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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Fri 2/26 at 10 a.m.* – The Nonprofit Communications Engine (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). The Nonprofit Communications Engine is a framework designed to help nonprofit leaders and associations build, refine, and optimize their organization’s ability to communicate effectively. Presenter: Sarah Durham, founder, Big Duck.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. Increase engagement surrounding virtual events. Communication is a foundational element of any successful nonprofit strategic plan.

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NXUnite

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For example, a venue with flexible spaces can accommodate both formal presentations and informal networking sessions. Event Format: Think about the structure of your event. Flexible Layout Options: Look for venues that offer a variety of room configurations to suit your event’s needs.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenter: Tracy King, MA, CAE, Chief Learning Strategist & Founder, InspirEd. Presenter: Colin Murphy, Idealware. Presenter: Heather Graci, Behavioral Economics Specialist at Creative Science.

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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. Hear about accessibility and community—and why community leaders need to step up to the bar in terms of creating an equal space for all. More info/register. Host: Vanilla.

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MAY 22, 2020

Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Presenters: Liam O’Malley, VP Association Solutions, Blue Sky eLEARN. Among the many challenges you’ll face is preparing your speakers to present an engaging virtual experience. Presenter: Heather Mason, CEO and Founder, Caspian Agency.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

YourMembership offers guidance on membership marketing for small associations , including tips on personalized communication, joining and renewing procedures, and new member onboarding. Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: Sheri Singer, founder, Singer Communications Sun 10/27 at 12:30 p.m. Small-staff membership marketing. Membership survey.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Presenter: Jeffrey S. Presenters: Nikki Bell, co-founder of Fundraising Everywhere. Build a Sponsorship Strategy Focused on Monetizing Your In-Person & Digital Events. Presenter: Meg Fasy, Principal, FazeFWD. More info/register.

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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. Presenters: Kristin St. Host: ASAE.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. In the modern era, where experiences reign supreme, it’s essential to craft events that resonate deeply with attendees, leaving them with memories they’ll cherish forever. The canvas provides a prompt “How can we add magic?”,

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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. Presenters: Heba Mahmoud, Senior Manager of Inclusion & Diversity at MITRE Corporation. Presenters: Todd A. Sponsorship sales.

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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. AI for Event Planners: Leverage the Power or Proceed with Caution? Member app. 1 CMP credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 19, 2024

Take a page out of Karen’s book and plan a city-wide scavenger hunt for your audience (more on this below.) Or take a small-scale approach and use your pre-event communications to highlight unusual facts about the location where your next industry conference will take place. You can do something similar.

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JUNE 19, 2020

They explain how communication plays a huge role in that effort. Virtual event benefits. Get an overview on managing risks when entering into meetings and event contracts in the age of COVID-19. Presenters: Barbara Dunn, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP (representing group clients). Making Video for Virtual Events.

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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. Presenters: Kristi C.

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MAY 7, 2021

Presenter: Dr. Naomi Brahim leads the work of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY. Presenters: Charlotte Muylaert, Sarah Garrity, and Katie Carson. Learn what the future of face-to-face events will look like. Presenters: David Adler, Chairman and Founder of BizBash.

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MAY 29, 2020

Discover the 5 levels of subconscious communication to avoid self-sabotage and seize opportunities. Presenter: Tim Schurr, Schurr Success, Inc. Presenters: Danielle Deane, Membership Manager, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Presenters: Janet McNichol, CAE, human resources director, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Presenters: Arianna Rehak, CEO & Co-Founder, Matchbox Virtual Media. Presenters: Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chip Massey. Host: ASAE.

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MAY 14, 2021

Presenter: Trevor Blondeel , PCC, Founder, Operations Kickstart. Presenters: Liz Lathan , CEO, Haute Dokimazo. Presenter: James Burron, co-founder and president of the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets. Presenters: . Presenters: Walter Calvert, Partner, Corporate, Venable LLP .

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MARCH 25, 2022

Learn how you can crowd source content from your community for your events. Presenters: Smriti Bansal, Head of Content, Braindate by e180. Thorben Grosser, VP of Product Marketing & Events, EventMobi. Presenter: Melissa Curtin, MSW, Certified Coach, HeartMath® Certified Trainer. 1 CMP credit. Host: EventMobi.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Our presenters lead discussions on their preferred topics and craft presentations to share their valuable knowledge, all while cultivating a new audience through NXUnite. The platform offers tools for agenda creation, document sharing, board member engagement, and secure communication, all aimed at enhancing governance processes.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Photo Credit: Zuko.io

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ensure initial and early communications convey a positive, enticing message. Pre-Event Engagement: Pre-event communications are critical in maintaining anticipation and excitement for your event while communicating important event information. Highlight keynote speakers and presentations.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ensure initial and early communications convey a positive, enticing message. Pre-Event Engagement: Pre-event communications are critical in maintaining anticipation and excitement for your event while communicating important event information. Highlight keynote speakers and presentations.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Revolutionizing Event Planning with AI Explore the transformational impact of AI on event planning. See the making of an AI-assisted event and hear how AI can help you ideate and create engaging event experiences. Specialist, Microsoft Kevin Craine, Host/MC, AIIM Wed 4/19 at 2 p.m. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

MAY 9, 2022

Involving members when planning events. There are a few benefits to involving your members in your event plans. This touch base with members can also help you set your own goals for your events. 6 questions to ask members before planning an event. What type of event would you like to attend?

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Associations Now

MAY 15, 2014

Experts gather in Seattle to discuss the brave new world of 21st-century communication. Communication is an important activity of any association. With the opportunities and avenues for communication greatly expanded by the internet, now is the perfect time for the 64th annual International Communication Association Conference.

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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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MemberClicks

JULY 30, 2024

Make sure broad, appealing topics are presented in a conducive environment with niche subject matter using more intimate, or one-on-one venues. Step 4: Choose the Right Format Along with choosing appealing subject matter for your educational sessions, selecting the right format to present them in is critical. Make sure you are a fit.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

Presenters: Jamie Notter, Partner, WorkXO Solutions, and Dan Stark, Director of Product Strategy, NimbleUser/Community Brands and former association executive. Presenter: Andrew Freeman, Founder/Partner, af&co. Presenter: Pat Schaumann, Sr. – After Appagedon: Your Event App and 2018. More info/register.

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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Socious

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

They attend your association’s events because they’re interested in the people presenting and the subjects your sessions are covering. Since your members are interested in your speakers and what they’ll be talking about at your event, speaker management is one of the most important aspects of event planning.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

Ensure events are well promoted, and any changes are quickly communicated. Real-time communications and engagement allow you to test the temperature of the room during an event and make adjustments accordingly. Instead, encourage presentations in the round or with angular seating with wide, accessible aisles.

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APRIL 5, 2019

New “auto renewal” laws in DC and several states will affect how associations handle membership communications. The team at AO uses the EventCanvas methodology to analyze the past and shape the future of its events, including major events and congresses for AO Foundation and its AOSpine and AOCMF communities of practice.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Building the CEO AI Playbook: How AI Will Power Your Association into the Future (Arlington VA) AI presents many opportunities to enhance member engagement, employee engagement, revenue, risk mitigation, and more. From standard operating procedures to communication styles and even long-range goals, we all have a lot to learn from each other.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These speakers, with their insights and expertise, can set the tone and elevate the entire event. Securing the right keynote speaker requires a blend of strategic planning, careful negotiation, and effective communication. Firstly, when reaching out to speakers, communicate if there’s any flexibility in your event dates.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Host: KiKi L’Italien, Vice President, Marketing and Community Engagement, Big Red M Guest: Liz Peuster, CAE, Director Of Communications & Public Relations, South Carolina Association of CPAs *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. More info/register. Fri 2/2 at 4 p.m. More info/register.

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