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JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. It’s never too late to review and reflect upon the past year and make plans and promises to yourself for the year ahead. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ?

Revenue 277

Revenue LMS Price Education 277

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Since webinars are winding down, this will be the last Association Brain Food for the year. They explain how to plan and prepare for a staycation that’s more enjoyable and rewarding than normal days off. AI for associations.

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Analysis Software Education Strategy 291

EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

Selecting the best event technology for your association is crucial for creating engaging events and meetings for your members. Looking for guidance in choosing your association’s event technology provider? Events play a key role in engaging your members, generating revenue, and achieving organizational goals.

Technology 264

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NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

When planning an event for your nonprofit or association, you’re probably focused on securing a venue, soliciting sponsor support, and encouraging people to register for your event online. Create a crisis response plan. Likely, you’re not anticipating things that could go awry at your event.

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APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. AI for associations.

Newsletter 250

Newsletter Content Social Media Education 250

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JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. The survey report will benchmark key factors in AI adoption, including budgeting, training and hiring. They also describe how your association can strengthen relationships with and between participants.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Member connections. Print magazines. Generation Z. Change management.

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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 association event.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2024

As association leaders, we know it’s a vital part of your work to be on the lookout for the latest strategies and best practices to implement a vision across your organization. Navigating change and effectively communicating with your teams during the process will determine success and avoid the challenges.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Bill Conforti at Association Analytics shares six tips to transform your association’s dirty data in 2024.

LMS 266

LMS Education Member Engagement Revenue 266

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Association education in 2024. Association deathwatch.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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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. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s The 2024 survey is now open.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. Strategic planning. Vista Cova’s white paper, Strategic Frameworks: The Future of Strategic Planning , explores how association executives are working with strategic plans in the post-COVID environment. It’s a must-read.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association fortune-telling. At LeadershipNow, Lance Mortlock explains the difference between scenario planning and forecasting , and offers six questions to help you identify which tool will provide the outcomes your association needs.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Strategic plans can help guide associations toward future achievements and developments. It’s also possible to give the plan a specific focus if your association wants to change make changes to a major area. Based on the data, ISBA engaged in meetings with its board and determined a strategic plan.

Indiana 100

Indiana Survey Education How To 100

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I s your association in the market for new software ? A b usiness process map or a process flow diagram visually outlines the steps it takes for your association to complete a process. Why should your association use business process mapping? For example, perhaps you wish to map your membership processes.

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Process Software Tips Analysis 135

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APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Gen Z education. SMS marketing. Staff meetings.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What sets a successful enterprise association apart from competition? A study conducted by McKinley Advisors found that successful associations take time to plan strategically. S uccessful enterprise association s prioritize these seven factors How do large associations measure success?

LMS 148

LMS Missouri Software Innovation 148

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Is your organization considering new association management software? But it’s possible to prepare your association for a successful implementation. Follow the strategies outlined in our blog to empower your organization for a successful AMS implementation. The process can be long and filled with challenges.

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Tips Software Process Association Management 121

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MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. Fíonta shares what they’ve been hearing and seeing lately in the association community and what they suspect is on the horizon. The Lab’s recent environmental scan prompted this wake-up call for associations.

Social Media 250

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APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association performance and priorities. If you publish association benchmarking reports, take note of Wes’ observation about trade vs. individual membership associations, it makes a big difference. ( Why not start tonight? .

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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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. By now, we understand the influence of culture on an organization’s success. Association revenue.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Project success stories. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Dave Bornmann at Association Analytics shares five convincing points to use when making a case for a bigger data analytics budget. Member app.

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Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I WBT Systems suggests offering something valuable in exchange for their time: free leadership training they can apply at work and at your association. Tiffany Moule at Higher Logic explains what associations should know about ChatGPT.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Sharing chapter successes. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). The future of work.

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Celebrating a new season. The spring equinox arrives on Saturday. Chapter events. Mindfulness.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

What’s slowing these association’s down? Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. It’s no secret that growing membership is hard.

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Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 169

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. AI for associations. Sponsorships. Advertising. Marketing General Inc.

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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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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. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Change management.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MAY 7, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Research on associations. Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Association myths. Credentialing on the blockchain. Intriguing. Quick hits.

Technology 370

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. MemberSuite describes seven ways your association can help them afford membership.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. Here’s a must-read for association professionals and volunteer leaders. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” A true LOL.

LMS 329

LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? Sadly, associations only merit one mention—as has-beens. AI and associations.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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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. Community karma, baby.

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Montana Content Price Strategy 365