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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. 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. Member recruitment.

Arlington 268

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 268

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Membership marketing. AI and associations.

Education 195

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading. TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Add your association’s name to the sign-on letter before they present it to Congress next week. Data strategy.

LMS 257

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 257

Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

In an interview with Knowable Magazine, social psychologist Anthony Greenwald explains what works and what doesn’t work to curb implicit bias. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Roger Craver at The Agitator/DonorVoice says we also need to harness the immense power of knowing what we don’t know so we don’t keep repeating so-called best practices that turn programs “into the equivalent of a nearly petrified forest.”.

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Meaning is relevance as defined by your target audience.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

MemberSuite describes the difference between real and pseudo SaaS AMS and suggests 12 questions you can ask a potential AMS vendor to find out what they’re really selling. Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: What is quantum computing? ( I figured they would keep well while I decided what to do with them.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2020

But if you are, or even if you’re not, you might like this story about a professor who asked his students to try an experiment: turn in their cell phones for nine days and write about living without them. In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

Amy Showalter, ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council member and author of ASAE’s Creating and Managing an Association Government Relations Program , is asking associations to contribute to the 2022 Grassroots Influence Pulse study. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking?

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. My new favorite word, it means “ jumping out of the system ,” not just thinking out of the box, but ignoring the box completely. I think Jeff would like this one. Conference content.

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. Audience avatar.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Sending website traffic to members. Association CEO Clive Roux shared advice at Association Success for using your association’s digital assets to grow your audience and deliver value to members. One of his suggestions really stopped me in my tracks—and would really help your exhibitors. Chris Bonney, Gulo ).

Montana 322

Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The survey explores how association executives are managing member engagement and retention, achieving operational goals, crafting digital transformation strategies and coping with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to hybrid, he says, “It’s important that others in your group understand that they’re asking for 2.5

Revenue 195

Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

I understand why people love working from home since I’ve been doing it for more than a decade, but I also see how it can cause issues if your organization doesn’t overcome the common culture and management challenges of remote work. Innovative events. What useful unknown website do you wish more people knew about?

San Diego 195

San Diego Education Social Media Content 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 19, 2020

If your association wants to create a more inclusive association, you must identify and remove the barriers standing in the way of a member’s desire to volunteer or serve in leadership , says MemberSuite. Quarantine has changed us and it’s not all bad—here are eight new habits people want to keep post-lockdown.

Video 221

Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Reading survey results is sort of like, for me, peeking into someone’s pantry—you get a sense of their inner workings and thinking. Frugal innovation. Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating!

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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MARCH 20, 2020

Wow, has this been the longest week ever or what? I’ve got more to share than usual—I think that might be a pattern for a while. Don’t think your only option is refunding sponsor fees. Emerging member needs. Beth Zienesis aka Your Nerdy Best Friend created a new Facebook group for The Unexpected Telecommuters.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Technology Strategy Revenue 221

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

People want to receive relevant, customized recommendations from the brands and organizations they’re interested in. And what’s more , they’ve grown to expect it. People appreciate personalization and want to see more of it, but certain mistakes or inaccuracies make personalization frustrating. What do they want from me?!

Marketing 149

Marketing Guidelines Software Email Marketing 149

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Associations have to adapt to new member expectations, advancing technology and the shifting needs of their industries. Today, associations seem to be going through another shift – one that requires them to keep a close eye on their finances. That could – and should – change your organization’s priorities.

Revenue 159

Revenue Tips Social Media Newsletter 159

Fonteva

JANUARY 20, 2022

It’s your job to provide worthwhile networking and professional development opportunities that keep members engaged year after year. High engagement means increased revenue and membership… low engagement for multiple years in a row could mean your association is struggling in numerous ways. What’s the story behind your industry?

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Course Tips Content Guidelines 52

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APRIL 9, 2021

WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session. During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

Socious

OCTOBER 5, 2016

He understood what it took to run a successful organization and helped create a brand that people are deeply loyal to. Tip #1) Don’t Forget Your Own Expertise – Innovation Comes from Within. You should pay attention to your members and your staff. Talk them over with your team. Tip #2) Be Different.

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Association Management Tips Innovation Survey 100

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Associations are perfectly placed to help us sift through and select the best information to read or consult. What online courses (including your own) and MOOCs would you recommend to people entering (or thinking about entering) your industry or profession? Ask CIC: Answers to Your Burning CMP Questions.

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Mooc Certificate DC millennials 206

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. WBT Systems explains how to help your virtual conference attendees continue their learning and networking experience.

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Case Study Content Montana Price 285

AssociationChat

JULY 16, 2020

Whether you’re currently in job transition or think you might be soon, your survival instincts have likely kicked into gear. Our societal “time out” is actually an ideal time to reflect on your career journey before taking the next step. What attracted you to associations in the first place? Discover Your “Hire” Purpose.

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Video Leadership Examples Tips 89

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MARCH 22, 2019

Your new member onboarding shouldn’t just be show and tell , says Billhighway. Your new member onboarding shouldn’t just be show and tell , says Billhighway. Dan Hickey at DelCor describes the seven steps your association should take when building a technology project team. Think your sandwich is too expensive?

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

Association Success

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Quality > Quantity All associations want to maximize revenue in order to better serve their members. But a deluge of products, conferences, and publications aimed at increasing revenue can distract from your organization’s core priorities - as well as diluting the overall quality of your non-dues revenue efforts.

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Revenue Project Proposal Products 60

Vanguard Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Has your association been scrambling for content? There’s an underlying issue that must be addressed before you can consider the information to share through websites, newsletters, and marketing materials. How can you find out what members of your association really want to read or view? Craving Communities.

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Texas Newsletter Content Software 70

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

This year marked our second annual expert panel of kick-ass community managers, who all agree: communities are here to stay and offer the best engagement for members. He asked our five innovative community managers some tough questions, and they provided real answers. Question: Tell us your story.

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Social Media Library Resources Guidelines 120

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

After that I journal about anything on my mind, three things I’m thankful for, and three things I want to accomplish today. I realize this type of schedule is easier for a freelancer like me but you may find ways to make your day more productive by batching tasks or disabling notifications. Next, I meditate for 20 minutes.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

After that I journal about anything on my mind, three things I’m thankful for, and three things I want to accomplish today. I realize this type of schedule is easier for a freelancer like me but you may find ways to make your day more productive by batching tasks or disabling notifications. Next, I meditate for 20 minutes.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

If you were the CEO of an association that strives to support applied technology professionals through training, credentialing, research, standards-setting and ongoing development of new competencies in any region of the world, where would you start? AA: In what capacity did you work for IEEE?

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MAY 27, 2022

Mark (aka @AssocITMan) wants “thousands of people living with ALS. His birthday is Sunday and I can’t think of a better gift. Throw your conventional wisdom out the window and take a fresh look at who your members, attendees, and customers have become. Make sure these critical issues are on your radar.

Technology 41

Technology Case Study Education System 41

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MARCH 18, 2022

WBT Systems digs into ASI’s 7th annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to find out how associations are working through their digital transformation. Achurch Consulting describes how to spot imposter syndrome on your remote team and how to help employees avoid and overcome it. Digital transformation strategy. Imposter syndrome.

Revenue 39

Revenue Technology Video LMS 39

Association Adviser

JANUARY 21, 2014

Chances are that someone at your organization has already asked the same questions you’re pondering. Check what’s already been collected in-house before you solicit more data. Before going down the path of Big Data, experts say you need to get your “small data” right. My early experience with Big Data.

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Survey Analysis Oakland Innovation 60

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MAY 13, 2022

Innovation in a hybrid workspace. They suggest how to create a remote or hybrid workspace conducive for innovation and provide tips for asynchronous brainstorming. They sound alluring—progressing through a course with a cohort of peers and alumni mentors—but intense too. Cohort programs. Event community. AMS (r)evolution.

Arlington 43

Arlington Technology Project Revenue 43

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

They’re also going to look at data through a generational lens this year, so that should be interesting. If I were in your shoes, I would only hire lifelong learners. This duty requires a different type of board member. Member gatherings. Five things you should always block time for in your calendar. They won’t.

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Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44