Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Newsletters. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Ready to launch your membership campaign, but wondering where to start?

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Reid All About it

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. Newsletters. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery.

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Reid All About it

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. Remember those? Ah, the old days. Employee volunteering and DEI.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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. Self-paced online courses. Creating effective, engaging live instruction is challenging enough. AI and event planning. Fascinating times, right?

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Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Reid All About it

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. Open Space events. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Green Deal.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Here’s one from MemberSuite: your virtual events have value so stop making them free. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips. Can I get an amen?!

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Reid All About it

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.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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. Member onboarding. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Quick hits.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

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Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event experience mapping. They released a roundup of what they learned and, wow, you need to read this PDF (the link is in their post) before planning your next virtual conference, educational program or event. Who is ADDIE?

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Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Association learning landscape. Plus, you get Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele’s insight on learning impact, blended learning and microlearning.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Millennials get their share of depressing headlines these days—like this one from NBC News : “Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events.”. Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Online career center. Tips for cover letters.

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Reid All About it

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. Virtual event challenges.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. The member experience. Event trends.

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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? Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Event experience. Timely stuff. Zoom fatigue.

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Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Reid All About it

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.” Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Event marketing. Erasmus Podcasts. Workplace culture. Don’t give that up!

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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.

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Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutes Member engagement and retention are the ultimate weapons in the battle for long-term success. This article steps up to be your champion in this fight, offering a treasure trove of insights and strategies to turn passive members into enthusiastic participants. Engagement transcends mere participation.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Anti-Racism Resource List. Racial Justice Reading List & Resources.

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. Needless to say, keeping them engaged is of paramount importance. Slipping engagement statistics can be a serious warning sign for your organization! Online Communities. Thank-You Events. Podcasts and Other Audio Content.

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Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. ” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to.

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Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of membership-based organizations, one constant remains—the importance of new members. Enter the new member orientation, a critical moment in setting the tone for a lasting relationship. So, what is a new member orientation? Why is new member orientation important?

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Social Media Video Newsletter Resources 59

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

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Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

YourMembership

MARCH 13, 2014

.” Dues-based associations, regardless of industry or size, need to identify ways to stay relevant and competitive in an environment where members and prospects want proof of value before they hand over their money to pay for membership. Newsletter and Publication Advertising. Internet Advertising. Branded Merchandise.

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Revenue Software Newsletter Certificate 150

MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

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. About 1 in 4 Americans work from home and the appeal of participating in events from home is more appealing than ever. But what is a hybrid event? Mixing & matching event agendas. Why hybrid?

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Tools Conference Tips Organization 52

Association Adviser

JANUARY 18, 2019

Have you recently stopped to think about how your association’s tech solutions can complement one another to maximize your existing resources and provide a better member experience? You’re likely promoting your content on your website and on social media to generate interest and increase your reach.

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Newsletter Directory Learning Management System Social Media 61

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Emilio Arocho is a Washington, DC professional with over a decade of experience empowering nonprofit organizations by allocating their modest resources towards mission-focused digital transformation strategies. A few months into relaunching the member portal, we discovered more ways to optimize members’ ordering experience.

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Technology Strategy Tools Software 169

Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Creating and selling an online membership can help you to scale the transformative impact that you make in people’s lives, whilst growing a sustainable business. Understanding online memberships The essence of a successful online membership lies in its ability to foster a sense of belonging and continuous learning.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates.

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Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

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Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

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Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150