Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. Corporate learning. AMS requirements. Virtual connections.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew!

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

Reid All About it

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. Association revenue. Valuable information for associations! Newsletters.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Reid All About it

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. Non-dues revenue. The countdown is on!

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Sponsorship programs are tricky. Most associations have one (or have at least considered one), but are still fine-tuning the details. Do sponsors see the value in each sponsorship package? What do members think of the program? And what about your association? E-newsletters and physical magazines.

Revenue 222

Revenue Price Newsletter Directory 222

Membersuite

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Associations that relied too heavily on one revenue source, like the annual meeting or membership dues, had a tough time. Without readily available funds to invest in new programs, they couldn’t meet new member needs. Instead, many of them had to lay off staff and suspend programs. Professional development.

Revenue 135

Revenue Certificate eBook Education 135

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. The member experience. Membership survey. The survey closes next week so don’t delay.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

MemberClicks

AUGUST 17, 2022

You may be familiar with the basic features and options for association learning management systems, and you might be thinking about investing in one for your organization. How can an LMS really help my organization? Not only can an LMS benefit your members, but it also adds value to your organization.

LMS 52

LMS Organization Learning Management System Certificate 52

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Now, with increasing inflation, we’re still tweaking our routines and habits, especially our spending habits. People are questioning the value of memberships, even ones they’ve held for a long time. If they’re not getting the membership value they expect, it’s hard to rationalize paying those dues. Hybrid Membership Model.

Price 135

Price Discount Marketing Newsletter 135

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. 5 Common Organizational Priorities for Associations.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Your membership base is the heart of your organization, no matter what type of organization you work for. Without your members’ engagement, your organization wouldn’t be able to do what it needs to do. And unfortunately, members sometimes have to leave your organization. Prioritize social media engagement.

Strategy 157

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 157

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Your membership base is the heart of your organization, no matter what type of organization you work for. Without your members’ engagement, your organization wouldn’t be able to do what it needs to do. And unfortunately, members sometimes have to leave your organization. Prioritize social media engagement.

Strategy 150

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” In the past few editions of Association Brain Food, I included a Good Listens section featuring association-focused podcasts. Erasmus Podcasts.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. They’re the very reason for your membership program in the first place. Slipping engagement statistics can be a serious warning sign for your organization! Needless to say, keeping them engaged is of paramount importance.

Content 173

Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

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. Think of all the organizations that now offer professional development to your members—how many of them existed even ten years ago?

LMS 150

LMS Arlington Course Virginia 150

WBT Systems

JANUARY 9, 2018

Bhargava predicts: “The road to mastery on any topic gets faster through the help of bite-sized learning modules that make education more time efficient, engaging, useful and fun.”. Courses on all these platforms are split into sections that are divided into 3- to 15-minute modules. 1: Light-Speed Learning. 2: Human Mode. “As

Course 175

Course Video Newsletter Marketing 175

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. First, identify the influencers.

Marketing 192

Marketing How To Course Discount 192

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. This tweet summed it up for me. It’s been hard to focus. But I’m troubled.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS?

LMS 91

LMS Course Library Learning Management System 91

ISAE

APRIL 4, 2024

Legacy Donor Stewardship for Associations: What to Know Legacy giving offers a valuable opportunity for all fundraising organizations that leave lasting impacts on people’s lives—associations included. If your association actively fundraises, you already understand the importance of stewardship for other giving programs.

Examples 40

Examples Strategy Review Discount 40

WBT Systems

MAY 23, 2017

Your members would agree that lifelong learning is critical for advancing in their careers and remaining employable. Your members would agree that lifelong learning is critical for advancing in their careers and remaining employable. Taking online classes and courses. How to Help Your Members Develop the Learning Habit.

How To 210

How To LMS Tips Class 210

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s time your association gets a podcast too. By adding podcasts to your online learning curriculum and communication strategy, you will attract the attention and loyalty of members, customers, and prospects, while enhancing the impact of your educational content. Who’s listening to podcasts? Break from the screen.

Content 150

Content Education Products millennials 150

MemberClicks

MARCH 2, 2023

Imagine you decided to join a professional association for the first time. Only there’s just one problem: As the weeks and months have gone by and you’ve attended association events or checked out their online program, you haven’t really interacted much with other members. Probably not. But we get it.

Tips 52

Tips Directory Newsletter Process 52

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! The world of continuing education and professional development has changed dramatically in the past few years,” Cobb and Steele said. “To

Social Media 100

Social Media System Technology Survey 100

MemberClicks

MARCH 16, 2023

Now, you want to provide that same gift of mentorship to new members of your professional or trade association. We’ll walk you through how to create a phenomenal mentorship program that will help your members supercharge their careers – and will make your association a ‘must-join.’ We’re coving a LOT here.

Tips 52

Tips Examples Leadership Newsletter 52

Aptify

JULY 24, 2019

In the Member Loyalty Study, Community Brands found that job opportunities top the list as one of the most valued member benefits. Consider upgrading up your job board software so you can not only attract more members and improve member retention, but also increase non-dues revenue. Beef up your job board.

Revenue 56

Revenue LMS Newsletter System 56

Aptify

JULY 22, 2019

In the Member Loyalty Study, Community Brands found that job opportunities top the list as one of the most valued member benefits. Consider upgrading up your job board software so you can not only attract more members and improve member retention, but also increase non-dues revenue. Beef up your job board.

Revenue 56

Revenue LMS Newsletter System 56

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education. WBT Systems explains why and how to help industry partners get the most value out of their membership. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

LMS 40

LMS Video Technology Revenue 40

GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

To begin 2014, we are featuring a new MCI white paper authored by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Vice President for its global association management and consulting practice, based in Dubai, UAE. Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community?

Member Engagement 60

Member Engagement Products America Marketing 60

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member engagement. This time, he shares what conservation groups can teach associations about member engagement. I don’t see the real value yet but it’s early days. Grassroots advocacy survey. Futurist thinking.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. SEO for education programs. Association strategies. Dean West, Association Laboratory ).

San Diego 370

San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

Seen Elsewhere: Building Creative Capacity, Emerging Education Models, and Group Decision Making. In one of my volunteer roles, I write a feature in the ASAE Executive Management Section IdeaLink newsletter called Seen Elsewhere. Expanding What You See to Increase Your Creative Capacity. Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Thanks to Joe.

Columbus 60

Columbus Newsletter DC Handbook 60

Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? We all know to never make assumptions about member behavior (or preferences, needs, interests) based on your own behavior. Good normal reads.

DC 44

DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

Reid All About it

JUNE 1, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Forget robots, keep your eye on old people —they’ll help companies thrive, says Tyler Cowen. Because those Boomers will likely need to update their skills at some point, associations shouldn’t write them off any time soon. No surprise.

Puerto Rico 30

Puerto Rico Chicago Tools Washington 30

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Your members need to continue learning if they want to remain employable, promotable, and successful. So why can’t your association be the place they always turn to for professional development? Your course evaluations show they’re satisfied with your online learning programs, but yet they stray. Customers have choices.

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Discount Price Class Course 186