Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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. Using data-driven insights and AI can help you be invaluable to your members. . – Please email me if you have something to discuss.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 27, 2020

This week, Higher Logic teamed up with Community Brands to host a webinar on just that – strategizing for the next generation. Building a network of peers and mentors within your industry. Personalizing your communications during recruitment and retention. Understanding Career Stages: When Do Members Join?

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Recruiting Recruitment Member Engagement Communications 240

Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations. Recruit more members . Improve member engagement .

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. Wes Kao shares solid advice for onboarding yourself when you join a new team. Please email me if you have a piece you’d like to discuss.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Member recruitment. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. Hear how to build and maintain trust on teams, spot potential trouble early, and foster a culture of accountability for project success. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely. 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. *All 2022 STR Industry Trends. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Your AMS should be the utility player on your membership team. Engagement means different things for different members. Membership budget. Membership engagement. Membership value. CAE credit.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

You can strategize with your volunteer ambassadors to have them oversee specific community subgroups or member channels. Consider linking ambassadors to a subgroup based on their industry background, a personal hobby, or how long they’ve been at your association. . Mentoring program.

Member Engagement 133

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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? Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding.

Strategy 130

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Yet it’s not enough for just your leadership team to embrace these innovative principles. Granting your board direct access to data reports will inform members of what is happening at your organization, helping them underst and what initiatives they need to emphasize to improve the staff and member experience. .

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Innovation Technology Tips Member Experience 114

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Small staff challenge. Journalism’s decline.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

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. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

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Reid All About it

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. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

In their report, Next-Level Governance : Leading with Strategic Agility , they describe the critical elements for reinventing governance so you can position your association to deliver value to your members and industry amidst any disruption. Workplace culture. But where and how do you even begin to improve that culture? CAE credit.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Here’s what else we know : You can reach and retain younger members by exceeding their expectations with a customized member experience that meets them where they are in their careers, and positions you to grow together. You’re on the same team. Cheer for each other. 10 Association Communications Stats + Membership Tips.

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Crowd Wisdom

JULY 27, 2023

To succeed in any industry, your organization must identify and develop new sources of revenue beyond collecting membership dues. Why your association should invest in continuing education to drive non-dues revenue Competition from other associations or industry providers has never been steeper.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

Such a large and visible occasion provided the opportunity to showcase the close co-operation between the client (EAIE) and the hosting venue (Messukeskus Helsinki) to build a sustainable event and provide an example that inspires the meeting industry to be more sustainable. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). 1 CMP credit.

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Las Vegas Case Study Conference LMS 370

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Host: MPI Speaker: Julie Haddix, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Cvent Tue 12/5 at 1 p.m. The Future of Events: 2024 Trends and Insights As we approach 2024, the events industry is changing more rapidly than ever.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

Recruiting new members and keeping them engaged is a crucial activity for all associations. And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. That way, your young members can add new skills to their resume.

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Tips millennials Newsletter Recruiting 98

Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. This requires a unique set of skills that your in-person events team may not possess.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 20, 2021

Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a mighty challenge when members have no time to spare. But what if you could show members a pathway that allows them to develop the skills and experience not only for the task at hand but for the next level of volunteering—or the next step in their career? Volunteer training.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Association technology and analytics. Host: Fridays@4.

Nashville 370

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 14, 2022

Volunteer recruitment. Why do some associations have a tough time recruiting volunteers and others don’t? Moving Today’s Leaders from What IS to What CAN BE, author and event industry expert Heather Hansen O’Neill will provide a deeper dive into one of the primary concepts and tools. State of the Event Industry 2022.

Team 195

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

The most common types of associations are: Trade associations – A group of businesses or companies operating within the same industry or trade focused on advancing their goals and interests such as influencing policies or networking with like-minded business leaders. Recruit your board.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Hear an explanation of the PRC’s ten-year review, what the PRC’s final order means, how nonprofits can prepare for the storm, and what the industry is doing to fight back. More info/register. Mon 1/18 at 11 a.m. –

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

The State of B2B Event Technology Hear about the B2B event tech landscape, industry trends, and key considerations to future-proof your event tech stack. Digital marketing professionals can capitalize on this newly digitized channel to create personalized, engaging experiences that drive business growth. 1 CMP credit. 1 CAE credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association Trends have teamed up on the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , the only survey designed to address the pressing questions association leaders are asking about what “work” will look like post-pandemic. Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual. Wed 4/7 at 2 p.m. –

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members. Experienced volunteers may work with new recruits to help them learn the ropes, for example. Find Appreciation Methods that Work for Your Members.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team. Why Do Your Members Need Your Association?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

Achurch Consulting explains why it’s important to provide virtual watercooler moments to your remote team and suggests all kinds of ways to do it. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. I bet you miss chatting with colleagues. DEI initiatives. Host: Fridays@4.

North Carolina 370

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Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2018

We would plan an innovation program that will help the association be nimble and quick, always seeking to solve member’s problems as the profession or industry evolves. Related: The new member engagement rule of three. Association trend watch: member experiences. What would you do?

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Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

Hear about industry trends and fresh ideas to inform your sponsorship strategy. Data Segmentation and Its Huge Impact on the Member Experience. Member expectations are higher than ever, and in order to keep up, it is critical to focus on the member experience to build and maintain loyalty. 1 CAE credit.

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DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

While members do not join for the value, they may stay for the value. Myth #3: Members Join Because the Association is the Leading Authority Our organization is 75 years old and is the voice of the industry. Nope, members do not join for this reason, either. All of this begs the question, why DO members join?

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Conference Industry 52

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Nimble AMS explains how an AMS can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs and deliver personalized emails and content. Membership engagement. Creativity. Tue 6/13 at 12 p.m.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

While members do not join for the value, they stay for the value. Myth #3: Members Join Because the Association is the Leading Authority. Our organization is 75 years old and is the voice of the industry. Nah, members do not join for this reason either. All of this begs the question, why DO members join?

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Recruiting Recruitment Conference Industry 118

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A medical association is focused on furthering and protecting the interests of its members, like helping them with career growth and keeping them up-to-date with industry trends. Their role is inclusive of licensing, ethics, regulations, conferences, industry standards, and advocacy.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software Organization Certificate 52

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 26, 2022

When we started Nimble AMS 10 years ago, w e looked at ways to change the industry, to disrupt the status quo of the association management software (AMS) space and help organizations rethink what an AMS actually is. Nimble AMS is celebrating 10 years and our 30th upgrade release. Period.” . Enter Nimble Land.

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