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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

. – Developing a Business Mindset for Nonprofits To increase your organization’s impact and further your mission, it might be time to adopt outside-the-box thinking and develop new strategies to catapult you forward. Put on your scientist hat to explore experiments to you can do to determine what engagement strategies work.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. . More info/register. More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings Speaker: Cheryl M.

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JULY 7, 2023

Self-paced online courses. Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. They share 19 activities to build into your asynchronous courses that will make them more effective and enjoyable. AI and event planning. Host: ASAE Tue 7/11 at 12 p.m.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsorship strategy. In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The resulting benchmark report shares key trends, benchmarks within six marketing categories (research/analytics, branding/strategy, marketing/SEO, UX design/content, technology and team dynamics)—with breakout benchmarks for associations, and recommendations for increasing your association’s marketing effectiveness. 1 CMP credit.

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MAY 12, 2023

WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community (Book Discussion) Members’ needs are changing—they require more than value to engage with your association; they also want memorable, positive experiences. Membership tiers.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. More info/register.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. More info/register. More info/register. Host: Grype Digital.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Monthly donors give 42% more over the course of a year compared to one-time donors. Hear practical suggestions for designing more effective outreach, engagement and retention strategies to ensure your monthly giving program can take your NPO to the next level. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. More info/register.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Per a new study, women leaders can successfully network off the course. Courtney Connley, Chief ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Our topic this month is designing a high-impact learning strategy for associations and nonprofits. How can we design an executable learning strategy?

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APRIL 9, 2021

During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload. Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. Website insight.

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Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

With a few adjustments to your learning tech, business strategy, and team composition, you can set your association’s learning programming up for ongoing success. So, if members aren’t taking courses, you’re likely losing funds. This includes tools such as: Course recommendations based on a learner’s past history in the LMS.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? . Every event-planning team struggles with this question. For associations, both attracting new members and engaging current members are probably constant goals across most, if not all, of the events they host.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Pathways that lead directly to good first jobs rather than the current dense tangle of courses and programs faculty want to teach (or have always taught).”. – The Delicate Balance: Intersection of Strategy and Governance – Roles and Responsibilities of the Association Board. Quick hits. Always ask “Why?” (Wes Host: Ex Ordo.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 8, 2024

Understanding your target audience is critical for all facets of event planning, not just communication. They’re already registered of course, but definitely consider it, if the messaging will give them more reason to be excited! What additional value can you provide post-event? consider sharing those, too!

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MemberClicks

MAY 25, 2023

Earning money from events First off, it’s important to remember that running events—although they cost you money—will actually earn you money, too. Of course, free events aren’t included there. Limit promotion of your event to email, social media, and your website. Negotiate on everything.

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MAY 7, 2021

Johnson II, CMP DES, Chief Diversity Officer & Director of Event Strategy, Talley Management Group Inc. Brandt Krueger, owner, Event Technology Consulting. How do you create a cohesive content strategy and production plan that guarantees maximum engagement? Tue 5/11 at 1 p.m. Tue 5/11 at 5 p.m. Grapes and Apps.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Your organization’s strategy must offer “an inspirational, robust, and innovative pathway to a better future.”. I served it with mashed potatoes, of course, and roasted broccoli.

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MARCH 30, 2018

There are excellent online courses and there are excruciating ones. Make sure your online learners look forward to time spent with your courses by trying out some of these ideas for engaging online students from WBT Systems. Learn about event technology trends suited for events large or small and on any budget.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While the pandemic may have slowed us down at the onset while in-person events were rapidly canceled or postponed, we are now moving full steam ahead in the virtual event space, and are proud to share that our entire Events team has completed the Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certification. Now on to the CMP!”

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MAY 15, 2020

They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. Marketing virtual/online education. Chapter sponsorships.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When you’re looking to link with tools like career centers, event services, an LMS or some other type of integration, your data strategy will play a role. Conferences and events are big money-makers and significant value-adds for your members, but pulling them off takes some skill and the right resources.

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AssociationChat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Harvey emphasized that these considerations are no longer afterthoughts but are central to creating events that truly reflect our diverse global community. This extends beyond the conference content to the very fabric of event planning,” she explained. It’s about creating spaces where every participant feels valued and heard.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Whether more engaging alternatives are popping up or you’ve simply run out of fresh ideas, it’s worth it to explore how you can strengthen your association member engagement strategy. As we begin this new year, refreshing and revitalizing your member engagement strategies might be just what you need to ensure success for 2021.

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MAY 22, 2020

Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Reconnecting Marketing + Events: The Good, The Bad, and the Silver Linings. How have event strategies changed in the last 45 days and what does the future hold? Joe Post, Vice President Strategy, Adage Technologies. Fri 5/22 at 1 p.m.

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Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

Event Planning and Professional Development Planning events and professional development opportunities is a great way to give members enriching experiences and add value to your offerings. Event planning features should reduce the time you spend planning and organizing events.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

This type of software is more broadly used than an AMS, and it is employed by businesses, nonprofit organizations, and, of course, associations. Planning for marketing campaigns Dues payment information Association management software (AMS) is designed specifically for associations and helps association leaders manage day-to-day operations.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

6% have no formal, documented strategy for their virtual conference. Many associations have plans to revisit or implement a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy. What process should your association take to develop a D&I strategy? Guest: Robb Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, ASAE. Flexible work model.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

You can update information at any time and notify attendees instantly, ensuring a smoother experience in the event of a cancelled session or last minute location change. Despite all the hard work and event planning in the world, someone is bound to run into a hiccup with the logistics of their event registration.

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APRIL 24, 2020

And the crisis has generated a tremendous opportunity to experiment with new strategies and get rid of things that have not provided value for many years.”. Hosting virtual events. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Online meetings don’t have to be awkward or dull. More info/register.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Mighty Networks: A comprehensive review Mighty Networks has been a frontrunner in the community platform space, offering a combination of community building, course creation, and membership management tools. Pros: Superior course creation tools: Kajabi stands out for its diverse and flexible options for creating online courses.

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AssociationChat

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As the metaverse continues to evolve and mature, it is becoming an increasingly important consideration for digital strategy. As with any digital strategy, it’s vital for brands to consider the goals and objectives of their metaverse efforts carefully and to align them with their overall business strategy.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice. Explore other strategies that will help financial executives to better connect with nonprofit boards to advance strategic planning and innovative change. Sticky learning. CAE credits.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While many other services only offer either big-picture solutions or are specialized for niche membership program types, such as point or tiered programs, Fonteva caters to all association program strategies. YourMembership is a fully integrated association solution that offers a strong content strategy toolkit across the board.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 15, 2020

The following blog post was written by Lowell Aplebaum, CAE, CPF, CEO and Strategy Catalyst of Vista Cova — a company that partners with organizations on strategic visioning and planning, creating stronger stakeholder connections, and reimagining value and engagement. View the original post here.

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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MemberClicks

APRIL 12, 2024

Of course, there is always the option of recording the live interactions and playing it back remotely at a different time. Need help choosing the right panel format for your next event? Visit our page on planning association events for tips and strategies. There are many ways to go about this process.

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