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MARCH 5, 2021

Engagement boxes. Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. Values predict beliefs and behavior. Appealing to shared values is a path to inclusion.”. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership campaigns. Virtual watercooler.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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JULY 7, 2023

Creating effective, engaging live instruction is challenging enough. AI and event planning. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Two months from now, I hope to see some of you at Non-Dues-a-Palooza in Denver too.

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Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Strategic reset. If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. Shrinking network.

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Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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MARCH 12, 2021

The authors finish by saying, “Association tech ecosystems limit or enable organizations’ capacity to serve their members and customers online… Real strategic leaders will pull their technical foundation from the shadows and shine a light on the important stack decisions ahead. Association technology and analytics. Innovation method.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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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. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: What not to do when planning your next virtual event. (JT

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to avoid application sprawl by taking a strategic approach to Office 365. West Virginia inmates will be charged by the minute to read e-books on tablets. For me, TEC is like a reunion, camp and retreat combined in one. Doesn’t one affect the other? CB Insights ).

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West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Member engagement. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. I especially love the first one because members are craving that—heck, we all are.

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Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. There’s much work to be done and I hope that at last we’re all ready to do it.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

AssociationChat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Harvey pointed out that profitability is now at the forefront of conference planning. Harvey pointed out that profitability is now at the forefront of conference planning. It’s about creating spaces where every participant feels valued and heard. “Integrating DEI and sustainability isn’t just about ticking boxes.

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Content Conference Revenue Guidelines 52

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this session, you’ll get a better understanding of the best path forward as it explores: enhancing the employee experience with better benefits, tips for thinking outside the box when planning benefits and seven unconventional benefits to attract and retain top talent. However, a good plan does not guarantee success.

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Social Media Cost Strategy Team 52

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MAY 28, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Train-the-trainer. With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Quick hits.

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Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

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JULY 3, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DEI education. WBT Systems opens their most recent post with a quote from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Inclusive leadership. CRP secret sauce. All aboard! Damon Linker ). Pretty darn good!

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Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

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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. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. High-performing committees.

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Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

WBT suggests motivating and engaging learners by applying the behavioral science principles of gaming, not gamification. They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Board strategy.

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Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. Virtual event ebook. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Virtual networking.

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San Diego Strategy Conference North Carolina 259

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Here’s the description from TechCrunch : “…an ambitious e-learning portal tailored to individuals, but also catering to businesses looking to keep training their employees, and beyond that even educational institutions exploring e-learning courses.”. The future of learning has been on my mind lately. Follow the money, folks.

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Maryland millennials Education America 150

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JUNE 19, 2020

Fíonta suggests looking at your cancelled events as opportunities to design new experiences for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors—now you can have virtual events that generate both revenue and engagement. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusion advice. Inclusion strategy.

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Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

A month ago, I shared an article about morning routines and mentioned making changes to my own. I’m happy to report my mornings are more productive now – and I haven’t suffered. The biggest change is not going on the web until around noon. Seems so obvious in hindsight. I start my day by reading a book. You remember those. Live and learn.

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Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

A month ago, I shared an article about morning routines and mentioned making changes to my own. I’m happy to report my mornings are more productive now – and I haven’t suffered. The biggest change is not going on the web until around noon. Seems so obvious in hindsight. I start my day by reading a book. You remember those. Live and learn.

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Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

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APRIL 29, 2022

If you don’t have the budget to attend ASAE Annual, apply for the new ASAE-USAE Travel Scholarship made possible by Ross E. Value proposition. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now explains why it’s time for a fresh look at your association’s value proposition. ASAE scholarships. Applicants must be ASAE members. App design.

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Louisiana Revenue Technology Recruiting 39

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog if you’d like to see the list of recipes I’ve made this week or plan to make in the coming weeks, and my list of other recommended fiction and non-fiction ebooks on sale. This peer roundtable will help you explore which talents engage you and how you can best serve with passion. More info/register.

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JUNE 24, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Leadership training. WBT Systems suggests associations revamp their leadership training programs to serve two purposes: teaching the skills members need for volunteer leadership and for leading or collaborating on a remote team at work. Change management.

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Video Revenue Strategy Technology 39

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

iMIS by ASI invites you to participate in their annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to help uncover upcoming trends in technology and digital transformation; membership acquisition, engagement and retention; and association goals and challenges. Survey invite. Hiring lifelong learners. Association podcasts. Member gatherings.

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Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Event communications. Membership.

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North Carolina Content Montana Social Media 74

.orgCommunity

AUGUST 6, 2019

For those who are considering strategic or technology leaps, CHEST’s experience, which is also described in our book, is sure to inspire. To write our book, Association 4.0—Positioning Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , we interviewed leaders who strive to stay a step ahead of the future.

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Innovation Illinois System Technology 40

SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Free to Fee: Maximizing Association Membership via Engagement Strategies. Engagement expectations. Today, I want to focus on the engagement aspect of FREE as developed in Maximum Engagement , an awesome book and compelling read from David Gammel, CAE. Successful organizations create engagement where it matters.

Ohio 40

Ohio Social Media Revenue Price 40

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Strategic plan. Jamie Notter of Propel says it right up front so no spoilers here: “to make your strategic plan a living document , you re-write it every three months, and you let everyone in the organization edit it.” The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. So excited!

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San Diego Education Social Media Content 195

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MARCH 11, 2022

Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. Member engagement. Grassroots advocacy survey.

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LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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APRIL 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Crisis overwhelm. If you’re feeling stuck in the COVID-19 cave of despair and overwhelm, Tobin Conley, CAE, at DelCor Technology Solutions suggests you listen to the wisdom of a Disney princess (yes, you read that correctly). Going virtual—why.

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North Carolina Montana Revenue Content 44

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When done well, a smooth registration and check-in process whisks attendees into the event in the right spirit, impressed, engaged and informed on what's to come. Use data on the number of registered attendees to arrange the best, most spacious layout possible to maximize your venue's floor plan. When done poorly?

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Process Tips Software Event Planning 36

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JULY 20, 2018

Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for my posts about the recipes I’ve made recently or plan to make in the coming week. Promote Your Content Effectively to Drive Member Engagement. The first two tactics will definitely reap results—the third is a nice-to-have but you can live without it. Is your LMS evolving?

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

If you’re thinking about doing a content audit as preparation for developing a content strategy, Hilary Marsh shares a content audit planning worksheet and issues to consider before diving in. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The state of associations. Frugal innovation. What to do?

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Indiana Review Education Conference 221

Membership Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Speaking Engagements. Speaking Engagements. Maximizing your Website as a Tool for Membership Recruitment. Publications. Publications. Tony Rossell.

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Tools Marketing Recruiting Recruitment 40

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Post-event attendee engagement. You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. They also identify common pitfalls you might encounter.

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Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 266

Leading Learning

MAY 5, 2020

Of the nearly 200 questions we received, engagement emerged as a clear area of interest—and, for some, an area of concern. Of the nearly 200 questions we received, engagement emerged as a clear area of interest—and, for some, an area of concern. What other delivery/engagement models might we use to virtualize our conferences?”.

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Conference Class Case Study Examples 52

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Digital value creation. One of those articles is by Mark Dorsey, FASAE, CAE, CEO at the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), about how CSI busted out of narrow mindsets about markets and revenue streams and found new value creation opportunities. Marketing maturity assessment. Agile course development. Quick hits. Quick hits.

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Content Marketing Tips Strategy 39

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APRIL 3, 2020

The findings from the survey will be disseminated by the Partnership Professionals Network via e-newsletter and website. The findings from the survey will be disseminated by the Partnership Professionals Network via e-newsletter and website. Experiment. He says, “Association leaders, the time to experiment is right now.” Pun intended.

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