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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. However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you. That’s great!

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Dave Bornmann at Association Analytics shares five convincing points to use when making a case for a bigger data analytics budget. Sponsor perspectives. Online community. Live website chat. AI adoption.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. They describe ASHA’s astounding success with its Learning Pass and share ASHA’s Jack Coursen’s advice from Leading Learning’s recent Learning Business Summit. Come prepared for an open conversation. Digital initiatives.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. It’s encouraging to see associations willing to explore new ways to gather members together on online platforms. eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. Event trends.

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APRIL 12, 2024

TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. New research from TechSmith reveals that three out of four workers haven’t been trained for the shift to flexible working arrangements.

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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. To keep them at bay, find a new blue ocean.” Dull new world. In 1970, Alvin Toffler predicted the rise of future shock caused by technology, but the exact opposite happened.

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JUNE 18, 2021

It’s much more challenging to make work friends when you’re a new employee in a remote workplace. Achurch Consulting shares advice for all you new guys/gals on the job, including suggestions for rethinking your virtual background, taking advantage of existing opportunities, scheduling meetups and paying attention to personality clues.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Celebrating a new season. 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. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. EventTech Chat.

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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. Hybrid/remote teams. CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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

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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.

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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. Giselle Abramovich, CMO by Adobe ).

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Your AMS should be the utility player on your membership team. AI pulse survey. Who has the time to learn? Answer: we all do.

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. He reminds us that “every time we go through a wave of automation, whole classes of jobs go away, but new classes of jobs get created.” The fact is a recent invention ,” says Jon Askonas at The New Atlantis. Member education. Governance.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Katie Notopoulos at Business Insider shares findings from a survey of 16- to 26-year-olds: one out of three believe the best way to build wealth is to work for themselves instead of a traditional employer.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

We can’t predict the future but we can imagine different futures and prepare ourselves and our organizations for those scenarios. One thing we can predict about the future: implementing new technology will never stop. A key ingredient for successful technology projects is collaboration. New Scientist ).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Chapter leaders are busy volunteers trying to juggle their personal, professional and chapter responsibilities. Yet they’re also expected to select event and website technology. They’re not sexy but the success of any technology project depends on the thoroughness of the requirements process, says Fionta. Software requirements.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team. TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. Email marketing news. Volunteer burnout. Leadership development for young members. Oh my, yes.

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MAY 26, 2023

“Through this acquisition, 501Works will leverage and re-energize the ReviewMyAMS experience and extend the existing platform with new tools and resources that will help associations through the challenging task of selecting, implementing, and adopting AMS solutions.” I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. *All

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. It is no longer a weird experiment in some back room with a tiger team.” Conference design.

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MARCH 10, 2023

But busy association professionals can definitely save time using ChatGPT as a starting point on many tasks. Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Ryan Law at Animalz shares advice from three marketers about how to succeed as a content team of one. Strategic resilience. Small staff challenge.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Instead of getting caught off guard like last year, they suggest preparing for anti-digital bias, making a virtual Plan B (but a better version than last time), investing in the right technology, and aligning your org chart and skill sets to the new reality. Ann Patchett, New York Times ). Sponsorship strategy.

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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. Sadly, it’s too late for those who went out of business because Americans want cheap, low-quality shrimp.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This spiced and fried haddock (flounder, in my case) recipe from my pretend best friend Nigella was a bit of a disappointment because I could barely detect the flavors of the odd spice mix—ginger and paprika. On the side, not her broccoli purée, but thanks for the idea, Nigella, but the New York Times version , which we really loved.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. Host: Association Technology Women Champions Mon 3/27 at 8 a.m.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

At the Harvard Business Review, Darrell K. This year, I went with a recipe for Baked Rigatoni with Lamb Ragu from Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Modern Comfort Food. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare all kinds of fish. Host: New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE). New episodes are posted by 1 p.m.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. They share tactics for the six stages of the business development journey and offer advice for dealing with revenue partner churn and expansion. Per a new study, women leaders can successfully network off the course. Member engagement.

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. Membership tiers. Demystifying API. More info/register. More info/register.

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JULY 10, 2018

Associations have long been leaders in the lifelong learning business—which is why it’s so shocking to see how few associations support staff’s professional development, according to these survey results from Association Media & Publishing. Your team/department: how will it help your department meet its goals? Resolve problems?

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! If you’re hunting for new association management software, take a look at Ernie Smith’s advice in Associations Now. Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ).

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APRIL 14, 2023

Achurch Consulting explains how the CliftonStrengths assessment is a game-changer for teams , especially hybrid and remote teams. This template is also helpful for other technology selection projects since those vendors will need much of the same information. CliftonStrengths. Memorable membership moments. “We Digital badges.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In uncertain times, stay focused on your mission and explore new ways to deliver on that mission.”. Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. New episodes are posted by 1 p.m.

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JULY 30, 2021

People are too busy to find and vet the educational content they need, so do the dirty work for them. During the pandemic, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) added 250 new members and achieved an 80% retention rate—in the travel industry! I found a tasty new fish recipe, roasted dill amberjack (instead of salmon).

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP, of Event Garde reports back from in-person events he’s attended or he and his team have planned. New association podcast. Maddie Grant of Propel and Rick Bawcum of Cimatri launched a new podcast, The Association Mashup , which will focus on the intersection of culture and technology.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Get a live LinkedIn makeover from Dave Delaney, keynote speaker on business networking and social media, a digital marketing consultant, and the author of New Business Networking, a book all about improving your professional networking online and offline. Does Your Association Business Model Need to be Transformed?

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