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JANUARY 15, 2015

At the beginning of 2014 we started a conversation on the importance of a career center strategy for associations, especially in light of social networking giant LinkedIn’s aggressive efforts to become the leading online job board aggregator.

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Associations Now

MAY 19, 2017

The partnership will deliver a series of e-learning courses in a cognitive learning format—including video and engaging exercises—on big data, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cognitive computing, through IBM’s Big Data University. That is all being automated at an alarming pace,” he said.

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Associations Now

JULY 12, 2019

Associations that market their learning courses and provide more affordable membership rates are likely to better entice and support freelancer members. For example, because freelancers don’t have the backing of an employer, they often miss out on professional development and employer support for membership.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

This incredible growth brought with it new questions for how to elevate the member experience and offer a more cohesive space for learning and expanding the field. CXPA and Higher Logic launched the CXPA Community on May 13, 2014. After the CXPA Community launched in 2014, CXPA continued to use another vendor for its corporate website.

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Idea Architects

AUGUST 1, 2013

This one-day course held in DC almost always sells out and is a great grounding in the core principles and practices of effective facilitation. The following morning, we offer an advanced facilitation course focusing on how to manage challenging conversations. Both are open to the public.

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 25, 2014

We had a wide ranging conversations about how to apply network mapping and visualization and debated about its use as a measurement technique vs strategy tool. Harold Jarche (@hjarche) April 25, 2014. The notes are here. kanter I think visualization is the killer app for sense-making in the network era [link].

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

It is no longer a foregone conclusion that organizations, associations, employers, or individuals are happy solely with courses and training from traditional higher-level and training institutions. Can it be represented by completion of a single online course, multiple courses, or is a blended learning solution required?

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Associations Now

JULY 2, 2014

That’s the take of LifeHacker contributor Patrick Allan , who offers up a series of tips on how to handle it. — CMSWire.com (@cmswire) June 30, 2014. “Of course, as we’ve explained before, telecommuting isn’t the fantasy some people dream about,” she writes. ” (ht @ cmswire ).

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2014

How to find inspiration in the most unexpected places, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Cue Creativity. How to Stimulate Fresh Thinking at Your Events [link] via @EventMB #eventprofs #mpi. — Ray Hansen (@rayhansen) April 30, 2014. — Sarah Lugo (@SarahLugo) April 30, 2014. Inspire me!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

“The video is intended to be shown to witnesses who have not had their depositions taken before, or for whom a refresher course would be worthwhile,” the organization explains on its site. — Litigation Section (@calbarlit) September 15, 2014. link] #StateBar.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 16, 2014

Plus: how to deal with bullies in the workplace. — eventgrid (@myeventgrid) January 16, 2014. And of course, don’t forget that registration link: Make sure your site’s registration section clearly labeled, easy to access, and simple to use. — ceVoke (@ceVoke) January 16, 2014. Need some tips?

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 21, 2014

— EAG (@EAG_) October 20, 2014. And, given that many associations struggle to entice young workers , EAG’s program provides an example of how to provide a benefit finely tuned for junior members. Missed our latest news? Find it all at [link] , including our new membership benefit for Early Career Scientists.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 10, 2014

— Greg Parker (@GregParker_) January 10, 2014. Check out this article from CNet , which explains how to opt out. (ht Age does not necessarily dictate leadership] A Crash Course In Leadership For 20-Something CEOs [link] #asaeyp #assnchat. — AshleyHodakSullivan (@ashleyhsullivan) January 10, 2014.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The 2014 State of Digital Marketing in Associations benchmarking study was administered mid-October through mid-November, with membership associations holding the largest response rate. Of course, marketing without analytics is useless. Learn how to develop and deploy content effectively. Embrace content.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2015

Those that don’t pass university courses are weeded out and considered not good enough to enter their profession. By default, we deny industry professionals access to certified-approved courses unless they are willing to pay. We then encourage the collection of continuing education units to meet standards, all for a fee of course.

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Associations Now

JUNE 25, 2014

Measuring the effectiveness of a membership-model change requires an apples-to-apples comparison on a metric whose definition doesn’t change in the course of a restructure. AIGA] “ Designing New Opportunities for Millennial Members ,” March 27, 2014. Of course, don’t throw out your membership number completely.

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Mizz Information

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Of course the rub in this is how you’ll get and export this data, which, as I’ve blogged before , no small feat for associations that have little or no budget for social media. But, check out the data Symplur compilied about European healthcare conferences. associations events'

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Associations Now

AUGUST 6, 2014

When you’re located in DC … we have lots of disruptions, and they just become kind of the course of our business activity. This week, President Obama is hosting leaders from 40 African nations in the capital city for the 2014 U.S.-Africa So we do what we can to adjust and make the best of it. Africa Leaders Summit.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2017

What started in 2014 with a just a handful of participants grew into a communication channel with about 2,600 users. Hackney says members typically come to DAA’s community for in-depth conversations or specific “how-to” topics. It started organically. Or, what’s going on with the website?”.

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Associations Now

MAY 2, 2013

How the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) is preparing for the 2014 marathon, and more, in today’s Lunchtime Links: Paying tribute: Amid the loss and injuries that occurred at this year’s Boston Marathon, the running industry is coming together to remember what happened and move forward with next year’s event.

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Associations Now

MARCH 11, 2014

Too much of how the current test works feels like it’s almost completely by chance—which was one of the biggest criticisms of the test by College Board President David Coleman. Many Khan Academy videos have a conversational tone, like the way you might learn if a friend explained how to beat a video game, step by step.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

Some apps, like Foursquare (which notably pivoted to a useful Yelp-like offering in 2014, and I’m a big fan), look nothing like they did when they started. (In This is not easy: As new features get added, the company has to figure out how to keep all those things simple without removing the flow that people love.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Then, of course, after you make the decision, you have to manage it and communicate it. — Elizabeth Engel (@ewengel) November 7, 2014. Nonprofit-marketing expert John Haydon outlines the considerations you should keep in mind‚ including how to optimize your messages so that they show up as best they can in the new format.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 16, 2015

Of course you want feedback from your conference attendees, but there also may be lots of value in what your non-attendees have to say. They were specifically looking for examples and advice on how to get the most worthwhile feedback. What should you ask?

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 2, 2015

The Sun Sets on 2014. Adjunct Professor and Guest Teacher: This past year I enjoyed my first experience teaching a graduate course at Middlebury College/Monterrey Institute for International Education. When I look back on 2014, it was a very rich and productive year. And, I expect no less in 2015. My Three Words.

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Associations Now

APRIL 4, 2014

Insight from nonprofit professionals on how to better engage your board and staff. In a guest post for Wild Apricot, Webbright Services President Lamees Abourahma shares how several association leaders have cracked the nut of board engagement. “If — MultiBriefs (@MultiBriefs) April 2, 2014. she said. “We

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Associations Now

APRIL 4, 2014

Insight from nonprofit professionals on how to better engage your board and staff. In a guest post for Wild Apricot, Webbright Services President Lamees Abourahma shares how several association leaders have cracked the nut of board engagement. “If — MultiBriefs (@MultiBriefs) April 2, 2014. she said. “We

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Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2014

Also: One association pro offers advice about how to treat donors from an authoritative source: her mom. — MediaEdge (@AssocContent) August 21, 2014. And, of course, she offers them them with family photos.). Having a social media department isn’t enough—your membership team has to embrace social media too.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

And, of course, there are limits to the goodwill a brand can garner from connecting itself to a good cause. ChatterBachs) September 4, 2014. Over on the BroadSuite blog, company president Dan Newman offers insights on how to better use social channels to create a good customer experience. — Jay S Daughtry M.Ed.

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Achieve

MAY 6, 2015

For those who are less experienced in responsive design, let me offer you a quick starting course. Like most designers, I tend to geek out over the history of web design and how it has changed over the past decade, starting as something similar to the printed page and evolving into a medium adaptable to many environments. this blog.

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Associations Now

JUNE 27, 2014

Tips on how to calm your restless mind after you’ve left work for the day. Also: how one association found success with shorter emails. Of course, if that’s not enough, don’t be afraid to bug a mentor or counselor, he adds. See how one association tackled [link] @informz #emailmarketing #assnchat.

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Beekeeper Group

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

You’d think we’d have the hang of it by 2014, right? So we were thrilled to have Colin Delaney present to a packed room on how social media can help with advocacy at Advocacy Leaders Network last week. Gary Vaynerchuk’s “ Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World ” explains this concept.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 12, 2013

How to distinguish your next conference from the competition. How to create a unique conference experience, and more, in today’s Lunchtime Links. . Do you have plan to advance your career in 2014? Plus: advancing your career at the office holiday party. You’ve just finished hosting a successful event or conference.

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2015

That is, of course, if those societies have high satisfaction levels among members. According to the “ 2014 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report ” [PDF] from Marketing General, Inc., Here are some words of advice from three marketing insiders. If not, word-of-mouth marketing may actually work against organizations.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 16, 2018

She hasn’t missed a day for #DENspiration dating back to July 29, 2014. Our initial group of seven went through a dedicated, in-person training with us to learn how to best facilitate conversations and engage the community. A DEN community member has been running this for years, as well as her daily “#DENspiration” posts.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2014

Yet few know how to do it effectively. They primed the pump by offering potential discussion topics or questions to discuss in-between bites and courses. How can we evaluate conference networking to show it’s true value? Networking! It’s one of the top reasons participants say they attend your conference.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 6, 2014

In “ Do You Know How to Grow ” (page 62): When it comes to growth, the old saying is true: Smarter is always better. ” (They share plenty of practical advice for how to do this, but I won’t spoil that here.). NANN exceeded its goal in 2013 and, was up to 8,077 members by April 2014. It worked well.

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