The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…
Podcasts for the association community. KiKi L’Italien added a useful resource to Association Chat—an association podcast directory. You can submit a podcast for the directory and listen to a playlist of samples.
Program pricing. TopClass LMS shares a recap of a Learning Business Summit session on pricing education programs. They relay advice on determining value, methods for homing in on a price, and branding considerations.
Education portfolio. D2L suggests four factors to consider when developing a revenue strategy for your association’s education programs and five models for monetizing those programs. They also include tactics throughout the guide for improving the attractiveness and effectiveness of your learning programs and portfolio.
Strategic planning. Belinda Moore of Strategic Membership Solutions shares 14 questions to discuss before or during strategic planning sessions. They touch on the major issues associations will face in 2024 and beyond.
Magazines. m3Magazines offers advice for transforming your magazine into a valuable resource for members. They start by reviewing the benefits of a well-crafted print magazine—in case you need to make a case to your leadership team. They also explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue.
Communal genius. I came upon an old post by Kevin Kelly about an interesting phenomenon: scenius. Brian Eno described it as “the intelligence and the intuition of a whole cultural scene. It is the communal form of the concept of the genius,” aka communal genius. Kelly said, “Individuals immersed in a productive scenius will blossom and produce their best work… Your like-minded peers, and the entire environment inspire you.” How can associations nurture one or many sceniuses among their members?
Association competition. Several new associations in the scientific and medical space have been established by members who left legacy associations because of disagreements over research methods. Now, Brooklee Han at HousingWire writes about the launch of the American Real Estate Association, founded by former members of the National Association of Realtors, which has been dealing with lawsuits and leadership issues.
Quick hits
The Pentagon uses targeted ads—“the largest information-gathering enterprise ever conceived by man”—to find its targets, including Vladimir Putin. | by Byron Tau, Wired
The five-step military method for falling asleep in minutes. Sometimes, it actually works for this tightly wound human. Sometimes, hello insomnia, my old frenemy. | by Jonny Thomson, Big Think
The powerful closing statement by the courageous Oleg Orlov, co-chair of Memorial, at his second trial on politically motivated charges of “Discrediting Russia’s Armed Forces.” The best part is the section aimed at the judge and prosecutor. | via Human Rights Watch
Bayard Rustin was a 1960s civil rights hero who was sidelined because he was gay, and a prophet who predicted the rise of identity politics and affirmative action—and how they would divide us today. | by Coleman Hughes, The Free Press
I think you need a little time with these barn owls and owlets. | via The Charter Group of Wildlife Ecology and University of Florida cam 1 and cam 2
You never grow old at the table
Another week with swordfish in the seafood share—happy days! I pan-fried the steaks and topped them with a creamy (but no cream) jalapeño sauce. The leftover sauce is fantastic in scrambled eggs. On the side, so predictable, roasted broccoli and cauliflower with red onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and s/p.
I always buy packages of frozen wild American salmon fillets when I’m at BJ’s or Costco, but they go so quickly. On Sunday, I used a few fillets in this salmon with coconut green curry sauce recipe. Serve this one over brown rice.
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Fri 3/15 at 1 p.m.* – AI Policy Expert Exchange
Elevate your understanding of AI policy in this interactive “Ask Me Anything” style webinar. AI experts will answer all your questions and offer invaluable insights into the present and future of AI policy, including key players shaping the AI landscape, legislative developments to watch in the coming year, the influence of international bodies such as the UN and EU on federal AI policy, and the rise of deep fakes and the urgent need for legislative action. Deepen your understanding of AI policy and its implications for your organization. More info/register.
Host: Quorum
Speakers:
- Reggie Babin, Senior Counsel
- Hans Rickhoff, Partner, Akin
- Ryan Thompson, Senior Advisor
*All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.
Fri 3/15 at 3 p.m. – The Informal Consultants Networking Extravaganza
This monthly networking meeting is by consultants, for consultants. Feel free to suggest topics or questions for discussion. This meeting is self-organized by the consultant community, not an official ASAE event (meaning an event organized by ASAE staff). More info.
Organizer: Cecila Sepp, CAE, founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting
Fri 3/15 at 4 p.m. – Bring Your Ethical Dilemmas for a Group Think on How to Resolve Them
March is National Ethics Month, so this networking discussion will allow participants to bring their ethical dilemmas for a “group think” on solving or addressing these issues. Bring your stories and join us for an open discussion about ethics. More info/register.
Host: Fridays@4
Mon 3/18 at 8 a.m. – 21st Century Magazines for Associations (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting)
Every week Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world—and we have fun doing it! Episodes are published Monday mornings in both audio and video format, available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast (to name a few!).
Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting
Guest: Al Rickard, President, Association Vision
Tue 3/19 at 11 a.m. – Next Big Leap in AI for Social Media Marketing: Emerging Technologies That Could Disrupt Engagement (Social Media & AI Bootcamp Series)
Learn about some of the new AI technologies that can potentially disrupt social media marketing, real-world examples of how brands are already leveraging these technologies, and how the emerging AI technologies will affect social media marketing. More info/register.
Host: American Marketing Association
Speaker: Buddy Waddington, Manager, Insights and AI, Sprinklr
Tue 3/19 at 12 p.m. – Intro to AI for Associations and Nonprofits
Learn what Generative AI and Large Language Models are and how they work, plus get an up-close look at how an actual AI expert utilizes these tools in real-world scenarios. Perfect for AI newcomers and early explorers, this session promises a unique opportunity to see generative AI in action, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to responsibly implement AI in your workflows. More info/register.
Host: Sidecar
Speaker: Thomas Altman, Co-Founder, Tasio
Tue 3/19 at 12 p.m. – CRVM March Crunch and Munch: The Volunteer Pipeline & Successful Succession
This topic polled the highest amongst our CRP colleagues and is always a major pain point in volunteer engagement. Let’s figure it out and share ideas, best practices, and tackle your questions about volunteer development, leadership recruitment, and all things succession. More info/register (ASAE members only).
Host: ASAE Component Relations and Volunteer Management Council
Facilitators:
- Michael Cowden, Vice President, International Council of Shopping Centers Global Public Policy
- Elisa Pratt, MA, CAE, CEO, Brewer Pratt Solutions, LLC
Tue 3/19 at 1 p.m. – Fonts for Accessibility
Learn about the difference between legibility and readability, what makes an accessible typeface, whether Arial and Comic Sans are really superior, using fonts for dyslexic people in your designs more often, and how you can mess up the most accessible typeface by using it inaccurately. More info/register.
Host: Font Friday
Speaker: Eleni Beveratou, Creative Director at Dalton Maag
Tue 3/19 from 3 to 6 p.m. – 2024 AWTC Awards Ceremony (Washington DC)
Celebrate the 2023 AWTC Award Winners at our first in-person awards ceremony. Join us to hear from the 22 amazing women being recognized and mingle with old and new friends. Location: Washington DC. More info/register.
Host: Association Women Technology Champions
Tue 3/19 at 3 p.m. – AI Innovation for PD Pros
What does Generative AI innovation mean for professional development professionals? AI is shifting what we learn, how, and why. Explore the challenges and opportunities right now for education program management as well as the key actions to priorities this year to prepare your organization for what’s to come. More info/register.
Host: Cadmium
Speaker: Tracy King, MA, CAE, Chief Learning Strategist & CEO, InspirEd
Wed 3/20 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Spring Symposium (Washington DC)
See the session descriptions below in the separate entries for each online session.
Session 1: Navigating the Transformation of Successful Member Engagement
Session 2: Everyone, Every Role has IT Systems Requirements Responsibilities
Session 3: A Practical Approach to Cybersecurity in the Age of Hybrid Work and AI-Powered Fraud
Session 4: Designing Memorable Experiences: Leveraging Design Thinking and AI in Event Management
4 CAE credits. Location: Washington DC. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speakers:
- Dave Will, Co-Founder and CEO, PropFuel
- David Coriale, CAE, President, Delcor
- Heinan Landa, Founder & CEO, Optimal Networks
- Bill McGlade, President, Community Leaders Institute & epIQ Creative Group
Wed 3/20 at 10 a.m. – Spring Symposium: Navigating the Transformation of Successful Member Engagement
Dive deep into why and how transformation should be at the heart of your member engagement strategies. Learn about breaking the mold and challenging the status quo. Explore the common pitfalls that hold associations back, like staff turnover, team silos, and the ever-present “time poverty.” 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Dave Will, Co-Founder and CEO, PropFuel
Wed 3/20 at 11 a.m. – Budget Briefing: The 2025 Federal Budget & Appropriations Landscape
Hear about the current state of the FY2025 budget process and what it means for different sectors, insiders’ perspectives on key disagreements and potential concessions, strategic positions of key players like the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, and insights to help you anticipate and prepare for potential effects on your organization. More info/register.
Host: CQ
Speakers:
- Paul M. Krawzak, senior writer on the budget, appropriations, and tax team, CQ and Roll Call
- Aidan Quigley, budget and appropriations reporter, CQ and Roll Call
- Caitlin Reilly, tax and economic policy staff writer, CQ and Roll Call
- David Lerman (moderator), senior writer, CQ and Roll Call
Wed 3/20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – What Association Leaders Need to Know about AI (Vienna VA)
Learn about AI strategy, planning, and finding the right balance between innovation and risk. Find out how to present AI’s business case to your board, covering opportunity identification, resource allocation, change management, ROI, and ethical considerations, aiming for executive support in AI integration. Location: Vienna VA. More info/register.
Host: designDATA
Speakers:
- Kraig Conrad, CEO of NCMA
- Bob Corlett, CEO of Staffing Advisors
- Erik Haas, VP at designDATA
- Greg Starling, Head of Emerging Tech at DTG
Wed 3/20 at 11:15 a.m. – Spring Symposium: Everyone, Every Role Has IT Systems Requirements Responsibilities
Whether you’re a CEO, VP, project manager, developer, user, or other, you have a role in the requirements project. It is imperative that everyone in the organization understand their role and accountability in a requirements analysis initiative. Find out how requirements play a critical role in every tech-dependent project. Learn about various types of requirements, including business, system, user, functional, and nonfunctional requirements. Delve into how an organization’s characteristics and culture affect the outcome of a requirements analysis endeavor. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: David Coriale, CAE, President, Delcor
Wed 3/20 at 12 p.m. – Database Throwdown: AMS vs CRM
The technology landscape within the association industry is always evolving. While the need for CRM-like functionality has been influenced by market factors to provide a more member-centered experience, associations still need to run their businesses. Explore whether future technology stacks will benefit from an “all-in” investment in the CRM model or if AMS will continue to have staying power. More info/register.
Host: HighRoad Solutions
Speakers: Adam Higgins, CTO, and Chandler Miller, Senior Digital Advisor, HighRoad Solutions
Wed 3/20 at 12 p.m. – How To Master Earned Media For Associations
Discover how to identify compelling stories within your association and strategically target the most effective media outlets. Learn to position your association effectively by crafting a narrative that highlights your unique mission and member stories and create a killer pitch that captures a journalist’s attention. Learn how to amplify media wins through member communication, enrich your press page, creatively repurpose content, and engage in proactive outreach to build sustained momentum and strengthen relationships with journalists. More info/register.
Host: OnWrd & UpWrd
Speakers: Colleen Gallagher, President & CEO, and Keaveny Hewitt, Senior Account Executive, OnWrd & UpWrd
Wed 3/20 at 1 p.m. – Non-profits: Spring Cleaning Your Sponsorship Proposal Strategy
Discover practical tips and best practices to refresh your approach, increase your chances of success, and secure valuable partnerships. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your sponsorship game and attract the support your organization deserves. More info/register.
Host: Lori Zoss Kraska, founder and CEO, Growth Owl
Wed 3/20 at 1 p.m. – Crystal Ball Predictions for the Future of Associations
Hear what the panelists’ organizations are seeing in their professions, with their memberships, and what this means for associations moving forward. Find out about association challenges with workplace culture, knowledge transfer and team member learning experiences, changing business models and resulting opportunities for associations, and the impact on associations with leadership focused on consensus building. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Fonteva
Speakers:
- Lindsay Currie, CAE, Executive Officer, Council on Undergraduate Research
- Nick Marzano, CAE, Chief of Strategy, Society of Hospital Medicine
- Ben Muscolino, President & CEO, Breezio
- Erica Poff, PMP, CAE, IOM, Vice President of Education, ARMA International
Wed 3/20 at 1 p.m. – Disruption and Transformation: What Else Should We Expect?
As the economic environment and hotel structure continue to change at a rapid pace, it is important to understand the current outlook, economic concerns and forecasts that will dictate behavior in all business environments. Hear about the latest trends and the impact in the hotel industry and meeting dynamics. Gain a better understanding of the economic environment, how structural changes will have an impact in 2024 and beyond, identify ways to optimize your ability to maneuver through this quickly changing environment. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.
Host: Prevue Meetings
Speaker: Mike Dominguez, President & CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International
Wed 3/20 at 1 p.m. – MasterTHIS: SEO
Hear strategies for identifying why website traffic is down and actionable tips for recovery. Learn how to become more visible in search through a framework that actually makes sense. Get answers to questions like: When should you ignore SEO? Do you really have a shot at that phrase? How can you optimize without sacrificing your visitors’ experience? Get a mini-measurement framework using another of marketing’s most vexing tools: Google Analytics 4. More info/register.
Host: Content Marketing Institute
Speakers:
- Andy Crestodina, Co-Founder & CMO, Orbit Media
- Zack Kadish, Sr. SEO Strategy Director, Conductor
- Stephanie Stahl, General Manager, Content Marketing Institute
Wed 3/20 at 1:15 p.m. – Spring Symposium: A Practical Approach to Cybersecurity in the Age of Hybrid Work and AI-Powered Fraud
It’s not possible for busy association leaders to stay up-to-date with all things cybersecurity, especially as the rate of technological change continues to increase exponentially. Get up to speed on the threats and strategies that matter most to organizations like yours in March 2024—a time when employees and members are more dispersed than ever, and when artificial intelligence is raising at least as many questions as it answers. Hear about practical frameworks, real-life examples, and clear action items to turn a complex and intimidating subject into one you’re ready to tackle head-on. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Heinan Landa, Founder & CEO, Optimal Networks
Wed 3/20 at 2 p.m. – 5 Strategic Tips to Generate Non-Dues Revenue Using an LMS
Learn five strategies for generating non-dues revenue with an LMS: content licensing and partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, online courses and certifications, continuing education units, and customized training programs for member organizations. More info/register.
Host: MapleLMS
Speakers: Matt Peterson, Relationship Director, and Avin Tiwari, Customer Training Manager, MapleLMS
Wed 3/20 at 2 p.m. – A Playbook for the Complex: Executing Your Conference Plan
Using our own conference as a case study, we’ll share insights and best practices from both our experiences and broader industry trends. Gain expertise in event planning timelines and collaborative strategies that align with your organizational objectives. Discover techniques for crafting dynamic, personalized attendee and content experiences. Learn to leverage advanced technology and data analysis for streamlined logistics and improved engagement. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.
Host: MeetingsNet
Speaker: Alyssa Peltier, Director, Market Insights, Cvent
Wed 3/20 at 2 p.m. – Creating Memorable Off-Site Experiences
Hear about strategies for offsetting the intensity of meetings with extraordinary off-property excursions, ways to source off-site venues and connect with locals to provide authentic experiences, and ideas for accommodating groups of various fitness levels and needs. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.
Host: Northstar Meetings Group
Speakers:
- Shannon DuPont, Director of Program Development, TeamBonding
- Lizzy Styles, Senior Director of Creative Strategy and Event Design, Hosts Global
- Sarah J.F. Braley (moderator), Managing Editor, Northstar Meetings Group
Wed 3/20 at 2:30 p.m. – Spring Symposium: Designing Memorable Experiences: Leveraging Design Thinking and AI in Event Management
Create events that leave a lasting impression by mastering the art of design thinking and AI integration. In the world of event management, the power of a compelling experience cannot be overstated. This comprehensive course will equip you with the design thinking principles that empower human-centric innovation and AI’s advanced capabilities to refine event strategies and enhance engagement. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Bill McGlade, President, Community Leaders Institute & epIQ Creative Group
Thu 3/21 at 9:30 a.m. – Association Percolator
Join an informal chat about small staff association pain points. What have you experienced? Check in with other association professionals Thursday mornings. What’s percolating in your world? Bring your burning questions and hot topics. And coffee. More info/register.
Host: Association Marketplace
Thu 3/21 at 11 a.m. – Deep Dive: 2024 Membership Performance Benchmark Report
Hear the results of a survey of 1,478 association and membership professionals. Explore how different generations approach membership issues and decision-making. Find out the top three goals and challenges of your peers. Learn actionable strategies for member retention, engagement, and growth. See the top uses for AI to streamline operations and member engagement. More info/register.
Host: iMIS by ASI
Thu 3/21 at 12 p.m. – Inspiring Leaders: A Celebration of Women’s History Month
The journeys of so many women have touched our lives and empowered us—from giant presences to tiny moments. Join a discussion on innovative women who have inspired us in a variety of ways. Focusing on characteristics of female leadership, we are hoping participants share stories that highlight historic figures as well as women warriors we know personally. We will wrap-up our session by tying our cultivated list of characteristics into female leaders in the association world. More info/register.
Host: Association Women Technology Champions
Thu 3/21 at 12 p.m. – Member ROI Group
The live discussions will be predominately in CAE education domains related to member ROI on the first and third Wednesdays of the month with some exceptions, like this month. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Ed Rigsbee
Thu 3/21 at 12 p.m. – The Future of Advertising: Optimize Your Ad Spend With Audience-Based Buying
Hear about the benefits of incorporating a modern buying, audience centric approach to capture the right customers for your business. Learn how to take advantage of evolving consumer media habits instead of being impaired by them, move beyond age and gender to behaviors and attitudes to target more effectively, and overcome audience fragmentation and target customers across a wide variety of media. More info/register.
Host: American Marketing Association
Speaker: David Shellhorse, Director of Market Research & Insights at Spectrum Reach
Thu 3/21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Member Engagement Lab: You Pick Your Adventure
Identify new strategies, solve real problems, experiment, and share ideas on member engagement. Which stakeholder group do you most want to engage? Attendees? Potential volunteers? Sponsors? Exhibitors? Students? Young professionals? You’ll vote on the stakeholder group you most want to engage with, and we’ll experiment with many great ideas you can apply immediately. 1.5 CAE credit. More info/register.
Hosts: Impexium and Billhighway
Facilitator: Amanda Lea Kaiser, keynote speaker and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community
Thu 3/21 at 1 p.m. – 7 Tips for Marketing to Millennials
Studies show that Millennials are now the largest B2B tech buyer group, making 59% of B2B buyers, with over 30% leading the charge and making those purchase decisions. Learn seven practical tips to apply to your marketing strategy to attract this audience and pull them through your buyer’s journey from prospects to advocates. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Sam Bush, Senior Partner Marketing Manager, FloQast
Thu 3/21 at 1 p.m. – Video Accessibility Essentials
Get an overview of video accessibility guidelines, including a comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements and industry standards. Explore a range of solutions and how to streamline your accessibility workflows, making it easier and more efficient to create accessible videos without compromising on quality or compliance. Hear about current trends and challenges in video accessibility so you can stay informed about the latest advancements and best practices in the field. More info/register.
Host: The Viscardi Center
Speakers:
- Lily Bond, SVP of Marketing, 3Play Media
- Mike Caprara (moderator), CIO, The Viscardi Center
Thu 3/21 at 1 p.m. – Brace for Battle: Demystifying the 2025 Tax Reform Landscape for Associations
Learn about the specific organizational tax increases our community will battle against and implications for your association; actionable steps to prepare your organization for tax reform, including member mobilization and relationship management; and tactics to engage lawmakers and build powerful advocacy coalitions. 1 CAE credit. More info/register (free for ASAE members).
Host: ASAE
Speakers:
- Lynda Bouchard Patterson, FASAE, CAE, President and Owner, AMPED, Chair of the ASAE Board
- Jerald A. Jacobs, Esq., Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
- Sandra Swirski, Founder, Integer, LLC
- Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, ASAE
Thu 3/21 at 2 p.m. – Only Marketers in the Building: Successful Campaign Strategies for Small Teams
Discover how to make the most of your resources, leverage digital tools effectively, and craft strategies that punch above their weight. Learn about the different aspects of a marketing campaign strategy, how to set goals, define activities and tactics, uncover risks, discover new opportunities, and manage the campaign. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Mighty Citizen
Speakers: Joi Bass, Director of Marketing, and Alicia Ritchey, Senior Marketing Strategist, Mighty Citizen
Thu 3/21 at 3 p.m. – From Members to Co-Leaders: How to Drive Member Engagement & Mission-Focused Growth
Hear how to master the art of creating future leaders through meaningful member engagement. Learn how to create an environment where diverse ideas shape the future, boosting adaptability and innovation, and how to identify and nurture the visionaries within your association, keeping your strategies ahead of the curve. Explore adaptive strategy frameworks to navigate disruptions and outperform outdated plans, and intertwining leadership with strategy to foster a culture that evolves and thrives on change. More info/register.
Host: Grype Digital
Speaker: Lowell Aplebaum, CEO of Vista Cova
Thu 3/21 at 4 p.m. – Piloting AI by Starting with Your Association’s Marketing Team (ASAE Reston Loudoun Swap)
AI is the big craze, and everyone is excited about it, but many are skeptical and even concerned about how it may affect our lives and associations. Learn how AI can energize your association’s marketing initiatives, increase your revenue and reduce expenses. Hear how to construct AI policies for your organization, copyright and other AI issues, use cases and experience with various tools, and piloting AI in your association. More info/register.
Host: ASAE Reston Loudoun Swap
Speaker: Cathy Lada, CAE, Fractional CMO
Fri 3/22 at 4 p.m. – Association and Nonprofit Ethics
Learn more about the tools that ASAE has available to help manage the gray zones of decision-making through their Standards of Conduct and Ethics Toolkit. Hear ideas and walk through scenarios that you can apply to your everyday work life. More info/register.
Host: Fridays@4
Speaker: Cindy Ziegler, Vice Chair of the ASAE Ethics Committee and the Director of Governance and Special Initiatives at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Tue 3/26 at 11 a.m. – Strategic Partnership Essentials: 7 Key Elements in High Demand by Corporate Sponsors
Hear about the latest trends in corporate sponsorships, the evolving landscape and how these trends impact sponsorship strategies in 2024. Learn the seven essential elements that corporate sponsors are seeking that are critical for successful sponsorship arrangements. Find out how to develop and enhance your own sponsorship strategies. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Lori Zoss Kraska, MBA, CFRE, Founder and Chief Principal, Growth Owl, LLC
Wed 3/27 from 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. – LMS Demo Days
See presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer learning management systems platforms. More info/register.
Host: ASAE
Participants: Enigma Chat, Crowd Wisdom LMS by Community Brands, MapleLMS, Thought Industries, LearnUpon, Cadmium Elevate, BenchPrep
Wed 3/27 at 12 p.m. – Spark Joy, Not Burnout: Tips to Increase Volunteer Satisfaction
When component relations professionals gather, they often commiserate about how hard it is to recruit volunteer leaders. Members are choosing different priorities and guarding their time more than ever. Although this approach to life/work balance is understandable, the unintentional consequence is putting chapters at risk. Join us as we dive into the root causes of volunteer burnout. Learn how to identify the signs of burnout before it’s too late. Discover effective strategies to rejuvenate your chapters and create a fulfilling volunteer experience. More info/register.
Hosts: Impexium & Mariner Management
Wed 3/27 at 12 p.m. – Getting the Most from Your Learning and Development Budget
Does your training investment really generate results? Does it truly align with your organization’s strategy? Does it address the “real” problem you are trying to solve? And is the training reinforced throughout the organization, or is it a disconnected “one-and-done” exercise? And then there are the challenges: tight budgets, time away from the “day job”, and too much HR time: planning, logistics, and quality control. Learn about the pros and cons of various training options, when you should offer training altogether, and new ideas on generating alignment while upskilling your team. More info/register.
Host: Braintrust Professional Institute
Speakers: Randall Craig and Ronja Francoeur, Braintrust Professional Institute
Wed 3/27 at 3 p.m. – Navigating the Member Journey Part 3: Using Your Data to Optimize Event Revenue
Learn how to use your data to find new audiences to invite to your events, segment members based on their behavior for more personalized outreach, determine who is most and least likely to attend so you can prioritize your efforts, and show prospective exhibitors and sponsors the value of their participation. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Association Analytics
Speaker: Bill Conforti, SVP of Strategy & Solutions, Association Analytics
Thu 3/28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – LMS Demo Days
See presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer learning management systems platforms. More info/register.
Host: ASAE
Participants: D2L, Accredible, Blue Sky eLearn, Cadmium EthosCE, TopClass LMS by ASI, Freestone LMS by Community Brands
Thu 3/28 at 12 p.m. – Podcasting Unplugged: Ready to Amplify Your Association’s Voice?
As one of the fastest growing digital mediums today, podcasting presents a great opportunity for associations to educate, influence and entertain an industry audience of members and non-members alike. From getting started to identifying the right type of podcast for your association, this session offers practical insights on crafting, producing, and promoting your association’s podcast, featuring real-life examples of successful association podcasts. More info/register.
Host: Association Women Technology Champions
Speakers: Colby Horton and Frank Humada, Association Briefings
Thu 3/28 at 1 p.m. (and the following three Thursdays) – Association Creative Marketing Masterclass
Learn how to develop practical creative and copywriting skills, professional critique techniques, and balanced brand stewardship from experienced marketing leaders of respected associations. Each lecturer will share learnings from their career and evaluate real-life association marketing collateral, providing their recommendations, ideas, and concerns. 1 CAE credit per class. More info/register.
Host: Association Academy
Lead instructor: Chris Gloede, Chief Consultant for Ricochet Advisory Services
Thu 3/28 at 3 p.m. – ASAE Q1 Consultant Community Call
ASAE staff provides an update to the ASAE consultant community. A range of topics will be covered. More info/register.
Host: ASAE
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