

MAY 11, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DelCor consultant Mike Guerrieri explains how to build a strong business case for a new technology project. Just what the association community thought would happen: America’s fastest-growing technology conference is leaving the U.S.

DC 30

DC Washington Project Member Engagement 30

Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

Associations must adapt to shifting demographics, new communication platforms and changing member preferences. High performing associations anticipate member needs before the member has to ask. As technology becomes more pervasive, don’t forget the personal side of the member experience. You can’t compete in a 5.0

New York City 60

New York City New York California Video 60

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Ok, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 191

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 191

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Ok, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 150

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 150