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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. Member app. 1 CAE credit.

Certificate 284

Certificate Price Tools Technology 284

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APRIL 26, 2024

TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. See how your association’s performance compares to your peers, and get ideas for measuring your own data and improving your email, community, and member engagement strategies. 1 CAE credit.

Content 268

Content Survey Education Strategy 268

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Project success stories. Member recruitment. Go on a whirlwind tour of some of our recent projects. 1 CAE credit. .

Arlington 268

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 268

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Project management basics. I bet many of you once found yourself in a project manager role without the benefit of project management experience or training. Achurch Consulting removes some of the mystery by sharing project management basics for AMS implementation projects. Host: Remote Leader Project.

Project 370

Project Education Software Review 370

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Put GrowthZone’s AMS to work to save your staff, leadership, and members time and watch your association flourish. Manage chapter structure, connect membership applications with a chapter, and execute member communication at the chapter level. When these processes are executed, members are engaged.

Software 78

Software Association Management Directory LMS 78

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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. More info/register.

Revenue 257

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 257

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Membership engagement. Project management. But these meetings often occur only after things go wrong or big projects end, says Ethan Mollick. Membership trends. Membership budget.

Revenue 229

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 229

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I’ve had a few writing projects finish recently and have room for more client work in my schedule. 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. 4 CAE credits. More info/register.

Tools 274

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 274

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JUNE 9, 2023

Membership engagement. 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. We all know that and think we do it, but her examples show us how often we don’t.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. Thought leadership is a strategy that seems tailor-made for associations. Here’s one significant challenge.

Leadership 88

Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

WBT Systems shared some depressing statistics about the percentage of leadership positions held by women. Read their ideas for how associations can help support and train women on the path to leadership. Brad Egeland, Association for Project Management ). Member Engagement Party. We still have a long way to go.

Raleigh 259

Raleigh Review Class Education 259

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JUNE 2, 2023

Starkweather Association Services’ shares best practices for change readiness that will help you understand and minimize the complications people bring to technology or any other change project. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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APRIL 30, 2021

I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. I’ll refer them to this post from MemberSuite which advises what you need to do before this monster project begins. How to Ask the Right Questions to Improve Your Content and Drive Member Engagement. Yikes, I can’t even imagine. Quick hits. Wes Trochlil ).

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement. Member retention. More info/register. But all video is not created equal. 1 CMP credit.

Strategy 274

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 274

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MARCH 11, 2016

Eastern* – Project Management Techniques for Non-Project Managers (Association Chat on Blab). Project management…it’s an art and a skill. What if you had the guidance of an expert in project management who could show you some great techniques for working with your current projects? Wed 3/16 at 1:30 p.m.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Case Study Project Revenue 150

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JANUARY 28, 2022

For entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to develop an entrepreneurial leadership style, John Pence shares his takeaways from MIT’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program. Leadership development. Leadership training shouldn’t be reserved for top performers and senior management, say Navio Kwok and Winny Shen at Harvard Business Review.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

They especially get in the way when you’re leading up a project, so thankfully WBT Systems suggests 11 catalysts for cross-departmental collaboration. Member Engagement Party. An engaging membership experience needs constant attention and interaction, just like any good party. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement. Gain insights into perspectives across the generations including leadership, recognition, and motivation. 1 CAE credit.

Maryland 274

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 274

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MARCH 12, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Learn how associations are using contextual engagement to improve member engagement and drive revenue.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

More time – your staff can spend more time on valuable projects rather than creating reports or developing Excel spreadsheets. Member engagement – you can identify what products and services your members are interacting with to help increase engagement. Communicate to leadership and staff in their language.

How To 169

How To Case Study Cost Revenue 169

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JUNE 11, 2021

Billhighway talked with Peter Houstle of Mariner Management and Christi Beatty of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who are working together on AGC’s chapter benchmarking project. Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Event budgets. More info/register.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Impexium describes three crucial principles that most associations and vendors overlook during an AMS implementation —things that will make your project much more difficult. The Science of Executive Leadership: Training That Drives Organizational Results Neuroscience reveals that power changes the brain in surprising ways. Letting Go!

LMS 257

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 257

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MAY 19, 2023

Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. Leadership training. Members aren’t willing to dedicate as many volunteer hours as they once did—that’s the word on the street. Event apps. Saving Money with Andrew ) What a story.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Your input will help associations benchmark the use of event, member, and other mobile apps in associations. Your association’s recruitment and retention success depend on your membership model pricing. Member engagement. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Last week we held our monthly thought leadership webinar where Peggy M. Peggy took us on a thought-provoking look at the challenging work of volunteer recruitment for associations with Reimagining the Volunteer Model in Association. By that, I mean the days of tying someone up for long periods of time for a project are fading away.

Recruiting 150

Recruiting Recruitment Revenue Project 150

Association Success

MARCH 20, 2018

Recruiters should look for an extra edge when hiring association leaders in today’s changing landscape. The association community is facing a crisis of leadership. The board can enhance their hiring processes through leadership inventories that discern answers to these questions. Adaptability. Responsiveness.

Recruiting 74

Recruiting Recruitment Leadership Team 74

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JULY 17, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Challenges and opportunities with membership recruitment for trade associations. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

He also spoke about the discussions about race and leadership on the Texts to Table podcast (another must-subscribe) that Shawn co-hosts with three other Black association leaders. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. More info/register.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2019

Podcasts are growing in popularity right now, and it could be a medium ripe for associations to recruit, retain, and engage members. Podcasting can really magnify your member engagement efforts if you do it in a strategic way,” she says. “I There are many ways to approach the medium for specific member outcomes.

Recruiting 89

Recruiting Recruitment New York Washington 89

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MAY 1, 2020

How is your association demonstrating leadership to its members and community? Are you finding board members more receptive to change? Reggie Henry, CAE (moderator), chief information and engagement officer, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

North Carolina 273

North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Inclusive leadership. Content Curation 101: Creating Meaningful Member Relationships.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Board Leadership ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia).

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Join us for this strategy session to learn more about diversifying funding streams through philanthropic approaches, increasing revenue generation beyond earned income models, and improving income projection from untapped and under-used sources. More info/register (fee for ASAE non-members). Host: ASAE. Mon 12/7 at 11 a.m. –

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Member engagement. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. I especially love the first one because members are craving that—heck, we all are. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Matt Hughes, Projection AV.

Montana 351

Montana Certificate Conference Content 351