WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

There are lots of great ideas in this collection, and one theme that runs through the collection is that of innovative association education and certification programs that have been tailored to the specific needs or interests of the association membership. Best Benefit Ever = Association Education and Certification Programs.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Event trends. eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 2/13 at 1 p.m. – More info/register.

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Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Here are five ideas from the association trends study to help prepare your organization for the future: 1. The organization was providing little value. Provide greater member value.

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Organization Certificate LMS Membership Management 138

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.”

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Here’s how to organize and execute your campaign in 9 simple steps!

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2024

Have you registered for one of the most exciting events in the association industry? Join Community Brands experts and industry peers to explore exciting product features and the latest technological innovations designed for associations and event professionals. You won’t want to miss Xperience 2024 in Las Vegas on September 23-26!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? New association event. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Please email me if you have a piece you’d like to discuss.

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NXUnite

MARCH 19, 2024

Your team likely plans and launches multiple fundraisers throughout each year to bring in enough revenue to fund the various initiatives associated with furthering your mission. In this guide, we’ll share four proven tips to help your organization manage its finances more effectively. Let’s get started!

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now, members are looking for medical associations that can support their needs and career growth, whether that be through certifications and training or collaboration and networking. Here are the features, tools, and solutions to look out for to modernize your organization. Not sure where to start? What is a Medical Association?

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

An LMS provides a central hub where organizations can host, track, and organize various learning activities, such as webinars, courses, and assessments. Host a variety of educational events. Chances are, your association already uses event software to organize events catering to members’ interests.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. They’re looking for a 501(c)(3) organization whose powerful mission could impact more people more deeply if it had marketing and branding help. Gamification at events. Seems like a good place to start.

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Association Success

APRIL 18, 2019

Associations are stronger together, how can they collaborate to create a place to develop, provide, and update certifications? What if that competitor also had a simple way to sell valuable certifications “in bulk” to your member’s employers? Their talent solutions revenue is growing rapidly (see graphs below). It’s that simple.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. Ethan Mollick thinks the ultimate winners on the AI playing field are organizations that create grimoires. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

As the world adjusts to the “new normal” brought about by COVID-19, organizations everywhere are coming to terms with shifting to virtual distribution of content rather than at in-person events. With organizations preparing to follow through with these shifts, one question seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 19, 2019

Well, maybe preserving food or other perishable items in brine isn’t your thing, but is extra profit for your organization your thing? Sure it is, so you can apply these same principles (the principles of pickling) to advertising at your organization. Related: 5 Steps to Create a Sponsorship Program That Increases Non-Dues Revenue.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? It’s tempting to jump on the certification bandwagon but first, it’s important to conduct research. And lots of it.

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Ewald Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

Here’s why you need to keep up with those changes… Traditionally, many associations rely on revenue from at least one major conference or event each year. With pandemic restrictions and a cautious business environment, the prospect of hosting large scale in-person events is uncertain. Not a chance. The answer is diversification.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. Open Space events. Katherine Matthews, CAE, talks to Alexandra Mouw, CAE, about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ journey to becoming a data-driven organization. Credentialing support.

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Protech

OCTOBER 13, 2020

We’ve seen reductions in revenue from all sources, including giving, grants, services, and events. To ensure financial resilience, associations are taking quick, decisive and creative actions to expand outside their traditional revenue streams. You can use pillars for: Co-marketing content and virtual events with partners.

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AssociationChat

MARCH 29, 2021

Sure the events industry is upside-down, and, once again, associations are scrambling for new ways to monetize that profound — but sometimes ineffable — quality they bring to their industries. The ecommerce sales ended up paying for the sunk cost, and the organization and their legacy AMS are now on a second honeymoon.

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling. Non-dues revenue.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. Plus, events are one of the ways that your association can raise non-dues revenue. . Every event-planning team struggles with this question.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. Association revenue. Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. I will definitely make that again.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement. Member engagement refers to the active efforts an organization makes to connect and foster relationships with their members. Boost your non-dues revenue. What is Member Engagement?

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Scientific society events. Fri 1/12 at 4 p.m.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Casey Gale at PCMA Convene writes about two associations that tweaked their plans for a second year of digital events. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Driven by a change in what members want and are willing to pay for, associations are seeing changes in their key revenue streams, including which income sources sustain their organizations. That could – and should – change your organization’s priorities. Where Associations Get Their Revenue Today.

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JULY 31, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. Event planners did it. If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Benefits like training, certifications and credentials, fueling industry growth, advocacy, and help with career advancement are all up significantly from last year. Associations overestimate the importance of events Meetings, events, and tradeshows continue to be a large source of revenue for membership organizations.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. Scientific society events. Fri 8/11 at 4 p.m.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. Many members are struggling financially because they’ve been laid off, had their budget cut, or suffered revenue losses. They’re “unsatisfied with the level of engagement with customers and prospects these events provide.”

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Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Make sure you go through this list before making any decisions about recording upcoming events.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Here’s one from MemberSuite: your virtual events have value so stop making them free.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 17, 2022

You may be familiar with the basic features and options for association learning management systems, and you might be thinking about investing in one for your organization. How can an LMS really help my organization? Not only can an LMS benefit your members, but it also adds value to your organization.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. Create buzz around your event with a silent auction. Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Host: Fridays@4 *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Silent auctions.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts.

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