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JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Sponsorships.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Data strategy. Curated reading lists are the best, right?

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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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). Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Newsletters. State of the association industry. But do you?

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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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. Managing remote teams. Wes Trochlil, Effective Database Management ). Fractional CIOs.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. You fall to the level of your systems.”

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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JULY 7, 2023

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. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. CMS/website RFP.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. AMS requirements. Remember those? Ah, the old days.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Associations and DAOs. Registration resistance. Bwah ha ha!

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Forget “normal.”

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development. Virtual expo.

LMS 361

LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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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. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Based on a recent Marketing General report , associations that saw spikes in new membership or member renewal rates 80% or higher in the last five years said their value proposition was compelling or very compelling. But creating a membership marketing strategy from scratch can be a daunting task.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems offers a primer on ADDIE , one of the most popular instructional design models. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Who is ADDIE? What is ADDIE is the better question. Event experience mapping.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Sticky learning.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These mission-driven companies place purpose at the heart of their business strategies. To illustrate just what these businesses are doing and why they matter, we’ll shed some light on mission-driven startups that focus on supporting nonprofits and associations.

Software 130

Software Discount Tools Resources 130

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Davis, CAE, who works at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, said: “I need to operate now and look forward, not try to claw may way back to ‘normal.’ Learn to love walking in the rain.

Certificate 370

Certificate System Dallas Price 370

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. A digital pass subscription gets you regular small group meetups, monthly expert live streams, weekly newsletter, benchmarking data, on-demand content, one-on-one brainstorming session, and event discounts. Community manager survey.

San Diego 370

San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

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JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 55 days from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate their success. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? Cimatri is inviting associations to participate in their State of IT Security in the Association Industry survey. Community karma, baby. Communications. Timely stuff.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation. Let’s jump in! .

Organization 232

Organization Software Newsletter Tips 232

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” In the past few editions of Association Brain Food, I included a Good Listens section featuring association-focused podcasts. Event marketing.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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JANUARY 8, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. You and your association must do the same. Virtual conference closing.

Las Vegas 370

Las Vegas Case Study Conference LMS 370

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

When it comes to recruitment for your association, you have to walk a thin line. So how can your association put this theory into practice? Try these strategies, all made possible with the right association management software solution: Increase exposure to your membership program. Online education.

Association Software 144

Association Software Recruiting Recruitment Software 144

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Memorable virtual gatherings.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year… (sing it with me). What to do, what to do… WBT Systems has a suggestion for you: get your learning on. Kivi Leroux Miller, Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com ).

Vermont 285

Vermont DC Washington Education 285

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The future looks bright for association e-learning. The growing lifelong learning market provides plenty of opportunity. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses.

Mooc 192

Mooc LMS Sample Survey 192

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

Conference 210

Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

Membersuite

JANUARY 10, 2023

The last few years have had their challenges, but I think it’s an exciting time to be part of the association community. The team and I have pulled together a list of topics we’ve been talking about or hearing and reading about in blogs, social media, webinars, and conferences—the topics rising in our collective association consciousness.

Directory 143

Directory Social Media Tools Revenue 143

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many strategies for attracting new members over time, but if you want to see a boost ASAP, the best thing you can do is start brainstorming membership drive ideas! We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. How Do I Create a Membership Drive?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… We’re all Equif*cked. Dave Coriale at DelCor Technology Solutions isn’t one to use that kind of language in public but he did share 12 steps association CEOs can take to avoid becoming the next Equifax —and avoid getting the axe. Keep an eye on rasa.io

Raleigh 203

Raleigh Arlington Social Media DC 203

Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

If your organization manages a membership program, you know that it can be a real challenge keeping your members fully engaged while developing ways to grow your program. Data-driven and unified communication strategies are the best way to ensure you and your members get the most out of your program.

Communications 209

Communications Software Member Engagement Event Planning 209

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs.

millennials 150

millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Readers could “learn and reflect without religious guidance or censure.” KnowBe4 says: if your IT and Marketing departments are not freaking out about GDPR compliance , you are not paying attention.

DC 150

DC Washington Review System 150