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APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Gen Z education.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. AI for associations.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A major driver for joining associations and becoming a member is the opportunity to further a skill or advance in a particular field. Depending on your association’s mission and offerings, you likely host in-person events with live speakers, or maybe even multi-day panels, all to provide ample networking and learning opportunities.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

Association members encounter an overwhelming amount of information every day from organizations pushing themselves into the already crowded professional development space. Your association can leverage the power of social proof when marketing your online learning programs. The behavioral science behind social proof.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

Your association is most effective when you’ve created a strong community of members who value opportunities for professional development. Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated.

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WBT Systems

MAY 23, 2017

“Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century.”. Earlier this year, The Economist reaffirmed his message: “ Lifelong learning is becoming an economic imperative.”. Your members would agree that lifelong learning is critical for advancing in their careers and remaining employable. Listening to podcasts.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s Oh my, yes.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. Here’s how to get started. How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 .

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Achurch

JUNE 9, 2021

They also saw a direct link between social connection at work and productivity. How to Make Remote Work Friends. Join discussions in off-topic channels on Slack or the collaboration platform your association uses as a virtual watercooler. Be curious about others—without acting stalkerish, of course. Be appreciative.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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Membersuite

AUGUST 9, 2021

You’re probably already seeing how these societal, workplace and behavioral changes affect member engagement—sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. How are associations learning about and responding to new member needs and expectations arising from all this change? Your association can help them do this.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. Fíonta shares what they’ve been hearing and seeing lately in the association community and what they suspect is on the horizon. TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

and how to track attendance at an event using software. Know exactly who attended, when they arrived, which sessions they joined, and how long they stayed so you can verify attendance for CE credits. Why Should You Care About Tracking Attendance at Events? Tracking attendance offers a quantitative method to measure success.

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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. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It’s especially frustrating when these people are employers in your association’s industry or profession. What do you do when members (and non-members) are interested in your online learning programs but their employers won’t pay for professional development? Create a “convince your boss” page for your online learning website.

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

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. In this blog, we outline how you can use the same framework to improve new member acquisition at your association.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

In the association world, member engagement is always a top priority – but it’s not always a successful endeavor. Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points.

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Associations Now

APRIL 29, 2020

As various states begin to reopen following COVID-19 closures, associations must plan ahead to ensure their employees can safely return to the office. A new guide from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield discusses how organizations can prepare. It’s a continuous test and learn,” Berthold said.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 12, 2024

If you are considering hosting a panel discussion to liven up your next event, consider the following invaluable information about how to choose the correct format and how to get the most out of your panel discussion experience: What is a Panel Discussion? Visit our page on planning association events for tips and strategies.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. Want to learn more about marketing plans? C reate a marketing plan to promote a new learning course, an upcoming webinar, or in-person learning event. Social media.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. Membership. Event trends. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? Impexium shares the requirements most likely found on the AMS wish list of association executives. Learning about AI. Hot association topics. AMS requirements.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention.

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Aptify

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

It’s the same with new members to your association. Then, send them a few short emails that let them know what communications to expect, where to go for information, and how to take advantage of their new member benefits. Direct them to online resources, such as your calendar of events, career center, and online learning courses.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Member app.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. At Locus, Cory Doctorow says, “Of course AI is a bubble.” Inspiration. Need to reignite your spark? Dirty data.

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Crowd Wisdom

JANUARY 11, 2024

T he most recent Community Brands Association Trends Study found that 51% of members prioritized training opportunities and certifications and credentialling programs. Are you ready to enhance your continuing education program in the New Year? It’s 2024 , and we’re already zooming through the New Year ! If not, now is the time.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization.

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Freestone

MARCH 19, 2024

Introduction It can be overwhelming to build and market a learning strategy that successfully incorporates a combination of live and on-demand content across an entire year. We’ll break down learner engagement, so you’ll have a better understanding of how to reach more learners with your continuing education program.

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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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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This step will simply eliminate a copycat day, and unnecessary competition with something that your association would naturally support anyway. Post some specific content to social media? This is a super important step, of course – but the preceding three steps could change your game plan, so you want to tackle those items first.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Propel have launched a free course, Introduction to the Rockefeller Habits. A few CEOs whom I admire practice these habits so I plan to make room in my schedule to take the course. Associations in 2021.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Association evolution.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations. LMS profile.

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