Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Interested in filling more chairs at your next event? It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Educate, Educate, Educate: Events & eLearning.

Tools 208

Tools LMS eBook Resources 208

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

That’s why having multiple member retention strategies in place is a must! In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter?

Strategy 130

Strategy Software Social Media Discount 130

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

We hear a lot these days about virtual events. They’ve become a must-have for associations trying to replace lost revenue and member engagement from cancelled events. They’re also a convenient, low-cost option for providing members with content and networking opportunities year-round. Build a plan.

Revenue 78

Revenue Content Examples Technology 78

Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

Creating a business case requires you to review your organizational goals and challenges and the potential benefits a new software solution can provide. Read our blog for four tips to ensure your AMS tech pitch appeals to your individual board member’s roles and concerns. Membership.

How To 106

How To Software Revenue Technology 106

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s See the form beneath the post.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Mon 12/4 at 8 a.m.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling. Non-dues revenue.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. Non-dues revenue partners. Ex Ordo explains how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific and academic events. Quick hits How to make your event habit-forming.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

Reid All About it

AUGUST 6, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Here are the educational events scheduled for the next few weeks. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll see you back here on Friday, August 20.

Revenue 195

Revenue Certificate Oklahoma City Strategy 195

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In this guide, we’ll review membership management software basics and describe top options to give you a clear picture of how to proceed. For example, with the member information you gather through your software system, you can create courses, events, and other programs based on your audience’s preferences.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Review Directory 52

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/6 at 11 a.m. AI pulse survey. Count me in. CAE credit.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources. Marketing copy.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Reid All About it

MAY 3, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. It’s frustrating to have member and event attendee data spread out across the organization in different databases. James Green, Quartz ). 1 CAE credit.

Tucson 262

Tucson Phoenix Products Tools 262

Reid All About it

JULY 3, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DEI education. Your association can help staff, volunteer leaders, and members know better by offering (and requiring for some) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education. Bruce Feiler, Harvard Business Review ). Future-facing.

Montana 221

Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

ISAE

JANUARY 17, 2024

Technology plays an essential role in improving member experiences and association operations. For example, your association most likely relies on (and benefits from) powerful tools like your CRM and association management software to organize data, understand members, and give them the best experiences possible.

Cost 52

Cost Review Software Member Experience 52

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. Sponsor survey. Learning design.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Begin planning your member engagement strategy by hitting on these five vital areas with your volunteers : 1. Events Start building member engagement by empowering your volunteers to promote your next association event to their personal and professional connections.

Member Engagement 134

Member Engagement Social Media Review Recruiting 134

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Education Video 195

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

Learning Management System 195

Learning Management System Education Technology Review 195

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Amanda Kaiser describes how virtual connections can ease attendees’ anxiety about going to in-person events.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This business case requires a review of the goals and challenges your organization faces as well as the potential benefits a new software solution can provide. . Within the business case, you can refine your messaging so that it appeals to each board member’s role and/or area of expertise. Targeting your message for board approval.

How To 127

How To Software eBook Technology 127

Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “5G, when fully implemented, is poised to be a very big deal, a far bigger transformation in mobile technology than any previous generational shift. Read more at the Harvard Business Review. The economic and social benefits could be enormous.”

DC 170

DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

Reid All About it

MARCH 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter events. Speaking of contentious volunteer situations, what about chapter leaders who plan to host in-person events in the upcoming weeks or months? Harris, Harvard Business Review ). Recent Live Event Success Roundtable.

Innovation 259

Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

ISAE

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Not only do sponsorships generate important revenue for your day-to-day operations, but they also allow you to strategically plan for the future and expand the important work you’re doing to serve your members. If you already have a sponsorship program—great! so you can quickly act on them. Use your data to tell a story.

Nebraska 52

Nebraska Revenue Software Education 52

Associations Now

MARCH 16, 2016

Associations have their own demons that lead them astray from what’s best for the member experience. I cannot believe that anybody inside either the carriers or the manufacturers really thinks that all this crapware makes for a good experience. The angry god of ARPU makes businesses act irrationally.

Member Experience 40

Member Experience Revenue Certificate Committee 40

Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This investment can produce great returns to retention and revenue.”. 14 fun and creative webinar and event formats—you might find a new idea here. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Innovation method.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Lauren Geall, Stylist ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Crafting an event experience. Event Farm describes two different approaches to crafting event experiences that will wow your attendees and help you achieve business outcomes. Registration resistance. More info/register.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 20, 2023

According to Harvard Business Review , organizations that prioritize balanced “reduction plus offensive investment” in software maximize value and return on their software investment and outperform competitors with more defensive, cost-cutting approaches. How much does association management software cost?

Software 52

Software Association Management How To Email Marketing 52

Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

It also gives you a more complete view of your member data through easy-to-use reports and dashboards. Uplevel your events and learning opportunities. The study indicates that events and professional development (PD) courses are top revenue generators for professional membership organizations.

Organization 138

Organization Certificate LMS Membership Management 138

MemberClicks

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you’re looking to enhance your member experience and have an existing WordPress page for your organization, a membership website plugin is an easy way to monetize your member content with paid member subscriptions and build your member community. Are there reviews that say it’s easy to use and quick to install?

Price 52

Price Membership Management Software LMS 52

Reid All About it

JANUARY 14, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Annual performance reviews have few fans—the data confirms it. On the Event Garde blog, she explains what’s gone wrong for many associations and how to fix it. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. CAE survey.

Team 195

Team Technology Certificate Revenue 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Reid All About it

MAY 17, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Superstition Mountains Wilderness, AZ. That transformation can begin on the first day of membership—as long as you have a new member onboarding plan in place. MemberSuite shares six ways to onboard and engage new members. 1 CAE credit.

DC 170

DC Washington Social Media Revenue 170