Reid All About it

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. Hear about the possible progress for associations, potential challenges related to U.S.-EU

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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 30, 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. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Reid All About it

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. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

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. Virtual event challenges.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Not the experience you’re probably expecting for your next event but… check out what Event MB’s Angela Tupper discussed with event technologist Brandt Krueger about the present and future of immersive online event experiences. Who is ADDIE?

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. SEO for education programs. Next time, I’ll increase the amounts. Community manager survey. Quick hits.

San Diego 370

San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. The member experience. Membership survey.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Mindfulness.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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

Reid All About it

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

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

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.” GrowthZone explains what to do before, during and after an event to help increase registrations and attendance. Erasmus Podcasts. Michael Baharaeen, Persuasion ) Bad news!

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

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? But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. Community karma, baby. Communications. Timely stuff. Zoom fatigue.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Now, with increasing inflation, we’re still tweaking our routines and habits, especially our spending habits. I see more associations offering a hybrid membership model because it increases member engagement and retention. Recent graduate: dues increase each year after graduation for a limited number of years. .

Price 135

Price Discount Marketing Newsletter 135

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Will they have online courses instead? This tweet summed it up for me.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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. Online career center. The state of millennial membership.

millennials 150

millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

Potomac Core

JUNE 27, 2017

Polarization in Washington, DC, and market disruption are opening doors for Associations to create more compelling member engagement experiences for their members. Compelling Member Engagement Using “Pull” and “Push” . Surface Critical Challenges That Must Be Addressed.

Member Engagement 119

Member Engagement Case Study DC eBook 119

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Do they actively engag e your current members ?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

While the role of a marketer can be incredibly interesting and rewarding, it doesn’t come without challenges. The scope of those challenges can differ across industries, so in an effort to understand these pain points we turned to Higher Logic’s trusted marketing experts for insight and solutions. I didn’t think so. The good news?

Marketing 149

Marketing Video Resources Content 149

Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online learning is having a moment. However, the true potential of digital education is realized when it’s coupled with the power of community. Creating an engaging online learning community transcends geographical barriers, bringing together diverse minds and fostering a rich, collaborative learning environment.

Course 36

Course Case Study Social Media Project 36

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a membership organization, member dues are core to your organization’s overall financial success. But they can’t get too high (or you’ll lose members!)—and You need options, and those options mean investing in revenue streams that aren’t reliant on your members’ annual dues. This is where non-dues revenue comes into play.

Revenue 98

Revenue Tips Certificate Social Media 98

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Working at FDLI, a membership organization that advances education and dialogue in the field of food and drug law, is very much in line with the mission focus of my other nonprofit work from the last ten years of my career. A few months into relaunching the member portal, we discovered more ways to optimize members’ ordering experience.

Technology 169

Technology Strategy Tools Software 169

Protech

MARCH 30, 2023

As an association administrator or staff member, you know that there are many complicated moving parts to running an association and just as many ways to organize your operations. Association management software is a platform that combines all of the tools and features associations need to operate and manage members.

Software 52

Software Association Management Directory Discount 52

MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

Conferences are an amazing way to learn new skills, hear stories for other people in your industry and to meet new people. We’re diving into all the questions you have about hybrid conferences and events, so read on to learn more! It also allows attendees to join for part or all of the conference online. Why would you host one?

Tools 52

Tools Conference Tips Organization 52

Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Elizabeth Engel, CAE, at Spark Consulting talked with Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle of Mariner Management about the chapter benchmarking report they recently published with Billhighway. Online community selection. In-house futurist.

Arlington 39

Arlington Newsletter Project Revenue 39

Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates.

Software 52

Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I’m happy to report my mornings are more productive now – and I haven’t suffered. Around noon I check emails for the first time but I save online reading for later in the day when my brain is pooped from writing and researching. Live and learn. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I’m happy to report my mornings are more productive now – and I haven’t suffered. Around noon I check emails for the first time but I save online reading for later in the day when my brain is pooped from writing and researching. Live and learn. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Education marketing/sales. WBT Systems examines what learners are really buying and explains how to apply what Godin’s describing to the way you market and sell your association’s educational programs. Member/customer engagement.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Software Education Marketing 41

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the most effective ways to recruit new members is to let them know about your benefits. 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.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

Association Briefings

AUGUST 23, 2021

And that revenue certainly can’t cover an organization’s operational expenses, including member benefits administration, advocacy efforts and continuing education opportunities. Internal revenue is earned from products, services or programs sold to members (or non-members, if your association is so inclined).

Revenue 52

Revenue Social Media Newsletter Email Marketing 52

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education. They describe educational programs that will help these member develop relationships and generate more leads. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

LMS 40

LMS Video Technology Revenue 40

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says conferences are missing the boat by offering mostly novice or intermediate content. Seven ways to boost your newsletter open rate. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

DC 50

DC Washington Content Education 50

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

It's time to get those community management challenges addressed. 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. Ben Martin , CAE, Online Community Results. The Kick-Ass Community Managers.

Social Media 120

Social Media Library Resources Guidelines 120

Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems offers suggestions for producing webinars that provide a learning experience worth your attendees’ time and attention. Recruiting young members. Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Technology 43

Technology Software Cost Products 43

AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Join Association Chat CEO and Tecker International senior consultant KiKi L’Italien as she shares the connection between community, content, and culture and how to use these elements to fortify your association’s value proposition to members. Listen or watch the episode below! TRANSCRIPT. Wed, 9/22 12:22PM • 45:38. SUMMARY KEYWORDS.

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How To Content Examples Newsletter 104