Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Virtual event engagement. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Smooth The Path

JANUARY 28, 2020

When testing new benefits, do you ask for member feedback? Likely your organization puts some of these methodologies to use because you know that member insights are what powers great strategy, change, and marketing. But member insights are hard to come by. Because survey fatigue is real. What do you do?

Member Research 88

Member Research Member Insights Survey Member Engagement 88

Nimble AMS

MAY 30, 2023

Searching for a modern AMS is a team effort—t hat’s why Chicago AMS Fest 2023 is the perfect event for your organization. AMS Fest 2023 is an in-person event based in Chicago, focused on AMS systems. AI can offer crucial member insights into your data and help you meet your strategic goals. Online community platform.

Chicago 127

Chicago Software System Cost 127

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

This data shows you what kind of content your members like and can help you decide what content strategy to pursue. Digging into your community data can provide you with valuable member insights, which you can use to improve your member experience. Are you over or under-staffing your events? Session attendance.

Report 203

Report Tips Marketing eBook 203

Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

Staff conversations will inspire you to generate insightful and engaging thought leadership content to represent member voices. Attend association events. You can get to know your members better by attending your organization’s events. Ask what industry issues members encounter.

Leadership 99

Leadership How To Survey Member Experience 99

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Amanda Kaiser describes how virtual connections can ease attendees’ anxiety about going to in-person events. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind. . Virtual connections.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

Leveraging data helps your association gain crucial member insights about learning content and event attendance, boosting member engagement across all avenues. Give your association a competitive edge by choosing to emphasize data governance and creating a like-minded policy.

Committee 117

Committee Review Survey Software 117

Smooth The Path

APRIL 3, 2016

Slow data is the data we accumulate after talking to members at event after event after event, by job shadowing or in member phone interviews. When you have seemingly unanswerable questions about members it is slow data that holds the answer. Related posts: Please ask members. Slow data is different.

Member Insights 60

Member Insights Conference Member Research Survey 60

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I’m excited and honored to be heading to Association Charrette today with 19 other association geeks for a weekend full of “insightful conversation about emerging trends and disruptions” in the association industry. Location: Annapolis MD.

DC 150

DC Washington Content Tools 150

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, if a paid-event registration campaign isn’t on track to meet or exceed your goals, you can adjust your approach mid-course instead of waiting until the campaign has completed and it’s too late to have an impact. See how AANA accomplished this with their first-ever virtual event and ultimately made $70,000 in profit.

How To 169

How To Case Study Cost Revenue 169

Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

To build a supportive community and offerings that prioritize members’ goals and interests, it’s critical that your organization invests in the right association management platform. This software makes managing the large amounts of data your association collects simple, illuminating key member insights.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software How To Certificate 52

Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2016

I went to their site to see where they promoted upcoming events, like webinars. Here’s my list of webinars and other professional development events for the week of June 6. – Event Design: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using #EventCanvas. – Best Practices: Using Digital Metrics to Gain Member Insight.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Raleigh Marketing Conference 150

Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

For the past two years, associations have been working harder than ever to adjust to disruptions and reimagine member programs and events. Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation.

Software 125

Software Missouri Revenue Innovation 125

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In the old days of in-person events, the information exchanged in breakout groups was mostly effervescent. Better yet, these conversations may sometimes unearth many little solutions for a big problem vexing the profession, industry, or field and with a little amplification, can help other members who are struggling too.

Conference 78

Conference Report Industry Content 78

Reid All About it

JUNE 10, 2016

Here’s the list of webinars and other professional development events for the week of June 13. Hosting a virtual or hybrid event makes it possible for more people to attend, but it doesn’t mean they will. – Measuring: Using Digital Metrics to Gain Member Insight. No demos, sorry. More information/registration.

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System millennials Member Insights Recruiting 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week.

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 17, 2020

When many board members feel like virtual benefits pale compared to physical benefits, other members might not feel the same. I’m reading virtual event chats, and I see attendees express how happy they are to finally have the opportunity to attend because the conference is virtual. Sometimes those voices seem very loud.

Conference 88

Conference Member Insights Leadership 88

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

To protect the anonymity of this association I can’t tell you everything we learned but I can tell you about a few of the key insights gained: Influence is a key challenge for members – members worried about their ability to influence stakeholders and like most professionals this is becoming a more important part of their job.

Case Study 104

Case Study Project Member Insights Association Value 104

Elevating Engagement

MAY 5, 2023

Most people do, but while we already have people convened for a meeting or an event, could we get some valuable insights? If you need to field a more standard survey, check out Typeform , the rare survey platform where engagement is built into each interaction. Scyroncrous or Ascrynous? I love visual voting.

Survey 65

Survey Tools Examples Member Insights 65

Smooth The Path

JULY 30, 2020

There is a mountain of data languishing unanalyzed, from the attendee chat record at virtual conferences to the member contributions to online communities to even the video from chapter meetings. No longer are events, communities, and meetings just benefits. They are powerful ways to get insights into our members’ world.

Member Research 78

Member Research Video Report Technology 78

Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If not, use this survey link to join nearly 1,000 association leaders worldwide whose participation helps all of us gain insights about what’s working to recruit, engage, and retain members, along with other valuable information.

Revenue 39

Revenue Education Strategy Leadership 39

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Focus on event engagement. The community’s success hinged on everyone at NSBE getting involved – the team even required every staff member to moderate the community for one day, to better understand the community’s inner workings and how important it was as a member benefit. Leverage social media outreach.

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Social Media FAQ Boston Content 120

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 11, 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.

Content 39

Content Strategy Technology Analysis 39

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Or the staff, board, and members go above and beyond. Or anytime you are at an association event it feels happy and safe. The new member engagement rule of three. And there is something more. The culture is great. Or everyone is approachable, warm, and friendly. Great associations have an extra something that makes them unique.

Cost 103

Cost Member Engagement Conference Industry 103

Smooth The Path

APRIL 5, 2016

I met a really unusual member today. After having a bad first conference experience most members don’t attend again. After having a bad chapter event experience most members don’t go again. After reading a few emails and finding no value most members start ignoring the association’s emails.

Member Experience 60

Member Experience Committee Conference Member Insights 60

Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2017

Or they are warmly welcomed to a chapter event. Someone they respect encourages them to join and because that person finds value they assume they will too, so they invest time to learn more. Upon joining they have a great experience. Someone calls them and that person was super friendly. Immediately upon joining they receive value.

Sample 68

Sample Discount Member Engagement Course 68

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is cool again , says Buffalo News reporter Colin Dabkowski. MemberSuite describes how technology (beyond the conference app) can help you improve the event attendee experience. or subscribe for updates.

DC 34

DC Washington Revenue Review 34

Smooth The Path

MARCH 17, 2016

Before a member joins, before an attendee registers, before a new member puts their first chapter event on their calendar, they wonder: Will I be the only one like me? Will I be the only one I like? Will I be the only one my age? Will I be the only one with these goals? Will I be the only one with this problem?

Industry 60

Industry Member Insights Organization Marketing 60

Smooth The Path

AUGUST 9, 2016

Millennials are the next generation we need to attract to associations. They will be our association leaders. Their participation will determine the health of our associations. Millennials are important but I do wonder if we are talking about this generation in the most productive way?

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millennials Tools Products Communications 60

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These might encompass event hosting, research initiatives, administrative expenses, and more. Understanding both your fixed and variable costs is crucial in setting a fair membership fee that ensures the association’s sustainability while providing value to members. Insightful articles that tap into the latest trends?

How To 52

How To FAQ Software Florida 52

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 5 interactive (and clever) ways to get real-time event feedback. What’s next in event catering for 2022? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

Content 39

Content Marketing Tips Strategy 39

Protech

AUGUST 19, 2021

And many organizations that did not have a formal online community rallied to build a solution as quickly as possible to fill the void of lost in-person events, groups and networking. Throughout the past year, associations that had already established online communities saw engagement skyrocket.

Cost 52

Cost Social Media Software Resources 52

Reid All About it

MAY 27, 2016

. – Six Simple Ways to Use Technology to Improve Your Event. Learn about best practices to use when selecting and applying new technologies to your event, and examples of important ( and easy-to-use ) tools such as planning and content management, analytics, and website management. Info/register. Host: BizBash Media.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Raleigh millennials Tips 150

Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Or small innovative events within bigger events. Quickly, cheaply get the best ideas in front of staff and a select small group of members and test them. Sometimes we get hung up on not knowing how to serve our members. Many association offerings are not physical products but prototyping can be done.

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Innovation Process Products Project 60