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MAY 26, 2023

Research says alone time could yield more innovation. Callum Borchers, Wall Street Journal ) Meet context switching, the number one productivity killer in the workplace, and find out how to overcome it (Danielle Ezell, TechSmith ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. . More info/register.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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JUNE 9, 2023

.* – Volunteer Engagement Best Practices for Chapter-Based Organizations | Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle You will be interested in this topic if you engage with volunteers in any way. They also share communications lessons learned from their decades of experience in media, business and communications.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

Ngage Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Association Management Companies (AMCs) allow services to be customized to meet specific client goals, supporting strategic planning, membership development, communications, marketing, finance, board governance, and more. Employees are assigned to client teams and provide customized services to meet client needs.

Michigan 52

Michigan Team Innovation Project 52

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APRIL 14, 2023

No need to ask in ASAE Collaborate, Brightfind shares an RFP template for CMS and website redesign projects. This template is also helpful for other technology selection projects since those vendors will need much of the same information. Host: Qiqo *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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AUGUST 11, 2023

A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Learn how to implement innovation into your onboarding process to encourage all members to be committed, engaged and value-driven. Host: Smart Meetings Speaker: Melissa “Mel” Park, founder and CEO, Melissa Park Events Wed 8/16 from 9 a.m.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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JUNE 2, 2023

Starkweather Association Services’ shares best practices for change readiness that will help you understand and minimize the complications people bring to technology or any other change project. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit. .

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week.

DC 170

DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

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MAY 12, 2023

Amith Nagarajan at Sidecar explains the basics of API —“the communication bridge between different software applications”—the problem with misleading “integrates with anything” claims and questions to ask vendors during the software evaluation process. No plan, no progress. With podcasts, I’m like a ghost in the room.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

If your association hasn’t yet tackled this project or you’re open to further tweaking, Impexium describes the elements of an exceptional member onboarding experience. Data-informed event planning. MemberSuite cautions associations against using pre-pandemic data to plan events. Event scheduling.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

The Online News Association is turning their conference into a virtual “ global journalism innovation festival.” Discover the 5 levels of subconscious communication to avoid self-sabotage and seize opportunities. Pivot Virtual Summit: Visioning a New Future for the Events Industry through Self Care, Innovation & Community.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy Conference North Carolina 259

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MARCH 25, 2022

Susan Spilka, Strategic Communications Consultant and Co-founder of the Workplace Equity Project. Live Q&A: Successful Hybrid Events Depend on These Key Roles. Successful hybrid events prioritize both the virtual and in-person attendee experience, rather than favoring one over another. Wed 3/30 at 11 a.m.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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MARCH 17, 2023

Host: Association xChange Speakers: Sean Luechtefeld, Vice President, Communications, ANCOR Michelle Mannebach, CAE, Director, Advocacy Communications, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Chuck Bowen, CAE (moderator), Vice President, Communications & Member Relations, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Wed 3/22 at 12 p.m.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

Hear about best practices for preparing for negotiations, identifying and assessing potential risks, and establishing effective communication and negotiation strategies, insights into negotiating contracts, and practical guidance on how to protect the interests of their association and avoid common pitfalls. More info/register. .

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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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. Tue 5/19 from 11 a.m. More info/register.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. Innovation and Events. Thu 4/5 at 2 p.m. – More info/register.

Project 150

Project Resources Software eBook 150

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Online community and marketing tools open up communications with your supporters. Fundraising campaign management tools allow you to create and track campaigns, accept online donations, and manage fundraising events. Online Community and Marketing Tools Open Up Communications with Your Supporters.

Technology 179

Technology Strategy Software Tools 179

Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Creating a first-time donor communication plan. . Planning virtual stewardship events. . Create a first-time donor communication plan. Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP). write separate communications. fundraising events for the virtual sphere. . Keep up active communication. .

Strategy 98

Strategy Video Project Communications 98

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Innovating Meetings & Events: The Way Forward ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). 5 Key Tactics for Financial Communications to Your Board. Host: Vanilla.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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JUNE 19, 2020

They explain how communication plays a huge role in that effort. Virtual event benefits. Fíonta suggests looking at your cancelled events as opportunities to design new experiences for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors—now you can have virtual events that generate both revenue and engagement. Pandemic silver linings.

Video 221

Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

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APRIL 5, 2019

New “auto renewal” laws in DC and several states will affect how associations handle membership communications. The team at AO uses the EventCanvas methodology to analyze the past and shape the future of its events, including major events and congresses for AO Foundation and its AOSpine and AOCMF communities of practice.

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

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JUNE 26, 2020

We’ll also talk about how to manage and hopefully avoid technical debt during any sort of web project. – Virtual Event Demo Days. You’ve been tasked with finding the right platform to move your organization’s event from face-to-face to virtual. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Alyssa Peltier, Senior Event Marketing Manager, Cvent. Host: Event MB.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Lewis Flax says a mistake made by associations when communicating with sponsors is focusing on what the association offers instead of the prospective sponsor’s needs, desires, and motivations. Robin Farmanfarmaian, author, “Facilitating Virtual Events”. James Marquis (moderator), Chief Innovation Officer and CIO, 501 Works.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

AssociationChat

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Some ways that the metaverse can fit into digital strategy considerations include: Creating immersive experiences: The metaverse offers the opportunity to create immersive experiences that can engage and captivate users in new and innovative ways. What do you think about its uses for better event planning?

Atlanta 59

Atlanta Cost Technology Project 59

SBI

AUGUST 31, 2022

At SBI, we have entire teams of talented professionals specializing in association governance and strategy, finance and operations, event management, marketing and communications, and member services. We travel to staff their events, and carefully make recommendations that serve their best interests.

Committee 52

Committee Washington Team Conference 52

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey. More info/register.

Case Study 285

Case Study Content Montana Price 285

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These software systems store crucial information about association members, such as member profiles, continuing education history, and preferred communication methods. For example, with the member information you gather through your software system, you can create courses, events, and other programs based on your audience’s preferences.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Review Directory 52

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MAY 14, 2021

Some of the highlighted trends are alarming: leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, Gen Z is at risk and will need to be re-energized, and shrinking networks are endangering innovation. Host: Event Farm. Much is uncertain, but current projections can help.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support, and evaluation. That explains the interest in communities like Non-Dues-A-Palooza and Professionals for Association Revenue. Event design.

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Nowadays, if you’re involved in a technology selection or implementation project, you must understand APIs , unless you’re okay with letting your software live in a silo. One major challenge faced by both is inadequate communication. Without a basic knowledge of APIs, you could also cost your association a lot of time and money.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning LMS Ohio Technology 39

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Virtual event planning template. Their Virtual Show Flow Template is an Excel worksheet that includes tabs for the event overview, project timeline, event show flow (and example tab), production information, green room checklist plus worksheets for speakers and sponsors. Gen Z + Events: Insights to Know.

Tips 41

Tips Video Content Marketing 41

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MAY 22, 2020

Learn about preparation tips for technical execution including audio and lighting recommendations, easy engagement activities, communicating to attendees, and content development best practices. This project you’re working on, the new business or offering, what sort of value does it create? No value, no project. 1 CMP credit.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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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. He reveals what association execs and IT leaders (having been one himself) consider before giving a project the greenlight.

DC 30

DC Washington Project Member Engagement 30

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Beyond Networking: Event-Planning Reimagined. Learn steps to leverage a marketing strategy to build a communication plan around volunteer management. Association leaders continue to look for innovative ways to diversify revenue streams and create new product offerings that add value to their members. 1 CAE credit.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning Email Marketing Revenue Technology 39

AMR Management Services

AUGUST 6, 2011

The combined operations bring AMR to 65 employees, 30 full-service and project-based clients and more than $6 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1992 by Steve Drake, Drake & Company grew from an event planning and public relations firm to a full-service association management company specializing in the food and agricultural industry.

St. Louis 64

St. Louis Library Kentucky Association Management 64

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Nimble AMS describes how an AMS helps membership teams better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Let’s Get Together: Event Planning for Associations Events play a huge role in the continued growth of associations. Membership engagement. Board practices.

Revenue 39

Revenue Strategy Education Technology 39

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APRIL 9, 2021

During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload. Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. Virtual Events Institute ).

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370