Spark Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s fun and energetic and, in addition to gaining a little knowledge, the participants also get to see a big library of marketing samples in person. We’re at the midpoint of the Top 10 All-Time Spark blog posts, with #5: 10 Tips for Creating an Effective Marketing Piece.

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Tips Marketing Sample Library 195

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 2, 2018

By addressing these top needs with community-specific tools: Engagement : Community provides tools, like discussion threads, resource libraries, and calendars, that are built for engaging customers. Automation rules can help improve targeted communications.

Tools 191

Tools Marketing eBook Library 191

Spark Consulting

JULY 5, 2017

When last we left the Membership 101 series, you had just gotten a new member and were busy finding out why she joined so you could focus your marketing and communications efforts around those 2-3 things that matter most to her. What does your “welcome to Association XYZ” communication look like? Benefits not features.

Case Study 170

Case Study Library Maine Conference 170

Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. Virtual conference success story. In just five days, WalkMe turned their 500-person user conference into a virtual live talk show. Virtual conference of the week. Virtual learning strategies. More info/register. More info/register.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy Conference eBook 259

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting, and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. Gain tips and tools to become more strategic, think more strategically and, even more importantly, communicate strategically. Post-event attendee engagement. When will you hear from them again? More info/register.

LMS 270

LMS Revenue Certificate Content 270

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The engagement data generated by your community can help your membership team determine who is likely to renew and who is at risk. Once you know who’s at risk, you use automated campaigns to send timely, personalized member communications to those members. MTI chose online community as a tool for digital transformation.

Social Media 254

Social Media Member Engagement Tools Revenue 254

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Rebecca DeLuca is a Marketing and Communications Intern at the Boston University School of Social Work.

Communications 82

Communications Boston Handbook Press Release 82

GrowthZone

APRIL 8, 2021

Doubled our conference registration by moving to a completely virtual event. Our COVID-related resources generated positive feedback – members communicated how helpful they are. Launched a virtual learning library of on-demand webinars and courses; began to charge for virtual multi-part courses, resulting in higher profits.

Survey 147

Survey Library Member Engagement Course 147

Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2011

While the association community flies this weekend to St. Louis for the annual ASAE conference, I’ll be driving a few hours to spend a week with lots of family and friends at beautiful Ocean Isle Beach here in North Carolina. Read more at Avectra about how ACC and Capstrat pulled off successful and fun community service events.

St. Louis 150

St. Louis North Carolina Library Software 150

Sequence Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

Set up community and communication features. One of the best parts of joining an association is becoming part of a community. Store these in a resource library and ensure theyre in easy-to-access formats, like downloadable PDFs. You can also offer two-factor authentication to further secure login and password information.

Member Experience 72

Member Experience Directory Resources Tools 72

Reid All About it

JULY 5, 2024

The appendix includes an extensive library of board training resources from 25 associations. YourMembership offers guidance on membership marketing for small associations , including tips on personalized communication, joining and renewing procedures, new member onboarding, online communities, and online career centers.

Strategy 270

Strategy Education Content Tips 270

AMR Management Services

JULY 19, 2011

Communications Audits and Digital Media Presentations Live from AYP Conference. Building Community in the Digial Marketplace - What's a Y to Do? by Brian Reuwee -- Adapted from a presentation during ASAE Annual Conference Battle for Relevance: Learning from the Business World. Make your Online Community Active.

Communications 64

Communications Kentucky Library Dallas 64

WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

TopClass LMS provides turnkey integration with association management systems (AMS), ecommerce, digital libraries, globalization, audience segmentation, mobile responsiveness, social learning, virtual classrooms, webcasting tools, and event management features.

LMS 150

LMS System Learning Management System Maryland 150

Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2020

Extensive space for conferences, lectures, meetings and product launches spans four floors with additional outside space, in a location easily accessible by rail, tube and river. For more intimate events, Savoy Place boasts a characterful Library and a series of 11 smaller meeting rooms.

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Library Video Class Products 111

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For $40/year, you can add your cookbooks to your EYB online library and quickly find a recipe you already own. Host: UST Education Speaker: Bill Mcglade, President, Community Leaders Institute & epIQ Creative Group Wed 2/14 at 12 p.m. After two cross-country moves, I’m down to three shelves, so most of them are on my Kindle.

Certificate 275

Certificate Case Study Denver Newsletter 275

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Strategy as currently practiced rarely emphasizes the importance of community.” The Harvard Business Review describes how the New York Public Library involved employees from 93 branches in innovation communities —could be a good model for chapters. Member data tells us how to communicate, not the other way around.?A

Chicago 37

Chicago LMS New York Member Engagement 37

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences.

Strategy 281

Strategy Video Technology Education 281

ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. To help members get the most out of your events, make them as engaging as possible, whether you’re hosting your annual conference or a fundraising event. Make your events more engaging. Networking activities.

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Los Angeles Discount Library Committee 93

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries, and much more. Host: Smart Meetings Speakers: Carolyn Poole, vice president of Conference Direct Nancy Shaffer, president of Live Events Coalition Thu 9/28 at 3 p.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

LMS 275

LMS Education Revenue Strategy 275

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

You’ve got to get creative and use what you have, says WBT Systems, to build up your online learning library. Less Talk, More Action: How to Turn your Communications Shortcomings into an Actionable Plan. How do you compete in online education if you only have a tiny budget ? Wed 12/6 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

North Carolina 159

North Carolina Chicago Washington DC 159

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 10, 2016

Personally, before I attend a conference, I search Twitter for the event’s hashtag to engage in conversation and “meet” colleagues. Stay in control – Sometimes things happen (room changes, session cancellations) and an app allows event planners to communicate quickly with attendees. And it often starts before an event.

Social Media 100

Social Media Case Study Library Communications 100

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Or just go to an organization whose marketing communications you admire. Click on the Go to Ad Library button. That’s the really fascinating stuff that outsiders don’t usually get to see unless someone from the nonprofit or their consulting agencies are doing conference presentations. Here’s how. Click See All.

Library 108

Library Examples Course Marketing 108

Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

The State Bar of Texas partnered with Lead Marvels to provide an online resource library for members that generated $160,000 in revenue for the association this past year—plus lots of leads for their sponsors. He shares five resources for getting up to speed and staying informed about AI. Non-dues revenue. Hot association topics.

Revenue 286

Revenue LMS Price Education 286

Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

Effective communication â?? Whether the movement of information is one-way (knowledge transfer) or a two-way flow (knowledge exchange), an organizations ability to pursue its core mission can depend in large part on effective communication. tools, to get past some of those communication barriers â?? both electronic and print.

Case Study 150

Case Study Tools Technology Report 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries and more. Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for your members. But the question is: what kind? Member mobile app.

Member Engagement 275

Member Engagement Education LMS Revenue 275

Candid

JULY 5, 2023

A guide could include personality assessment results, but it can be just as useful to skip the assessment and share things such as: Priorities Individual goals Professional strengths Communication style and pet peeves Preferences for receiving feedback and praise 2. A book club is another budget- and remote-friendly option.

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Team Tips Committee eBook 105

Association Adviser

APRIL 27, 2018

This month’s Corner Office features Erin Sevitz, director of communications for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Erin guides IFMA’s voice and messaging, leads the association’s social media presence and oversees IFMA’s web properties, magazine and online Knowledge Library. Erin Sevitz, IFMA.

Houston 103

Houston Florida Nashville Library 103

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Event management: Plan, communicate and take registrations for your events. Conference and Event Management Toolkit. Conferences and events are big money-makers and significant value-adds for your members, but pulling them off takes some skill and the right resources.

Tools 135

Tools Software System Resources 135

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

. – Payroll for Nonprofits & Libraries: 2018 Law Changes that Affect You. Learn about these recent payroll changes and how they affect your nonprofit or library. After a year’s worth of association meetings and conferences, three avid event-goers will lead you through their top tech tips for 2019. More info/register.

Washington 186

Washington DC Tips Library 186

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. If you use online community software, please consider leaving a review on the new site, ReviewMyCommunity.net. How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Tue 2/14 at 5 p.m. – More info/register.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. If you use online community software, please consider leaving a review on the new site, ReviewMyCommunity.net. How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Tue 2/14 at 12 p.m. Tue 2/14 at 5 p.m. –

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Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150

Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

But there’s no replacement for conferences. On the expo floor, at industry partner parties, and in restaurants, what a joy it was to be amidst my community. They shared a definition of “community” on LinkedIn: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. Leadership pipeline.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Education Marketing 195

Achurch

AUGUST 22, 2019

Communication. First, it’s important for organizations to acknowledge that not only is the mode of communication different, but the attitudes and styles about communication are different between generations. Younger generations are used to a more casual style of communication, even with their superiors.

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millennials Technology Directory Team 106

AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Shake it Up to Avoid Silence on Conference Calls. I facilitate conference calls for two committees of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Communicating with a large group to drive decisions via conference calls can be difficult for staff and for volunteer committee chairs or board leaders.

Committee 64

Committee Library Kentucky Conference 64

Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2022

Communication challenges. Many irksome communication and meeting issues are symptoms of a bigger unresolved problem: the need to revisit and clarify communication fundamentals. Digital resource library. Digital resource library. Creative Commons licensed photo by Jody Confer via Unsplash.

Arlington 39

Arlington Technology Software Education 39

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. Join your Association Chat friends for happy hour while playing with the AR and VR technology being used to change the way people communicate and experience associations and events. SURGE Virtual Conference. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit. Location: Chicago IL.

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Chicago DC Tools Washington 38

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 25, 2013

We even attend conferences and meetings as a way to gain new knowledge. Transform how we develop, preserve and communicate knowledge and we transform knowledge itself. For years, many conference organizers and their hosts have taken great pride in being the sole source of trustworthy knowledge for their industry and profession.

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Conference Library Education Class 40