Industry Events: Free Webinars Podcasts

#TrendingNow: Association Trends to Watch in 2017
Webinar: Thursday, January 26, 2 pm ET
Take a deep dive into Abila’s Association Predictions with the webinar, "#TrendingNow: Association Trends to Watch in 2017." From the rise of 501(c)3 foundations, to the increased need for critical software integrations, to building strong relationships between national organizations and their chapter affiliates, each year brings new shifts and opportunities in the marketplace. To learn how these opportunities can help you better serve members and positively impact your industry, join Amanda Myers, Abila’s Director of Member Strategy, on Thursday, January 26 at 2 pm ET. She’ll share how the six predictions will affect your association and membership base throughout the coming year. Earn 1 hour of CAE credit.

LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls

Webinar: January 19, 2 pm ET

The right technology can mean the difference between a big success and a big headache, but the selection process can be daunting. In this session, we’ll discuss our time-tested process for selecting a learning management system and highlight the pitfalls to avoid. Please join Celisa Steele and Jeff Cobb, co-founders of Tagoras, sponsored by YourMembership. As a CAE approved provider, this webinar may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. (CAE credit is only available if you attend live online).

CAE-Accredited Webinars from HighRoad U
For many organizations, digital marketing is a new undertaking. Associations are looking for how to best staff their organizations, craft campaigns and measure programs in the digital age. HighRoad U was created to help all associations evolve fully into digital (and help corporate marketers new to the association world understand what's different).

January 13: Using Webinars for Lead Generation
January 31: Toolkit of the Month Webinar
February 3: Ecommerce for Associations
February 24: Toolkit of the Month Webinar

Podcasts Around the Web

The Beacon Podcast, courtesy of our friends at Lighthouse Counsel, has numerous archived podcasts related to nonprofit management.

Extraordinary CEO – Several podcasts are available on Doug Eadie’s website. In the newest episode, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, Association Forum of Chicagoland, discusses enriching your board composition.

Association Mavens, brought to you by Aptify® – Several well known past GSAE speakers are featured. While not recent, these are fascinating folks with a lot of expertise to share.