Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Virtual conference pricing. Here’s one from MemberSuite: your virtual events have value so stop making them free. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Crafting an event experience. Registration resistance. More info/register.

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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). I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Newsletters. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery.

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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. About 1 in 4 Americans work from home and the appeal of participating in events from home is more appealing than ever. But what is a hybrid event? What is a hybrid conference? Why would you host one?

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Virtual event challenges. A huge help: journey mapping each event role. Virtual event data. Virtual event data. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event trends. All the event trends they mention are spot-on except for #3, hybrid, which doesn’t seem like a practical option for most associations. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Membership survey.

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Aptify

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Conference sponsorships – Offer conference sponsorship packages that include multiple levels of benefits and sponsorship fees to meet a variety of companies’ needs. Host virtual events, such as virtual tradeshows and conferences, for members who can’t travel to in-person events, and offer online sponsorships for those events as well.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Boring conferences. Open Space events. Here’s a cure for boring conferences.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Hold a Volunteer Appreciation Event. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Start by promoting your event as an exclusive dinner or cocktail hour, with invitations for your top volunteers and their families. Want to do even better? Make Them Leaders.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Are you at a stalemate when it comes to recruiting and retaining members? Create a contest and challenge members to recruit others to join. For each new recruit, the member’s name goes into a drawing for an iPad. Branch out from the typical places you recruit members. Julie Frey, APR, CPRC. Expand your network.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

In order to recruit new members, associations need to provide a unique value proposition , something compelling enough that people see value in paying for membership on their own or asking their company to sponsor their membership. Where community fits in: Deepen member relationships year-round , not just at meetings or events.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

The annual conference finally draws to a close and the last thing on your mind is the resource and content treasures unearthed throughout the event. However, what I’m specifically talking about here is curating conference content that already exists. Develop a library of resources. Aggregate social media content.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter events. Billhighway talked to Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP, of Event Garde about his outlook for chapter events this year and what chapters should consider before deciding to return to in-person events. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Would you like to subscribe to this newsletter? Chapter benchmarking data. Virtual expo.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 26, 2018

To spark some friendly competition and build buzz for its annual conference, the Association of Change Management Professionals quizzes members weekly on chapter trivia. The ACMP “Road to Conference Challenge” is a weekly trivia game that members play in the three months before the conference. How to hack it? Why does it work?

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 3, 2020

Online communities bookend your customer reference program by allowing you to both identify and recruit strong customer advocates , as well as connect prospects and customers in the community for a positive and authentic reference experience. When You Hold a Customer or Industry Event. Did you know?

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Aptify

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Your membership recruitment efforts worked! Notify them of important dates, such as your annual conference or the upcoming release of industry research. Let them know what communications you’ll be sending them, such as your member newsletter, and how often they’ll receive those communications. You have new members.

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Higher Logic

MAY 19, 2016

theSkimm, a newsletter for women, has a strong recruitment strategy tied to their ambassador program -- Skimmbassadors recruit their friends to subscribe to the newsletter by hosting parties and making it more of a social outlet rather than a solo reading experience. Promote events.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

An LMS makes it easy to offer live webinars, rebroadcasted events, and on-demand content, ensuring more members engage with your professional development program. By making learning flexible, you can also reach non-members, boosting recruitment and driving non-dues revenue.

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Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Online education revenue. 1 CMP credit.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Millennials get their share of depressing headlines these days—like this one from NBC News : “Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events.”. Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Other associations post regularly on social media and cultivate vibrant online communities while yours just sends monthly email newsletters and occasionally meets over Zoom. When members establish deep roots in your online community, they are more likely to actively participate during meetings, attend conferences, and more.

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Thanks For Playing

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I'm presenting on the topic above at the Events By Design Small Staff Association workshop today, and while it's too late to join us, I thought I could share my best membership marketing tips for small staff associations (aka "the handout") with everyone. It doesn’t require subscription to RealMagnet or Constant Contact, etc. Word of Mouth!

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Savvier member recruitment. This year, a few associations took clever approaches to traditional member recruitment campaigns. But you don’t need a major retail event or sports month to recruit prospects. You can peruse the full collection at your leisure by scrolling through the archives.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ll also discuss how these organizations can use marketing strategies to enhance their recruitment efforts and ensure ongoing growth and success. By joining a trade association, you will gain access to valuable benefits such as industry-specific knowledge, networking events, educational resources, and advocacy efforts.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

For example, use Instagram’s focus on images and videos to advertise how fun and engaging your member meetups and educational conferences are. For example, your organizations can offer each other: Advertising space in emails or newsletters. An e-book in return for a newsletter subscription. What types of content could that be?

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

For example, use Instagram’s focus on images and videos to advertise how fun and engaging your member meetups and educational conferences are. For example, your organizations can offer each other: Advertising space in emails or newsletters. An e-book in return for a newsletter subscription. What types of content could that be?

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It takes a lot less effort to retain the members you have than to constantly be in recruitment mode. As an added benefit, when your members feel appreciated, it creates a culture where they’re more likely to recommend your association to others, making your recruitment efforts a little easier. Host a member appreciation event.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 10, 2020

With the cancelation of the 2020 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference due to COVID-19, ASAE will be taking a new, creative approach to recognize, celebrate and share the work of GCA Awardees. Insured Retirement Institute; IRI Annual Conference Marketing Campaign. E-Newsletter. E-Newsletter. E-Magazine.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 19, 2024

It could include potential discounts for attending conferences or conventions and even place a value on exclusive member content. When it is complete, however, you will have a very valuable marketing tool to use in your recruitment process. This is often more extensive than a member organization may recognize.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Below, you’ll find seven easy steps on how to build a membership website to recruit and retain members plus find your perfect membership website builder! Members pay a fee for access to related events and opportunities, such as local sports competitions, networking, business discounts, or classes. What Is a Membership Website?

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Recording of a conference session or educational event. Imagine experts discussing what’s new and relevant to their work, or interviews with conference speakers or industry leaders. Use your podcasts to blatantly recruit members too. Journalistic story with or without interviews. News update.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Membership acquisition is any form of outreach or activity to connect with potential new members—whether that’s through emails, recruitment events, social media, or any other means. Link to a couple of your upcoming events or networking opportunities with other members. But growing your member base is easier said than done.

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Association Briefings

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Tradeshow/Event Registration – Which members are currently registered for your next tradeshow or webinar? Nothing turns off a subscriber more than receiving notification about an upcoming event that they already registered for. recruiting new members. Which members took advantage of early-bird registration last year?

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Associations Now

MAY 9, 2019

Colleen Bottorff writes on the MemberClicks blog that instead of working hard to convince potential members of your value in occasional recruitment campaigns, you should show it to them continuously through your regular communications. First things first: To show your value, you have to know your value. Other Links of Note.

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