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MARCH 8, 2024

You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report rounds up data and trends based on the emails of 1500 associations. Their solutions will help some people, but can’t association chapters play a role too? Event marketing. 1 CAE credit.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

The request for proposal you send to learning management system (LMS) providers is only as good as the process you use to develop your LMS requirements. Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process. Think about missed opportunities.

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LMS How To Learning Management System System 166

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. The report covers much more, including what self-described successful organizations are more likely to do. Sponsorship sales.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You’ve documented your challenges and requirements, gotten approval for new membership technology budget , and reviewed vendor proposals. How well did the vendor communicate during the project? . Describe the typical path from reporting an issue to resolving it. . What type of project timeline are they proposing? .

Membership Management 72

Membership Management Software Project Proposal 72

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Small staff challenge. Ryan Law at Animalz shares advice from three marketers about how to succeed as a content team of one.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions. Raw data is difficult to interpret and even harder to communicate. For example, on a graph, dips in member activity or non-dues revenue readily appear, making a clear connection to time and drops in activity. .

Association Management 135

Association Management Software Analysis How To 135

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Learn what visual storytelling is and why it’s so important, the top 3 visual storytelling trends you need to know, and real-world examples and best practices you can use to engage your audience and achieve your goals. 2021 Nonprofit Cybersecurity Incident Report. More info/register. Host: Gather Voices. More info/register.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

For example, the Global Cold Chain Alliance led efforts to achieve a decrease in the number of violations and OSHA fines per inspection. Outdoor Recreation’s contribution is now regularly reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Department of Commerce. Communications – Maintaining a positive reputation for boating.

Industry 164

Industry Analysis Committee Team 164

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: How to adapt your communication approach and expectations with both mentors and mentees during pandemic times. marketing and communication professional. Topics include strategy, requirements, proposals, demos and selection, implementation, and buying in a pandemic.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Delcor

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Components of a Request for Proposal (RFP). scenarios, examples). Schedule a demo and communicate a list of features you want to see—features that align with your association’s critical business processes/functions. During the AMS Selection Bootcamp we discussed: Defining and distinguishing features of AMS platforms.

Project 79

Project Sample System Proposal 79

Association Reserves

JUNE 1, 2023

It may not matter when you have days or weeks to get a proposal, but, it’s going to matter when you’re a day or two before a budget meeting and you need a timely answer (or revision). Due to additional hours involved with local destructive testing, an architectural report often costs ten times more than a reserve study.

Process 52

Process Project Cost Report 52

Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

For example, are there additional sessions or products they need to purchase? Write a “Request for Proposal” for all the things you require. By keeping registration records in your database, you will be able to pull accurate reports and execute follow-up marketing anytime you need. Or contact information they must to provide?

How To 36

How To Revenue Proposal Process 36

SilkStart

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Consider creating reduced-rate tickets to your own events, or discounted access to industry reports and data. For example, if you offer discounted event tickets, consider deciding on a fixed percentage that members can save at every event. Otherwise, there is missed opportunity in communicating the value of renewing.

Discount 49

Discount How To Price Proposal 49

.orgCommunity

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The same kind of communications nightmare happens when you don’t impose order on your content. While few respondents reported using more than 14 of the tactics, ninety percent were familiar with all of the activities. Offer clear explanations, free from jargon, and supported by examples. The chair lost control.

Content 40

Content Strategy Marketing Proposal 40

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Ask for proposals: Let potential speakers come to you by sending out a call for proposals. Potential speakers will submit their proposed topics, cost and other information that can help you narrow down prospects. For example, did they adhere to the schedule? Communicate Clearly and Often. During the Event.

How To 36

How To Handbook Press Release Social Media 36

Associations Now

JULY 21, 2014

With proposed tobacco rules likely to affect the cigar world, industry groups have successfully drummed up strong public reaction to the rules, which would set a price level for what constitutes a “premium cigar” that critics see as arbitrary. Newman Cigar Company , the only cigar manufacturer left standing in “Cigar City.”

Tampa 40

Tampa Proposal America Florida 40

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act , which defines the rules around government access to electronic communications, hasn’t been updated in decades. Proposals to amend the law, which predates broad use of the internet, have never made it through a sharply divided Congress. .

United States 40

United States Proposal Communications Software 40

Beth Kanter

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Alison Carlman, Director of Impact and Communications at Global Giving, offers a deep dive into some Global Giving data to find the answer. For example, we saw that donations to the South Asia Floods (starting August 17) increased after Harvey Floods led the headlines in August 28-20. It will surprise you. How do we know this works?

Puerto Rico 60

Puerto Rico Project Florida Proposal 60

Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

Officer and committee reports. Final approval of proposals that have been previously discussed, where the board is aligned with the implications. . For example, your goal could just be to inform board members about an upcoming fundraiser they’re expected to participate in. Approval of. committee and board meeting minutes.

Products 96

Products Indiana Indianapolis Committee 96

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Now that I’m on the outside [with AWWA], I understand what the regulatory interests and concerns are from utilities and how to best communicate those to the EPA insiders. AA: Can you give an example of such a partnership between farms and utilities, and its benefits? A lot of our advocacy-related communication is shoe leather.

United States 72

United States Project Committee Arkansas 72

Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. For example, don’t talk about a membership database used by the membership department. Staff time spent on tasks and reports that should be automated.

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Proposal Software Tips Membership Management 72

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Meena Dayak, vice president of integrated media and communications for the American Public Power Association: Our content comes from different sources. There are developments relating to energy in all branches of federal government that we need to report on. On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule.

North Carolina 60

North Carolina Georgia Virginia America 60

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Meena Dayak, vice president of integrated media and communications for the American Public Power Association: Our content comes from different sources. There are developments relating to energy in all branches of federal government that we need to report on. On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule.

North Carolina 60

North Carolina Georgia Virginia America 60

Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Event communications. MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. They also suggest ideas for communicating with people who registered for your cancelled event and other event stakeholders and provide advice on event FAQ page content. More info/register.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina Content Montana Social Media 74

Reid All About it

APRIL 15, 2022

Association Briefings makes the case for starting an association podcast , describes the steps in the planning process, for example, identifying your goals and defining your audience, and brings up other issues to consider before you dive in. Lindsey McPherson, Senior Reporter, CQ Roll Call. Data-driven DEI. More info/register.

Proposal 39

Proposal Technology Revenue Marketing 39

Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Fret not, Billhighway has plenty of ideas for (and examples of) connecting chapter members virtually. This CEO dialogue will include real case examples and examine key topics including the timeframe for decision-making, board involvement, refund policies, and communication with registrants. Virtual connections. Virtual events.

North Carolina 44

North Carolina Montana Revenue Content 44

Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The process of translating your spreadsheet into an infographic can help lead you to insights and the product, the infographic itself, is a good way to report your results as this example of a quarterly dashboard report from DoSomething.Org illustrates. It can also make using data fun ! 1: What is an infographic? .”

Report 28

Report Process Resources Proposal 28

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

Then I began sending monthly reports to my board that provided brief updates on association initiatives. I also include the staff in more board communications so the work of the board is not a mystery to them, and they understand why I give it so much attention. For example, we held great webinars, but we didn’t have many attendees.

Team 69

Team Resources Education Revenue 69

Mizz Information

MARCH 23, 2011

Examples like these are so misguided and ridiculous that they honestly make me embarassed to be part of the association world. In case you dont want to click that link, the example to which Im referring is a letter sent by the Director, Industry Communications for the National Potato Council. Who are you and who do you work for?

Social Media 40

Social Media Examples Proposal Industry 40

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

Then I began sending monthly reports to my board that provided brief updates on association initiatives. I also include the staff in more board communications so the work of the board is not a mystery to them, and they understand why I give it so much attention. For example, we held great webinars, but we didn’t have many attendees.

Team 61

Team Resources Education Revenue 61

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

Then I began sending monthly reports to my board that provided brief updates on association initiatives. I also include the staff in more board communications so the work of the board is not a mystery to them, and they understand why I give it so much attention. For example, we held great webinars, but we didn’t have many attendees.

Team 60

Team Resources Education Revenue 60

Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

I go to one or two ASAE conferences a year and usually volunteer as a session proposal peer reviewer for one of them. I like the curated approach of the MIT Technology Review’s Coronavirus Tech Report. – Crisis Communications: Coronavirus Edition. Organizer: ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council.

DC 44

DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi describes how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. Email open rates.

Project 47

Project Tips Technology Marketing 47

Beth Kanter

JANUARY 9, 2013

Infographics can be used in different and creative ways and some obvious ones such as marketing messaging , educating about a social issue , to celebrate a successful campaign , to report to stakeholders on key performance metrics , an annual report, and even a marriage proposal ! Need some more ideas?

Colorado 28

Colorado Social Media Tools Proposal 28

Reid All About it

JULY 26, 2019

This conversation would be ideal for small and large staff association C-suites involved in strategy, content, member services, learning, communications, and IT. Hear the results of an 1100-event professional research report that analyzes the current state of event experience design. Locations: Washington DC and online.

Arlington 34

Arlington DC Washington Metro 34

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For example, does your AMS allow all users, regardless of technical ability, to analyze and act upon data, and automate workflows? In 2023, all 50 state legislatures will be in session, considering proposals that could impact associations and their members across a wide range of policy areas. Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd.

LMS 43

LMS Revenue Education Arlington 43

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. MGI’s 2020 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report found a correlation between innovative associations and membership growth. Host: Community By Association. Building Your 2021 Communications Plan.

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Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285