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. Newsletters. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. But do you?

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Reid All About it

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. Remember those? Ah, the old days. Employee volunteering and DEI.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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. Data strategy. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Reid All About it

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. Self-paced online courses.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 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

JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online learning. Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. Would you like to subscribe to this newsletter? Chapter benchmarking data. Virtual expo.

LMS 361

LMS Revenue Tips America 361

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips. Learn to love walking in the rain. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Certificate 370

Certificate System Dallas Price 370

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

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Content/education strategy. Association learning landscape. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. ASAE Gold Circle Awards.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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

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. Quick hits.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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

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

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 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. Timely stuff. Zoom fatigue. Event experience. Their approach?

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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. More info/register. Mon 6/19 at 8 a.m. –

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 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

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences.

Conference 210

Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

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

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Emilio Arocho is a Washington, DC professional with over a decade of experience empowering nonprofit organizations by allocating their modest resources towards mission-focused digital transformation strategies. A few months into relaunching the member portal, we discovered more ways to optimize members’ ordering experience.

Technology 169

Technology Strategy Tools Software 169

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. Needless to say, keeping them engaged is of paramount importance. Slipping engagement statistics can be a serious warning sign for your organization! Online Communities. That’s where digital content and other perks come in.

Content 173

Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. The term was coined in 1994 by Joel Kurtzman , who was the founding editor-in-chief of Strategy+Business magazine and editor of the Harvard Business Review. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to.

Leadership 88

Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI.

millennials 150

millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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! Membership drives work best when you’ve got a solid strategy in place.

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

And I especially love it when others do it for me—those are the newsletters I value most. explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation. WBT Systems explains how to earn long-term loyalty (active loyalty) in the fickle lifelong learning market. More info/register.

DC 150

DC Washington Innovation Price 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

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.” Those insights feed into marketing automation systems to make them more effective at delivering messages that provide value to members.”.

DC 150

DC Washington Review System 150

Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Creating and selling an online membership can help you to scale the transformative impact that you make in people’s lives, whilst growing a sustainable business. In this blog, we’ll explore how to get your membership set up for success (Part 1), and strategies to market and sell your membership (Part 2). What motivates them?

How To 36

How To Social Media Content Price 36

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

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The interview captures the essence of the chapter challenges and opportunities facing associations today. Data strategy. Online community selection. It continues to see record levels of engagement and its revenue is up by 34%.

Arlington 39

Arlington Newsletter Project Revenue 39

Disciple Media

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Member experience is the amalgamation of every touchpoint, interaction, and sentiment your community members encounter in your digital community. So, let’s dive in and explore some practical strategies you can use to elevate your member experience. In other words, a happier member is often a spending member.

Member Experience 36

Member Experience Tips FAQ Content 36

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

JANUARY 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. She told Tod McCloskey at Naylor’s Association Advisor that the pandemic altered what members value and how they wish to interact with your association. Online community. Online community trends. Non-dues revenue. Cognitive diversity.

Revenue 42

Revenue North Carolina Education System 42

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. Impexium recommends five strategies for a change management framework. Hero worship.

LMS 40

LMS Video Technology Revenue 40