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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success. All of this information can help inform your association on how to move the needle towards increasing member participation and revenue.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic. How do we make sure work still gets done in our own teams and keep morale high? Online learner engagement. Quick hits. Always ask “Why?” (Wes

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Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” 1 CMP credit.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

There are myriad options on how to increase profits, however, leveraging successful strategies at your organization guarantees increased revenue and delivers value to the member experience. . But it’s not enough to simply add a conference or meeting to your event schedule—you want to ensure it will be a success.

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Revenue Strategy Discount Price 118

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Katherine Wayne, AMC Association Management Center ) Dealing with data: how to create reports that work for everyone. The Engaging Conference 4.0 The Engaging Conference 4.0

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization. Conference/abstract management. 1 CAE credit. . – 1 CAE credit.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? Repurposing Conference Content.

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Tips Software Recruiting Recruitment 201

Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2023

Your association’s recruitment and retention success depend on your membership model pricing. Impexium dives deep into membership pricing models to explain when to make a change, how to do the requisite research, what type of models are commonly used, and how to figure out pricing. Fri 8/4 at 4 p.m. More info/register.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Open Space events. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

Conferences are an amazing way to learn new skills, hear stories for other people in your industry and to meet new people. HOW would you host one? We’re diving into all the questions you have about hybrid conferences and events, so read on to learn more! What is a hybrid conference? But what is a hybrid event? Why hybrid?

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs. Consider topics such as: How to prepare for an interview. How to prepare for a networking event. The state of millennial membership. Millennials need jobs.

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WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2018

But how do you get people to make that first investment of time and money into one of your online courses? If you let people sample online education, for example, a mini-course or webinar series , they’re more likely to react positively to your subsequent marketing messages about your paid online courses. New members.

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Sample Education Course Recruiting 150

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. We’ll talk about self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them. More info/register.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. Gen Z education. SMS marketing.

Revenue 210

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 210

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Consider involving volunteers as you plan your events by tasking them to guide the creation of a conference session or by asking them to lead an event session itsel f.

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Member Engagement Social Media Review Recruiting 134

Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Post-program campaigns.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Well, WBT Systems shares several excellent reasons, including ways to get more value (ahem, ROI) out of an LMS that may surprise you—it’s not just for online courses. With the future looking uncertain because of the Delta variant, MemberSuite suggests calling on your powers of foresight and flexibility when planning conferences.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

On the side, a sauté of kale and red cabbage with bacon, onion, garlic, and dried cranberries, and sourdough rolls for dipping purposes—and now for a quick snack (with butter, of course) before I go out on my morning walk. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MAY 15, 2020

Billhighway explains how to help chapters leverage their event and content assets to deliver desperately needed revenue to their bottom line and value to sponsors. Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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MAY 8, 2020

However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Virtual conference networking. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. Gamification.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

At Locus, Cory Doctorow says, “Of course AI is a bubble.” Learn how to establish, administer, and evaluate an effective mentoring program. Learn how to automate time consuming manual tasks across a variety of systems (AMS, LMS, CMS, CRM, Email, Community, O365, etc.) But the question is: what kind? 1 CAE credit. with Zapier.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

Ungrated

MAY 19, 2023

Day three of the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW introduced attendees to a variety of education sessions to motivate and prepare. Topics ranged from EV charging strategies, to charting a course post-Surfside, to covering your assets, and more. Here are her strategies: Take your digital pulse.

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Education San Diego Recruiting Recruitment 59

Associations Now

JANUARY 27, 2023

Think about how your organization can demonstrate flexibility to potential interviewees—as well as the opportunity to train them. Whether your goal is to hire the new boss or to bring in an entry-level employee, life is hard out there for a recruiter. Of course, uncovering the skills needed to tap into those roles is crucial.

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Recruiting Recruitment Event Planning Resources 69

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. AI pulse survey.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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JUNE 11, 2021

How to best approach contract commitments like force majeure, attrition, and hybrid event needs with your hotel partner? Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Be the Change: How and Why Associations are Changing Membership and Revenue Models. More info/register.

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Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Pave a clear pathway to building better eLearning programs for your association with this free, monthly webinar series from iCohere Academy, a worldwide professional community of practice dedicated to the evolution of webinars, web meetings and courses, and hybrid/virtual conferences. Register here. (1 1 CAE credit). Register here. (1

Pennsylvania 150

Pennsylvania Social Media Recruiting Recruitment 150

Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 15, 2018

That said, it’s important to think about boosting member engagement as the best way to set your recruitment strategy up for long-term success.¹. With an engaged member base, word about your association’s value will spread organically, supporting your greater recruitment efforts.

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Membership Management Software Recruiting Recruitment 179

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening. The new education model.

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Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. How to Develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan. Virtual watercooler. Mon 3/8 at 11 a.m. –

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370