Association Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Many associations are missing the mark – and missing revenue potential – when it comes to their conference sponsorship offerings, according to the findings in our new white paper, “The New Sponsorship Model for Virtual Events.”. Virtual Events to the Rescue. What Sponsors Don’t Want. Exhibit Space. Advertisements.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 5, 2016

Post-event fulfillment reports consistently rank at the top of sponsor lists in terms of the most valuable services provided by conference hosts. So what is a post-event fulfillment report? So what is a post-event fulfillment report? So what does it take to develop and release your first post-event fulfillment report?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Event budgets. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Associations Now

MAY 9, 2023

Meetings are attracting younger attendees, a new study has found, but there’s increased pressure on planners to restructure and communicate those meetings to satisfy them. The study is based on a sample of more than 5,500 attendees of mid- to large-size B2B conferences, conducted online between September and January.

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Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I William Penn Chapter events. Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Event apps. I expect to pass through life but once.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Niche conferences.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 8, 2014

This month’s blog post is by Kim Howard, CAE, an award-winning publisher and president of Write Communications, LLC. Write Communications works with association leaders to create mission-aligned content for every channel for measurable results. Kim Howard, president of Write Communications, LLC. Here are some ideas.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask ASAE Collaborate about RFP samples. AI and event planning. CMS/website RFP.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Arianna Rehak at Matchbox Virtual Media encourages you to design engaging virtual experiences that strengthen your in-person events. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. Facilitation course : I normally don’t feature paid programs here, but this 12-week course is designed by two guys I really respect: Lowell Aplebaum of Vista Cova and Aaron Wolowiec of Event Garde. See the form beneath the post.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Virtual events. MemberSuite suggests four ways to add a real life feeling to your virtual events. Virtual event sponsorship. Ten ways to provide value to your virtual event sponsors and exhibitors.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 4, 2023

Here is a sampling of letters societies have published since last June: A letter from the President of the American Association of Hematology before its annual meeting in New Orleans. A letter posted on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association before its annual meeting in New Orleans.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? If you’re an ASAE member, you can get a sense of LMS elements from the LMS RFPs in ASAE’s Models & Samples library. Otherwise, an online search will turn up samples too. Communication with LMS vendors. What’s your next step?

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. Satisfied event speakers are also more likely to mention their positive experiences to their professional network, which reflects nicely on your organization and may even help you secure leads for future events.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Converting in-person educational events into virtual and hybrid events. Many associations were faced with the challenge of canceling or going virtual with in-person learning events in 2020. Going forward, hybrid and virtual events are here to stay. Virtual event planning. Course authoring.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Advertising, events, emails, cold calls, networking socials, lunch and learns, webinars and sponsorships (just to name a few). Include upcoming events they can attend, or volunteering opportunities. If you’re a visual learner, check out this article for a sample template and example to guide your letter-writing process.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 24, 2020

To start, here’s a sample of some of our favorite webinars: Webinar | Why Your Association Needs a Mentoring Program in 2020. Webinar | Think Bigger: Your Customer Community Strategy Could Be Doing More. HUG helps you get the most out of your community by connecting you with fellow Higher Logic customers, partners, and experts.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

Information about your team’s project management methods and tools being used – i.e. where to find project task lists or communication threads in Asana, Basecamp, Slack, etc. Webinar and Course calendars with dates of events, scheduled speakers, and due dates. Education Services and Technology Vendors. .;

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

They can enlighten you about problems with communications. This provides a valuable, straight-forward way to communicate the value of joining your organization. What is their preferred method of contact and communication? Encourage members to share on social media and use it to promote events.

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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.

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Associations Now

APRIL 16, 2020

Clear goals and communication can get you back in the professional groove. And don’t just communicate, but over-communicate, your aspirations with your employer, colleagues, and family. Need to spread the word about your virtual event? A recent post from MemberSuite offers ways to communicate with prospective attendees.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Recently, among a flurry of other emails (some important and some not) I received a communication inviting me to sponsor an upcoming event. There were a number of issues, however, with this specific ask: My consulting practice doesn’t align with the vendor categories they’re seeking for this event.

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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. What Events Are Going Ahead Despite the Pandemic? Spoiler alert: everywhere.”. Source: [link].

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Rejuvenesce

MAY 17, 2023

By embracing AI chatbots, associations can significantly enhance member support, streamline communication, and increase engagement, setting themselves apart from competitors and fostering a strong sense of community. This involves providing sample phrases and sentences for each intent, so the chatbot can learn to recognize them.

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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. Spoiler alert: everywhere.”. Source: [link].

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Before we get to the webinars and learning events for next week, here are a few of my favorite reads from this week. Now, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Presenters: Jennifer Morales, director of communications, Infectious Diseases Society of America. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I have attended all of the AMSFest events and have been consistently impressed by the value provided to associations who are researching association management system (AMS) options. Schedule a demo and communicate a list of features you want to see—features that align with your association’s critical business processes/functions.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. How can you effectively target communications without good data? It’s harder, but possible.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Before we get to the webinars and learning events for next week, here are a few of my favorite reads from this week. Now, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Presenters: Jennifer Morales, director of communications, Infectious Diseases Society of America. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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Slice-Works

JUNE 25, 2014

Leverage All of Your Communications. Gives yourself and your clients/customers/members/donors and other key constituents short-hand. — Fill out a form/Register for an Event/Connect on Social Media. Give Communications Choices. Market Communications Choices. — Kathi Rabil— kathi@slice-works & @sliceworks.

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Associations Live

AUGUST 8, 2014

Sole Motion is a company that can help you coordinate the event for a fee. Make it a family event and have on a Saturday. Download samples here. Associations brainstorming communication communications conventions Events ideas Management marketing meetings Membership Miscellaneous planning'

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 9, 2018

Higher Logic staff trained SNMMI staff to strategically use tools like member personas, sample messaging, compound targeting, marketing automation, and data tracking to communicate with lapsed members. Set up compound target groups to track those who have opened every email but didn’t convert.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

These benefits can include: First-choice of booth location for trade shows First access to networking opportunities or events Discounts on ticket sales Sponsorship opportunities or complimentary ads space on your website, job board or event Member spotlight features. What you can learn from your membership renewal rates.

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Idea Architects

AUGUST 2, 2017

Some major conference welcoming events are anything but, particularly for introverts. A good welcoming event is like curb appeal for a house for sale. Create some mock participant profiles that reflect these differences and then consider your welcoming event design through the eyes of these individuals.

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MemberClicks

MAY 19, 2022

Highlight Upcoming Events. In your new member welcome letter, include a list of any upcoming events they may want to attend. If you know their specific interests, you can also highlight any events you have that you think would be of particular interest to them. Instead, keep it light like your other communications!

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Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

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. Sample Strategy and guidelines for Group/Affinity Services.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Non-dues revenue supports associations’ missions in so many ways: Providing exceptional training and education for members, financing lobbying efforts, keeping membership dues affordable, and offsetting the costs of your communication program, to name a few. Before developing a communications program, know what advertisers want and need.

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