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

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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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

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.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some associations seem to effortlessly excel and expand their member base annually? Have you ever seen or been a part of an association that seems to struggle and exhibit little focus? The answer is management. What is Association Management? Transparency and communication builds trust.

Association Management 52

Association Management Tips Software Social Media 52

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. 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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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

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!

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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.’ Learn to love walking in the rain.

Certificate 370

Certificate System Dallas Price 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? Boost your non-dues revenue.

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Sticky learning.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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. Forget “normal.”

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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

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.

Strategy 52

Strategy Marketing How To LMS 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. This time, he shares what conservation groups can teach associations about member engagement. Guest: Kerri L.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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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

Reid All About it

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

ISAE

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tailor Alumni Communications with Enhanced Data: 5 Tips Your alumni aren’t the same now as they were when they were students on campus. The best way to learn about who your alumni are now is through data. There are two different types of data educational institutions collect during prospect research: Wealth data.

Communications 52

Communications Tips Tampa Social Media 52

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.

Association Management 52

Association Management Tools Tips Software 52

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. Community karma, baby. Communications. Timely stuff.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Reid All About it

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

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.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. At NXUnite by Nexus Marketing , we provide a platform where brands and organizations within the mission-driven sector can collaborate, learn, and grow.

Software 130

Software Discount Tools Resources 130

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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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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

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Members become walking testimonials for your association when they wear or use your merch. Sponsorships, even when they’re in-kind, are fantastic additions to your association. Offer ad space in your organization’s newsletter. This limited-time educational opportunity could bring in additional revenue!

Revenue 98

Revenue Tips Certificate Social Media 98

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

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

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2017

Participating in an online learning challenge is a great way to kick-start a new habit, acquire a new skill, or accomplish a long-desired goal. Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. The benefits of a learning challenge.

Member Engagement 160

Member Engagement LMS Discount Education 160

WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

Learn why your online course failed. The first thing to do is to realize that, as cliché as it sounds, failure is a learning opportunity. Problem: Market need. Is there really a market for this course? Are they in the position to know what the market needs? Did you target the right market segment?

Course 175

Course LMS Price Newsletter 175

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! Repurposing conference content for ongoing learning. Virtual event or hybrid management software.

Tools 52

Tools Conference Tips Organization 52

Reid All About it

JULY 1, 2015

As a writer/marketer, I like seeing how vendors in my community use email marketing. The list ASAE provides to exhibitors includes association execs and staff as well as consultant members like myself. For example, a meeting planner has no interest in a learning management system.

Email Marketing 150

Email Marketing Learning Management System Content Tips 150

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

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

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. Use content marketing to attract your target audience.

millennials 150

millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To be more specific, in this article, you’ll learn: What member retention is Why them matter What retention rates can tell you Top 10 membership renewal strategies. Plus: members that stay are happy members and are more likely to talk about your association – growing your word-of-mouth exposure. What is member retention?

Process 52

Process Strategy Tips Discount 52

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. To strengthen your communication strategy through smart data usage, try these three tips: Integrate your database to see the bigger picture.

Communications 209

Communications Software Member Engagement Event Planning 209