WBT Systems

AUGUST 11, 2016

Major update to TopClass learning management system offers enhanced social learning capability for association, continuing education, and corporate training programs, with more rewarding and diverse learning experiences that increase engagement. ( TRAININGPRESSRELEASES.COM ) – With the latest release of the TopClass Learning Management System, WBT Systems expands the social learning capabilities of their comprehensive and flexible learning platform for associations, training organizations and ex

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 11, 2016

The North American Association of Subway® Franchisees (NAASF) uses online community to advocate for members and solve industry problems for fast food franchises. Franchisees want to communicate with each other and share resources and best practices, but they don't always want franchisors steering those conversations. NAASF recognized a communication challenge and set out to develop a better system for its franchisees to gather and share knowledge.

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Socious

AUGUST 8, 2016

71% of American adults think that millennials are selfish. That’s according to a recent public opinion survey from Reason-Rupe , and it gives valuable insight into how society views one of the largest generations in history. People look at millennials on their smartphones and tablets and say they’re focused on themselves, lacking engagement with other people.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 12, 2016

I wouldn’t blame you for having conference envy right now. The lucky among us in the association community, including me, are heading off today or tomorrow to the ASAE Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City for several days of learning, hugging, chatting, drinking, eating, and hanging out with fellow association geeks. The paltry list of webinars below is no substitute, I know, but you’ll be a few thousand dollars richer than I will by staying home.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 9, 2016

One way to improve the learner experience is to aim to improve engagement in our eLearning assessment by addressing the variety and format of the questions and answers we use. We tend to spend the bulk of our time in creating engaging content with varying fonts, graphics, colors, calls to action, multimedia and considerable instructional design investment, before often presenting a bland final assessment which leaves our learners with a less than ideal impression of the amount of effort we put i

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Socious

AUGUST 12, 2016

It’s amazing how much time people spend on Facebook. And Twitter. And Snapchat. But what about LinkedIn? LinkedIn clearly has a different audience, catering to professionals instead of the casual user, but it’s also been wildly successful in its market. How successful? 450 million users in over 200 countries successful.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 9, 2016

ASAE Annual is one of the biggest events we participate in every year, and we wouldn’t dream of missing it. It’s a great opportunity to join thousands of attendees to learn and collaborate on how to improve the association landscape. Check out the schedule of events – it’s chock-full of great sessions, guest speakers, vendors, parties and more. This year’s event is August 13-16 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

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Portage Group

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Portage Group is extremely proud to once again partner with the Canadian Society of Association Executives in leading the discussions during this great event on April 3, 2017 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. This day-long event will be packed with invaluable resources, information and the opportunity to collaborate with fellow association executives that will help you navigate your organization successfully through the current and anticipated mega-shifts in the association environmen

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

Good news fellow Midwesterners! In 2018, ASAE’s Annual Meeting and Exposition will be coming to Chicago! On July 25, ASAE announced the host cities for its meetings, through 2022: 2017 – Toronto. 2018 – Chicago. 2019 – Columbus. 2020 – Las Vegas. 2021 – Dallas. 2022 – Atlanta. “Congratulations to the cities selected for our 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 ASAE annual meetings and expositions,” said John Graham, ASAE president and CEO.

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Socious

AUGUST 11, 2016

Have you ever heard the phrase “perception is reality?” It refers to the way people make judgements about something based on how it appears to the outside world. Nowhere is this more important than online, where smalltime brands can get a credibility and conversion boost by appearing well-designed, organized, and professional.

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Mariner

AUGUST 12, 2016

Why do associations want a mutually-beneficial volunteer relationship? According to ASAE Foundation study, volunteering increases retention and expands organizational capacity. Learn more at the Volunteers: The Air We Breathe session on Sunday, August 14 at 2pm. Peter Houstle, Kevin Whorton, Rick Grimm (NIGP) and Ann Turner (AALAS) join me to share the research and association stories.

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Virtual

AUGUST 9, 2016

Upsides include cost savings and a much broader talent pool; challenges include time management oversight, coordinating communication, long-distance IT support. If your association is in hiring mode, a key consideration is whether your employees will work together physically in a central location, or whether some or all will work remotely (also called "teleworking").

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Eric Lanke

AUGUST 8, 2016

I wrote a post some time back on what I called paradoxes in association management , which I defined as counter-intuitive practices that we must embrace if we want to be successful. Here's one: Organizational alignment flows more easily from decentralized decision-making than command-and-control bureaucracy. This one might be the most counter-intuitive of them all.

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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Socious

AUGUST 9, 2016

Your employees are smart. They’re driven, educated, and passionate about your mission. After all, according to ASAE’s Association Career Headquarters , workers often enter the association field because a job is a good fit, but they stay for your mission and your culture.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 10, 2016

Despite the fact that the digital technology is already out there in the private sector, 911 systems in communities nationwide are still poking along on landlines. The National Emergency Number Association says that upgrades are necessary to match the way the public communicates—and, most importantly, to keep people safe. The 911 system is an essential way to save lives, one that plays an important role in many communities.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 11, 2016

When eagles soar on the thermals are they looking for fish all the time or are they spending some time just having fun? Work doesn’t have to be work all the time. It can be fun too. Onward! The post We Need More Fun in Our Associations appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Vanguard Tech

AUGUST 11, 2016

This is a guest post from our senior project manager, Denise Pace. It's great advice for any association about to embark on a website redesign.

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Socious

AUGUST 10, 2016

$23.56 per hour. According to nonprofit management and advocacy organization, Independent Sector, that’s the estimated worth of a job. But what job? A paralegal? A dental hygienist? A mechanic? All those careers pay close to $23/hr, but none are the job that I’m referring to. What’s your guess?

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Associations Now

AUGUST 8, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday began implementing regulations on a number of tobacco products—with the e-cigarette being the largest target. Health groups are applauding the changes, but vaping associations warn that the regulations could be an industry-killer. Significant change arrived on Monday for electronic cigarettes. Whether the change is a positive or negative development depends on where you stand.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 9, 2016

Millennials are the next generation we need to attract to associations. They will be our association leaders. Their participation will determine the health of our associations. Millennials are important but I do wonder if we are talking about this generation in the most productive way? Millennials are digital natives and because of that their interest in associations is greatly diminished, or is it?

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 8, 2016

Eryn Underwood, Naylor Association Solutions. Could Snapchat, the social media messaging app used by 150 million people daily , be the key to improving your event communications? Since the introduction of its signature feature, “Stories,” in 2013, Snapchat has allowed users to share sequences of photos, videos, text and more (called “snaps”) directly to all their friends at once by adding them to their story, which is where snaps remain for 24 hours after they’re posted.

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Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Membersuite

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s that time of year again! If you’re like some of us at MemberSuite, then you’re gearing up for ASAE’s Annual Meeting! If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t! We have a few tips to help you make the most out of your trip to Salt Lake City.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 10, 2016

More Membership Strategy A new set of membership packages is just one part of a large-scale effort to boost retention and grow membership at APICS. Here are a few other efforts the association is implementing, according to Jim Pavletich, CAE, vice president, membership and customer experience. Membership app. Last year the association launched the “APICS Membership” mobile app, which gives members information about their benefits, their status and expiration dates for certifications,

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 7, 2016

When you ask us to solve a problem, we will solve the problem but our solutions will be very problem-based, focused on the problem and very narrow. But if you ask us to reach a goal then a whole bunch of avenues of thinking now open to us. Better solutions are going to be created when we are open to more ideas so goal-oriented thinking is more powerful than problem-oriented thinking.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 9, 2016

Providing excellent membership value is one of the most important ways associations improve recruitment and retention rates. But where should you focus your efforts? In the latest episode of Association Adviser TV , we spoke with David Lewis, executive director of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials , and Lauren Hoffmann, director of marketing, communications and membership for several regional and national associations , to hear their best tips for making the most of your membe

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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