Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. It’s up to your organization to deliver diverse content that’s relevant and engaging, ensuring members return to your program year after year.

LMS 52

LMS How To Certificate Learning Management System 52

Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

It’s a modern association management software (AMS) system built on the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Salesforce. need to drive continuous member engagement, improve member loyalty, and ultimately grow revenue.? . You can’t deliver a great member experience without great staff.

Software 130

Software Certificate Technology System 130

Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Associations are looking for innovative association management software (AMS) like email marketing, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, job boards, and learning solutions to transform MX. . Implementing modern technology is a fantastic first step to boosting member engagement, but your association shouldn’t stop there.

Leadership 118

Leadership FAQ Member Engagement Social Media 118

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Gain or maintain professional certification (12 percent). The most effective recruitment techniques, in order: Word-of-mouth recommendations.

Survey 150

Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Good advice never goes out of style. More info/register. Tue 6/22 from 9 a.m.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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JUNE 11, 2021

If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Make time for microlearning. Chapter benchmarking.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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MARCH 1, 2019

WBT Systems has an idea for you, actually, eight ideas for building educational partnerships with your chapters. Billhighway suggests several resources and strategies a national association can provide to help chapters with member recruitment. Raising the Bar: Using Certifications and Credentialing to Extend Your Reach.

LMS 174

LMS Certificate Blended Learning United States 174

Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For associations, both attracting new members and engaging current members are probably constant goals across most, if not all, of the events they host. With the right tools and strategies on your side, you can build out an approach to event planning that will always support these goals of recruitment and engagement.

Tips 201

Tips Software Recruiting Recruitment 201

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AUGUST 28, 2020

Disruption isn’t a choice right now, so we might as well embrace it, reports WBT Systems in their recap of two #ASAE20 sessions. Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. More info/register.

Montana 359

Montana North Carolina Content Certificate 359

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APRIL 30, 2021

WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. They remind us why listening (without interrupting) is so important to the person talking and describe different methods for listening to your members and others in your professional community. Multi-system implementation. Shut up and listen. Tue 5/4 at 11 a.m. – CAE credits.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic. Online learner engagement. WBT Systems suggests associations offer training in these seven skills for managing remote teams.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Marketing General , just after networking, the second most common reason members join an association is for continuing education or professional certification. Associations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and corporations can all leverage an LMS to present online training and certification opportunities.

Software 52

Software LMS Certificate Learning Management System 52

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APRIL 5, 2024

Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Seems like a good place to start. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. This 5-step process can even be applied to sponsorship, membership, certification, education, in-person events, virtual events, or the next big thing your team creates. Some of them don’t even exist now. Governance.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Associations with a higher percentage of millennial members are more likely to have experienced increases in their one-year and five-year membership numbers. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs.

millennials 150

millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you’re curious, WBT Systems explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. Quick hits. Tony Rossell, Marketing General, Inc. ).

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Member engagement. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Career pathways. Virtual events. More info/register.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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. Professional associations are responsible for education standards, exams, training, and certifications.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software Organization Certificate 52

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Forget “normal.” More info/register.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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MARCH 12, 2021

The authors finish by saying, “Association tech ecosystems limit or enable organizations’ capacity to serve their members and customers online… Real strategic leaders will pull their technical foundation from the shadows and shine a light on the important stack decisions ahead. It means “jumping out of the system.” Innovation method.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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JANUARY 10, 2020

That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems. A common theme throughout both is providing experiences that engage and help associations differentiate themselves from the competition. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 243

LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Based on conversations with young members, former members, and never-members from multiple industries, Michelle Maher of Highland describes why young professionals are engaging digital channels instead of associations and the unique value they seek from associations. Next gen membership #2. More info/register.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

WBT Systems shared some depressing statistics about the percentage of leadership positions held by women. Culture is a true business function, like IT or marketing, and requires processes, systems and internal positions to support it. Member Engagement Party. We still have a long way to go. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

Raleigh 259

Raleigh Review Class Education 259

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. You have a full-time job, and doing systems projects isn’t it. 1 CAE credit.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Recruit your board. When you start an association, board members play a crucial role in your association’s growth and success. Your board members should have varied but specific skill sets and experience that can help you achieve your association’s goals. Recruit your staff. Start recruiting members.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Cost Discount 52

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MARCH 5, 2021

Engagement boxes. Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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APRIL 2, 2021

Adults need guidance counselors too, says WBT Systems. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host: Altai Systems. James Bergmann, Director Of Business Development at Altai Systems. Educational coaches. Guest: Sandy Weiss. Tue 4/6 at 11 a.m. – Tue 4/6 at 2 p.m.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Gen Z communities. Membership marketing.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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MARCH 19, 2021

WBT Systems suggests setting aside time to reflect back on a year of pandemic winter, do some spring cleaning, tend to the plants in your care, and fertilize your soil—four activities that will renew your association spirit. . The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

They especially get in the way when you’re leading up a project, so thankfully WBT Systems suggests 11 catalysts for cross-departmental collaboration. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Member Engagement Party. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC. CAE credit.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

WBT Systems explains why it might be time for your association to get into the microcredentials business. Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Dawn Crowell Murphy, Special Counsel, Nonprofit Organizations practice, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Allison M. Credit card processors. More info/register. Location: Arlington VA.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Alyssa Rulf Fountain, Ph.D., This month’s topics are: member engagement, and holiday cocktails and mocktails. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. .

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenter: Ronja Francoeur, Member Engagement Specialist.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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MAY 12, 2023

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Besides the time it takes to pull data from different systems, the reports are often limited in the insights they can offer. I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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APRIL 28, 2023

Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. Audience avatar. 1 CAE credit.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205