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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, challenged the association community to imagine it’s December 31, 2029, look back over the past decade and ask, “What did our association do to shape a different and better future for stakeholders and successors?”

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Education Tips 195

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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 complete the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey.

Learning Management System 195

Learning Management System Education Technology Review 195

Higher Logic

MARCH 24, 2020

Here at Higher Logic, we’re passionate about lifelong learning and dedicated to providing resources to drive our customers’ to achieve their goals. Education is the foundation of success. From marketing automation to customer experience to all things community, happy learning with Higher Logic! On-Demand eLearning.

Library 219

Library Products Video Course 219

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JUNE 4, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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.

Video 367

Video Innovation Content Technology 367

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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. Who has the time to learn? Gen Z marketing. AI pulse survey. Answer: we all do.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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APRIL 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 5 tips to attract and engage the next generation of leaders—excellent advice from members of ASAE’s Healthcare Community Advisory Committee. Tom Southard, CAE, COO, Conference of Major Superiors of Men. Ideation session. Quick hits.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I’m happy to see this issue getting more attention in our community, and much of the credit goes to Samantha Evans, CAE , who has become an accessibility resource for so many on ASAE Collaborate and elsewhere. Online education. Quick hits.

Chicago 195

Chicago Social Media Education Recruiting 195

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MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Grassroots advocacy survey. Fri 3/11 at 12 p.m.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

According to the 2022 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , 52% of associations believe a lack of engagement is the top reason members don’t renew. Improving member engagement is important for many organizations—but why is it so essential for associations in particular? Foster a sense of community. The solution? Year round.

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual sponsors/exhibitors. In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches.

Montana 322

Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Every summer, the association community looks forward to the release of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI).

Survey 150

Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

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JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Successful Assertion.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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JULY 31, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. Please consider participating in Marketing General Inc.’s The results will help our community better understand how associations are adapting to change and preparing for the future. Tue 8/4 at 11 a.m.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Memorable virtual gatherings.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. 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.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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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 sponsorships.

LMS 329

LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. To stay top of mind (and top of market), you need to leverage your eLearning differentiator—your iconic advantage. Enhance staying power—be relevant.

LMS 150

LMS Arlington Course Virginia 150

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

We’re always talking about building community and how engaged communities can have an undeniable impact on our organizations. However, sometimes the concepts behind an online community can feel a bit abstract. Aren’t communities built in person? How can an army of strangers online make a customer feel seen?

Examples 156

Examples Software Newsletter Review 156

Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. Elise Dopson, Databox ).

LMS 243

LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learning gamification. Conference content. I love Marketing General Inc.’s I love Marketing General Inc.’s Board strategy. Not for the sake of breaking a rule, but to find your way to a better outcome. Party pooper? Quick hits.

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Whether the association is made up of people in the same professional field or just those with common interests, members appreciate an association that offers a variety of events and learning opportunities. Check out these strategies to help improve your digital operations as well as increase member engagement: Optimize your website.

Member Engagement 232

Member Engagement Directory Tips LMS 232

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AUGUST 20, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online learner/virtual attendee engagement. While reviewing their website traffic reports, they discovered a common theme in their five most popular blog posts: how to increase online learner and virtual attendee engagement. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

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MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. Student/fraternal chapters. Will college students return to campus this fall? If you have student chapters, WBT Systems shares some ideas for creating a virtual fraternal or student chapter experience.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The state of associations. Virtual conference pricing. Dr. Michael Tatonetti, CAE, explains how to use price anchoring to determine registration rates for your virtual conference. Green beans are all over the farmers market right now.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Encouraging people to “donate now”, “become a member today”, “volunteer with us”, or “learn more” keeps people clicking. Event tech can give you a leg up designing your website, fostering community networking with an event app , organizing one-time and year-round events, and more! Highly visible CTAs. Relevant content.

Examples 130

Examples Directory Software Video 130

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JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. I’ve always thought of myself as fairly woke, but realize I could listen, read, learn and feel much more no matter how uncomfortable it is, and so I am. Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 55 days from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate their success. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… This got me thinking and maybe it will get you thinking too… How do you measure progress in your career? I’ve never heard the phrase “ success theater ” before, but it’s so perfect. Conversations with Community Movers + Shakers .

DC 243

DC Content Education Washington 243

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

My teachers tried to impress the importance of always learning upon my classmates and me, but it didn’t sink in before I entered the workforce. Now, I’ve found that everywhere I look in the professional world, individuals continue to learn until they retire, and sometimes even after that. Foster a sense of community.

Education 149

Education Strategy LMS Software 149

WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

You really thought you had a great idea for an online course. After you and your colleagues put so much effort into it, how do you explain to your boss and committee chair why your online course failed? Learn why your online course failed. Problem: Market need. Is there really a market for this course?

Course 175

Course LMS Price Newsletter 175

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development and events for the association community… Politicians and pundits need to listen to these two women whose friendship survives their opposing politics. The volume of online information has made it increasingly challenging for learners to find what they need to stay current in their fields.

North Carolina 222

North Carolina Arlington DC Washington 222

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You don’t hear much about technical debt in the association community. Joe Williams, Content Marketing Institute ). Presenter: Josh Kashorek, Director of Marketing at Journity . Time, for everyone, is money. More info/register.

DC 221

DC Washington Content Education 221

WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

However, by focusing only on in-person event sponsorships, you miss an opportunity to build stronger partnerships with industry vendors through online learning sponsorships. An online learning sponsorship program offers more than insert a sponsor’s logo on a webinar slide or displaying their advertising in a sidebar.

How To 155

How To Blended Learning Revenue Education 155

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JUNE 21, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. 1 CAE credit.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles DC Washington Phoenix 186

WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

If your association’s learning management system (LMS) is only used by staff in the education department, you’re not taking full advantage of its potential. An LMS can do so much more than help you manage online courses, certification and accreditation programs, digital badges, and webinars. Get the most out of a conference.

LMS 186

LMS Learning Management System Course Video 186

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. It’s time to stop spending billions on cheap, environmentally-unfriendly conference swag. Take note! (

Chicago 174

Chicago DC Washington Software 174

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… The world wants you just as you are—you are enough. Your teaching feels slightly off and inauthentic to students. WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it.

DC 225

DC Washington millennials Chicago 225