Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2020

To cultivate its pipeline of future leaders, the National Automatic Merchandising Association evolved its Emerging Leaders Network to ensure that it provides high-quality engagement opportunities and a seat at the leadership table. But successfully engaging young people in the leadership pipeline depends on at least one common element. “I

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Quick hits. More info/register.

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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. Fri 5/15 at 1 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. McKinley Advisors describes how they helped the Infectious Diseases Society of America by starting at the top with governance and leadership development.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Volunteer leader recruitment. If a member is already dealing with stress and burnout at work, they will not have the mental capacity or time for a chapter or association leadership role. Join a weekend meet up at a restaurant close to the conference hotel and meet some of your community in person. More info/register.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Whether in-person or virtual, these partners are important, although they are not all created equal (and they probably feel that way about th e conferences they exhibit at and sponsor!). Many exhibitors and sponsors might feel like the conference needs them and their sponsorship dollars. Seek to influence through Thought Leadership .

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2017

What if, instead, the key is to recruit and treat your volunteers like employees? Recruit the Right People For Your Volunteer Programs. First, you need to recruit the right volunteers for the right positions. Recruiting is about much more than filling a seat with a warm body.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. SEO for education programs. Quick hits.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. Guest: Sandy Weiss. 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The resulting data will help you prioritize resources and guide conversations with your leadership. Member recruitment. This isnt just a conference; its a celebration of legacy and a roadmap to the future of purpose-driven work. Workforce development. Can you pinpoint your associations competitive advantage(s)?

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JANUARY 22, 2021

WBT Systems suggests putting on your behavioral scientist hat if you want to recruit and engage volunteers while virtual fatigue is running rampant. Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Virtual volunteer fatigue.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Lisa Block, EVP, Conference Strategy and Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Host: Fridays@4. CAE credits.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

To truly transform how your members benefit from your organization, you’ll want to invite them to the leadership table. When members are represented on your leadership team, you’ll have a clear sense of what motivates them, helping you to focus on key areas like member engagement and retention. . . Code of ethics. Learn more.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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JUNE 14, 2024

Membership to Leadership: Recruiting Millennial and Gen Z members to the Leadership Pipeline (CRVM June Crunch and Munch) An active volunteer leadership pipeline and succession planning are integral to healthy, thriving chapters. These calls are joined by ASAE leadership as needed to answer any questions from members.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Conference content. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. Membership recruitment. I love Marketing General Inc.’s

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When Sheri Jacobs of Avenue M polled association professionals, she learned they struggle with prioritizing innovation because of limited time, risk aversion, and lack of leadership support. You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting, and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Member recruitment. YourMembership describes 13 steps small-staff associations should take to attract and recruit new members. 2nd Annual Data Analytics Network Data Science Fair (Arlington VA) We are recruiting data nerds to talk about their coolest project. Check out the creative ideas in the post and comments. Creativity.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 30, 2018

And when I found myself across a conference room table from its president, listening to him describe his company, its products and services, the markets it served, and the workforce development challenges it faced, I felt even more confident in that assessment. Why, I wondered had he not yet decided to become a member?

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Virtual conference design. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says many professionals “will not participate six to eight hours a day for your three-day virtual conference” so “don’t take the same old face-to-face agenda and try to plug it into a virtual platform.” He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning.

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Chapter self-assessment. Quick hits.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members. Hold a Volunteer Appreciation Event. Want to do even better?

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue.

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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. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Chazin & Company describes what association CEOs should expect from their finance and accounting teams , so staff and volunteer leadership have the financial information they need to answer questions, make data-driven decisions and fulfill their fiduciary duty. Association finances. Association content. To engage members, WorkerBee.TV

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. Mon 12/2 at 5:30 p.m.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. The Engaging Conference 4.0 Learn how to solve virtual and hybrid’s #1 problem, create highly engaging virtual and hybrid meetings, and meet and exceed your conference goals. More info/register.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Virtual conferences. Fíonta reminds us of the advantages virtual conferences have over in-person events. They describe tactics for delivering a memorable and enjoyable online conference experience , including how to hold on to attendees’ attention, minimize virtual fatigue, facilitate connections, and please sponsors.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Mastering Year-End Reporting: 5 Tricks and Treats for Advocacy Teams It’s important to show your leadership team, board, and members or clients what you’ve accomplished in the past year, but it’s even more important to connect past success to future plans, especially with a tumultuous election year ahead. . Fri 10/27 at 11 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Creating opportunities for member engagement through surveys, polls, forums, blogs, and user ratings can provide additional insight that you can strategically use in your recruitment and retention initiatives. Conferences and Events. What else can you do to build brand awareness via your conference? Want to learn more?

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Billhighway explains how to get access to real-time chapter financial data , reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and alleviate the chapter leadership burden. Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual. Virtual conference tips. How are your chapters really doing? No, not too good to be true.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. If you’re tempted to not host a virtual conference in the coming year, consider the questions they pose before making a final decision. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. More info.

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MAY 8, 2020

Virtual conference networking. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

WBT Systems explains who’s excluded if you stop hosting virtual conferences. They also suggest ways to improve the virtual conference experience. Membership Monday: Student/Young Professional Recruitment and Engagement. We will focus on a successful campaign for the recruitment and engagement of this membership segment.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 6, 2021

International Conference Services (ICS) is proud to announce the addition of Patricia Cheong as managing director, Asia. With the re-introduction of in-person events on the horizon, ICS will rely on Patricia’s extensive experience and leadership abilities to continue ICS’ growth of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events in the region.

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