Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event Farm shares this Maya Angelou quote in their guide to event experience mapping , an essential technique for planning an event that will hit your attendees’ sweet spot and deliver your desired business outcomes. Who is ADDIE?

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Reid All About it

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.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. Association leadership.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. You can glean a lot of insights about your members once you get your association on board with engagement analytics. That depends on your association’s members!

Review 169

Review Member Engagement Process Examples 169

NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

When it comes to fundraising and marketing, your nonprofit needs to maximize its revenue in order to fund its important work. Aside from inspiring donors to give more, you must cultivate deeper relationships with them to show your appreciation and strengthen the community surrounding your organization.

Tips 130

Tips Newsletter Communications Examples 130

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. Corporate learning. AMS requirements. Virtual connections.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Most associations have one (or have at least considered one), but are still fine-tuning the details. And what about your association? Is your program effective at increasing non-dues revenue ? How to Create an Effective Association Sponsorship Program. E-newsletters and physical magazines.

Revenue 222

Revenue Price Newsletter Directory 222

Reid All About it

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. You fall to the level of your systems.”

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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! Boost your non-dues revenue.

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Associations and DAOs. Registration resistance. Bwah ha ha!

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The old adage that "change is the only constant" rings true for associations all around the world. Associations have to adapt to new member expectations, advancing technology and the shifting needs of their industries. That could – and should – change your organization’s priorities. Non-dues, or non-subscription, revenue.

Revenue 159

Revenue Tips Social Media Newsletter 159

Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Backcasting your future.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-dues revenue. 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.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” In the past few editions of Association Brain Food, I included a Good Listens section featuring association-focused podcasts. Event marketing. Erasmus Podcasts.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Sticky learning.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Association Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

How often does your association publish new content ? Many associations focus on big annual events, or reports that provide in-depth information several times each year. These signature offerings provide significant value to members, and may even be what your association is known for. .

Content 148

Content Newsletter Sample Video 148

Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? Cimatri is inviting associations to participate in their State of IT Security in the Association Industry survey. IT security. Community karma, baby. Communications.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce, paving the way for essential revenue that maintains their long-term success. Membership Software: FAQs While there are many membership management software options to choose from, the right choice differs from organization to organization.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! What is a Membership Drive?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The future looks bright for association e-learning. The growing lifelong learning market provides plenty of opportunity. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses.

Mooc 192

Mooc LMS Sample Survey 192

Aptify

JULY 24, 2019

Beyond membership dues: 3 ways to boost your association’s revenue. Great ideas to take to your board today. What do you do when your association’s revenue goes flat? Here are three revenue-boosting ideas you can take to your board today. Beef up your job board.

Revenue 56

Revenue LMS Newsletter System 56

Aptify

JULY 22, 2019

Beyond membership dues: 3 ways to boost your association’s revenue. Great ideas to take to your board today. What do you do when your association’s revenue goes flat? Here are three revenue-boosting ideas you can take to your board today. Beef up your job board.

Revenue 56

Revenue LMS Newsletter System 56

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Bottom line… mindfulness can transform your life. Chapter events. Mindfulness.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce, paving the way for essential revenue that maintains their long-term success. Membership Software: FAQs While there are many membership management software options to choose from, the right choice differs from organization to organization.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Associations are part of this great reset too. You should reassess your existing membership model to see if it’s still meeting the needs and preferences of your market. It’s a good time to also expand membership to new market segments by offering something different. Learning Pass. Hybrid Membership Model.

Price 135

Price Discount Marketing Newsletter 135

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.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

Associations have traditionally used membership “as an excuse to sell more stuff at discounted prices to members,” said Garth Jordan , senior vice president of corporate strategy at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). But, HFMA has cast that old non-dues revenue practice aside.

Revenue 53

Revenue Certificate Blended Learning Discount 53

AssociationChat

APRIL 26, 2021

When I worked at an association, a Vice President on staff said our not-for-profit association should not engage in business relationships – like sponsorships – with companies. There is nothing inconsistent or inappropriate about a not-for-profit association having a robust sponsorship program. Associations face competition.

Proposal 84

Proposal Revenue Review Newsletter 84

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We hope you enjoy (and can relate to) hearing from our customers and how they are reaping the benefits of using GrowthZone’s software solutions to grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue. We asked users to explain how using GrowthZone software has benefited their association and/or members.

Software 78

Software Member Engagement Process Committee 78

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. So, how do association marketers speak to young members and get them to lean in?

Tips 98

Tips millennials Newsletter Recruiting 98

Association Success

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Inbound marketing might seem intimidating at first. But the good news is that you can kick off your inbound marketing journey without creating new content from scratch. . MORE: Why engagement should be your association’s primary goal. Downloadable content is a popular inbound marketing tactic, and for good reason.

Content 78

Content How To Newsletter eBook 78

Potomac Core

JUNE 27, 2017

Polarization in Washington, DC, and market disruption are opening doors for Associations to create more compelling member engagement experiences for their members. Today’s associations who view their role as the integrator, aggregator, curator and enabler are creating more compelling member engagement experiences.

Member Engagement 119

Member Engagement Case Study DC eBook 119

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce — and membership software makes it easier for them to build those relationships. Need to increase your revenue? Membership management software helps organizations maximize their income by optimizing event revenue and automating membership renewals.

Software 52

Software Membership Management Directory Email Marketing 52

Association Adviser

APRIL 15, 2014

Even in this hyper-connected, social, mobile, digital age—or maybe because of it—associations and their members still like to meet, network and learn face-to-face. out of 5) among nearly two dozen member communication vehicles we examined in our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Report. Not convinced?

Revenue 60

Revenue Georgia Price Newsletter 60

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Tamela Blalock, MBA, CAE, CMP, DES considers her professional superpower to be revenue generation, but after talking with her about her experiences as an association leader, our staff at the Adviser thinks developing authentic empathy that nurtures others’ professional growth should be considered one of her superpowers, too.

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Revenue Course Education Team 63