Reid All About it

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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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

Reid All About it

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. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Reid All About it

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. Online learning.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

Reid All About it

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. Learn how to establish, administer, and evaluate an effective mentoring program. Inspiration.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

Reid All About it

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. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON. Quick hits. Host: ASAE.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. Learning about AI. Hot association topics.

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Revenue LMS Price Education 277

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If, like me, you’re sick of all the negativity around, you’ll appreciate this article by Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management about what’s good in data management —yes, data management, we’ve come a long way, baby!

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LMS DC Social Media Washington 186

Reid All About it

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.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. If your association has chapters in Europe, you’re already dealing with data privacy regulations, namely GDPR.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

Reid All About it

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.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

That’s why marketing is such a crucial step to the success of your association events. Promoting these special membership events is a multi-step process that could include written invitations, videos, and social media posts. Far and away one of the most effective channels for association event marketing is email.

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Email Marketing Marketing Content Software 283

Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association technology and analytics. Pay special attention to the four philosophies on the AMS’ role in the association tech stack, and the pros and cons of each. WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Higher Logic

MAY 20, 2020

Video conferencing and virtual events have never been more important to business as it is now - especially for associations who need to keep members engaged and revenues high. Check out these six ideas for creating engaging webinars that deliver a valuable experience to your association’s members: Create Educational Opportunities.

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Revenue Learning Management System Member Engagement eBook 296

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. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. Why Look to Associations?

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LMS Certificate Library Education 252

Reid All About it

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. Marketing automation. Abstract/conference management.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As an association leader, you know the importance of engaging your members. Managing your members is no easy feat— it requires dedicated association management software as well as a strategic plan for engaging your constituents. Here’s what we will cover: The importance of association engagement. Let’s begin!

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Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

When it comes to delivering superior member experience (MX), association professionals know how important it is to invest in technology that drives member loyalty. According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. What values do members prioritize at their associations?

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Leadership FAQ Member Engagement Social Media 117

Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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.

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Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

Reid All About it

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.

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DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 275

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In today’s world, associations are growing and evolving at a rapid pace. With advances in association management systems (AMS), associations are attracting millennials , as well as other high-priority groups of professionals. Event Management. Social Media. Virtual Events and Learning.

Member Engagement 136

Member Engagement Directory Social Media LMS 136

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Welcome to the last Association Brain Food of 2020. Thank you for reading and sharing Association Brain Food with others in the association community this year. Digital marketing for education programs. Chapter financial data.

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Video Certificate Review LMS 221

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience. It doesn’t happen.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I was all excited to share a must-read article from ASAE (members-only) by Kaihan Krippendorff about how your association can lead your industry in the blockchain revolution. Tim Ebner, Associations Now ). The Nonprofit Times ).

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Social Media DC System Washington 170

Freestone

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you determine your measurement of success, it’s vital for you to consider all your stakeholders, including your learning team, membership team, and more. Do you leverage a learning management system (LMS), association management software (AMS), social media, or more?

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Education Tips LMS Learning Management System 57

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 21, 2019

However, if show organizers and event marketers hope to expand their event and their brand to new audiences, they still need other ways to reach these people. Drive marketing strategy. For a typical event, the marketing strategy revolves around one task: Getting attendees to register and travel to the event.

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Content Learning Management System LMS Strategy 218

Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Don’t keep your association’s technical savvy and systems all to yourself. MemberSuite explains how associations can respond to this market demand by offering certificate and certification programs. UCLA Anderson Review ).

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LMS Price DC Washington 170

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2017

Participating in an online learning challenge is a great way to kick-start a new habit, acquire a new skill, or accomplish a long-desired goal. Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. The benefits of a learning challenge.

Member Engagement 160

Member Engagement LMS Discount Education 160

Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). Why are learning experience platforms rising in popularity?

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LMS Course Library Learning Management System 91

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Digital badges inspire new pathways to learning and connect learners to opportunities, resources, and one another ”. Why should associations look for a digital badging solution that incorporates OpenBadges?

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Education Learning Management System LMS Certificate 150

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

A MOOC is a social, networked learning experience that blends a subject matter expert (instructor), technology and convenience. In other words: a hybrid-learning format that appeals to today’s 24-7 learners. In the background, a successful learning management system is key to operating a successful MOOC.

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Mooc LMS Learning Management System Social Media 100

Associations Now

DECEMBER 3, 2014

If you’re stumbling over two of the biggest acronyms in e-learning, you’re in luck. Can’t tell a learning management system from a learning content management system? You’re not alone, and today’s Social Media Roundup is here to help you distinguish between the two.

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LMS Social Media Learning Management System System 40

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

Association Success

APRIL 8, 2020

Most of us use the internet and social media, so I didn’t get it, what was the big deal? A digital first culture means something larger than just posting on social media and staying in the know about the latest trends. You’re unsure about switching over your current LMS? Ask for internal insights and suggestions.

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Education LMS Social Media System 94

WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations.

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Revenue Certificate Learning Management System Course 230

Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 55 days from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate their success. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back from all the news, busy work days, our hectic social and family lives and take some time to reflect, refocus, and refresh. Conferences can be a great place to do this, while also reconnecting with your peers, sharing experience, and learning about new ideas.

Learning Management System 150

Learning Management System LMS Certificate System 150