Higher Logic

MAY 13, 2020

Although “engaging people” might not seem like the most groundbreaking approach to organizational growth, it’s a simple idea that has wide-reaching effects. What is engagement, at its core? We develop memories surrounding the people, the experiences, and the things we learn. And the inverse is true. What are those effects?

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Tools Communications Email Marketing Recruiting 296

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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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. Intentional learning.

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APRIL 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association member communications. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Five Fun and Easy Ways to Improve Online Networking.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Expect six refreshingly vibrant and highly engaging gatherings held every other week, starting February 11. . Because there’s always time to learn, right? Fri 1/22 at 10 a.m.* – Predictions for COVID-19 Recovery (NYSAE Engagement Lounge).

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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. Member Engagement and Retention.

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Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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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. Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now.

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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 app. Member retention.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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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? Membership engagement. AI pulse survey. Answer: we all do.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Learn to love walking in the rain. Fri 11/20 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The ‘normal’ we know is history. Josh Spector ). Dreading a winter lockdown?

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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. Member engagement.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Leadership development for young members. More info/register.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. Virtual conference FOMO. Board diversity.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? These factors also affect your recruitment rates, as a company that values its employees enough for them to stay is also one that others want to work for. Let’s begin.

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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

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JULY 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Design thinking demystified. Pandemic engagement strategies. Member needs continue to change as we slowly move from pandemic response mode to pandemic recovery mode. More info/register (fee for non-MPI members). Good question.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Their guidebook shows chapters how they scored in each of five KPI areas, describes best practices to follow to raise those scores, and provides links to additional resources on the AGC website. Good advice never goes out of style. Quick hits.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs. Online career center. The state of millennial membership.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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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). Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Membership tiers. But do you?

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

What do your members want? Delivered to their inboxes, online community dashboards, and everywhere they consume content.]. ?? Let’s explore 10 of the newest industry statistics revealing various association communication challenges, and thus, opportunities for strategic improvement. A cheer for 2020: ?? Where do they want it?

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APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They remind us why listening (without interrupting) is so important to the person talking and describe different methods for listening to your members and others in your professional community. Next time, I’ll increase the heat.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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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. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Virtual event challenges.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. Online education nimbleness. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Brain Food resources. LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report has good news for associations: the corporate C-suite finally understands the value of professional development. Member profile data. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Event budgets.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers. We do not remember days, we remember moments.” CMS/website RFP.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This investment can produce great returns to retention and revenue.”. New member onboarding. Fionta describes several ways to learn more about new members during onboarding so you can lead them to the resources and services they need most.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. This study investigates more than 60 factors influencing members across six domains, including economic, technology and market psychology. How a sales funnel approach can help associations attract members.

Recruiting 370

Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Sherry Budziak at.orgSource suggests you reconsider what sponsors can offer to members. She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. Rethink sponsorship. Bloom’s taxonomy.

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Revenue 195

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Association learning landscape. Plus, you get Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele’s insight on learning impact, blended learning and microlearning.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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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. Virtual event engagement. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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! The solution?

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Marketing virtual/online education. Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. Chapter sponsorships.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. Member engagement. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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MARCH 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The research revealed that associations with a more innovative mindset and culture were more successful at navigating the early challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Will Learning Ever Look the Same? Association innovation.

Innovation 259

Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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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. Fri 9/25 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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Case Study Content Montana Price 285