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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. Post-event attendee engagement. Conference/abstract management. When will you see them again?

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Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 268

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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Young member engagement. She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members. Member mobile app. Dirty data. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 268

Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Unless the association addresses these changes, members won’t see the value of their membership. One tried-and-tested way to keep members engaged is providing professional development opportunities – either to improve networking avenues for members or to support them in certification exams. Built-in Course Authoring.

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LMS Learning Management System Analysis Certificate 89

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JANUARY 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Dean West of Association Laboratory explores what dating apps can teach us about membership strategy. Post-program campaigns. Membership. Membership, again. CAE credit.

Revenue 257

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 257

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement.

Maryland 274

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 274

Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Introduction Is your association looking for strategies to grow your professional development program? Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. Why should associations invest in professional development?

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LMS How To Certificate Learning Management System 52

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. In 2024, the data continues to show how the historical assumptions that drove association strategy are less and less valid.” Membership Mondays: What Does Member Engagement Mean to You? Education program marketing. Loneliness. 1 CAE credit.

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Social Media DC Strategy Education 252

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MARCH 11, 2022

Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? Member engagement.

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LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Data strategy. Looking to Engage Gen Z? So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 257

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. Member recruitment. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us. Gen Z education.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 257

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MARCH 19, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. By using the Power of Play, and inviting interaction from your attendees, your next Zoom presentation will be engaging, exciting, and full of smiles. . Event Strategies 2021 and Beyond. Mon 3/22 at 3 p.m. – More info/register.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy. Education + mentoring.

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Newsletter Content Social Media Education 252

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JANUARY 5, 2024

TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. The State Bar of Texas partnered with Lead Marvels to provide an online resource library for members that generated $160,000 in revenue for the association this past year—plus lots of leads for their sponsors. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue LMS Price Education 279

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Learning subscriptions. Webinar latecomers. More info/register.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 263

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Ali Zamanian at Position describes three website strategies that will help you sync up “with the attitudes, behaviors, desires, and values of your association’s next generation.” Gen Z education. to 3:30 p.m. –

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 268

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. Nonprofit Management Series: Lesson from Organizational Strategies for Personal Growth Nonprofits and trade groups develop strategies to manage transition, solicit feedback from their community or members, and reassess priorities in response to outside trends.

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LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 257

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. 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. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Sending website traffic to members. Virtual event tips.

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. 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.

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Revenue Price Denver Tools 257

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now.

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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MARCH 26, 2021

They suggest strategies for resolving some of the challenges you probably have with your SMEs. Presenter: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy and Development at Blue Sky eLearn. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. LMS Demo Day. Volunteer SMEs.

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Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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MAY 22, 2020

If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Virtual conference success stories. Just kidding.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Without your members’ engagement, your organization wouldn’t be able to do what it needs to do. And unfortunately, members sometimes have to leave your organization. Using the internet to maximize engagement is the best way to ensure that your organization is able to stay relevant in today’s ultrafast world.

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Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 157

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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MARCH 12, 2021

EST – WEC Grapevine: How We Did It – Digital Event Strategy & Considerations. Discover the strategy behind MPI’s design of the WEC Grapevine Digital Experience. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register. Fri 3/12 at 12 p.m. More info/register.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Member engagement. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. They describe the essential elements of education programs that resonate with members. Our topic this month is designing a high-impact learning strategy for associations and nonprofits.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. Leadership development for young members. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 257

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Why get an LMS. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ? Virtual conference coffee breaks. “At Keep her advice in mind as you’re planning in-person conferences too.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Without your members’ engagement, your organization wouldn’t be able to do what it needs to do. And unfortunately, members sometimes have to leave your organization. Using the internet to maximize engagement is the best way to ensure that your organization is able to stay relevant in today’s ultrafast world.

Strategy 150

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 150

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With a dedicated and comprehensive engagement strategy, your member retention rate is much more likely to increase! However, it’s likely that your more traditional engagements are on pause. The right tools and strategies can increase overall member satisfaction and encourage them to renew. . Let’s begin!

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. However, not all disruption needs to remain negative. Your association can learn from past challenges to adopt innovativ e strategies and better equip your staff and members for 2023.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Member retention. Mobile apps.

Strategy 274

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 274

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Hear practical suggestions for designing more effective outreach, engagement and retention strategies to ensure your monthly giving program can take your NPO to the next level. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Conference/abstract management. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” Content marketing.

Revenue 257

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 257

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Building new norms.

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Las Vegas Case Study Conference LMS 370

MemberClicks

AUGUST 15, 2022

The benefits of flexibility in an LMS. An LMS is really just the bones for creating courses, sharing information and tracking member progress. These are our top 5 ways to use an LMS beyond the traditional. Now, this concept isn’t exclusive to big conferences and events. Getting the most of your LMS.

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