Association Success

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Informed by past events and the context of your scenarios, anticipate the attendance you can expect in each of the three formats. Survey prospective attendees, members, exhibitors and sponsors to understand format interest.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more. CliftonStrengths.

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MemberClicks

MAY 8, 2024

Instead of paper tickets and programs that get thrown away as soon as your event is done, event apps allow for digital versions of these assets. Event Registration Apps: Reviews & Comparison There are many event registration apps on the market, each with its own set of features and drawbacks.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Sponsor survey. To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Dina Denham Smith at Harvard Business Review shares five tactics to combat a culture of false urgency at work. Scientific society events. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs, and challenges. Office urgency. He excoriates all of them in equal measure.”

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APRIL 28, 2023

Learn how an online community can help you attract, engage and retain members, and read their useful plan for launching and managing a community. Matt Mayberry, Harvard Business Review ) How to increase email open rates: 13 key success factors with examples. Quick hits You don’t need to be “the Boss” to be a leader. More info/register.

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. For every respondent that takes at least 50% of the survey, Naylor will donate $10 to the World Central Kitchen’s #ChefsForAmerica COVID-19 program. Host: Event Garde.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership survey. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. The survey closes next week so don’t delay.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Professional and personal networks have shrunk by close to 16% during the pandemic , according to Marissa King and Balázs Kovács at the Harvard Business Review. Host: Sidecar.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How long does it take to plan a trade show? How to plan a trade show How long does it take to plan a trade show? You’ll want to start event planning at least a year ahead. Send out post-event survey questions in an email and use the responses to evaluate your trade show and improve future events.

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Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

According to a 2016 survey of recruiters conducted by Deloitte, only 30% of job seekers mention volunteer experience on their résumés, despite the 82% of surveyed recruiters preference to applicants involved in volunteerism. Looks like you’ve forgotten something. What if you’re not currently searching for a new role?

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APRIL 21, 2023

Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? Event Planning for Associations & Nonprofits The biggest challenge small to medium sized associations and non-profits face when organizing events in-house is the limited time and resources available to them. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 9, 2017

I love this idea from Elizabeth Grace Saunders at Harvard Business Review: establish a meeting-free day. Find out about the latest association growth trends revealed in MGI’s 2017 membership marketing benchmarking survey. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MAY 12, 2023

Learn how to use analytics to uncover education gaps you didn’t know you had, discover which course topics do better live or online, and know if learners have a positive or negative tone in course reviews. State of the association industry. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. LinkedIn or Facebook) or private ones for members. 1 CAE/CMP credit.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

SurveyGizmo : A good survey tool is always helpful for getting feedback from your audience (or even if you need to get feedback internally). Yelp : You probably use Yelp in everyday life to check out businesses like restaurants and salons, but it can be useful for event planning, too.

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MAY 22, 2020

If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. The report that came out of their first survey two years ago was full of good information and great ideas so I look forward to this edition. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Event Planning: Your events are where your members connect and your industry grows. Whether it’s annual conferences or smaller meetups, your skill in planning and executing these events is key to your members’ satisfaction and your association’s reputation.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

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Associations Now

JUNE 2, 2015

A new survey of meeting planners looks at some of the generational differences that are influencing how they choose event locations and what that may mean for venues. Millennials are also more likely to turn to social media and blogs for reviews and ratings when evaluating a potential venue.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Main Features : Comprehensive Membership Management Streamlined Communication Tools Event Planning and Management Capabilities Intuitive Website Builder Explore MemberClicks and its features 2. With WildApricot, you’ll be streamlining everything from membership management to event planning.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

Don’t plan your virtual events before reading this! One more platform reviewed and instead of feeling closer to the answer of what tech to choose for their meeting, he felt further away than ever before. Check out How to Define Goals and Objectives for Successful Virtual Event Planning.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Event planning and management. As mentioned briefly before, finding an association management solution with event planning capabilities is key. For one thing, your association is already likely hosting a number of events, whether they’re smaller meetings, larger conferences, or a virtual experience.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Gather Feedback: Collect feedback through surveys or informal conversations to understand what worked and what can be improved. Analyzing the Success and Learning for the Future Reflecting on the event helps you grow and improve.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

s 10th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Harvard Business Review ). Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog if you’d like to see the list of recipes I’ve made this week or plan to make in the coming weeks (published late Friday morning), or my list of recommended ebooks on sale at Amazon. Keep learning!

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

However, with advancements in technology and an online world saturated with experiences, it’s always a good idea to review the basics and see if there is any room for improvement. In this guide, we’ll be reviewing some member engagement basics and walking you through a couple of questions. Member engagement surveys.

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MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. Non-dues revenue. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

After the trade show is complete, make sure to sit with your team after the trade show is over to review the ideas you used and what worked and didn’t so you can learn from your wins and mistakes and use this information for your next trade show. Ready to diversify your organization’s events? Learn more here.

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MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

Associations host all kinds of events, from workshops and conferences to auctions, networking events, and more. But as most events have now transitioned to the virtual realm or are embracing hybrid experiences, it’s important to have a centralized event planning system to support any type of event you want to host going forward.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

A: A learning audit is a systematic review of either a stand-alone program or an entire meetings portfolio to determine its strengths and weaknesses, with the aim of guiding subsequent improvements. groups and aggregate evaluation or survey data and environmental scanning exercises. Will it really benefit my organization?

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey. More info/register.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Survey your target audience: Send a survey to your target audience via email or social media and ask them to suggest potential speakers. Surveys are also an excellent method for finding a speaker that your audience will be genuinely interested in hearing. Event badge printing. Session and abstract management.

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MAY 14, 2021

Hear insights culled from OnBoard’s 2021 Board Effectiveness Survey. Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events: Understanding the 2021 Event Budget. So far, we’ve covered public health, legal and event best practices, as well as the 2021 event planning playbook. Host: Event Farm. 1 CAE credit. .

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

What's needed for on-site registration: Help guests get ready by telling them what they'll need for registration, such as IDs, company information, event tickets, order numbers, etc. Survey the Venue for Logical Check-In Flow. From there, they can print tickets and review any final on-site information. About the Author.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Silent auction software Donation processing software, whether online or through texting The right event management software will cut administrative hours and minimize overwhelm as a part of the event planning process. Check out online reviews, or ask to speak with an existing customer. Need more evidence of ease of use?

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

With features spanning database capabilities, messaging and email tools, accounting and payment systems, and event planning, a top AMS solution is a smart move for practically any group. That’s why we’ve created this comparison of all the biggest names on the market – and provided our own reviews!

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Melody Wilding, Harvard Business Review ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. For the Love of Events ROI Hear different perspectives on measuring your event’s ROI and driving a better member experience. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 2/16 at 12:30 p.m. –

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Beyond Networking: Event-Planning Reimagined. Learn what should be reviewed, modified or included in organizers’ contracts to reduce exposure to liability and risks. Hear how pulse surveys have emerged as invaluable tools for gathering ongoing insights on critical business needs as they evolve in real-time. 1 CAE credit.

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