Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. Self-paced online courses.

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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. Host: UST Education Speaker: Jon Rivers, COO, Marketeery Tue 9/19 at 12 p.m.

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Freestone

MARCH 7, 2024

Your continuing education program already likely offers several in-person and on-demand learning courses, annual conferences, and member events. You can think of PD Day as a platform for you to promote how your continuing education program can improve your members’ careers. Should the event be virtual, in-person, or hybrid?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Host: UST Education Speaker: Don Schmincke, Author and Speaker, Saga Leadership Tue 3/28 at 1 p.m.

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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. And that’s just the cost of joining. A targeted newsletter and streaming video series helps them build rapport with prospects. Skills gap assessments—along with continuing education recommendations to fill in gaps.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 19, 2024

It should help balance the cost vs value scale, helping to make the membership decision easier. What is their education level, and what motivates them? Some organizations will create a persona with an imaginary name, job title, hobbies, and education to help them better visualize their intended target.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. In WBT’s primer on this essential element of instruction, they explain why the brain likes retrieval practice and how to build it into the design of your educational programs. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 3, 2020

Improve (decrease) support costs by 32.9% Maintaining strong customer references for your sales team is a big undertaking — you have to keep customers happy, keep them educated on your product, and stay current with their success as well as how they are using your solution. Achieve 41% greater average customer profit margin.

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Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This affordable subscription could include your members-only website, newsletters, and perhaps a webinar series. Education continues to be one of the top reasons for joining, so think about how learning goals might motivate someone to convert to a full membership in the future. #8. Premium Tiers. Cadillac Membership.

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MultiBriefs

JUNE 29, 2023

The IFMA's website is stocked with white papers, educational materials, and tools to show prospective members the value of joining. You'd have to run a lot of newspaper advertisements to get the same reach that social media offers at a fraction of the cost. That's not always the case.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Difficulty justifying membership costs with any significant ROI (27%). Growing Non-Dues Revenue. Be the industry leader.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Helpful Resources: We’re constantly creating educational resources for the mission-driven sector. BoardEffect BoardEffect delivers board management software for leaders of nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organizations, and credit unions.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Speaking of money, run the numbers so you know how much it will cost to develop and run a pilot program and the course itself. Newsletter analytics. Educational event attendance (conference sessions and webinars). How much do they cost? How much will you need in course revenue to make the profit you desire?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How much does it cost to organize a trade show? During your initial stage, take into consideration these elements: Goals and objective Target audience Type of show Competitor research Budget development Marketing plan How much does it cost to organize a trade show? Find event sponsors to supplement costs.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Providing our members with industry-related content as well as updating them with association events and educational opportunities in print form is a huge benefit for the Atlanta market,” says Ashley Calhoun, communications coordinator for Atlanta Apartment Association. Newsletter. Top 3 Print Communication Channels: Member magazine.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Those who really learn about your members and their needs, facilitating an education experience unique to each audience. part speaker, part facilitator, part educator). There are undoubtedly hard costs involved with traveling to a destination to deliver a face-to-face presentation.

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Socious

OCTOBER 12, 2016

If you don’t do it right and miss a step, you could end up with data that sends you down the wrong path – costing you a lot of time, money, and brand damage. The percentage of members who love your email newsletter may different by age, for example. 90% of millennials love your email newsletter. Put that information to good use.

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EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Recommended Resource: Are you looking for cost-effective, easier ways to build and manage your events? American Society of Baking The American Society of Baking is a community of baking industry professionals who have joined together to provide continuing education, networking opportunities, and professional development.

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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. By staying on top of industry news and trending topics, you’ll attract eyeballs to your educational content.

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Association Adviser

MAY 15, 2017

Non-dues revenue is often an essential component of an association’s operating budget, allowing staff to produce high-caliber member communications, events and continuing education programs. Our Corporate Champion revenues cover most of our educational program costs.

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YourMembership

MARCH 13, 2014

Newsletter and Publication Advertising. Traditional meetings are evolving into virtual, online events as organizations look to reduce travel costs and become more inclusive to members who are geographically challenged. Online learning is changing the way continuing education is delivered. Internet Advertising.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

Consider creating a video for new supporters to educate them on your organization and its cause in addition to videos that directly promote your auction. Separating educational and promotional video functions ensures that none of your videos end up being too long for supporters to watch all the way through.

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Disciple Media

MAY 24, 2023

Email marketing can be extremely cost-effective. Email is the definition of affordable marketing: The cost of developing and placing digital ads increases every day. Being able to reach countless customers and potential customers by way of email marketing redefines cost-effective marketing. Are they typically college educated?

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Working at FDLI, a membership organization that advances education and dialogue in the field of food and drug law, is very much in line with the mission focus of my other nonprofit work from the last ten years of my career. It all counts.

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SilkStart

JANUARY 8, 2018

As you can imagine, the cost savings can become quite significant, especially if you’re purchasing software for your entire team. TechSoup Canada creates and curates valuable educational content that equips nonprofits with technology tips and best practices. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter and to find us on social media.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The worlds of higher education and professional development are changing, and association members are more interested than ever in these kinds of tools. Maybe some of your members don’t have much time to stay engaged; a podcast newsletter to listen to on the way to work is the perfect solution.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

An increase in the cost of providing programs and services as membership numbers and dollars decline. And those looking at “free” or low cost solutions are discovering that they often do not serve their members’ needs. The side effects of this change are: A loss of traditional revenue generated by membership dues.

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ISAE

APRIL 4, 2024

Once you can consistently and confidently secure bequests, expand into other types of planned or non-cash gifts by educating your members and gauging their interest. Pay attention to the cost and time associated with different forms of outreach, too, and focus those efforts on smaller groups of higher value donors.

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Virtual

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Take an integrated approach, and reframe the story for your newsletter, your blog, and other communication channels, which we’ll discuss below. The same news stories warrant repeat coverage on different channels and programs. So if your association announcement is really worth sharing, be sure to tell your members more than once.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Associations are rightly proud of their member communications: Magazines, newsletters and websites represent the value of membership in the organization, while also sharing important industry news and professional development education with members. Newsletters. Monthly Newsletter or Communication. E-Newsletter.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

In addition to driving the development of timely follow-on educational programs, and aiding learners in linking theory (presented at the conference) with practice (challenges encountered on the job), curated content can also support organizational recruitment and retention efforts (by delivering quality products and services that members value).

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

Measure engagement with your webinars and other educational events to gauge interest and target specific segments of your membership. Manage email newsletter subscriptions. Our eBook 9 Low-Cost Member Engagement Strategies for Associations might be right up your alley. Easily renew membership. Download articles or other content.

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Associations Now

JUNE 5, 2019

I’ve been in situations where using the break-even formula (fixed costs/number of attendees + variable costs) would price us out of the market. And while you may have the needed continuing education or publishing credentials, that only means the attendees come to you when they have to. Is there a transparent pricing model?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Jimmy Daly says it’s the perfect time to launch a newsletter , and I agree. How to Drive Association Success with Continuing Education. Tamer Ali, SVP and General Manager of Education Solutions, Community Brands. Because of the growing use of platforms like Slack, Daly believes “email is suddenly enjoyable again.” 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Why the cost of a restaurant meal has soared—you really should read this if you ever dine out. ( Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I’ll be back with more on Friday, September 2. Email Address: Subscribe.

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Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Top ten legal Q&A for association events in the COVID-19 era and strategies for an evolving landscape.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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