Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

How vital is non-dues revenue for your association? In 1953, more than 95% of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. For many, it is quite substantial.

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APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. Americans no longer trust traditional institutions, like the media, higher ed and government, because they’ve veered away from their original purpose. Dean West shares lessons from his 25 years of leading Association Laboratory. CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. That explains the interest in communities like Non-Dues-A-Palooza and Professionals for Association Revenue.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals. From creating processes for handling your association’s most valuable asset (your data) to delegating tasks to maintain an organized strategy, this guide covers it all.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

It prompted us to think about what might be the “next practices” associations need to adopt to future-proof the value of their education and certification programs for members and non-members. LMS profile. Non-Dues Revenue Potential of Digital Badges for Associations. License).

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JUNE 25, 2021

Billhighway explains what to do with benchmarking data you collect from chapters. WBT Systems suggests a baker’s dozen ways to differentiate your online learning programs from the competition. Since I had chervil from the CSA, I used lots of it in the topping. My notes from the last time I made it said, “Excellent.

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Freestone

AUGUST 22, 2023

Associations frequently use learning management systems (LMS) to deliver continuing education content to members. Depending on your association’s industry, an LMS can provide state and/or board-required certifications, maintenance credits, or other training needs. Any type of organization can use an LMS.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

How vital is non-dues revenue for your association? In 1953, more than 95% of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. For many, it is quite substantial.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. Ewald Consulting describes how the Association of Workplace Investigators uses Local Circles to build connections and foster community among members and non-members. The competition for talent is as tough as ever. Orthodox beliefs. CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. 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.

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Higher Logic

MAY 9, 2017

These findings, which indicate a major problem in the education industry, were laid out in a whitepaper from Shelly Alcorn and Elizabeth Weaver Engel. 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.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Tue 6/22 from 9 a.m. Join us for the just-in-time virtual Community Platform demo day featuring presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer community platforms. Polished, Not Perfect: How to Make Authentic User-Generated Video Content from Your Community Even More Powerful. Community Platform Demo Day.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Should you hire an eLearning consultant? What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants?

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Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover the following three common challenges faced by learning businesses: Decreasing Learner Engagement Low Non-Dues Revenue High Administrative Burden. Additionally, it can be expensive to create and administer eLearning programming. Solution: Invest in an LMS that is designed to drive engagement.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Please take six minutes (or less) to complete this survey from Leading Learning/Tagoras. TopClass LMS shares lots of tips on increasing the value (and price) of your webinars. She explains why she’s long advocated for associations moving away from the traditional chapter model. Have a proposal due, but no new ideas?

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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. Clare Ansberry at the Wall Street Journal shares a foolproof formula for staving off burnout from women who are still working in their 80s and 100s, yes, 100s. Post-program campaigns.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Their key predictions for the trends that would impact on association learning solutions in 2016 were: The need for vendors to provide association-specific LMS functionality and professional services expertise, Mobile learning becoming a must-have, The growth of social learning, in particular digital badges and micro-credentials.

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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. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs and challenges. Scientific society events. Young member engagement.

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Forj

MAY 15, 2018

Do you currently manage an eLearning department at an association? Or do you need assistance generating non-dues revenue from your education offerings? There are steps you can take to make sure you have the appropriate assets and knowledge base to make your eLearning Business a success.

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MARCH 26, 2021

If you’re suffering from one of these issues, the post provides advice for alleviating the pain—or avoiding it in the first place. Re-Visioning In-Person, eLearning, and Virtual Events in a Post COVID World. Host: Blue Sky eLearn. Presenter: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy and Development at Blue Sky eLearn.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Talk about a crisis… check out this comprehensive timeline from Claire Ryan about the implosion of the Romance Writers Association. That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems.

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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 ? Tue 10/5 from 10:30 a.m. Why Most eLearning Fails: How to Create eLearning That Gets Results.

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WBT Systems

JULY 26, 2016

Is your association generating as much non-dues revenue as it needs to, wants to, or has the potential to? One great way to do this is to look to your online education and certification programs – with your Association Learning Management System, generating non-dues revenue is easy!

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Fonteva

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

For as long as most of us can remember, a large majority of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. As the importance of non-dues revenue continues to grow, technological advancements have become one of the biggest drivers. Record content from in-person meetings and events.

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APRIL 8, 2016

I just got back from several days hiking in and around the park. This session is part of a free monthly webinar series, Unified Learning Design Studio, that will help you building better eLearning programs for your association. membership marketing, member retention, non-dues revenue). Register. (1 Register. (1

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Propel explains how a culture assessment can reveal your organization’s change readiness and its place on the cultural spectrum from traditional to contemporary to futurist. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Member education.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

From tried-and-true member retention techniques to fresh ideas for the smartphone age, your association management system (AMS), eLearning platform, and website are full of potential ways to keep your members motivated and involved. Get your members involved in eLearning opportunities. Automates communications.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: Association revenue resilience: build a foundation with content pillars. I hate wasting food so I sauté all kinds of greens, use broccoli stems (and leaves), and occasionally make pesto from carrot tops. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). Count me in.

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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. Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Expansion of Membership – beyond geographic boundaries.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

If your association is looking to streamline education and support career development among its members, it’s time to consider investing in association learning management software (LMS). In this guide, we’ll cover all the basics of LMS and share our top 15 recommended picks: What is learning management software? Reduce costs.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

We explore some of the key takeaways from the whitepaper in this blog, but we highly recommend that all associations should also read the whitepaper, which is available online. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change? Why the need for change? “We The Association Advantage for Employers.

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APRIL 8, 2016

I just got back from several days hiking in and around the park. This session is part of a free monthly webinar series, Unified Learning Design Studio, that will help you building better eLearning programs for your association. membership marketing, member retention, non-dues revenue). Register. (1 Register. (1

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 3, 2017

People expect to access almost everything digitally – at any time, from any device. Across generations and industries, data shows professional development is the biggest driver of engagement and value received from an association. To be most effective, you must develop a digital ecosystem around your elearning.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The resulting report from this survey provides benchmarking data and insight into how more than 1,000 associations recruit, engage and retain members and certificants. All the “most popular posts of 2018” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from MemberSuite , provide good intel. More info/register. Host: TechSoup.

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This is our most popular Managing eLearning post every year, and by now we know you want to see the hype curve first. Here it is: Our 2018 eLearning predictions set in terms of Gartner’s hype cycle. Cutting back on the administrative headache of tracking credits for certificants is an imperative for the eLearning industry.

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MARCH 1, 2019

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. An oldie but goodie from Tom Morrison on how his association tracks and scores member engagement. Host: eLearning Learning. 1 CAE credit.

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