AssociationChat

OCTOBER 26, 2020

There’s a lot to consider to make sure people stay apart, but it can be built into your event planning. One of the big considerations for any event is what food and drink will be available. This includes sharing the format of the event and how long it will take. Special thanks to FunctionCentral for sharing this resource.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “You can never be wise unless you love reading.” Learn about identifying key metrics, streamlining data collection processes, and converting raw data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Samuel Johnson AWTC awards.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. If only more association leaders knew about the challenges component relations professionals (CRPs) must handle on a daily basis, then maybe CRPs would receive more resources. Implicit bias. CRP challenges.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

NXUnite

MAY 30, 2024

Step 1: Lay out a procurement plan and timeline. Start by laying out some guidelines for your procurement process. Collaborate with your event planning team to answer these questions: When will the auction happen? Try to get started on this process as early as possible. What is the auction’s revenue goal?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The same platform that major football stadiums and music festivals use to make their events safe and successful has been adapted for event organisers to plan markets and other festive holiday events; Plan every detail right down to the inflatable Santas. Try it now.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Start your planning process early. Build an event agenda.

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. Understand how to conduct a “Learning Look Back” pandemic recovery process. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Guests: the team from Map Dynamics.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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APRIL 6, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… With so many event apps on the market, how do you even begin to find one? It works on the pay-it-forward model: when you submit a review of an event app, you can see all the reviews on the site. Focusing on Resource Planning.

DC 39

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AUGUST 30, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter non-dues revenue. m3Magazines offers advice for transforming your magazine into a valuable resource for members. Association magazines. 7-day communications challenge. . – But it doesn’t have to be this way. 1 CAE credit.

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Video Content Revenue Strategy 213

Higher Logic

APRIL 24, 2018

Associations and nonprofits are always trying to make more of an impact with less – less money, less staff, less resources. You can have members apply for opportunities before they perform it or you can reframe the application process to help you see what members have done. Event Planning and Hosting.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. Get valuable feedback from those who have gone through the process. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Start your planning process early. Build an event agenda.

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Ngage Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

According to Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the world’s largest community for business events strategists, event planning is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Here are her five pitfalls of event planning and how to avoid them. Managing Multiple Moving Pieces.

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Event Industry News

MAY 23, 2019

Without managing expectations based on a brand’s ecosystem, data can become more of an obstacle and an excuse to avoid change than a resource to create magic worthy of rinsing and repeating. Seriously though, I think it depends a great deal on the data beyond how many people attended the last event. I do not trust it.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Checking All the Boxes: What to Consider When Planning Your Association’s Next Big Event Hear about event planning elements essential for thriving in today’s dynamic industry.

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Revenue Education Innovation Tools 281

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MARCH 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The team at Velocity Partners has scrutinized the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and come up with seven requirements for Generally Dickish Practice Retirement (what GDPR really means) that you need to start working on right away.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Some high-tech resources are available to help you grow and empower your membership. Whether you’re looking for tools for accounting, event management, fundraising or something else in your operation, we’ve got you covered. Association Management Resources. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools.

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NXUnite

MARCH 22, 2024

What is Event Management Software? Event management software is a tool that supports the entire planning process for your event. Types of Event Management Software Every organization’s event needs are different, which is why there are so many different platforms to choose from.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT. Nearly seven months ago, ChatGPT entered our world. Our AI future.

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Higher Logic

JULY 24, 2018

We’re not saying you have to get best friend necklaces, although if you did, we would totally support it, but taking advantage of the event planning resources your online community offers won’t hurt. Planning your annual event can become hectic, and it would be a shame not to rely on the tools at your disposal.

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Revolutionizing Event Planning with AI Explore the transformational impact of AI on event planning. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

A2Z Events

MARCH 26, 2025

Creating a Timeline and Budget Once you know all the methods you will use to engage your audience , create a breakdown of your target timeline and how you will allocate resources to maximize your ROI. Know what campaigns need to launch before, during, and after your event.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MARCH 19, 2025

Thorben Grosser serves as VP of Partnerships and Channel at EventMobi, bringing 15+ years of expertise in strategic event planning and industry leadership. In his current role, he collaborates with event agencies and AMCs to enhance their strategic capabilities while sharing practical insights on emerging trends and best practices.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Types of nonprofit event management software include: End-to-end event management platform like EventMobi Conference apps (we have one of those, too!) Customer onboarding The best event management software for nonprofits comes with impeccable customer onboarding. Customer support You deserve awesome support.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. Twice a day, he’ll share “ideas, insights, next practices, and resources that will help your association’s board set a higher standard of stewardship, governing, and foresight and become fit-for-purpose.”

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As with any new process, we know there’s a learning curve to figuring out how to host an enriching virtual service event. To set your association’s virtual service event up for success, leaders should: Define goals and create a schedule. Construct a communication plan to engage members.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Select an AMS that will meet all of your organizational needs, such as: member database, email system, convenient billing and payment options, event planning, and website building. Keep members engaged with event management, member forums, and educational certification tools. Maintain finances and accounting. YourMembership.

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Association Management Software Price Membership Management 148

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DelCor’s Tobin Conley, CAE, has some advice for association IT directors: it’s time to start thinking like a CIO. 10 Ideas That Will Change Your Event. Tips for Making Your Event a Lean, Mean Logistics Machine. Lunch provided.

DC 30

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Learn what becoming a thought leader entails for your suppliers, what the benefits are of turning them into thought leaders, and how to begin the process of transition for them. State of the association industry.

Chicago 201

Chicago Mooc Education Newsletter 201

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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. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. Hear how they managed these programmatic changes and what lessons they learned throughout the process.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Education 370

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JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Is it a system, a process, a style, a tool, or software? Erasmus Podcasts.

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Tools Project Revenue Metro 195

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Built on a foundation of over 35 years’ industry expertise, EventPro Software combines the functionality needed for venue booking, event planning, and catering management in one comprehensive, scalable system that can be deployed On-Prem through desktop or network installation, or via our Private Cloud with separate client-dedicated databases.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2019

Event Integrity is launching their Beta marketplace with a lead opportunity program and community in the Colorado market. Event Integrity is on a mission to elevate the event industry standard through community building, education, and growing a consumer-facing marketplace of trusted event resources.

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Industry Denver Colorado Certificate 98

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. 9 Biggest Challenges with AMS Implementations and How to Avoid Them Hear insights that can serve as a living checklist for you and your team to review at the beginning of or throughout an implementation process.

Leadership 207

Leadership Revenue Committee Certificate 207

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Industry Insight: What To Know About Hybrid Events | A Case Study. Hear insights from Addie’s extensive hybrid event planning experience. Presenter: Addie Graham-Kramer, seasoned planner and Founder + CEO of the Event Company.

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. Virtual event ebook. Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. Meetings & Events. Wed 6/3 at 9 a.m.

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San Diego Strategy Conference eBook 259

NXUnite

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Selecting the perfect event venue is a critical step in the planning process that can significantly influence your event’s success. The venue sets the stage for the entire experience, from its atmosphere and accessibility to the resources available for your attendees.

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