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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. But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. Gen Z marketing.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Crowd Wisdom

JULY 27, 2023

Today, mounting financial pressures are leading associations to seek new ways to generate non-dues revenue. According to Community Brands research, association professionals plan to turn to new forms of non-dues revenue to address any revenue losses, with 68% prioritizing increasing non-dues revenue at their organizations.

Revenue 52

Revenue LMS How To Course 52

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Email marketing news. If it intrigues you, check it out—12 CAE credits too.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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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.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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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. Sponsorships.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

ISAE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Growing Your Association’s Non-Dues Revenue: The Basics The idea that all or most of your association’s revenue should come from membership dues is an outdated, inaccurate assumption. According to ASAE, dues made up only 30% of total revenue for professional associations in 2016, a steep drop from 95.7% Let’s get started!

Revenue 52

Revenue Learning Management System Course eBook 52

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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. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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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. More info/register.

Certificate 281

Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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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). The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Learning business. Membership tiers. Newsletters.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Non-dues revenue partners.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. I just had the best leftovers for lunch thanks to our highlight of the week: eggplant parmesan.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

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MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Geez, it looks like they have A LOT to teach, especially in the editorial and revenue partnership departments. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP).

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. Abstract/conference management. CliftonStrengths.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual sponsors/exhibitors. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 7 reasons why your association should seriously consider investing in SEO. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Montana 322

Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This investment can produce great returns to retention and revenue.”. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Content strategy. A content strategy can help you break down department silos and provide a framework for all the content coming out of your association. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. What is the CAE?

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. Online learning. CEO pandemic insights.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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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? Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Gen Z careers.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

and relying on a single revenue stream is too risky. This is where non-dues revenue comes into play. By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. What is Non-Dues Revenue? But remember: no size fits all.

Revenue 98

Revenue Tips Certificate Social Media 98

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. Virtual conference FOMO. Board diversity.

LMS 329

LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies.

millennials 307

millennials Montana Class Education 307

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. For every respondent that takes at least 50% of the survey, Naylor will donate $10 to the World Central Kitchen’s #ChefsForAmerica COVID-19 program. Marketing virtual/online education.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

Recruiting and retaining members at the same time is a lot of work and usually requires different tactics—but not always. With content marketing, you can achieve these two goals simultaneously. They become warmer leads for membership or for bigger purchases, like a conference or online course.

Content 93

Content Marketing Social Media Video 93

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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. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

San Diego 370

San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems describes how IAPMO developed online courses that plumbers need to maintain licensing or transition into less physically demanding roles. 70 content ideas for social media posts. Kat Sullivan, Marketing Solved ).

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learning program. Increase opportunities for deeper member connections by empowering your volunteers to lead in your learning program. Encourage qualified volunteers to offer their specialized industry knowledge to create continuing education courses or webinars for your members. Mentoring program.

Member Engagement 134

Member Engagement Social Media Review Recruiting 134

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MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Content marketing. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Inclusive marketing. Marketers can do better, say Steve Pemberton and Ginny Engholm.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Education programs. Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. Member behavior. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Every summer, the association community looks forward to the release of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI).

Survey 150

Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Launching a DEI program. Tim Hopkins at McKinley Advisors shares lessons learned from launching a DEI program at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Well, WBT Systems shares several excellent reasons, including ways to get more value (ahem, ROI) out of an LMS that may surprise you—it’s not just for online courses. ” Contrarian marketing common sense. Women in technology.

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The state of associations. By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. Content audit. Beth Zienesis, Your Nerdy Best Friend ).

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

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! According to the 2022 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , 52% of associations believe a lack of engagement is the top reason members don’t renew.

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Level up with these 15 association marketing resources—books, podcasts and blogs. Do you need support with membership marketing?

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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AUGUST 20, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you’re involved in the design or delivery of virtual/hybrid conferences or online learning programs, check out the ideas and advice shared in their post. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Volunteer training.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370