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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. Learn what elements of engaging and effective online learning you must build into your live and on-demand programs. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Potomac Core

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Associations who are Funding Industry Innovation can position themselves as essential partners in helping members achieve business outcomes. The most consequential data comes from member impact surveys where external and operational concerns can be translated into an association’s external objective. Funding Industry Innovation.

Innovation 100

Innovation Industry eBook America 100

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. 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. Board buy-in on tech.

Tools 272

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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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? Member retention. More info/register.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. EU collaboration and trade, and how associations can move forward as change agents for their industries and professions with an open mind. Location: Washington DC. Curated reading lists are the best, right?

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. Education and community are the top priorities for members. Community-driven learning, like online cohort programs, meets both those member expectations. Location: Washington DC. AI for associations. 1 CAE credit.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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MARCH 15, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Back in my restaurant general manager days, I went through a serious bout of burnout. Harald Becker, Director Industry Engagement & Research, Microsoft. Locations: virtual and Washington DC. More info/register.

DC 150

DC Washington Denver Sacramento 150

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Location: Washington DC. Next gen membership #1. Next gen membership #2.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. More info/register (ASAE members only). . Seems like a good place to start. Lessons from the podcast world.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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MAY 17, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Superstition Mountains Wilderness, AZ. Hear about industry trends and fresh ideas to inform your sponsorship strategy. Solving with ACE: A Design Thinking Experience (Washington DC and virtual). Location: Washington DC and virtual.

DC 170

DC Washington Social Media Revenue 170

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Does your association have a career section for people curious about entering your industry or profession? I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. Location: Washington DC.

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. In seven minutes, you can help our community learn about association industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, the adoption of AI, generational priorities, and more.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Event Manager’s Master Class – A Tool Kit for Events in 2023 From industry data and survey feedback, it is clear that audiences have new (and higher) expectations. 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. Location: Washington DC. PAR Member Meet-Up: How Unique is your Unique Value Proposition? . Gen Z education.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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MAY 24, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway asks, “ Do your chapter awards spark joy? ” Tue 5/28 at 12:30 p.m.* – Digital Badges for Associations: Using Micro-Credentials to Boost Member Engagement. Location: Washington DC. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

DC 170

DC Illinois Washington Content 170

Potomac Core

APRIL 19, 2016

While the lion’s share of Washington, DC advocacy was once focused on Capitol Hill, that is no longer the case. Through the creation of innovative compliance strategies that create competitive advantage for the industry. Industry Convener. Member Engagement. Advocacy Strategy Shift.

eBook 100

eBook DC Member Engagement Innovation 100

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JUNE 21, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Locations: online and Washington DC.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles DC Washington Phoenix 186

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. If only more association leaders knew about the challenges component relations professionals (CRPs) must handle on a daily basis, then maybe CRPs would receive more resources. Implicit bias. CRP challenges. 1 CAE credit.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m.* – DC Book Club – Diversity & Inclusion: Process and Policies. Thankfully, ASAE has developed and made available an array of resources and policies that can help guide association professionals through this process.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Brain Food is quick and dirty this week. GDPR’s Impact (Washington DC). NW, Washington DC. Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving.

North Carolina 186

North Carolina DC Washington Wisconsin 186

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s time for Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 11 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Resources. Location: online and Washington DC. Location: Washington DC.

DC 275

DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 275

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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. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members).

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

This quote from one of the Chinese employees reinforces a necessary message about lifelong learning: “We already went through several industrial revolutions—and we still have a job!” I think it’s people who haven’t lived through the industrial revolution who don’t understand this. Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. she said.

DC 150

DC Washington Social Media Tools 150

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” If you plan to select a new AMS in the next year, make plans to attend AMS Fest—it’s held twice a year, once in Chicago and once in the DC areas. 1 CMP credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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JUNE 28, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… WBT Systems encourages associations to provide educational programs for vendor members —you may call them affiliate, associate, or supplier members, I like to think of them as industry partners. Location: Washington DC.

Washington 170

Washington DC LMS Education 170

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 4, 2016

It’s all about alignment with industry and professional outcomes that your members care most about. Those organizations who utilize these 3 Association Growth Strategies can help impact member outcomes and as a result better position their members and their organizations for long term success.

Strategy 164

Strategy eBook Member Engagement Revenue 164

Potomac Core

JUNE 8, 2016

In an evolving and complex world , is it possible for associations to become vital to the industries they serve? Today’s norm means slow or uncertain market growth , member expectations of direct return on engagement , and an emerging view that an association either drive or facilitate market disruption.

DC 100

DC eBook Member Engagement Innovation 100

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APRIL 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When I was in charge of getting a new AMS back at my old association, I had no idea how to approach selection and implementation. New “auto renewal” laws in DC and several states will affect how associations handle membership communications.

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

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MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking?

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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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. Engagement means different things for different members. AI pulse survey. Membership value.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Location: Washington DC. 4 CAE credits.

DC 170

DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Our Space: Strategies for Shaping the Culture of Your Association Creating an inclusive and well-established culture within your association can play a significant role in member engagement and retention. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. His 21 tips to improve your corporate partnership program (with links to additional resources) is the place to start (and return to) if your sponsorship program needs tweaking or overhauling. Association Xchange, formerly DC Idea Swap).

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

Potomac Core

MARCH 7, 2016

Can Disruptive Advocacy Strategies unlock industry growth and cost saving opportunities for your members in a slow growth economy? While the possibility of a recession seems unlikely this year, growth remains a challenge for many industries. According to the Conference Board , U.S. growth in 2016 is forecast at 2.0%

Strategy 100

Strategy DC eBook United States 100

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Mon 12/4 at 8 a.m.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Reaching “Best in World” Status for the Content You Need to Attract and Retain Members Learn how to shift from an article-first to a multimedia publishing organization. . –

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205