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APRIL 21, 2023

Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Sadly, associations only merit one mention—as has-beens. Mentoring program.

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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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APRIL 2, 2021

The greater the participation, the richer the data available to you on industry trends regarding workforce models, compensation, and security, so please participate. Future conference attendance. One interest finding among many: declining conference expense reimbursements from employers. Hybrid conferences. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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AUGUST 28, 2020

I’ve got another important survey for you—this one is on racial diversity in the events industry. The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation.

Montana 359

Montana North Carolina Content Certificate 359

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. If you’re seeing lots of movement in your industry—members losing jobs, employers hiring for new positions—consider hosting a virtual job fair. 1 CAE credit.

Recruiting 370

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

Project 370

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Building new norms.

Las Vegas 370

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APRIL 28, 2023

Member recruitment. Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. Online communities are extremely popular with younger audiences—the toughest ones to recruit and retain. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. Online community. 1 CAE credit.

DC 205

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. .

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, organizations are challenged to not only identify the “high potentials” for specific leadership positions, but also to retain them. Discover the valuable insights, trends and best practices that will help our industry drive a more sustainable future, and bring positive change to the communities and businesses we work with.

LMS 268

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

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. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Quick hits. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This is NOT the time to slow down on your initiatives for the future… That’s what I want for our industry. Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

Revenue 370

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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. Fri 5/15 at 1 p.m.

Puerto Rico 370

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. He defined it as “those people who possess a distinctively original idea, a unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry.” After all, we are the home of professional experts.

Leadership 88

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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. Virtual conference sponsors. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Conference content. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. Membership recruitment. I love Marketing General Inc.’s

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Billhighway explains how to get access to real-time chapter financial data , reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and alleviate the chapter leadership burden. Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual. Virtual conference tips. How are your chapters really doing? No, not too good to be true.

Video 221

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MARCH 12, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. A different kind of event, you’ll find inspiring keynotes coupled with small group workshops led by industry veterans.

Nashville 370

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JANUARY 22, 2021

WBT Systems suggests putting on your behavioral scientist hat if you want to recruit and engage volunteers while virtual fatigue is running rampant. Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Virtual volunteer fatigue.

Innovation 370

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Associations are already feeling its effects—from the impact of natural disasters on members and conferences , to an increased demand to host more sustainable meetings and make decisions that take climate impact into consideration. “If AAG recruited partner institutions to host venues to stream content.”

Case Study 62

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

I especially love the last two lessons: track metrics that matter and share guidance with your industry. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. How to Maximize Your Engagement in Industry 4.0. Event and learning data. Amen, brother. CAE credits. More info/register.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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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

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. And if you’ve got an upcoming event, that’s the perfect time to start recruiting new members. Are they relevant to your mission or industry? Are your benefits unique?

How To 130

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. Where community fits in: Be your industry’s thought leader. Communities are a great way to promote your association’s status in the industry. Be the industry leader. Use community to reach future members.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. Looking to attract the next generation of industry leaders to your association? Post-Conference Chat & Networking. Did you miss connecting with people at the #asae20 conference? Virtual fellowships.

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Montana Conference Education Tips 370

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

Learning Management System 285

Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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. Consider linking ambassadors to a subgroup based on their industry background, a personal hobby, or how long they’ve been at your association. . Mentoring program.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2017

What if, instead, the key is to recruit and treat your volunteers like employees? Recruit the Right People For Your Volunteer Programs. First, you need to recruit the right volunteers for the right positions. Recruiting is about much more than filling a seat with a warm body.

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MAY 8, 2020

Virtual conference networking. Join a virtual roundtable to debrief, debate and discuss COVID-19’s impact on our businesses, events, teams, and the overall meeting and events industry. Keith Skillman, CAE (moderator), senior research and content advisor, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Mon 5/11 at 12 p.m.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

He also spoke about the discussions about race and leadership on the Texts to Table podcast (another must-subscribe) that Shawn co-hosts with three other Black association leaders. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. More info/register. Mon 11/30 at 11 a.m. –

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Association Success is running a survey to benchmark diversity in the association industry. This ten-minute survey will help all of us get a better, bigger picture of just how equitable the association industry is for everyone in it. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. SEO for education programs. Quick hits.

San Diego 370

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

On the ASAE site (possible paywall), Timothy Fest, CAE, at the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, explains how offering free membership to college students has paid off for the association. Recruitment & Retention: How to Overcome the Great Resignation. Student membership. Host: Fridays@4. Mon 12/13 at 11 a.m.

Chicago 195

Chicago Social Media Education Recruiting 195

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Chapter self-assessment. Quick hits.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The Great Resignation made recruiting the best talent another competitive arena. Leadership. If you’re looking for a unique peer-to-peer opportunity in 2023, mark your calendar for.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB on March 2 at the OLC Education and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. Solutions Day exemplifies that idea.

Technology 88

Technology Review Innovation Library 88

Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members. Want to do even better? Make Them Leaders.

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North Carolina Project Discount Leadership 343

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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