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Association Brain Food: 8.18.23

Reid All About it

Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. – Certification Administration Learn how to develop and implement a successful certification program, and how to assess and monitor the performance of certified individuals. More info/register. Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A.,

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

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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Membership 101: The Role of Volunteerism

Spark Consulting

We proposed a model, mission-driven volunteering, that empowers individuals through things like micro-volunteering and adhocracy, and provides episodic and virtual opportunities to contribute. Bigger investment: item writing for their ONCC certification. Even bigger investment: national conference planning team.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level.

LMS 252
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9 Steps to Make a Case for a New AMS

Membersuite

Your leadership probably thinks the one you have is good enough, especially with all the other demands on your association’s limited budget. Think how leadership thinks: align each point of your argument to an organizational goal. The first question from leadership will be “How much will this cost?” But you know better.

Software 170
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.29.21

Reid All About it

They address why leadership may want employees to return to the office and describe some benefits associations reap from remote/hybrid work. Instead, when you hear crickets, he suggests you ask board members to use specific language—he shares several examples—to express their stance on an issue or proposal. Flexible work model.

Revenue 195
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.19.21

Reid All About it

MemberSuite explains why the demand is growing for certificate and certification programs and points out the difference between the two. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host/Presenter: Cynthia D’Amour, MBA, Leadership Strategist, People Power Unlimited.

Revenue 322