Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Event Planning Checklist. My volunteer leaders were struggling with the complexities of planning a small event for our trade association so I prepared this checklist to help guide them.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Newsletter Michigan Press Release 40

GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

These membership management tools – contact database, email system, billing and payment options, event platform, website builder, and other useful services – will streamline your association’s operations and drive growth for your organization. Pricing available upon request.

Software 52

Software Association Management Austin Atlanta 52

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? Sustainability and ‘flight shaming’ are topping many lists of event trends. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

LMS 141

LMS Software Virginia Revenue 141

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… The world wants you just as you are—you are enough. If you heed the advice of Eventpedia, you can be sure your event app won’t bomb with attendees. Make Your Marketing Technology Resolutions for 2018.

Washington 173

Washington millennials DC Chicago 173

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… My friends at DelCor Technology Solutions have kicked off their 15th Annual.org Community Food Drive to support the Capital Area Food Bank. Many of the criteria also apply to other types of technology too.

DC 130

DC Marketing Price Software 130

Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how to evaluate association management software based on important, often overlooked criteria; avoid hidden costs; and attract next generation thinkers and staff with a strong technology platform.

San Antonio 130

San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 130

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? Customization” has become a dirty word in association technology and for good reason. Technology isn’t the only success factor.

DC 130

DC Washington Price Newsletter 130

Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. Innovation and Events.

eBook 130

eBook Project Software Resources 130

SocialFish

AUGUST 17, 2017

As the world has become increasingly more technological, a wide and diverse array of organizational software has been developed to assist nonprofits in their fundraising and stewardship efforts. Event planning software. Event attendees.

Software 82

Software Price Cost Process 82

Socious

OCTOBER 19, 2016

They’re inexpensive and the extra variety I get is worth the price of my occasionally overlapping options. I’ve seen associations do this with association management software (AMS) and separate event systems. Determining Your Event Software Needs.

Software 130

Software Tools System Class 130

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. DelCor published two good posts in the last week – one suggests the questions you should ask the references provided by technology vendors.

Raleigh 130

Raleigh Austin Review Software 130

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. DelCor published two good posts in the last week – one suggests the questions you should ask the references provided by technology vendors.

Raleigh 130

Raleigh Austin Review Software 130

YourMembership Blog

MAY 3, 2012

Pricing. Technology. Innovation time may take away from production (or event planning) time in the short run but in the long term, assessing and reassessing the way you conduct business and your offerings is beneficial to your organization. Pricing.

Innovation 151

Innovation Software Price Membership Management 151

Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Did I talk to these people? Now for the main event: free professional development events for the association community. Own Post-Event Planning! Host: Event Manager Blog.

eBook 42

eBook LMS DC Content 42

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DelCor’s Tobin Conley, CAE, has some advice for association IT directors: it’s time to start thinking like a CIO. I was at this fun and enlightening event.) Digital for Events (part 3).

DC 26

DC Washington Chicago LMS 26

Reid All About it

MAY 11, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DelCor consultant Mike Guerrieri explains how to build a strong business case for a new technology project. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link.

DC 26

DC Washington Project Price 26

Reid All About it

JULY 20, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Tim Ebner at Associations Now talked to the American Society for Quality about some of the things they did to turn around declining membership. Host: Event Manager Blog.

LMS 26

LMS DC Washington Kentucky 26