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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. To remain relevant and employable, you need to keep your skills sharp. But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. Prepare to have your eyes opened.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Who has the time to learn? But where and how do you even begin to improve that culture?

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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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.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. They also describe how it made a difference for two associations.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Here’s another one. Just kidding.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Mon 4/22 from 8 a.m. 4 CAE credits. Info/register (fee).

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DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

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JANUARY 8, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. You and your association must do the same. Virtual conference closing.

Las Vegas 370

Las Vegas Case Study Conference LMS 370

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. WBT Systems suggests it’s time to integrate these two teams so attendees have a more effective learning experience. How the pandemic put a magnifying glass on sponsorships. Implicit bias. CRP challenges.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

YourMembership

JANUARY 8, 2015

It’s only the first week of the New Year and we are already off to an exciting start as YourMembership proudly announced this week the acquisition of Digital Ignite and that we will be adding its Learning Management System to YM’s expanding suite of products. You may be wondering why an LMS offering now? The leadership vacuum.

Association Management 150

Association Management Learning Management System LMS Press Release 150

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. If you were at the Association Component Exchange (CEX) last week, you heard about the “bright spot” concept.

Learning Management System 285

Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285

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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. Think your sandwich is too expensive?

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

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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. Membership survey. The member experience.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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APRIL 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When I was in charge of getting a new AMS back at my old association, I had no idea how to approach selection and implementation. Even worse, I didn’t even know how clueless I was. What does this mean for associations?

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

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MAY 12, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… How are associations using learning technologies? If you work for a membership organization, please participate in the Association Learning + Technology survey. Here’s the list of next week’s learning events.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh North Carolina Chicago Technology 150

MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

Did you know your members fit one or several of 10 different types of personas? These personas help define their preferences and drive how they make their decisions. It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. Who are your members? What’s a persona?

LMS 52

LMS Certificate Learning Management System Software 52

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Professional associations have a lot on their plate. The right software and tools can help you clear that plate and find a wide range of benefits for your association. These tools can help you minimize busywork, grow your membership with intelligent tech, straighten up your finances and much more.

Tools 140

Tools Software System Library 140

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JANUARY 13, 2017

It’s that time of year – your chance to participate in the industry’s most comprehensive study on membership marketing. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics.

San Antonio 150

San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

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JANUARY 13, 2017

It’s that time of year – your chance to participate in the industry’s most comprehensive study on membership marketing. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics.

San Antonio 150

San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. Impexium describes the eight elements of an association marketing strategy that will help you recruit more members, such as developing personas, leveraging data, nurturing leads, and more. Year-round attendee community.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning LMS Ohio Technology 39

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Program marketing. A justification toolkit helps prospective learners make a case for attending your online courses. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , it’s time to start looking for a new one. Non-dues revenue.

Revenue 39

Revenue Strategy Education Technology 39

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. MemberSuite suggests nine ideas for new membership tiers that might be a good fit for your association and market. When the pandemic hit, the Oklahoma State Medical Association offered free CME programs to physicians all over the country.

LMS 43

LMS Revenue Education Arlington 43

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JULY 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development. Likewise, members and customers are more likely to attend education programs when they’re following a professional learning plan. One overlooked source of intentional learning is boardroom dissent. Board management.

Education 39

Education Price Tools Technology 39

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JUNE 17, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems suggests strategies to reverse the decline in virtual and in-person conference registrations that many associations are experiencing right now. Learning subscriptions. Association turnaround. Member/customer engagement.

DC 39

DC Revenue Washington Leadership 39

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because I’m away next week on a hiking vacation in South Dakota, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, October 14. Because words are my trade, I’m super aware of how people use them. Jargon-busting. Jargon-busting. Quick hits.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

.orgCommunity

JUNE 18, 2019

Young professionals (YPs) are joiners, but they can’t afford to join associations or participate in association programs just because it’s the right or expected thing to do. You can try to bring YPs into your association as members, but you might have more success bringing them into your professional community as audience members.

millennials 40

millennials Education How To Social Media 40

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APRIL 13, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… NAIOP’s mentoring program engages chapter members of all ages —and what association with chapters wouldn’t want to have something like that? Does your email marketing program deliver the way you want it to? It’s a one-two punch.

DC 30

DC Washington Revenue Chicago 30

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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. Find out how the Albright-Knox has “shaken off its stodgy reputation and become the place to be.” You might get some ideas for your association.

DC 34

DC Washington Revenue Review 34

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APRIL 20, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The third wave in education and training is here and it’s different than previous waves in the early 1900s and the 1960s. Associations, if you haven’t already, it’s past time to step up your game, especially with the youngins.

Social Media 37

Social Media Chicago Tools Washington 37

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APRIL 6, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… With so many event apps on the market, how do you even begin to find one? I know how to be productive but it’s a matter of doing, not knowing. Most members don’t volunteer or attend in-person events, so how do you keep them engaged?

DC 39

DC Washington Review Resources 39