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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. New job advice. 1 CAE credit.

Certificate 281

Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

ISAE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Growing Your Association’s Non-Dues Revenue: The Basics The idea that all or most of your association’s revenue should come from membership dues is an outdated, inaccurate assumption. According to ASAE, dues made up only 30% of total revenue for professional associations in 2016, a steep drop from 95.7% Let’s get started!

Revenue 52

Revenue Learning Management System Course eBook 52

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Team questions. Karin Hurt and David Dye at Let’s Grow Leaders share seven assumption busters to propel your team’s strategic thinking. Young member engagement. She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members. Member mobile app.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Membership engagement. Your AMS should be the 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, provide a better digital experience, and deliver personalized emails and content.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” It is no longer a weird experiment in some back room with a tiger team.” PAR Member Meet-Up: How to Approach Revenue Forecasts for 2024 Hear how associations plan and deliver revenue forecasts from the basic to the advanced.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

Aptify

APRIL 15, 2024

Many of the new capabilities in the Aptify release are Azure-native, giving your IT team and your organization the modern benefits of the Azure environment through Aptify. Aptify is a cloud-based membership management solution designed to streamline complex processes for enterprise associations, unions, and other member-based organizations.

Software 82

Software Membership Management Class Team 82

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APRIL 26, 2024

Engagement scoring. Rachel Mace at Association Analytics explains how to set up and use an engagement scoring model. She offers advice on getting a team together to develop and regularly review the model, and what to cover during team meetings. Hear about real examples of successful project plans for associations.

Content 222

Content Survey Education Strategy 222

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

One difference this year: “For the first time in the survey’s history, the challenge of generating non-dues revenue topped all other obstacles faced by associations.” That explains the interest in communities like Non-Dues-A-Palooza and Professionals for Association Revenue. Event design. Location: Alexandria VA. Daughtry, M.Ed.,

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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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. The 2024 survey is now open. Volunteer burnout.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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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. More info/register. More info/register.

Tools 272

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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MARCH 17, 2023

Association revenue. Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. Learn how to identify challenges early in the process to better navigate transitions, communicate effectively with all team members and partners, and address concerns in a timely and constructive manner.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

RevUp Summit on Wed Dec 6 and Thu Dec 7 in Annapolis MD, hosted by Professionals for Association Revenue AWTC Advance on Wed Dec 6 in Arlington VA, hosted by Association Women Technology Champions People Powering Tech on Thu Dec 14 online, hosted by Qiqo Inc. Solve together with other association teams. More info/register.

Arlington 261

Arlington Los Angeles Atlanta Technology 261

Protech

JUNE 11, 2020

To help get your online career center off and running, here are a few pieces of advice association managers can immediately implement to engage with and serve members, all while growing non-dues revenue. . i.e. ”Which staff member or team will be site administrators?”). Leverage Systems to Grow Non-Dues Revenue

Revenue 83

Revenue Tips Social Media Communications 83

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hear how the speaker’s team developed a price elasticity forecast. Hear about the potential benefits and challenges of such a transformation, from increased reach and engagement to new revenue streams, while learning how to navigate potential obstacles. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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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. Determine if It’s Time to Throw Your Association Program a Farewell Party Are your member, sponsor or industry programs stale? AMS implementation. Letting Go!

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. Unlock the power of timeboxing for project management and professional development. Value proposition. What is your association’s secret sauce? But you have to admit when you do. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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JUNE 9, 2023

Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. Membership engagement. 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.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask for RFP samples on ASAE Collaborate. You can get everything you need in Brightfind’s RFP template for CMS and website design projects. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/27 at 1 p.m. Website RFPs. More info/register.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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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? If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2018

How can we increase non-dues revenue? One of the most valuable revenue-building tools all associations have in their arsenal is member communications. Think about what it takes to produce a successful line of member communications products. Engaging and relevant content is probably first on your list, as it should be.

Revenue 61

Revenue Communications Survey Team 61

Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2018

How can we increase non-dues revenue? One of the most valuable revenue-building tools all associations have in their arsenal is member communications. Think about what it takes to produce a successful line of member communications products. Engaging and relevant content is probably first on your list, as it should be.

Revenue 61

Revenue Communications Survey Team 61

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing. Implementing even the most basic member retention strategies will not only save you money, it’ll help you increase revenue over time! Because 45% of association members cite networking with their peers as their top reason for joining!

Strategy 130

Strategy Software Social Media Discount 130

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Now, organizations that have a smaller budget, a limited IT team, or a reduced timeline can choose NetForum as their comprehensive AMS. With NetForum’s new off-the-shelf offerings, mid-market organizations can get all the standard features needed to save staff time, maximize revenue , and enhance the member experience.

Software 72

Software Revenue Member Experience Marketing 72

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JULY 17, 2020

Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. 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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AUGUST 4, 2023

Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Member engagement. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. Non-dues revenue partners. More info/register (PAR members only).

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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JUNE 16, 2023

Team dynamics. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity. PCMA is partnering with Gevme on the AI-based Project Spark for the events industry , which is free now, but I can see revenue potential. Whenever you end a project or a client engagement, you probably do a retrospective analysis.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Aptify

MARCH 30, 2023

You might know it’s time for new membership management software for your organization, but your leadership team and board of directors might have concerns about making the investment. Here are six common objections to purchasing new technology and how to move beyond them. This is an understandable concern.

Software 72

Software How To Membership Management System 72

Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

The downside is that your team probably can’t do everything they want to. Your staff is short on time and, with so few employees, you may not have the expertise to take on all the projects you want. It also needs a long-term strategy, beta testing, content, and consistent attention to ensure members receive value. That’s okay.

Event Planning 218

Event Planning Video Project Content 218

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JULY 24, 2020

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. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Boost Membership & Non-dues Revenue in a Virtual World with Open Communities.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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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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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement. Keep the Seal of Approval concept in mind when examining your association’s offerings and unique value propositions, says Dr. Michael Tatonetti in a post by Carolyn Shomali at Professionals for Association Revenue. Market perception.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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APRIL 16, 2021

How Your Association Can Drive Revenue & Growth with AI-Based Personalization. Organizations are not only seeing deeper engagement, but also increased sales and more diverse revenue streams. Do you find yourself rushing to put out fires and never moving forward on big projects or initiatives? More info/register.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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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. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. .

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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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. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Don’t let the ghosts of the past haunt your future online education and non-dues revenue. Sponsor survey.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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MAY 1, 2020

Pair his post with this one from Northstar Meetings Group: 17 ideas for incorporating revenue-generating opportunities into your online meetings, conferences and webcasts. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Driving Revenue when the Engine Stalls. More info/register. Host: Matchbox Virtual Media.

North Carolina 273

North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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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. Let’s Chat About Engagement Data (Data Analytics Network). Join a fireside chat with the Data Analytics Network planning team all about engagement.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354