Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Read our blog for more pricing discount best practices your association should adopt today. Event registration pushes. Try using early-bird pricing to incentivize your event attendees to register earlier, also helping your association with event planning. Why should associations use pricing discounts?

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JUNE 26, 2020

If you’re into it, check out my weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog for more. The recipe is coming this weekend on my Gusto blog. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. Presenter: Sheri Singer, owner of Singer Communications. Content Forum Weekly Community Chat.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Event communications. MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. They also suggest ideas for communicating with people who registered for your cancelled event and other event stakeholders and provide advice on event FAQ page content.

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Reid All About it

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. Member app. 1 CAE credit.

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YourMembership

MAY 3, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Innovation time may take away from production (or event planning) time in the short run but in the long term, assessing and reassessing the way you conduct business and your offerings is beneficial to your organization. I never know where a blog post idea will come from. Add-On Products.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

You can update information at any time and notify attendees instantly, ensuring a smoother experience in the event of a cancelled session or last minute location change. Despite all the hard work and event planning in the world, someone is bound to run into a hiccup with the logistics of their event registration.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support, and evaluation. That explains the interest in communities like Non-Dues-A-Palooza and Professionals for Association Revenue. Event design.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

We need to allow member data to tell us how to communicate, not the other way around.?A A strong member lifecycle ecosystem incorporates simple, actionable data with intelligent campaigns and member communications. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. Follow Blog via Email. Wed 12/11 at 2 p.m. –

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MAY 22, 2020

Learn about preparation tips for technical execution including audio and lighting recommendations, easy engagement activities, communicating to attendees, and content development best practices. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. Follow Blog via Email. More info/register. Host: WebCourseworks. CAE credit.

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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. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. HTML: Follow Blog via Email.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. This usually means assisting our auxiliary groups with their communication materials/event planning/etc.,

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 22, 2018

Welcome to our latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Scarlett has 20+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, sales, communications, event planning, and fundraising.

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Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

Shoshana Friedman shared a detailed recap on the WalkMe blog and Dayana Nevo wrote about lessons learned on the MarTech Advisor blog. Discover the 5 levels of subconscious communication to avoid self-sabotage and seize opportunities. Why You Still Need a Crisis Comms Plan (Association Chat). More info/register.

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MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

If you plan to shop for a new learning management system (LMS) in the coming year, WBT Systems explains why you may want to work with an LMS consultant during the requirements, selection, and/or implementation process. Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Blogging is still alive and well in 2018—and for good reason.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. What a meal! More info/register. Mon 6/19 at 8 a.m. – More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. . More info/register. . More info/register.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. Read more about preparing your association’s data for AI in this recent blog. It should also involve an emphasis on data privacy and ethics.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Hosting virtual events. If you are hungry for more information about hosting virtual events, check out Matchbox Virtual Media’s blog. Virtual event sponsorships. Crisis Communications Expert Adele Cehrs. Smart surveys can turn your communications strategy into a fine-tuned, sophisticated engine of revenue.

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Reid All About it

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. Virtual conference communications survey. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 4, 2019

This week we have social media stats, event planning tips, and possible blocks to creative thinking. Scott Westcott at Turn Two Communications shares 5 Ways to Get More Mileage Out of Reports in their newsletter. November 5, 12, & 19: Nonprofit Communications CHECK IN Webinar Series. Learn More and Register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

Amith Nagarajan at Sidecar explains the basics of API —“the communication bridge between different software applications”—the problem with misleading “integrates with anything” claims and questions to ask vendors during the software evaluation process. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. to 3:10 p.m.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

This time, Sohini Baliga, a communications expert from the charitable fundraising world, joined Elizabeth to address three major areas where charities are way ahead of associations. If your organization offers professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter. Follow Blog via Email.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Simple fish dish: pan-fry fillets of blueline tilefish (or whatever your local fishing community is serving up), when done, add white wine, butter, parmesan, fresh basil and let it reduce/bubble a bit. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe. Host: ASAE.

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JUNE 9, 2023

I want to share better advice and ideas in the blog posts I write on behalf of clients. And since only smart people read this blog, yes, you’re creative. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This challenge occupies my mind.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Lewis Flax says a mistake made by associations when communicating with sponsors is focusing on what the association offers instead of the prospective sponsor’s needs, desires, and motivations. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Virtual event planning template. Their Virtual Show Flow Template is an Excel worksheet that includes tabs for the event overview, project timeline, event show flow (and example tab), production information, green room checklist plus worksheets for speakers and sponsors. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Quick hits.

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NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

For example, volunteers may only need to learn how to check people in with your event management software while staff members must be familiar with how to set up gamification challenges and communicate with attendees. Communicate effectively with stakeholders. Gather or create training materials.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 8, 2024

…but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? Whether you’ll be face-to-face, all online, or some combination of the two, keeping attendees informed and engaged is imperative to event success. What is an Event Communication Plan? You ABSOLUTELY should. More on this later.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2016

And, as I was watching Christmas Vacation last weekend, I couldn’t help but notice the film has a lot of good takeaways related to conferences and events. So, in keeping with the holiday spirit and to finish out my blog for 2016 on a lighter note, I offer up four lessons and reminders from the Christmas classic. View post on imgur.com.

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NXUnite

MAY 15, 2024

It can take six months or longer to plan a nonprofit event and market it effectively. Then, the event itself requires careful management and will inevitably face a few challenges. Follow-up is an indispensable aspect of donor engagement for solidifying supporter relationships after they’ve attended an event.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Less Talk, More Action: How to Turn your Communications Shortcomings into an Actionable Plan. Hear about the communication challenges facing associations, according to the 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking study, and recommendations to help you improve your communications program as you head into 2018.

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Reid All About it

JULY 20, 2018

Well, okay, he didn’t exactly speak to membership but he did talk and write about communication tactics that should be applied to membership. Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for my posts about the recipes I’ve made recently or plan to make in the coming week. So you’ve published a blog—now what?

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Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Alyssa Peltier, Senior Event Marketing Manager, Cvent. Audiences have developed new expectations as their level of familiarity and sophistication with virtual communications has grown. Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Get a six-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. Presenters: Emma Bica, marketing communications specialist, PeopleNet. Follow Blog via Email. More info/register. Host: On Good. Tue 6/13 at 2 p.m.

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