Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Hmm, the same thing happens in associations. Make time for microlearning.

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Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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.

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Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). What’s your next step? Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? The first step is gathering and prioritizing your requirements for a new LMS. Borrowing another association’s LMS RFP.

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LMS How To Sample Proposal 155

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.

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LMS Course Price Team 172

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.

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Mooc LMS Sample Survey 192

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So much time for membership organizations is focused on getting new members. Advertising, events, emails, cold calls, networking socials, lunch and learns, webinars and sponsorships (just to name a few). Unfortunately, that is the worst time to pull back on your efforts. is what will set your new members up for success.

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Learning Management System Social Media System Video 98

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. . Take Aetna , for example.

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Content Newsletter Sample Video 148

WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It’s especially frustrating when these people are employers in your association’s industry or profession. What do you do when members (and non-members) are interested in your online learning programs but their employers won’t pay for professional development? Here are some stats to buttress your campaign.

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How To millennials Handbook Survey 229

YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

So, what does have to do with your organization. If your members are trying to connect with your organization at 11 pm to register for an event, get information on continuing education , or wanting to access other information or services and can’t connect with you, how would you know? Potentially everything.

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Sample Learning Management System Certificate Revenue 150

Mizz Information

MARCH 26, 2015

A few months ago I did a presentation about social media analytics for associations. Then Peggy Hoffman asked if I''d come talk about it again at an ASAE Idea Swap in MD, so I spruced up the resources I''d shared a few months ago.and figure I may as well share them here as well.

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Social Media Resources Sample Recruiting 40

Rejuvenesce

MAY 17, 2023

Delivering timely and effective member service is a must-do for associations. To help with that, one tool to consider adding to your website is AI chatbot technology. In an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world, associations must adapt to meet the diverse needs of their members.

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Technology Sample Analysis Project 52

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 1, 2014

Has your association conducted a communication audit within the last three years? More specifically, are your meetings and publications teams working together to ensure your association’s events are effectively marketed? Value proposition – Every event comprises some combination of learning and networking.

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Sample Strategy Social Media Communications 100

Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2016

Get your learning on by attending a webinar this coming week. If your organization offers professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter. – UBIT: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know about Sponsorships, Advertising, Royalties, and Cause Marketing .

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Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2016

Get your learning on by attending a webinar this coming week. If your organization offers professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter. – UBIT: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know about Sponsorships, Advertising, Royalties, and Cause Marketing .

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Case Study Social Media millennials Sample 150

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The internet is awash in resources and it can be overwhelming. Between blogs and books, Twitter feeds and LinkedIn influencers, it’s hard to know where to start for good community resources. To make your life easier, we compiled a list of some of our favorite resources. Take a look at what we’ve read: 1. Sarah Robinson.

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Sample Resources Industry Video 120

MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Want to start an association? Associations come in many shapes and sizes but have one essential thing in common: building connections between like-minded individuals and providing resources for their members to succeed. Creating an association can feel like a complicated and daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Recruiting Recruitment Cost Discount 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a history major, I’ve been waiting for virtual reality (VR) to shake up the way history is taught and it’s finally happening—or maybe it’s been happening and I just haven’t noticed. Your Event Marketing Survival Guide. 1 CMP credit.

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DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Live and learn. I realize this type of schedule is easier for a freelancer like me but you may find ways to make your day more productive by batching tasks or disabling notifications. I wonder if any of these jobs are in associations’ future too. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events.

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Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Live and learn. I realize this type of schedule is easier for a freelancer like me but you may find ways to make your day more productive by batching tasks or disabling notifications. I wonder if any of these jobs are in associations’ future too. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events.

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Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Getting new members is great for growing your organization. In this guide to membership renewal, we will cover everything you need to know about why a high renewal rate is important and what you can do to keep your memberships going for years. . Membership renewals matter for both you and your members for different reasons.

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Process Strategy Tips Discount 52

Idea Architects

MARCH 19, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Becoming You: 9 Questions & 6 Resources on Authenticity. Every moment that your mental and physical energy is devoted to this pursuit is time stolen from your true self. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects.

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Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2022

When it’s time for new membership management software for your organization, you’ll need to closely evaluate the software vendors on your final list. . Your member-based organization is ready for new software. Your membership software is a foundational component of your technology ecosystem.

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Membership Management Software Project Proposal 72

Delcor

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Battling -30-degree temperatures, roughly 60 brave souls found their way to learn from and share insights with their community. That’s right, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night could keep the association community from meeting for SmartTech19. WHO’S YOUR DATA? They don't just talk the talk. key takeaways (A.K.A.

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Conference Sample Strategy Technology 58

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. Hopefully you have a general idea of who your membership is based on membership or event registrations. It’s harder, but possible.

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Member Engagement Survey Social Media Communications 60

MemberClicks

MAY 19, 2022

Imagine going to a restaurant and having the hostess give you a warm welcome, quickly followed by the waiter coming over to get your drink orders and tell you all about the evening’s specials. The perfect new member welcome letter onboards your members in a friendly way that ups the odds of retaining them as a member for the long haul.

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Tips Sample Library Discount 52

Delcor

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Battling -30-degree temperatures, roughly 60 brave souls found their way to learn from and share insights with their community. That’s right, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night could keep the association community from meeting for SmartTech19. WHO’S YOUR DATA? They don't just talk the talk. key takeaways (A.K.A.

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Conference Sample Strategy Technology 45

Reid All About it

JULY 8, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement. WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement. If you don’t, you can cost your association a lot of time and money.

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San Francisco Certificate Technology LMS 39

Beekeeper Group

MARCH 27, 2020

From the Grassroots Professional Network LinkedIn page: COVID-19 suddenly canceled the conference and fly-in plans for advocacy organizations across the country. There are other reasons that supporters, activists and members of various organizations cannot visit DC for a fly-in. Return to Email. Telephone Townhalls.

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Social Media Video DC Newsletter 41

Jamie Notter

JUNE 7, 2012

in Change , Humanize , Learning - 7 comments. On Tuesday, Maddie and I presented at the Blogworld New York conference, along with Amy Sample Ward from NTEN. Would your organization do that? Comfort with failure is a critical piece of a human organization. They love to learn from what they are doing.

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New York Sample Boston Social Media 70

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

We recently caught up with Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE, chief executive officer of the National Business Officers Association , the only national association focused exclusively on supporting independent school business officers and business operations staff, and fostering financial and operational excellence among independent PK-12 schools.

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Team Resources Education Revenue 69

Association Adviser

AUGUST 7, 2017

On the bright side, media distrust can have an incredibly positive impact on the tenor of association communications. Members should look first to their associations for information that enhances their careers and grows their businesses. Consider the many reasons professionals join associations. Jill Andreu.

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America Social Media Press Release Education 63

AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Whats Stronger by Association All About? Stronger by Association has posted a few times now. We took a hiatus to focus on the transition, iron out branding issues and revamp the blog into a resource for and forum to engage association leaders, volunteers and members. Get Stronger by Association delivered to your inbox.

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Library Kentucky Sample Analysis 64

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

We recently caught up with Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE, chief executive officer of the National Business Officers Association , the only national association focused exclusively on supporting independent school business officers and business operations staff, and fostering financial and operational excellence among independent PK-12 schools.

Team 61

Team Resources Education Revenue 61

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

We recently caught up with Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE, chief executive officer of the National Business Officers Association , the only national association focused exclusively on supporting independent school business officers and business operations staff, and fostering financial and operational excellence among independent PK-12 schools.

Team 60

Team Resources Education Revenue 60

Associations Now

JUNE 18, 2014

Despite the hype around bring your own device (BYOD), more than half of large firms aren’t doing anything with it, according to a recent study. Here’s a number that could deflate the hype around the bring your own device (BYOD) trend: 51 percent of large enterprise firms in a recent CompTIA survey don’t allow BYOD.

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Analysis Sample Resources Survey 40

Association Success

AUGUST 16, 2018

What kinds of plays can transform association culture? Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship (ACE) is a group made up of association executives and stakeholders who think outside the association box about the future. Culture won’t change if you don’t carve out time and resources and define the process.

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Innovation Process Sample System 60

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

We’re not recommending a life on the lam for 21 st century association leaders. Associations and their boards need to develop clearer and better researched priorities—then make sure they have the right staff or outsource partners to execute. Think 365-day-a-year engagement for your events—whether they’re live, virtual or hybrid.

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Social Media Sample New York City Revenue 60