Association Success

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Enhance your projections with sponsorship and registration fees and expense estimates. Step 3: Concurrent planning. If the in-person, virtual or hybrid choice is not clear, begin planning for multiple formats concurrently. Communication.

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JULY 7, 2023

If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask ASAE Collaborate about RFP samples. Get everything you need in this RFP template for CMS and website redesign projects from Brightfind. AI and event planning. CMS/website RFP. 1 CMP credit. . 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MAY 19, 2023

For many years, association technology teams have been talking about move to the cloud. Learn what the cloud is, how member expectations have been transformed by the cloud, and how your association can leverage cloud technologies to deliver a superior membership experience. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. .

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MAY 26, 2023

Host: Product Design Community Facilitator: Mike Liddy, Global Chapter Platform Lead for the Project Management Institute, with over 300 local chapters internationally Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. Which Is First: Technology or Content? Our topic this month is association chapters. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. . CAE credit. .

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JUNE 2, 2023

Technology decisions. Achurch Consulting provides guidance for deciding when to add new technology to your staff’s toolkit. Nine times out of ten, humans are to blame when technology doesn’t live up to expectations. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career.

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MAY 12, 2023

She shares examples of a pre-event virtual program and one that takes place after an in-person event, both adding more value to the attendee experience. If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. Demystifying API. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. .

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JUNE 9, 2023

Mike has a unique perspective as an attorney, a certified scrum product owner, and Manager of Community Platforms for the Project Management Institute, the world’s leading project management organization with over 500,000 global members and over 300 local chapters internationally. More info/register. More info/register.

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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.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 7, 2021

In some of these cases, technology and common sense can save the day and, in others, you might have to knock some sense into your board. Even after resuming public performances, some theater troupes plan to keep streaming their productions , reports Terry Teachout at the Wall Street Journal. I found myself saying “Yes!”

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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. CMS/website RFP. Digital badges. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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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. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. More info/register.

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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. Host: Event Leadership Institute.

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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.

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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. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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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. Thu 4/5 at 2 p.m. – 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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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. Tue 9/29 at 2 p.m. –

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MARCH 17, 2023

Learn about considerations for your technological infrastructure, ideas for cultivating a flexible work and learning environment, and strategies for supporting members’ and staff’s professional growth. Producing Eye-Catching, Effective Event Marketing It may seem like the only way to drive registrations is with relentless ad spending. .

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Assisting with the search for new learning technologies. If you’ve outgrown your current learning management system, a consultant can help you research solutions, evaluate them against your needs, and make a plan for implementing the new tech into your strategy. Virtual event planning. Environmental Scan.

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MAY 14, 2021

not a techie) in charge of selecting and implementing technology, you need to know a bit about APIs. Remote work technology. They recently shared a list of must-have technology for remote work along with tips for selection and implementation. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Hybrid work.

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AssociationChat

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mostly, just saying the word, “metaverse” seems to invite an eye roll or shrug as people grow ever wearier adjusting to more technology. Limited accessibility: The metaverse may not be accessible to everyone due to the cost and availability of the necessary technology, such as virtual reality headsets. What is the metaverse, anyway?

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

You’ve probably learned a lot about leveraging the technology available to your organization, found creative ways to boost fundraising, and have identified some immensely loyal donors who continue to support your mission. . Creating a first-time donor communication plan. . Planning virtual stewardship events. .

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s not an AI tool, but it’s really effective in managing things like memberships and event planning. AI, or artificial intelligence, is a technology that enables computers to mimic human intelligence. Grammarly : An AI writing assistant that ensures clear, error-free, and impactful communication.

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MAY 29, 2020

Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Why You Still Need a Crisis Comms Plan (Association Chat). More info/register.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Event Planning Checklist. Event Planning Checklist.

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Association Navigator

JULY 13, 2016

In addition to financial management we support their communications, advocacy, education & training, and event planning. Associations use technology to manage information and connect their members. Associations use technology to manage information and connect their members. Frequent communication.

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MARCH 24, 2017

The subscription economy is booming—along with the technology needed to support it. If you’re in the middle of the org chart with a crazy urge to become a change agent, and bless you for that, Bill Rowan at DelCor shares a plan you can follow to make your dreams of change come true. What else did I read this week? 1 CAE credit.

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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.

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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. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

In November 2011, I participated in Event Camp Vancouver, led by my dear friend and intentional event design expert Tahira Endean. The purpose of Event Camp Vancouver was to explore how the latest technologies could be incorporated into events without losing the human element. Technology & Production.

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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. More info/register.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Not only that, but the service is also run on one of the world’s premier CRM platforms, providing a full-scale system of optimized association technologies through Salesforce. SubHub’s built-in content editor analyses your content and suggests new strategies to more effectively communicate ideas to members, all before you hit post.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

While using one technology provider to manage all of that content and input it all into your mobile app (Core-apps) certainly makes your event (and office) more efficient, it still takes many hands on our end to put forth the total effort that will soon develop into your mobile app. It would be complete chaos. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Follow-up Communication. Follow up with your attendees post-event. Ongoing Charitable Projects. These are just the first of many strategies to engage attendees beyond your event. These are just the first of many strategies to engage attendees beyond your event.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Communicate Clearly and Often. Maintaining an open line of communication through each step of the planning process is the most effective way to manage conference speakers. Communicating clearly and frequently keeps the event running smoothly and your event speakers happy. During the Event.

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