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AUGUST 4, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Introverts.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Who has the time to learn? They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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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

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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

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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. You fall to the level of your systems.” Association revenue. Chapter habits.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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JULY 31, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. s (MGI) second annual Association Economic Outlook survey. The results will help our community better understand how associations are adapting to change and preparing for the future.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Membership tiers.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Board diversity.

LMS 329

LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. Impexium recommends five strategies for a change management framework. Community as a feeling.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. To remain relevant and employable, you need to keep your skills sharp. But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. Prepare to have your eyes opened.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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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

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Association fortune-telling. Hosts: Eventbrite, National Independent Venue Association, Music Venue Trust and FundBox. Niche conferences.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you.

LMS 172

LMS Course Price Team 172

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Board strategy. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. Not for the sake of breaking a rule, but to find your way to a better outcome.

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

How vital is non-dues revenue for your association? In 1953, more than 95% of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. For many, it is quite substantial.

Content 200

Content LMS Class Course 200

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

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. They explain why some learning experts say it causes more harm than good. The quick way to price your hybrid and virtual events.

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Revenue 195

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Conference attendee learning journey. KiKi L’Italien, Association Chat ).

Case Study 285

Case Study Content Montana Price 285

Membersuite

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When shopping for a new AMS, even non-techies have to dig into some technical details to know exactly what you’re looking at and whether it’s the best fit for your association. You don’t want to get too deep into your AMS project before learning you’ll have to budget for additional software and manage another vendor relationship.

Analysis 142

Analysis eBook Software Report 142

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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.” You can also use this data to find gaps in your educational portfolio and improve member acquisition and retention. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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

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

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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

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MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. But busy association professionals can definitely save time using ChatGPT as a starting point on many tasks.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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JULY 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Webinar pricing/sponsorships. Mixed-age learning programs. WBT’s post describes why your association would want to offer mixed-age learning programs and suggests how to get started. AMS data and reports.

Video 195

Video Technology Content Strategy 195

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. Membership survey. The member experience.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 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. Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Your employees have all the creativity you need.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

MemberClicks

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you’re looking to enhance your member experience and have an existing WordPress page for your organization, a membership website plugin is an easy way to monetize your member content with paid member subscriptions and build your member community. Can I create a membership site in WordPress? Yes, you can!

Price 52

Price Membership Management Software LMS 52

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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. Billhighway suggests how you can help your chapters with member recruitment by sharing your digital and technical expertise and resources.

LMS 170

LMS Price DC Washington 170

Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

How vital is non-dues revenue for your association? In 1953, more than 95% of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. For many, it is quite substantial.

Content 126

Content LMS Class Course 126

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Virtual learning strategies.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Sponsorship strategy. Bruce Rosenthal and Jeffrey Schottland advise associations to offer exclusive content and lead generation opportunities to sponsors. Try focusing on your wants instead. Return to virtual. Integration woes.

Content 195

Content LMS District of Columbia Tips 195

MemberClicks

AUGUST 15, 2022

Learning management software was developed, as the name would suggest, to help organizations manage e-learning programs. They exist to administer, document, track, report, automate, and deliver online education…. Professional development and career progressions is one of the main reasons people join associations.

Learning Management System 95

Learning Management System System LMS eBook 95

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MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. One of the reasons NDP Live was an effective learning experience is because participants had a chance during the breakout sessions and post-event happy hour to share ideas. Digital learning experiments.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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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