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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. If you feel like you’ve been seeing more press about microcredentials lately, it’s because researchers see growing support from employers and learners, and higher education sees the potential for revenue and renewed relevance.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 259

Potomac Core

MARCH 3, 2020

Since 2004, Julia Hamm , President & CEO of Washington, DC based Smart Electric Power Alliance ( SEPA ), positioned the organization as the strategic partner to help the electric utility industry transition to a clean energy future. Grew annual revenue from $300,000 to $12 million. 5+% profit margins & 5 years of profits.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement. The book presents a provocative alternative solution to one of the biggest problems in workplaces: declining employee engagement.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Content 293

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. They describe how to first improve your communications (and relationships) with chapters so volunteer leaders are more receptive and aware of your messages and resources. Board buy-in on tech. More info/register.

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Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 276

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. Visualizing the Future: AI, Dataviz, and Real-World Impact (Washington DC) Learn how AI is being designed for trust and feedback, examining features in everyday technologies. Location: Washington DC. Gen Z education.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 271

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Member retention. Location: Washington DC.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 276

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MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking?

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LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. In seven minutes, you can help our community learn about association industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, the adoption of AI, generational priorities, and more.

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LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 259

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. But We Want Your Sponsorship How can an association build non-dues revenue and member engagement all at once?

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Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 206

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Join us as PAR members share metrics their teams are tracking, effective reporting practices and accountability tactics that lead to successful outcomes. More info/register (members only). More info/register.

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DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 206

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JUNE 21, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Locations: online and Washington DC.

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Los Angeles DC Washington Phoenix 186

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MAY 24, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway asks, “ Do your chapter awards spark joy? ” Tue 5/28 at 12:30 p.m.* – Digital Badges for Associations: Using Micro-Credentials to Boost Member Engagement. Location: Washington DC. 1 CAE credit. Thu 5/30 at 12 p.m.

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DC Illinois Washington Content 170

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MARCH 15, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Back in my restaurant general manager days, I went through a serious bout of burnout. Years ago, my sister-in-law’s dad brought us to a place in Port Townsend, Washington where he said we’d have the best clam chowder of our lives.

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DC Denver Washington Sacramento 150

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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. Location: Washington DC. 4 CAE credits.

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DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

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APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Fri 4/23 at 3:45 p.m. –

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Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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MAY 17, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Superstition Mountains Wilderness, AZ. Do you know how to best leverage Google Analytics to better understand and engage your members — and generate more revenue? Location: Washington DC and virtual. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Washington Social Media Revenue 170

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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. TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Resources. Location: online and Washington DC. Location: Washington DC.

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DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 276

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 12 more days until I see many of you at ASAE TEC in Washington DC! Tech-averse members. They also developed resources to help their members get used to and succeed at online learning. Let the countdown begin! CAE credits.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? MemberSuite suggests ways you can help your members (and yourself) deal with holiday stress. – Strategic Revenue Growth: Thinking Beyond Members and Sponsors. You’re not alone.

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LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Hear ideas for collecting non-dues revenue (sponsorship, job boards, merch, etc.), AMS requirements.

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Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 206

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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. Meeting Your HR Needs in 2020 (Washington DC Idea Swap). Location: Washington DC. Wed 1/15 at 12 p.m.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. Washington Post ). Online learning. Host: Hubb.

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Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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JULY 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Design thinking demystified. Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. Allen, Washington Post ). It’s okay, we’ve all been there.

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Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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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? Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors. More info/register.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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APRIL 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Where Community Fits in Your Overall Digital Engagement Strategy. From renewals to non-dues revenue, and from prospecting to engagement and expectations, where does community fit in your tech stack and where do we draw the line of exclusivity?

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San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Quick hits. Tamsen Webster ).

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Wen, Washington Post ). Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Boost Membership & Non-dues Revenue in a Virtual World with Open Communities. More info/register.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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MAY 3, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. Mapping the Journey to Long-Term Member Engagement. Ben Wokas (moderator), Member Engagement Manager, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

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Tucson Phoenix Products Tools 262

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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.

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Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We'll see you next fall in Las Vegas, NV Save the date If your large association, union, or other membership-based organization is looking for new membership management software, consider this: One of the great things about being an Aptify customer is the strong community and resources available to help ensure customer success.

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Las Vegas NV Organization Committee 72

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. 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. 1 CMP credit. .

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 271

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Host: MeetingsNet Speaker: Angie Senter, Adjunct Faculty, Washington State University Wed 6/7 from 10 a.m. Location: Washington DC. 1 CMP credit.

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Technology Chicago Education System 195

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JANUARY 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association exec Mark Golden explains why a future-focused profession needs full participation from all people to reach its potential—the reason diversity, equity and inclusion cannot fall off an association’s strategic agenda. Wed 1/22 at 12 p.m.

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Arlington San Diego San Francisco DC 243

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… How do you manage if you’re an education department of one ? Members need certifications and certificate programs to advance in their careers, and associations need the non-dues revenue those programs provide, says MemberSuite.

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Washington DC Library Tips 186

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual sponsors/exhibitors. Washington Post ). Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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JULY 8, 2016

Referrals are the most coveted type of lead for any business—an indication of trust and satisfaction and a faster path to revenue. – Unified Learning Design Studio: Creating Your Online Program Using Limited Resources. Learn how to create a high value eLearning program for your members when you have limited resources?

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DC Certificate Washington Content 150

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. His 21 tips to improve your corporate partnership program (with links to additional resources) is the place to start (and return to) if your sponsorship program needs tweaking or overhauling. Virtual networking incubator. Associations in 2021.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370