Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I just finished reading the latest white paper from Elizabeth Weaver Engel of Spark Consulting, this one written with Shelly Alcorn of Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, entitled "The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm." If you'd like a copy, you can download it here. But we can't stop there.

Education 124

Education Certificate System Analysis 124

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Many associations use data-driven decision making to move their missions forward, advance public policy, and enhance advocacy programs. Association management software (AMS) can serve as your organization’s most important tool to help you gather data and inform your decision-making process. The organization turned to Nimble AMS.

Montana 129

Montana Software Process Innovation 129

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Achurch Consulting removes some of the mystery by sharing project management basics for AMS implementation projects. Binge-worthy education. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. 2021 attendee intent survey.

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Project Education Software Review 370

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The health of an organization is directly proportional to the speed at which truth travels within it. Association finances. Association content. suggests associations adopt a business-minded approach to content. 1 CAE credit.

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Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. Significant percentages of association memberships attend annual meetings or trade shows. So, what truly is the purpose of education?

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Education Michigan Certificate Revenue 100

Association Success

JULY 8, 2020

This is especially true when attempting to navigate the alphabet soup of credentials and certifications geared towards association management professionals. Personally, I have often wished for a high-level ‘cheat sheet’ explaining all the acronyms I see in the email signatures of accomplished association leaders. What is it?

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Association Management Certificate Leadership Course 107

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2025

Digital-First Learning and Events The way professionals learn and connect has changed, requiring associations to embrace digital-first strategies that go beyond traditional conferences and in-person training. On-demand and microlearning to provide just-in-time education. Hybrid event models that maximize accessibility and engagement.

Leadership 88

Leadership Innovation Strategy Content 88

Association Subculture

JULY 23, 2012

Association Management Lessons from Harley Davidson. If I remember correctly, at one point their senior leadership mentioned that their major marketing goal was to take a mid-level manager from Hewlett-Packard and make them feel like a bad-ass on the weekend. Creativity in Association Management - Are You the Roadblock?

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Association Management United States Leadership Innovation 100

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APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association performance and priorities. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Learning to Swim with the Big Fish (Transitioning to Management). Spicy” is a misnomer. Next time, I’ll increase the heat.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Why Look to Associations?

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LMS Certificate Library Education 253

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JUNE 4, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Of course, you know they have a good answer, which they share in their latest post along with examples of how two associations use chapter benchmarking data to spark change. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Video Innovation Content Education 367

Ungated

JULY 8, 2021

Community association managers have stepped up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to guide boards with operational support and advice. The increased workloads and responsibilities are impacting managers’ mental health, with some reporting higher levels of stress, anxiety, or burnout. 18–21, in Las Vegas.

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Kansas City Association Management Las Vegas Kansas 99

AMG

AUGUST 24, 2021

According to CAI, the Educator of the Year Award is given to a member who has contributed valuable educational content. Mengert founded Association Management Group (AMG), a professional community association management company, in 1985. The combined asset value of these communities is more than $5 Billion.

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North Carolina South Carolina Association Management Education 76

Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jennifer Schap, Allison Whitley and Kari Messenger, Association Management Center ). Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Good advice never goes out of style.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2017

Is your association helping members develop the work skills they need for the future? Associations have traditionally offered education on the competencies members need to excel in their industry or profession. If you don’t provide education on future work skills , your members will find that education elsewhere.

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Education Innovation Process Leadership 249

Association Leaders

JANUARY 14, 2014

The panel is made up of three well respected, visionary leaders in the association management space. President and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). ASAE is the professional society for association managers. John Graham, CAE. Check out Principled Innovation and Jeff here. Seth Kahan.

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Organization Leadership Association Management Innovation 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

Stories like these remind us how important it is to educate chapters about cybersecurity risks. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Guest: Cathy Pales, Executive Leadership Coach. Tue 1/7 at 12 p.m.

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Chicago New Jersey Arlington Committee 259

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. MCI released a benchmark survey report on AI adoption in associations. 1 CAE credit.

Maryland 281

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 281

Socious

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The kind of leadership that Steve Jobs practiced not only inspires admiration, but motivates action. In recognition to Steve Jobs’ contribution to technology, business, and organizational management, we’ve gathered some of Jobs’ most influential advice and explained how associations can use it.

Association Management 100

Association Management Tips Innovation Survey 100

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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.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 233

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

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Utah LMS Conference Tips 370

Reid All About it

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? The goals they discuss are thought leadership, meeting leads and decision-makers, product showcasing and brand awareness.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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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. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Accepting reality.

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Revenue North Carolina Leadership Technology 370

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Conference and education teams. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Associations need new skills for a new era. Implicit bias. Moery, The Moery Company ).

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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JANUARY 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member company employees. I know how frustrating it is when your association is only connected with a small percentage of employees at member companies. Do you or your co-workers treat people differently who are less educated than you?

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Education Learning Management System Committee Leadership 41

Reid All About it

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. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. The future of work.

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Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Does anyone on your staff have the association CIO mindset ? Employers (and associations) need to prepare to adapt to aging populations and shifting employment trends. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions.

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DC Washington Indiana Review 236

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Or will they? Still enjoying that too!

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Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says conferences are missing the boat by offering mostly novice or intermediate content. Does your association have a blind spot on this one? But where does education fit-in?

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DC Washington Education Content 50

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 28, 2021

For associations, investing in a powerful Association Management Software is a critical step towards promoting efficiency for staff while also reinvesting time back into the association and its members. Put GrowthZone’s AMS to work to save your staff, leadership, and members time and watch your association flourish.

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Association Management Software Directory LMS 78

Forj

MARCH 2, 2021

There are plenty of reasons to consider Salesforce for your association management. The advantages are numerous, according to Jake Fabbri, chief marketing officer at Fonteva , a company that specializes in producing solutions for associations, professional societies and public agencies that run on Salesforce.

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Association Management Price Software System 91

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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 will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization.

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Revenue Leadership Certificate Committee 207

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Host: Talley Management.

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Revenue Leadership Strategy Las Vegas 322

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JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. Host: UST Education Speaker: Jay S. 1 CAE credit.

Member Engagement 264

Member Engagement Revenue Strategy Education 264

WBT Systems

MAY 30, 2017

Examine the messages your association is intentionally or unintentionally sending members about taking risks, trying new things, and learning from set-backs. Do your staff and leadership walk the talk? Even worse, education might be off-limits because their boss doesn’t want to have to replace them if they advance in their career.

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LMS Class Learning Management System Education 198

AvidXchange: Association Management

MAY 30, 2023

With changes in the housing market and higher interest rates, the community association management industry is battling rising costs of business. Community association management companies are under pressure to do more with less and reduce expenses as budgets get tighter in a challenging yet competitive labor market.

Association Management 130

Association Management Tools Technology Survey 130

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. Host: UST Education Speakers: Barbara J. 1 CAE credit.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195