Spark Consulting

APRIL 23, 2019

In the spring of 2018, I had the opportunity to attend one of my favorite conferences in the association year: digitalNOW. Are there other applications of the technology? The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting. What is blockchain?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… The world wants you just as you are—you are enough. 4 million US jobs are expected to be disrupted by technology and other factors between now and 2026. Make Your Marketing Technology Resolutions for 2018. CB Insights ). 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… AI is definitely coming soon to associations, in fact, many associations already use AI-powered software to serve and engage members. How do you compete in online education if you only have a tiny budget ? Technology isn’t the only success factor.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s time for Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 11 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. All the “most popular posts of 2018” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from MemberSuite , provide good intel.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference next week and see my name badge walking toward you, snap me out of my daze, I mean, big thoughts, and say hello. Before you go, check out DelCor’s Guide to the 2018 ASAE Technology Conference.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. Technology has paved the way for innovative methods of generating non-dues revenue while providing significant value to your members. Host and sell live and on-demand virtual events.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Education is one thing no one can ever take away from an individual, but it is something that can be hard to access, especially at the college level and beyond. Institute of International Education. My entire career has been in the space of educational research. Rajika Bhandari, Ph.D., Rajika Bhandari, Ph.D.,

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

In 2018, we have access to personalized experiences throughout the day. Your learners may start looking elsewhere for their education and training needs, seeking out a solution which provides a more personalized approach. . This might be an obvious one, but it’s tough to have an eLearning program without utilizing technology.

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Protech

MARCH 16, 2020

A s Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management points out , “CRM is not a functionality or a technology; it is a strategy and philosophy. Implement geolocation technology . Integrate learning management systems (LMS) for education and professional development for your members . So let’s start there. .

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 4, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If your association has chapters or geographic components (sections, affiliates, local networking groups), please participate in the Chapter Benchmarking Study. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… How do you manage if you’re an education department of one ? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week plus a few extra. Mon 12/10 at 1 p.m.* – ASAE Gold Circle Awards – 2018 Winners Webinar: Marketing Edition.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s that time of year again. One thing we can predict about the future: implementing new technology will never stop. A key ingredient for successful technology projects is collaboration. – Wow Your Members with a New eLearning Program in 2018.

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Forj

JANUARY 17, 2018

Date: March 27th, 2018. Audience members will learn how the technological capabilities of VR can be applied to associations’ and members’ educational missions, delivering transformative experiences that create lasting results. Game design strategies to facilitate achievable VR-based learning for formal education .

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reading and learning may be the last things on your mind right now. WBT Systems shares their ten most popular posts in 2018 and discusses why they could have attracted such interest. Alyssa Ford, Data and Strategy Lead at Tech Impact.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 19, 2019

We pay tuition for higher education because we look at it as an investment in ourselves, assuming it will provide us with higher wages and thought-provoking work. First, let’s talk about higher education and how more Americans have college degrees than ever before. in 1974 to 35% in 2018 ! The percentage rose from 13.4%

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 18, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 5 content strategies for niche B2B industries. Ryan Law, CXL ).

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.orgCommunity

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Upfront, this means more investment in technology and time to determine the right operational adjustments. According to HIS Technology’s “Enabling the Internet of Things” study, 30.7 wearable technology, thermostats, smart speakers, collaborative cloud-based solutions, alternative banking through Bitcoin, 3D printing, virtual reality).

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. Technology has paved the way for innovative methods of generating non-dues revenue while providing significant value to your members. Host and sell live and on-demand virtual events.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 14, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a freelancer who works alone in a home office, I understand social isolation, but I’m an introvert who loves the solitude—and gets out enough—so I’m okay, in case you were wondering, Mum. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? This research will: Document which associations are developing and implementing content strategies. Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Thanks to all of you who told me during the ASAE Tech Conference that you read Brain Food. Make journaling one of the best things you do in 2018—14 ways to make that habit stick. Is your organization actually set up to support your strategy?

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… ASAE members, check out the excellent GDPR resources and advice shared on Collaborate last week by the Technology Section Council. Association Coffee Talk: Web Usability Workshop: Strategies for Big Results (Alexandria VA). Tue 2/20 at 8:30 a.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 18, 2019

We pay tuition for higher education because we look at it as an investment in ourselves, assuming it will provide us with higher wages and thought-provoking work. First, let’s talk about higher education and how more Americans have college degrees than ever before. in 1974 to 35% in 2018 ! The percentage rose from 13.4%

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 29, 2018

The first is a 2018 study conducted by Nielsen and Edison Research which found: 42% of millennials, ages 18-34, listen to at least one podcast a week. In descending order, the three most listened to genera of podcasts are comedy, education, and news. citizens and podcasts.

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

They face turmoil driven by ever increasing new technologies , evolving consumer preferences , and political polarization. Associations who customize their advocacy strategies will remain relevant. It also requires ongoing member interaction, and Industry focused research to develop and implement Customized Advocacy strategies.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2019

Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today. You need to enable participants to find meaningful and mentally stimulating experiences.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week plus a few extra. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, the ASAE Technology Conference is next week! Ann McDermott at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to develop that list and why you should do it before asking around for AMS recommendations or sample RFPs.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The team at Velocity Partners has scrutinized the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and come up with seven requirements for Generally Dickish Practice Retirement (what GDPR really means) that you need to start working on right away.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

You can anticipate and prevent these issues by implementing these new strategies we found for engaging online students. #1: Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. Make sure your program offers education in online instruction. 5: Regularly update course content.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2018

A personality test featured at ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo requires only a little bit of drawing. — Deirdre Reid, CAE (@deirdrereid) December 4, 2018. Also: reading materials that highlight tech conference takeaways. Let’s say you’re presented with a circle, a square, a triangle, and a squiggly line.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… CB Insights published one of the best explainer posts I’ve read about blockchain technology. When a technology project comes to a close, you want it to be done, over, finished, let’s move on. Content Strategies That Elevate Your Learning Presence.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2017

One of the most fascinating technological developments is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a more meaningful and valuable customer and member experience. Technology decisions are rarely made in a silo and to make progress we often need to employ some amount of debate, convincing, and cajoling.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Customization” has become a dirty word in association technology and for good reason. Ann McDermott at DelCor Technology Solutions discusses the many perils of customizing association software. Don’t let your eyes gloss over the news about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which takes effect in May 2018.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Conference security remains a priority for planners and attendees, and new technologies are being introduced to meet their needs. That’s why associations and conference venues are devoting more attention to their safety and security strategy. Here’s a look at three tools worth checking out. Risk-management app. RFID wristbands.

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Membersuite

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

It’s no surprise a study revealed that psychological distress has tripled in 2020 compared with 2018. Our technology has made us even less equipped to deal with uncertainty: we can Google something, ask Alexa or check the historical data. Joy Davis said, “Going backward has never, ever been a good business strategy.

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Associations Now

JUNE 23, 2019

A new study shows a disconnect between staff and finance leaders about priorities, which can have severe implications for a nonprofit’s strategy. CEOs are game for technology investments, with 75 percent saying they’ll invest in it in the next year, but CFOs are more skittish, with only 58 percent of them saying they’ll do so.

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