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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. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. This month’s topic is: conducting a tech inventory: do the pieces fit?

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. Please take three to five minutes of your time to help with this research. Membership trends. Conference planning.

millennials 370

millennials Survey Team Education 370

Blue Sky eLearn

AUGUST 22, 2019

Selecting a new (or your first) learning management system is a big undertaking. Some organizations hire consultants to help them with the tasks. Every organization has different needs and specific requirements, but there are some main things to look out for when evaluating LMS prospects. . Some send out large RFPs.

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LMS Learning Management System Discount Revenue 160

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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. They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that can help you achieve event goals. AI vs human interactions.

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Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. Consultant/founder wisdom. His observations are especially useful for consultants, but anyone who runs a team, department, or organization will find valuable advice here. Education + mentoring. Decline of trust. Congratulations, Dean!

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Newsletter Content Social Media Education 250

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

RevUp Summit on Wed Dec 6 and Thu Dec 7 in Annapolis MD, hosted by Professionals for Association Revenue AWTC Advance on Wed Dec 6 in Arlington VA, hosted by Association Women Technology Champions People Powering Tech on Thu Dec 14 online, hosted by Qiqo Inc. and BJA Solutions for Associations (aka Barbara Armentrout) Awareness week.

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Arlington Los Angeles Atlanta Technology 261

WBT Systems

MARCH 15, 2017

But first, association leaders and learning professionals must know how to translate the promise of digital badges into practical strategies that engage members in relevant and meaningful ways. You’ll learn: · How to distinguish between traditional credentials, digital badges and open badges. · Register Here for Free Webinar!

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LMS System Education Project 276

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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. If your AMS partner doesn’t offer one, he shares tips for how to create a users group yourself and get the most out of it. Mark Wallach, Engagement Mobile Strategies ) How to use AI to do stuff.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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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. Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cynthia Lockrey, Lockrey Communications Mon 9/18 at 4 p.m. – Credentialing support.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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JANUARY 19, 2024

It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Post-program campaigns.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

AMS/CRM selection survey. 501Works invites association execs, consultants, and industry partners to participate in a survey about AMS/CRM selection. TopClass LMS shares lots of tips on increasing the value (and price) of your webinars. Learn how to choose, write, and implement the best policies for your association.

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Price Survey Team Recruiting 261

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. Print magazines. Credit card processor.

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Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

WBT Systems

MAY 10, 2018

In this dynamic one-hour roundtable, panelists will share valuable lessons learned, along with advice about how to: Build a viable business model for bulk sales. Linda Bowers is CTO of WBT Systems, an association LMS provider, where she is responsible for all technical aspects of product planning, development, testing and delivery.

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Strategy Marketing How To LMS 150

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The conveners—501Works, Achurch Consulting, Barbara J. Armentrout CAE, DelCor Technology Solutions, HighRoad Solutions, PerByte, and Qiqo—have put together a “powerhouse panel” and “expert-led sessions.” Selecting and implementing an AMS is not for the faint of heart. Intentional learning. More info/register. Fri 11/10 at 4 p.m.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. See how you measure up! Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Mark Sterne Tue 7/25 at 11 a.m. – What are the barriers in developing a formal technology strategy in your organization?

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. LMS/CRM integration. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). LMS Demo Day. So what features should you be looking for in an LMS?

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JANUARY 10, 2020

In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. Billhighway explains how to handle and prevent chapter data privacy issues —another post in their series on chapters in crisis. How to build a successful content marketing strategy from scratch. Elise Dopson, Databox ).

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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JANUARY 8, 2021

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. At ASAE, Warren Hoffman of the Association for Jewish Studies explains how they priced their virtual annual meeting. The last session finished… and then nothing. Forget normal.

Las Vegas 370

Las Vegas Case Study Conference LMS 370

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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. Mobile apps. More info/register.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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MARCH 12, 2021

Association technology and analytics. I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Fri 3/12 at 12 p.m.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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JANUARY 26, 2024

TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. They explain how these educational programs attract young professionals who want to develop in-demand skills and build relationships with peers. How can I make the most of the data I have? Leadership development for young members.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Inspired by a Non-Dues-a-Palooza workshop presented by Lori Zoss Kraska of Growth Owl , TopClass LMS explains how to partner with a company’s CSR team on sponsored education programs that align with both your missions. ASAE Membership Monday This month’s topic: Beating the Lapse: How to Win Back Your Membership. Word choices.

Revenue 272

Revenue Austin Tools Education 272

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Billhighway explains how some association chapters are engaging early-career members. At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Luring members/customers to your LMS. Remote watercooler.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Women in technology. Achurch Consulting and Association TRENDS just released a must-read report, State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , that answers the question: “How will the acceleration of remote work impact the association workplace?” Why get an LMS. Future of the association workplace.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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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. Alex Palmer at Northstar Meetings Group describes how to provide an optimal experience for both in-person and virtual attendees. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). . –

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

TopClass LMS describes how to convince your audience to invest in their personal growth and improve their lives by participating in association programs. Billhighway explains how to help chapter leaders become better communicators so they can more effectively run and promote their chapters. Chapter communications. 1 CAE credit.

Tools 272

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. Discuss pre-selected foresight topics and questions. CAE credits. Fri 10/30 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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JANUARY 28, 2022

They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely. Josh Bersin is always insightful about the future of work, technology, HR, and learning. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

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Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Dan Lautman of DelCor Technology Solutions did something that many people only talk about: he unplugged for a month. When you’re selecting technology, like a learning management system (LMS), there’s so many ways you can botch the decision, mostly because you don’t know what you don’t know. Matt Schlicht ). 1 CAE credit.

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LMS DC Social Media Washington 186

YourMembership

JULY 27, 2015

And while there wasn’t a specific session on Learning Management Systems , I heard from a number of association executives asking questions about LMS’s and what they need do be doing for their associations regarding this technology. And like with most technologies, those costs can be substantially impacted by not being prepared.

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LMS Ohio Learning Management System Cost 150

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says it’s time to audit and prune your event sponsorship offerings and shares a step-by-step guide for doing it. Learning subscriptions. Event sponsorships. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

YourMembership

JULY 31, 2015

We recently held our Monthly Thought Leadership webinar entitled 5 Must Haves for Your Association’s eLearning Efforts , with Tina Turner, from YM Learning, sharing her views on some of the advances in technology that have made implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) affordable for associations. They were: Get Informed.

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Learning Management System LMS System Leadership 150

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MARCH 17, 2023

Devin Cleary, MeetingsNet ) How to eliminate content bottlenecks and keep your content marketing engine running. Don’t let the word “assessments” scare you off with SAT flashbacks, we’ll have some ideas about what you can use and how to get started with utilizing them to improve your volunteer experience and program.1

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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JANUARY 19, 2018

WBT Systems shares advice this week on how to think like a futurist. One thing we can predict about the future: implementing new technology will never stop. A key ingredient for successful technology projects is collaboration. Future Proofing Your Career: How to Stay Relevant in the Age of Automation. How should I track?

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LMS Price Revenue Technology 174

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AUGUST 28, 2020

it’s why you feel awful: here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life. Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. Tara Haelle ).

Montana 359

Montana North Carolina Content Certificate 359

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. Ernie Smith at Associations Now talks about three technology trends that associations should keep their eye on. TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Resources.

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DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 275