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DECEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Since webinars are winding down, this will be the last Association Brain Food for the year. If so, consider dedicating a day or more to a staycation as described by TopClass LMS. I’ll be back on Friday, January 5. Merry Christmas! Sponsorships.

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Crowd Wisdom

JANUARY 11, 2024

What member learners want When it comes to continuing education opportunities and professional development, Community Brands research found that members turn most to their employer or professional organization. But what kind of learning content can you offer at your organization to attract more learners and boost retention?

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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.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Study interviewees shared the importance of defined, long-term planning that encompasses the current and future state of the industry and organization. Member-centric How would you measure your association’s commitment to your members? Try setting measurable goals and KPIs to become a member-centric organization. “We

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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. Katherine Matthews, CAE, talks to Alexandra Mouw, CAE, about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ journey to becoming a data-driven organization.

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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. Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management describes the benefit of belonging to an AMS users group : you can “tap tens if not hundreds of other organizations that are using the same or similar software.”

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

‘Tis the season to give thanks for your members ! S how ing your members you appreciate their involvement in your organization will help them feel more connected, increasing member engagement. Your members want to make professional connections. Boost member retention with a dedicated membership strategy.

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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. Webinar latecomers. Learning subscriptions. Event sponsorships.

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Association Analytics

JULY 11, 2022

LMS, Events, Marketing Automation, Community) to provide analytical insights that can drive strategic priorities like member engagement, non-dues revenue and member retention. The time it takes to perform the actual integration is often long and hindered by competing priorities within all 3 organizations.

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Reid All About it

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. Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. More info/register (Consultant Members Community).

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Reid All About it

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.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Event marketing.

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Reid All About it

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. Quick hits. Daniel Waas ). Jeff Haden, Inc. ).

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Association innovation. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Your employees have all the creativity you need. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Let them prove it. More info/register.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. Association LMS Buying Guide – from Talented Learning. Define your LMS Requirements Like a Pro – from Talented Learning.

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Higher Logic

MAY 9, 2017

And with modern technology, including learning management systems (LMS), associations have the power to pick up where colleges leave off. Choosing the Best LMS Software. Unfortunately, not every LMS has the tools associations need to provide the professional development that many industries are missing. Diverse Content Options.

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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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Crowd Wisdom

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More members are turning to their associations for professional development opportunities. However, 77% of members believe if an organization doesn’t innovate, it will no longer be a go-to source for professional development. Your continuing education program can lead the pack with the following LMS features: Assessments.

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Reid All About it

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. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Who would’ve thought this would be a thing? If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link.

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JUNE 18, 2021

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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Virtual conference networking.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us. Gen Z education. I won’t share or sell your email address.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

Member engagement and delivering a member-centric experience are integral to all organizations—therefore, it should be a priority in determining your association’s goals. . How do you determine who is your ideal member? Start by reflecting on how your association defines an ideal member.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2022

Does your association have a problem with member loyalty? Sometimes individuals readily join your organization but don’t participate in member events or network in professional activities. Members might seem invested in association benefits, but when it comes time to renew, they lapse instead. Networking options.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now dug into new research about membership organizations from iSeatz, a loyalty technology company. They learned a sense of belonging is essential for retaining members.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Inspired by Jeff De Cagna FASAE of Foresight First, TopClass LMS writes about an essential for association staff, executives, and volunteer leaders in these turbulent times: intentional learning —both doing it and selling it. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app serves as a centralized communication channel for your members.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

These will likely be senior level people in your organization who will be responsible for crafting policy and encouraging participation. In order to be more efficient and effective, training should be organized and should offer guidance on the types of things your association is looking to do with AI tools.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

There are countless articles describing how we need to change the way we deliver learning to attract and engage millennial learners, but many of these articles seem to forget that organizations must deliver learning to learners across multiple generational groups. Request Demo.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2019

Billhighway suggests several resources and strategies a national association can provide to help chapters with member recruitment. Your AMS’ member portal is first and foremost a member engagement tool, says MemberSuite, but they suggest several ways you can also use a portal to generate non-dues revenue. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Growing up, my brothers and I were huge Monty Python fans so naturally this article caught my eye: what ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ teaches us about project management. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. Member Engagement Party.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

LMS/CRM integration. The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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APRIL 5, 2024

They’re looking for a 501(c)(3) organization whose powerful mission could impact more people more deeply if it had marketing and branding help. TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. AI vs human interactions. 2024 membership pains.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. Community-driven learning, like online cohort programs, meets both those member expectations. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. AI for associations.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.”

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Building on that reputation can help you retain members and ignite interest in upcoming events.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Five ways to get more people to your content. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. Organizer: Bruce Rosenthal, Partnership Professionals Network. Organizations are using this reality tech to develop event education and engagement.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 18, 2019

The book presents a provocative alternative solution to one of the biggest problems in workplaces: declining employee engagement. They provide an action plan to increase engagement, even if you’re not “in charge” of engagement, along with case studies of organizations that have successfully shifted their cultures.

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