Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

What do you do when members (and non-members) are interested in your online learning programs but their employers won’t pay for professional development? Create a “convince your boss” page for your online learning website. The numbers are even more drastic with young professionals.

How To 229

How To millennials Handbook Survey 229

Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Marketing virtual/online education. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Not in this house.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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! The solution?

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Definitely look at what he has to say, especially if you’re using labels like Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Pseudo-science generational labels.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

Technology 210

Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The Halfway Rule ,” as explained by Amanda Kaiser at Smooth the Path, is one that no association should forget, especially when it comes to dealing with newer and younger members. Learn from these frightening tales of decisions made with bad data, ugly visualizations, misuse of web analytics, and more. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 150

LMS millennials Blended Learning System 150

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AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. The new education model. Virtual conferences survey. Quick hits.

Tampa 200

Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The future of learning has been on my mind lately. After reading Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn’s paper, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , I was inspired to write my own take on how associations could transform higher education. Why not dream big or dream differently—that’s how to design your own future.

Maryland 150

Maryland millennials Education America 150

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models. Prepare your association and your educational programs for the retraining needs of our aging workforce.

DC 150

DC Washington Tools Education 150

Association Success

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Do you know who your members will be 10 years from now? By 2025, Millennials will account for 75 percent of the American workforce. The search for your future member — of any age or generational label — must be an on-going commitment, rooted in a sincere understanding of motivations and expectations. Especially young!

millennials 78

millennials Recruiting Recruitment Committee 78

Reid All About it

MARCH 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a history major, I’ve been waiting for virtual reality (VR) to shake up the way history is taught and it’s finally happening—or maybe it’s been happening and I just haven’t noticed. Pew Research ). 1 CMP credit.

DC 120

DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120

Reid All About it

JULY 28, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Every association should be figuring out how they can use Alexa and her cousins to deliver value to members. Look out, associations, higher education institutions are starting to realize they also need to be in the lifelong learning business.

Chicago 150

Chicago Washington DC Social Media 150

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Liberal artsy types, you too can be a data analytics professional. WBT Systems explains how to motivate members to buy what you’re selling. Engaging associations use words their members use, says Amanda Kaiser at Smooth The Path.

DC 170

DC Las Vegas Washington Review 170

Membership Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2020

Each year the goal of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is to help associations better understand what is working in membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. Value – Providing members with value remains the foundation of a successful membership program. You need to continually show new value and ROI.”

Report 95

Report Marketing Recruiting Recruitment 95

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The best associations don’t just think up something to say because they know they need to keep members engaged – they use personas to help them find the most relevant, helpful information for each member. What Are Member Personas? Member personas are imaginary people that describe your ideal or average members.

Member Experience 136

Member Experience United States Recruiting Recruitment 136

Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Self-assessment tools/programs. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ? Subscriptions.

Revenue 39

Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Instructor-led education. Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

Association Adviser

JUNE 24, 2016

Does the ability to conduct their lives effectively online mean that people no longer need the physical support and networking opportunities that large organizations and associations bring? Or are associations simply not engaging young members effectively enough? Difficulties attracting younger members.

millennials 61

millennials Survey Cost Social Media 61

Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Our annual family beach vacation is next week—the same time as the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo (#ASAE19). You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning.

Columbus 39

Columbus North Carolina LMS millennials 39

Reid All About it

MAY 20, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Your employees and your members are not who they were before the pandemic, says Dean West, FASAE, of Association Laboratory in an entertaining, insightful post. Become the association your members (not just your board) need now and in the future.

Arlington 41

Arlington Project DC Technology 41

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway and Mariner Management just released the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report. Do you wish your members would spend more time on professional development? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Washington 34

Washington Social Media Content Texas 34

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Impexium dives deep into membership renewals : the difference between retention and renewal, metrics, why members don’t renew (per research), and, best of all, solutions for those renewal challenges.

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

Associations must adapt to shifting demographics, new communication platforms and changing member preferences. High performing associations anticipate member needs before the member has to ask. As technology becomes more pervasive, don’t forget the personal side of the member experience. Michelle Mason, ASQ.

New York City 60

New York City California New York Video 60

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Ok, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 188

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 188

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Ok, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 150

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development and membership. After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members.

Certificate 39

Certificate Innovation Education Process 39

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association management. They explain what that means and how associations can help members adopt a flux mindset and a portfolio approach to their careers. Lives of Gen Z and millennials. Online communities. Online communities, again.

Iowa 256

Iowa millennials Texas Strategy 256

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Considering that 93% of all online experiences begin with organic search, organizers should learn the basics of SEO in order to drive more qualified visitors to event websites and to ultimately increase event registrations. Tue 11/15 at 12 p.m. –

Handbook 237

Handbook Washington eBook DC 237