Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. They also describe how it made a difference for two associations.

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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! Boost your non-dues revenue.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Trends Impacting Associations Right Now. You don’t have to! So what do you need to know?

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LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 150

Nimble AMS

APRIL 17, 2020

Job opportunities are a top benefit for your members. Once they join, job opportunities, career advancement, and mentoring remain among the top 10 benefits they value most from their association. Here is some of the key functionality a great career center offers: Email job matching to connect members with relevant opportunities.

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LMS Software Tips Member Experience 78

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… The next time you find yourself procrastinating, take a moment to think about the task you’re avoiding. What do we want them to learn? The subscription economy is booming—along with the technology needed to support it. What’s its purpose?

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North Carolina Technology Marketing Strategy 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The team at Velocity Partners has scrutinized the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and come up with seven requirements for Generally Dickish Practice Retirement (what GDPR really means) that you need to start working on right away.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

But that’s the approach many associations seem to be following when it comes to taming the technology beast. To help your figure out where to devote your tech energies for 2014 and beyond, we reached out to some of the association world’s best technology minds for guidance. Sound familiar?

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

This month’s Corner Office Spotlight shines on Gifford Briggs, vice president and chief lobbyist of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) which represents the independent and service sectors of the state’s oil and gas industry. Social media is a great tool for connecting with non-members, i.e. prospective members, in your industry.

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Social Media Louisiana Video Technology 60

Reid All About it

JULY 15, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Just because they’ve taught or presented many times before, don’t assume they know how to do it effectively. Learning subscriptions. Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more about associations offering learning subscriptions.

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Technology Marketing Course Education 39

Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual association survey. MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. Find yours on the Feeding America website. Virtual conference engagement. Membership.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. That’s why it’s important that your association actively works hard to keep members coming back year after year, offering value through opportunities and events that can’t be found otherwise.

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Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Want to start an association? Associations come in many shapes and sizes but have one essential thing in common: building connections between like-minded individuals and providing resources for their members to succeed. Creating an association can feel like a complicated and daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you want to know what’s going on with chapters at other associations and how your chapter network compares, check out the 2022 Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report from Billhighway and Mariner Management. Non-dues revenue.

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Revenue Analysis Strategy Technology 40

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because I’m away next week on a hiking vacation in South Dakota, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, October 14. Because words are my trade, I’m super aware of how people use them. Jargon-busting. Jargon-busting. Quick hits.

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Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

.orgCommunity

JUNE 18, 2019

Young professionals (YPs) are joiners, but they can’t afford to join associations or participate in association programs just because it’s the right or expected thing to do. You can try to bring YPs into your association as members, but you might have more success bringing them into your professional community as audience members.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you’ve participated before, check your email for a personal link from MGI. WBT Systems recommends recession-proofing your association’s learning business. 2023 association trends. 2023 association trends.

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Revenue Education Strategy Leadership 39

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

At a time when work, play, and everyday life are being carried out online, it’s more important than ever to choose the right platform for your membership database. After all , while you may not be seeing your members every day, your membership website is the gateway through which they see you. Let’s dive in. Stand Out Features.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

That’s why we – the collective association community – need to up our game when it comes to the instructional strategies we employ at each of our signature education programs. Of course, some are also my own creations. Executive Learning Experience for CEOs. Flash Learning Room. Behind the Scenes. General Sessions.

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Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The digitalNow 2020 call for presentations is open. WBT Systems describes how higher ed is now competing with associations in the lifelong learning market. Research-backed tips for getting your content noticed on LinkedIn.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

We’re not recommending a life on the lam for 21 st century association leaders. But, our experts tell us if you want to stay relevant with members (and potential members), you need to be a little paranoid and never stop looking out for what’s coming around the corner. Of course, that’s more easily said than done.

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Social Media Sample New York City Revenue 60

Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends research, 71% of association professionals listed non-dues revenue as a top strategic priority in the coming year. Leveraging your learning management system (LMS) to generate non-dues revenue is the perfect way to prioritize your goals throughout the year.

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Learning Management System LMS Revenue System 82

YourMembership

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Working with over 4,300 associations worldwide, we often hear the same question, “how do we reach and engage millennials?” Over the past few years the millennial audience has been a focal point for associations, but why? In order to thrive, your engagement strategy must expand to reach all age demographics. Be relevant.

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millennials Certificate Learning Management System Social Media 170

Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s that time of year again. is inviting associations to participate in their 10th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Of all the benchmark reports released in the association community each year, this is one of my favorites.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

Did you know your members fit one or several of 10 different types of personas? These personas help define their preferences and drive how they make their decisions. It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. Who are your members? What’s a persona?

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LMS Certificate Learning Management System Software 52

Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2017

Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. The day is short.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2017

Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. Creatives are encouraged to follow their rebellious minds where they lead since procrastination is now seen as a sign your brain isn’t ready to buckle down. The day is short.

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Email Marketing North Carolina New Jersey DC 150

ISAE

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As an association professional, you understand the value of a strong website design. Armed with an association-specific website builder, your nonprofit can breeze through the entire web development process and create a final product that both your team and your members will be proud of. Optimize for accessibility.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

James Baumann , Director of Communications & Marketing, The Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO). Matthew Coffindaffer , CAE, Manager, Volunteer Relations, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE). Megan Keane , Membership Director, NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).

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Social Media Library Resources Guidelines 120

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 17, 2014

Massive Open Online Courses – or MOOCs – seem to be all the rage. And why not, when learning is just a click way? It’s a bit confusing as MOOCs are still trying to find their place among social media, 24-7 access to news and a society that thrives on convenience. Perhaps most relevant to associations is lifelong learning.

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GlowGlobally

JUNE 25, 2014

Whether you are selling certification in the United States or around the world, learn proven lessons on capturing potential candidates, how to motivate candidate behavior, and mixing education “prep products” to motivate and drive sales. High energy fast paced learning! A revamped version of “What’s Your Problem?”

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Off Stage

JULY 5, 2011

5, 2011 - A Crash Course in Landing Pages. No matter whether you own a website as an association, MLS, or brokerage, if you don’t know about landing pages for your web site, you’re missing a huge marketing opportunity! A landing page? Say what??? We’re talking internet marketing here.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). So, whether you’re sending a sales email, sharing company news or promoting content, email remains a valuable way to spend your marketing dollars.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). So, whether you’re sending a sales email, sharing company news or promoting content, email remains a valuable way to spend your marketing dollars.

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Newsletter Tips eBook Content 52

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Mobile apps have the potential to change the industry's bad environmental rep by eliminating waste and informing better planning and management decisions — both before guests arrive and while they're enjoying your event. How Can I Use Conference Apps and Technology for Greener Event Planning? What Is Green Event Planning?

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The best association management software, or AMS, solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of associations just like yours. The time and money that effective software saves leaves you more resources to devote to pursuing your goals and continuing to grow. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in.

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ChatterBachs

JANUARY 31, 2012

Of course you know my favorite one is improvisation. I’m also amazed at how quickly mobile has taken over the planet. I really hope this strategy is useful for you this year and I love your words….Improvisation Improvisation is a great term to keep on the top of your mind…. I may have to adopt all of them myself!

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