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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. CEO pandemic insights. More info/register.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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JUNE 2, 2023

WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. Don’t have a salesperson call them.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Project management basics. I bet many of you once found yourself in a project manager role without the benefit of project management experience or training. Achurch Consulting removes some of the mystery by sharing project management basics for AMS implementation projects. Host: Remote Leader Project.

Project 370

Project Education Software Review 370

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APRIL 21, 2023

I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Gen Z communities.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. 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. Quick hits. More info/register. Host: Fridays@4.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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APRIL 30, 2021

WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. Multi-system implementation. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Quick hits.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Does your association have a career section for people curious about entering your industry or profession? I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. Could be a viz, could be a project, could be anything that highlights how you’ve used data to make better business decisions. Open Space event design.

Revenue 274

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 274

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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. Learn how to craft unforgettable introductions, project confidence, and leave a memorable impression. Project Success Is Up to You: Taking Your Project to the Next Level I get it.

Survey 257

Survey Project Strategy Education 257

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Project management. But these meetings often occur only after things go wrong or big projects end, says Ethan Mollick. Membership trends. Membership budget. Membership engagement.

Revenue 229

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 229

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Inspired by McKinsey & Company’s research, WBT Systems shares five lessons from online education pioneers that will help associations improve their online courses. Recruitment & Retention: How to Overcome the Great Resignation. Hiring and retaining talent in the last six months has not come easy across any industry sector.

Chicago 195

Chicago Social Media Education Recruiting 195

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

Revenue 257

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 257

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. And if you’ve got an upcoming event, that’s the perfect time to start recruiting new members. Are they relevant to your mission or industry? Are your benefits unique?

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

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JUNE 11, 2021

WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Adam Kuhn, Director of IT for Futures Industry Association.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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APRIL 26, 2024

TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. Hear about real examples of successful project plans for associations. Association trends. The outlook for associations, as described in Marketing General Inc.’s More info/register. Thu 5/9 at 11 a.m.

Content 268

Content Survey Education Strategy 268

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. More info/register.

Certificate 284

Certificate Price Tools Technology 284

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

WBT Systems shares eleven predictions for the future of work and how they might impact associations. If you’re seeing lots of movement in your industry—members losing jobs, employers hiring for new positions—consider hosting a virtual job fair. Leslie Hortum, head of the Washington, DC office of recruitment firm Spencer Stuart.

Recruiting 370

Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

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JUNE 7, 2024

For their event technology buyer’s guide , EventMobi interviewed 20 association event professionals to better understand the most time-consuming challenges when buying event technology—a good thing to know when starting a selection project. Google rankings. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement.

Chicago 205

Chicago DC Washington Strategy 205

ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Promote collaborative projects. Feature guest blog posts about niche topics or industry updates written by your members. When you’re getting started, stick to implementing one new idea or project at a time. Or, you could use the tool to aggregate helpful content and create resource libraries—there are plenty of possibilities.

Los Angeles 93

Los Angeles Discount Library Committee 93

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JANUARY 12, 2024

who did her dissertation research project on mentoring programs Mon 1/15 at 8 a.m. – Learn how to automate time consuming manual tasks across a variety of systems (AMS, LMS, CMS, CRM, Email, Community, O365, etc.) Learn how to establish, administer, and evaluate an effective mentoring program. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

LMS 268

LMS Education Member Engagement Revenue 268

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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. 2022 STR Industry Trends. The changes that the last two years have brought on our association sector are systemic, structural, and permanent. 1 CAE credit.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. Get the scoop on what’s propelling the event industry into the future.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. From Systems of Record to Systems of Action. Forget “normal.”

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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MARCH 12, 2021

WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. It means “jumping out of the system.” The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Presenters: Adam Kuhn, Director, Information Technology, Futures Industry Association. CAE credits.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

AvidXchange: Association Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

Now, they help businesses in the industry implement technology to effectively streamline and scale operations. Below is a summary of their conversation. If you’ve got the right technology in place, your systems and processes can be more automated so that people can truly check out for a little bit and not have to always be plugged in.

Association Management 130

Association Management Survey San Francisco Technology 130

Associations Now

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You might lead with a variation on your mission statement: We promote our industry to create a healthier/safer world, etc., Or you might lead with some numbers: We support 50,000 industry workers, deliver X amount of credentials annually, and so on. Somebody asks you in an elevator or at a party what your association does.

Review 62

Review Recruiting Recruitment Team 62

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MARCH 5, 2021

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. Website Redesign and Management: Straight Talk and Things to Know Before Starting Your Next Project.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Compare your marketing tactics to the twelve digital marketing channels described by WBT Systems. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. No, not too good to be true.

Video 221

Video Certificate Review LMS 221

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Impexium describes three crucial principles that most associations and vendors overlook during an AMS implementation —things that will make your project much more difficult. WBT Systems explains why it might be time for your association to get into the microcredentials business. AMS implementation. Credit card processors. Letting Go!

LMS 257

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 257

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MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Membership engagement.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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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. Host: Fridays@4.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. Virtual conferences. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

Montana 351

Montana Certificate Conference Content 351

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MAY 10, 2019

If you have a system selection in your future, or you’re in the midst of one, stop right now and read this post from Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology. He writes about a functional requirement that associations often overlook during association management system (AMS) selection: user experience. Read more at the Harvard Business Review.

DC 170

DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

The most common types of associations are: Trade associations – A group of businesses or companies operating within the same industry or trade focused on advancing their goals and interests such as influencing policies or networking with like-minded business leaders. Recruit your board. Recruit your staff.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Cost Discount 52

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JULY 17, 2020

Design thinking is completely doable when you get it explained to you like WBT Systems does in their post, Design Thinking for Associations: Let’s Take It from Conceptual to Practical. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Challenges and opportunities with membership recruitment for trade associations.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

Protech

JULY 29, 2020

Terry Brown, vice president of project services , Protech, says, “With more association members potentially starting a job search during the COVID-19 pandemic , it’s imperative for associations to offer easy-to-use tools to help aid in this endeavor. ” . About Web Scribble .

New York 97

New York Software Revenue Recruiting 97

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JUNE 9, 2023

This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. Host: Product Design Community Facilitator: Mike Liddy, Global Chapter Platform Lead for the Project Management Institute *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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APRIL 14, 2023

If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. No need to ask in ASAE Collaborate, Brightfind shares an RFP template for CMS and website redesign projects. Marketing automation. CMS/website RFP. Digital badges. Somewhere in between?

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195