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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At Naylor’s Association Adviser, Cathi Hight raises good points about member engagement and explains how to use surveys and focus groups to understand what member segments value. Project management. But these meetings often occur only after things go wrong or big projects end, says Ethan Mollick. More info/register.

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JUNE 30, 2023

WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Non-dues revenue partners. What do you do when employees are begging for new timesaving tools or want to adopt modern systems to replace under-performing ones? More info/register (PAR members only). and expansion (yay!).

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Reid All About it

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. Elliott Co.,

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JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. PCMA is partnering with Gevme on the AI-based Project Spark for the events industry , which is free now, but I can see revenue potential. Event planning.

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Reid All About it

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. Host: The Next Steps LLC.

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Aptify

APRIL 15, 2024

Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other software systems for smooth data flow. Member Engagement: Enhance the member experience with personalized communication tools, self-service portals, and mobile access. Exceptional Support: Backed by a professional support network , training, and a community of users.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. But We Want Your Sponsorship How can an association build non-dues revenue and member engagement all at once? Yes, given half a chance.

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Reid All About it

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.

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Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Lee Hornstein, CEO and Founder, C-Systems. Research on associations.

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Your AMS isn’t integrated with other systems so staff and leaders can’t access the data and reports they need to understand member/customers and make decisions. You can’t use the AMS to track member engagement—volunteering, events, certification/education and purchases. What processes took too long? How would this fit?

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Project success stories. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. How to Personalize and Automate your Member Experience Despite technology that helps associations take some of the labor out of communicating with members, true custom member experiences still tend to require manual effort.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, National Association of REALTORS®. 5 Ways to Enhance the Modern Member Experience. Event safety.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

Your staff is short on time and, with so few employees, you may not have the expertise to take on all the projects you want. They’ll already have the system experience to design and launch your website quickly. It also needs a long-term strategy, beta testing, content, and consistent attention to ensure members receive value.

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Reid All About it

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. Member profile data. Professional development market potential. Wed 3/30 at 11 a.m.

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Reid All About it

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. Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. Registration resistance.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

In this guide, we’ll walk through how you can use your association management software (AMS ) to implement strategies that help you add value to your memberships, communicate more effectively, and offer innovative experiences. Promote collaborative projects. Make your events more engaging. Embrace technology.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 6, 2021

Do your members seek connections and conversations with their peers, and low-commitment ways to contribute their expertise? The answer is member advisory groups , says WBT Systems. Personalizing the Member Experience. Learn new and innovative ways to personalize the member experience. AMS reports.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 14, 2018

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) uses multiple systems—AMS, email marketing, and online community, among others—to collect member data, but it couldn’t compare or analyze valuable member activity across systems. Both organizations got to work consolidating ASAE’s data from all the different systems.

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Reid All About it

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. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask ASAE Collaborate about RFP samples. More info/register (PAR members only). Self-paced online courses. CMS/website RFP.

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Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Delcor

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The CIO leads their association through digital transformation —the adoption of an association-wide strategy and culture that integrates digital technology and a digital-first mindset throughout the organization to better deliver value to members and customers. Technology project prioritization. What’s in Your Association’s IT Bag?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. WBT Systems lays down some learning science this week. Hosts: Non-Dues-a-Palooza and WBT Systems. Sponsor survey.

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Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We hope you will learn from these user stories and how you can grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue while using GrowthZone’s software solutions. The first blog post in the series featured competition entries sharing how using the GrowthZone solution increases member engagement.

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Reid All About it

JULY 3, 2020

WBT Systems opens their most recent post with a quote from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Your association can help staff, volunteer leaders, and members know better by offering (and requiring for some) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education. Host: Altai Systems. Damon Linker ). 1 CAE credit.

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Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

Protech

OCTOBER 5, 2020

H ere ’s how three associations successfully executed their digital transformation projects to better meet the needs of their members and staff. . NADO Transforms Staff and Member Experience s . Modernizing its member portal and e-commerce solution was also a priority for NADO. Read NADO’s Full Story (PDF) .

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 14, 2022

WBT Systems discusses seven emerging trends shaping the future of work, careers, and professional development. Non-Dues Revenue: How Associations Can Diversify Their Revenue. Do you want to invest in a data clean-up project but aren’t sure how to convince your team? The results should be interesting. Tue 1/18 at 3 p.m. –

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Higher Logic

JULY 13, 2017

Or, depending on your mission, you could create an online course that helps educate members about important issues like health and wellness. To get the most of their eCourses, many associations use a learning management system (LMS). Motivate members to join your association and renew their membership by providing these benefits.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

On the other hand, a poor interface and user experience can sour member relations and reflect negatively on the organization itself. Considering all these intersecting factors of the member experience, it’s no wonder that choosing the right association management software can be so daunting. Stand Out Features.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. This discussion will examine the intersectionality between the elements of change management, DEI principles, and online community management to design an equitable user experience. Engagement boxes.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rereading something is no substitute for retrieval practice , says WBT Systems. The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 5, 2018

WBT Systems explains the difference between certification, certificate programs and designations , describes the benefits of these types of credentialing programs, and provides questions you should ask before deciding to offer them. Maximizing Association Revenue in a Flat Dues Environment (Washington DC & webinar). CAE credit.

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DC Washington Tools Certificate 170

Association Adviser

JANUARY 18, 2019

Have you recently stopped to think about how your association’s tech solutions can complement one another to maximize your existing resources and provide a better member experience? Your tech solutions – career center, learning management system, marketing automation platform and AMS – independently manage, track and measure it all.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

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. It means “jumping out of the system.” CAE credits.

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Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Check out the tips, habits and tools recommended by several successful association professionals over at the WBT Systems blog. Members need certifications and certificate programs to advance in their careers, and associations need the non-dues revenue those programs provide, says MemberSuite. More info/register.

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Protech

MARCH 16, 2020

One of the most important things to keep in mind about a CRM system is that it is?ultimately However, keep in mind that unless you have an experienced developer of that system, the benefits your association will gain is limited. . It’s no coincidence that n onpr ofits prioritize the online member experience.

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