Reid All About it

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!

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Freestone

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction Does it feel like your continuing education program spends all its time creating content and building courses? Read our blog to discover how your continuing education program can repurpose content from live events, drive long-term revenue, and attract new learners. What does it mean to repurpose content?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Virtual conference pricing. You and your association must do the same.

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Reid All About it

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.’ Virtual conference pricing.

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

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. You need options, and those options mean investing in revenue streams that aren’t reliant on your members’ annual dues. 14 Ideas for Growing Non-Dues Revenue. Rent out your facility.

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Freestone

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction Are you looking to grow your continuing education program? It might be time to create an association marketing strategy. An association marketing strategy can help you attract new learners, retain current members, drive non-dues revenue, and strengthen your brand recognition within your industry.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You’re at the forefront of your trade association, a vital force in shaping the success of professionals in your industry. The real power of your association, however, lies in effective trade association management. In this guide, you’ll explore the essentials of trade association management.

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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. Memorable virtual gatherings.

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Reid All About it

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. Sticky learning. Membership survey. The member experience. Event trends.

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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? The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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Reid All About it

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. Content/education strategy.

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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? Cimatri is inviting associations to participate in their State of IT Security in the Association Industry survey. Virtual conference success. Communications.

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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.

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Reid All About it

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.

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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! What is a hybrid conference? A hybrid conference combines the best of both worlds.

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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. Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. What is a Membership Drive? Step 7: Market, market, market!

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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. Tips for cover letters. Rookie resume mistakes.

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

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Aptify

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Producing non-dues revenue is an important driver in the financial health of trade associations, labor unions, and other membership-based organizations. Conference sponsorships – Offer conference sponsorship packages that include multiple levels of benefits and sponsorship fees to meet a variety of companies’ needs.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s time your association gets a podcast too. By adding podcasts to your online learning curriculum and communication strategy, you will attract the attention and loyalty of members, customers, and prospects, while enhancing the impact of your educational content. Why podcasts belong in your online learning strategy.

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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

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MemberClicks

MARCH 16, 2023

Now, you want to provide that same gift of mentorship to new members of your professional or trade association. We’ll walk you through how to create a phenomenal mentorship program that will help your members supercharge their careers – and will make your association a ‘must-join.’ We’re coving a LOT here.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

In my experience, there are generally two types of speakers: Those who recycle the same three to five presentations from conference to conference with little (if any) customization; and. Those who really learn about your members and their needs, facilitating an education experience unique to each audience.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Regardless of which type of industry marketer you are – association, corporate, B2B, you name it – you might identify with these challenges. So, bounce around, take what you need, and be sure to educate yourself on pain points that might impact your success in the future (so you can address them before the pain ensues).

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MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. Personas allow you to segment members and provide benefits for each member in your association. The first step in creating a unique experience for each persona is identifying the personas within your association. What’s a persona?

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because I’m away next week at the ASAE Annual Meeting and elsewhere, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, August 26. The latest MGI report disclosed how poorly associations are doing with young member recruitment.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member company employees. I know how frustrating it is when your association is only connected with a small percentage of employees at member companies. Do you or your co-workers treat people differently who are less educated than you?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. Conferences in a remote world. Non-dues revenue.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 25, 2017

John Bacon, Naylor Association Solutions. Non-dues revenue supports associations’ missions in so many ways: Providing exceptional training and education for members, financing lobbying efforts, keeping membership dues affordable, and offsetting the costs of your communication program, to name a few. Tip 2: Know your worth.

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Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Take WBT Systems’ advice: become your association’s unofficial in-house futurist and you’ll be the most interesting person in the room. WBT describes how to become an amateur futurist and what’s in it for you and your association.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. That’s why it’s important that your association actively works hard to keep members coming back year after year, offering value through opportunities and events that can’t be found otherwise.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? With it, I can read ASAE and Association Now articles as well as Collaborate discussions on my phone. The Association Brain Food show must go on!

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Reid All About it

APRIL 3, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsorships. Please participate in a short survey on the impact of COVID-19 on association conference sponsorships. I love the message Garth Jordan, SVP and Chief Strategy Officer for HFMA, delivers in Association Success.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we head into 2023 with excitement and enthusiasm, we reflect back fondly on 2022 as a year of important and successful investments from Association Analytics (A2) to the association community covering everything from analytics webinars, industry partnerships, evolving product features, great employees and significant focus on customer success.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

Below you’ll find 38 ideas specifically for associations, plus 12 more for nonprofits of any kind. 38 Ideas to Increase Membership for Your Association. One way to build awareness of your association is with a single (or a series) of in-person events. Host a networking event. Host a “bring a friend” meeting or event.

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