Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Membership tiers. But do you?

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support.

LMS 257

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 257

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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. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 229

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 229

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. Hooking members. Niche conferences. More info/register.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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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? But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). Timely stuff.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Conference attendee learning journey. Fri 9/25 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

Case Study 285

Case Study Content Montana Price 285

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APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Speaker diversity.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Tagoras is running a brief survey to determine how organizations offering professional development will focus their time and resources in 2021. It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Amen, brother.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. The member experience. Membership survey.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Their guidebook shows chapters how they scored in each of five KPI areas, describes best practices to follow to raise those scores, and provides links to additional resources on the AGC website. Good advice never goes out of style. Quick hits.

LMS 369

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. Who has the time to learn? Membership engagement. AI pulse survey. Answer: we all do.

Revenue 229

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 229

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JULY 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Design thinking demystified. Pandemic engagement strategies. Member needs continue to change as we slowly move from pandemic response mode to pandemic recovery mode. 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. Good question.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. More info/register. Host: Cvent.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Virtual event engagement. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Sherry Budziak at.orgSource suggests you reconsider what sponsors can offer to members. She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. Rethink sponsorship. Bloom’s taxonomy.

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Revenue 195

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. He suggests ways to cultivate that mindset at your organization—and it starts with learning. Education pricing. Dominic Price, Atlassian ). EDT* – NYSAE Engagement Lounge: How to Show Up as a Leader. When is “free” okay?

Survey 195

Survey Revenue Price Team 195

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” You can also use this data to find gaps in your educational portfolio and improve member acquisition and retention. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Are you looking for strategies to increase non-dues revenue? How can your learning management system increase non-dues revenue? However, 51% of association members identified training opportunities and certifications and credentials as their top member benefits. You’re not alone!

Learning Management System 82

Learning Management System LMS Revenue System 82

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Do they actively engag e your current members ?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 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. Anti-Racism Resource List. Will they have online courses instead?

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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JUNE 12, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Motivation and focus enhancer. Kristine Metter of Crystal Lake Partners says “Don’t move your exhibit program online. I’d love to see associations consider her idea but the challenge might be having the staff to scale it.

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? MemberSuite suggests ways you can help your members (and yourself) deal with holiday stress. Presenter: Tracy King, MA, CAE, Chief Learning Strategist & Founder, InspirEd. You’re not alone.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. Billhighway describes the kind of resources you can provide chapters to help them get started with virtual events , design engaging programs, prepare speakers and attendees, and put together a virtual event volunteer team.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Disciple Media

APRIL 26, 2023

As smartphones and wireless broadband proliferated in recent years, people everywhere began looking for ways to leverage these groundbreaking technologies to create online communities. These communities may revolve around a brand of clothing, a love of photography or music, important social issues or as a way to advance learning.

Price 36

Price Review Video Library 36

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The state of associations. Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! Virtual conference pricing.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

Leading Learning

MAY 19, 2022

While the cumulative costs of them makes me second-guess whether the trend in entertainment is a clear winner for consumers, there is one type of subscription I have no reservations about: learning subscriptions. Back then, most of the learning subscriptions in our space were content factories churning out live Webinars.

Revenue 97

Revenue Price Course Content 97

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the American Public Transportation Association’s Knowledge Hub delivers sponsored educational content to members. Rick Bawcum at Cimatri gives quite a primer on the association technology integration challenge.

Content 195

Content LMS District of Columbia Tips 195

Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

The goal is to discover what went well, what failed to meet expectations, and what you can change to better serve members moving forward. For example, maybe a specific type of outreach, such as virtual webinars, had a consistently higher engagement rate than originally expected. Challenge: Decreasing Learner Engagement.

LMS 52

LMS How To Price Course 52

Disciple Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The age-old human desire to connect remains undiminished, but people are increasingly building those connections, and the vital sense of belonging that comes with them, online. These online havens, tailored around collective passions and objectives, aren’t just platforms; they’re vibrant neighborhoods.

How To 36

How To Price Guidelines Content 36

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MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Young Members: What’s Affordable? 1 CAE credit.

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Building a membership site enables you to create a digital home for your community, where members can truly thrive. Whether you are a coach, creator or business, starting a membership site can transform how you engage with your audience and create a recurring revenue stream.

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How To Price Analysis Content 36

Disciple Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We’re talking about a space where members don’t just consume; they contribute, co-create, and connect. Let’s dive in and learn more! Features of an online community business model The online community business model is like a garden that grows relationships and opportunities. What makes this model stand out?

How To 36

How To Price Guidelines Revenue 36

Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online learning is having a moment. Creating an engaging online learning community transcends geographical barriers, bringing together diverse minds and fostering a rich, collaborative learning environment. What is an online learning community?

Course 36

Course Case Study Social Media Project 36

Disciple Media

AUGUST 23, 2023

Starting an online coaching business is a thrilling adventure filled with opportunities and challenges. Know your crowd Knowing your audience is the first step in building a successful online coaching business. Building a robust online presence involves several key components. Build a content strategy Content is king.

Price 36

Price Social Media Revenue Tools 36

Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Creating and selling an online membership can help you to scale the transformative impact that you make in people’s lives, whilst growing a sustainable business. Understanding online memberships The essence of a successful online membership lies in its ability to foster a sense of belonging and continuous learning.

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How To Social Media Content Price 36