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What will 2016 bring for associations?

Aaron Wolowiec

From memberships to learning to partnerships, software and services provider Abila just released its predictions for associations in 2016. The demand for knowledge will continue to grow this year, specifically the focus on certification programs. In fact, Abila predicts certification revenue will surpass membership revenue in 2016.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. But because they were printed paper documents, they were typically hidden from the world — tucked away in file drawers or framed on office walls. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem?

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AMCs Engaged!

YourMembership

As ASAE Annual Meeting 2016 got started this year in Salt Lake City, it’s preceded by AMCs Engaged!, And, more than 100 attendees participated in eligible CAE sessions, receiving their education credits and certifications electronically via AMC Institutes AMS, which was connected to the mobile app. Are You Built for Speed?

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

If a document like this doesn’t exist, hold some informational interviews with your executive director and the head of the board to figure out what the association's main goals are for the upcoming year. Did your association have a strategic planning meeting at the beginning of the calendar or fiscal year? Growing Non-Dues Revenue.

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How Technology Partners Help Associations Comply with GDPR

WBT Systems

Since the EU approved GDPR on April 14, 2016, association technology firms have had lots of time to prepare for GDPR. Document everything you decide: why you collect certain types of data, how you’re using it, and who has access to it. You should document how your system will make data transfer requests possible.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.4.16

Reid All About it

Insights from the Global Engagement Index 2016: Strengthening Member & Customer Relations Globally. Great content is only part of the equation for successful online education—organizations also need a way to effectively deliver the content, track participation, and manage credit and certificates. More info/register. Host: Bizzabo.

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How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy

WBT Systems

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. Diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. Dramatic changes have occurred in how learning is recognized, accredited and validated.

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