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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Change management. Print magazines. More info/register.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

MAY 31, 2023

AvidXchange CEO Michael Praeger interviewed Ryan Davis, CEO of CINC Systems , in the latest episode of “The Power of Change” podcast. Ryan Davis, CEO, CINC Systems Leaning in to Digital Transformation Digital transformation is a major priority for many businesses today. And focus on what’s most important.”

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Middle managers.

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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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JULY 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems does too. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Email marketing news. Leadership development for young members. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

For associations focusing on strategically attracting new members (and keeping them engaged for the long haul), it’s important to package your tech stack for ample growth and retention. Barb Boggs, Events & Volunteer Relations Manager, Grant Professionals Association. Learning Management System (LMS) / eLearning.

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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?

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. Learning subscriptions. Gen Z and millennial marketing.

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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.” Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. They’re interested in the content, that’s it. Membership.

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Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

Every association management software (AMS) company loves to demonstrate how their AMS meets an association’s requirements. The association staff on the project team care about these functions and features, but most of their co-workers only care about one thing: reports. What data would help them make a decision?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope.

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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. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

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MAY 7, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Research on associations. Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Association myths. Marketing must-haves. Intriguing. Quick hits.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Market perception. Member app.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. Membership directories help your organization in multiple ways: Providing networking opportunities Most of the time, members join a community or association for the networking opportunities.

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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. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position. Event trends.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Especially in associations, analytics can provide invaluable insights, guiding strategies and shaping outcomes. However, the hurdle remains: how do you convince the powers-that-be to earmark a slice of the budget for analytics? The apprehension to adopt a new system or modify a current one is real.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Effective event management is a blend of careful planning and adaptability. With the right strategy and tools, attendance tracking can help you understand your audience. and how to track attendance at an event using software. Precise attendance data can offer them insights into their marketing reach.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Content/education strategy.

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APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association performance and priorities. WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. Multi-system implementation. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. Shut up and listen.

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Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Tiffany Moule at Higher Logic explains what associations should know about ChatGPT. Leadership training.

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MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. Achurch Consulting are the go-to consultants in the association space for remote work so they have opinions, naturally.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Association education in 2024. Conference/abstract management.

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization.

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MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Association podcasts. Associations might want to consider a different approach to volunteering.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Anticipating the question forming in your mind right now, Jamie wrote a post titled, If You Don’t Know What the Rockefeller Habits Mean for Associations, You Should. Because there’s always time to learn, right? Associations in 2021.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Davis, CAE, who works at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, said: “I need to operate now and look forward, not try to claw may way back to ‘normal.’ Learn to love walking in the rain.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. They describe how technology can help your association do this by strengthening your organization’s culture.

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JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Employee retention.

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Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

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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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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. Data strategy. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But as your organization evolves, you’ll inevitably find yourself asking the big question: How do I grow my membership base? There are many strategies for attracting new members over time, but if you want to see a boost ASAP, the best thing you can do is start brainstorming membership drive ideas! How Do I Create a Membership Drive?

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The riches are in the niches, says WBT Systems. Association fortune-telling. Hosts: Eventbrite, National Independent Venue Association, Music Venue Trust and FundBox. Peter Houstle, CEO, Mariner Management. Niche conferences.

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