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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. That’s what people really want deep down inside—and associations can help members build these communities.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! The solution? Boost your non-dues revenue.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. Association habits. Come ready to learn, share, and discuss strategy, resources, and challenges. Brand acquisition.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. Hear how the speaker’s team developed a price elasticity forecast. Event trends.

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AssociationChat

MAY 20, 2020

People constantly ask Tahira for advice on how to learn and stay in-the-know on events and so she created a resource list over on her website (you should check it out)! But please make sure to visit her website to find out more about her book on intentional event design so you don’t miss her other resources and next posts!

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks.

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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. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Association Success ).

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Association Success

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Meetings are a crucial aspect of the work your association does and likely a primary source of revenue. Annual meetings, trade shows and expos are where you showcase your leadership and value. For members, they’re an opportunity to network and learn. Be intentional about the ways attendees can connect over social media.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 4, 2019

Electronic learning (eLearning) programs have taken on many shapes and sizes over the years, but sometimes it can be hard to drum up excitement for new (or existing) offerings. Because learners often assume the resources will always be there for them, so there’s no rush to engage. Why is this? Enter: Virtual events. Yes, I said it!

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Billhighway describes the chapter self-assessment exercise used by the Associated General Contractors of America to collect data for chapter benchmarking. Virtual conference networking. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ).

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

Associations are always looking for new and creative ways to drive additional non-dues revenue. At a recent Association SIG Summit, Blue Sky Client Success Manager, Kara Adams, joined a group of association executives as they crowdsourced ideas to drive non-dues revenue. Anything you think we are missing? Comment below!

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

We know the value of trade associations – they play a vital role in social and economic dialogue. But like other organizations, trade associations are going through a transition period. Here are four key challenges trade associations face today and community tactics you can use to overcome them. How to Tackle It.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Developing a national day to annually rally around your industry (or a related cause) is an excellent way to boost awareness for both your organization and its mission. You’ll be giving the public a platform and the resources they need to talk about it (for some of that invaluable word-of-mouth marketing). Shop at certain locations?

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perhaps you want to promote an upcoming conference or educational event? With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. Want to learn more about marketing plans? Social media. Time-based.

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EventMobi: Association Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’s never too late to update how your organization handles new membership orientation. In this blog, we’ll explore: The impact of a strong new membership orientation How to onboard your new members effectively 16 orientation ideas that will help you retain your members for the long haul Why Does New Member Orientation Matter?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. iMIS invites you to participate in their 9th Annual Membership Benchmark Survey. Many associations are putting great emphasis on career websites , so they can help industry employers with workforce development.

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MARCH 5, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jason Cohen , senior manager, member services at ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, invites your participation in a survey on membership campaign practices. Association role model.

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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. Learning design.

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Protech

MAY 9, 2023

Say your association is planning its first annual conference, relying mostly on an outdated AMS with limited features to prepare for the event. Before the event, participants are confused about where and how to register, and staff members have to spend hours assisting them. How can your association utilize an AMS?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Volunteers donate.

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MARCH 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Is it over yet? He shares useful lessons learned on virtual strategy facilitation. Conference sponsorships. Associations are already taking a huge financial hit by having to cancel conferences. Remote work.

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MAY 24, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway asks, “ Do your chapter awards spark joy? ” Who’s in charge of talent development at your association? WBT Systems takes a look at this unsettling situation and suggests ways to bring learning into the association workplace.

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JUNE 12, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Motivation and focus enhancer. It’s one of our community’s running jokes: anyone who’s worked in an association has dealt with family and friends who have no idea what they do—even after years in the profession. CRPs explained.

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MAY 1, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… For the last six weeks, virtual events have been the focus of my reading and writing time—which is why you’ve seen the topic popping up so frequently here and on my Twitter stream too. Virtual worlds for association events.

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APRIL 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Zoom fatigue—or is it? I’m reading a lot about “Zoom fatigue” these days, which concerns me because associations are relying on Zoom (and other web-conferencing platforms) to educate and connect members to each other.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. ASI invites you to participate in their 7th annual benchmark survey on membership performance. WBT Systems describes how to establish a high-performing professional development committee. Digital learning and credentials.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Is your association leveraging technology to its fullest potential? You can elevate the success of your online community and marketing automation activities by integrating solutions that fuel long-term engagement , like data collection, mobile apps, and volunteer management programs. Resource: Higher Logic + AACSB Case Study.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s time for Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 11 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. Host: TechSoup.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Events are the lifeblood of nonprofits and associations. Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. What Is Nonprofit Event Management Software?

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Yesterday I went on an ebook buying rampage thanks to BookBub. You know how it goes: you look at the “Customers who bought this item also bought” section on Amazon and before you know it you’ve clicked “Buy now” several times. Association Chat).

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. You need options, and those options mean investing in revenue streams that aren’t reliant on your members’ annual dues. 14 Ideas for Growing Non-Dues Revenue. Rent out your facility.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

Virtual emcees, remote attendees, social media competitions for in-person and remote participants…virtual events can have so many moving pieces, that it’s easy to feel lost. Almost 10-years-ago, I took part in a hybrid conference that changed my life and connected me to friends I still have to this day. . Will you have an emcee?

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ISAE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Growing Your Association’s Non-Dues Revenue: The Basics The idea that all or most of your association’s revenue should come from membership dues is an outdated, inaccurate assumption. According to ASAE, dues made up only 30% of total revenue for professional associations in 2016, a steep drop from 95.7% Merchandise. Fundraisers.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Why Look to Associations?

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