Associations Now

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nondues revenue can be crucial for an association’s financial stability. It also gives associations the freedom to “innovate and invest in the future of the organization,” said Sarah Sain, CAE, vice president of content services for Naylor Association Solutions. “It Without nondues revenue, associations could face difficult decisions.

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Revenue Survey Member Engagement Resources 62

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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. They also tell the stories of two association executives who generated more revenue after changing their approach to sponsorship. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

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APRIL 19, 2024

.* – Strategies to Overcome the Biggest Virtual Event Hurdles Associations Face Learn effective strategies and innovative tools from association virtual event pros with decades of experience producing thousands of events. With industry giants like Google and Yahoo! More info/register. Host: Fridays@4 Mon 4/22 at 8 a.m. –

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Newsletter Content Social Media Education 250

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APRIL 5, 2024

Carolyn Shomali of Professionals for Association Revenue explains what associations can learn about audience engagement from the most popular podcasts today. In a recent survey in fact, over 80% of associations said that they are making non-dues revenue a top priority. Blue ocean strategy. To keep them at bay, find a new blue ocean.”

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Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Strategy 1: Innovate and Differentiate What can your association do for members that others can’t? Look to create new and innovative products and services for an underserved population in your membership. While the strategy is different from the Innovate and Differentiate strategy above, the steps are largely the same.

Member Engagement 210

Member Engagement Strategy Certificate Survey 210

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JULY 31, 2020

Planning virtual conferences. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 1 CMP credit.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 8: Innovate. What does that mean? Are we planning to reopen our offices?

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Associations have to adapt to new member expectations, advancing technology and the shifting needs of their industries. Driven by a change in what members want and are willing to pay for, associations are seeing changes in their key revenue streams, including which income sources sustain their organizations.

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Revenue Tips Social Media Newsletter 159

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Non-dues revenue partners. They share tactics for the six stages of the business development journey and offer advice for dealing with revenue partner churn and expansion. Introverts. Online experiences.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Embracing AI in Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Learn about the innovative applications of AI that are redefining attendee engagement, boosting event efficiency, and elevating overall experiences. LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. More info/register.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

Associations Now

MAY 21, 2019

For an association to push past the status quo, it needs not only a skilled executive and staff team, but also some innovative thinking on the part of members. That’s especially true for associations with declining dues revenue. Here are three areas where members might be able to play a role in creating a new nondues revenue stream.

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Project Revenue Austin Education 87

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JUNE 4, 2021

Well, here’s one way to do it, according to WBT Systems: help students and recent graduates learn industry basics and differentiate themselves from the competition with introductory digital badge and credentialing programs. Introvert-friendly conferences. Julie Haddix, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Cvent. to 1:45 p.m.

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Video Innovation Content Technology 367

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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MAY 26, 2023

educational system—”still designed for an Industrial Revolution-era world,” not an AI-empowered one. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. More info/register.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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MAY 15, 2020

Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. 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. Virtual conference of the week.

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Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. . Digital initiatives. More info/register. More info/register. Wed 2/28 at 9 a.m. –

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

Regardless of attendance, revenue and other key performance indicators, there’s always room for improvement. According to Disney’s culture statement , following are the core values of Disney’s approach to guest experiences: Innovation – We are committed to a tradition of innovation and technology.

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Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

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JULY 17, 2020

Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). Good question.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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JUNE 30, 2023

Non-dues revenue partners. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo explains how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific and academic events. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

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MARCH 26, 2021

Association innovation. Mary Byers, CAE, CSP, in partnership with Loyalty Research Center, recently released a fascinating environmental scan on association innovation: Association Innovation Scan: The Association Professional’s Guide to Winning with Innovation. Intuitive innovation. That stinks. Wait, what?

Innovation 259

Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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APRIL 1, 2022

WBT Systems explains how to welcome career changers entering your industry by helping them with career guidance, skills development, and network building. Rob’s been on the association and industry partner sides of our community, so he has an interesting perspective on the AMS landscape. Tue 4/5 at 11 a.m. Tue 4/5 at 12 p.m.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Education Video 195

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue. Conference content. The two-day event features presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer AMS platforms. How Associations Implement AI-Based Personalization to Drive Revenue and Growth.

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Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

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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.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Many members are struggling financially because they’ve been laid off, had their budget cut, or suffered revenue losses. Why there won’t be a meeting industry new normal. (by 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. Events are a great way for your association to boost engagement, secure additional revenue, motivate members to actively participate, and inspire them to build their professional networks. Networking activities.

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Los Angeles Discount Library Committee 93

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

Regardless of attendance, revenue and other key performance indicators, there’s always room for improvement. According to Disney’s culture statement , following are the core values of Disney’s approach to guest experiences: Innovation – We are committed to a tradition of innovation and technology.

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Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

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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. Credit card processors. More info/register.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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JULY 24, 2020

Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , MemberSuite describes the seven essential elements for creating a memorable virtual conference instead of the typical series of webinars with accompanying chat box. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 7/28 at 11 a.m.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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APRIL 16, 2021

How Your Association Can Drive Revenue & Growth with AI-Based Personalization. Organizations are not only seeing deeper engagement, but also increased sales and more diverse revenue streams. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – Revenue Success from Scratch: One Association’s Story. Virtual expo.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Because IT departments are isolated from the core business , Joe Peppard believes they prevent organizations from being “innovative, agile, customer-focused and digitally transformed.” Bad conference habits. Brandt Krueger has seen five of our old bad in-person conference habits rear an even uglier head in virtual conferences.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. But, virtual conferences did dominate the rest of their list. . Virtual conference insight and inspiration from trusted experts. Association learning landscape.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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MARCH 24, 2023

Non-dues revenue. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. PAR explains why a business development strategy is vital to association revenue health. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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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

Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I bet that if you pull any association’s job posting for a leadership opening, you will find the word “innovation” at least half the time, either as a requirement of the type of person or a descriptor of where the organization is going. This is not the only way to define, measure or think of innovation.

Innovation 112

Innovation Newsletter LMS Course 112

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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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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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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. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/6 at 11 a.m. AI pulse survey. CAE credit.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227