Associations Now

MARCH 7, 2023

You might know how to use your association management system (AMS), but do you really know how to use it to expand the capabilities of your association? Many AMS platforms have both user-facing and employee-facing portions, and a bad experience with either could be a deterrent to both members and staff,” the piece states. “As

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JANUARY 4, 2019

How close is your association’s IT leader to his description? The first step to developing a 2019 member engagement plan is looking back at 2018’s engagement metrics. MemberSuite provides examples of these metrics and explains how to use them to spot opportunities as well as problem areas that need improvement.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Another noteworthy trend is only a quarter of professionals say they can easily join member data from various resources to create a unified member report. While this number is up from 18% in 2019, data silos remain a pain point for many associations when attempting to provide the best member experience. .

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

I continue to learn new things about the “bones” of an AMS, a technology I thought I knew enough about but apparently didn’t. Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to avoid application sprawl by taking a strategic approach to Office 365. The March/April 2019 issue of Cook’s Illustrated has the recipe.

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MARCH 15, 2019

MemberSuite describes the different ways technology can be used to save staff time and stave off frustration. Billhighway shares advice on ways your association can provide member recruitment training to chapters and affiliates. *All The Greatest Ideas for Associations in 2019 (Association Chat – online and Denver CO).

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

How to Align with Your Board and Executive Team's Priorities. Your goal should be to demonstrate how the community aligns with and leads to achieving the goals of your association’s strategic plan. This is how you can prove your new member community will be a valuable technology investment. New Member Acquisition.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Members need certifications and certificate programs to advance in their careers, and associations need the non-dues revenue those programs provide, says MemberSuite. New member engagement programs work , and they don’t have to be big or expensive,” says Lisa Vivinetto in an Association Success article. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

In a 2019 survey of high-tech companies, more than 40% of the respondents said they hire Customer Success Managers , according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. Billhighway provides advice on what to do if one of your chapters is a victim of fraud and, more importantly, how to prevent fraud from happening in the first place.

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Member Engagement Scoring. 4 CAE credits.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Association professionals, please consider participating in the 2019 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Mike Guerrieri at DelCor Technology Solutions shares his observations and advice from two years of association technology assessments. How to Lead Enterprise Agile. Tue 4/16 at 12 p.m. – 1 CMP credit.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Learn how an online community can help you attract, engage and retain members, and read their useful plan for launching and managing a community. Matt Mayberry, Harvard Business Review ) How to increase email open rates: 13 key success factors with examples. Quick hits You don’t need to be “the Boss” to be a leader.

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APRIL 26, 2019

WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. Find out from Rebecca Achurch, CAE, who also explains why your association need a data strategy and how to get started. How to make better hotel coffee in your room. Marshal Carper, Social Media Examiner ).

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MARCH 22, 2019

They suggest working with your chapters on an onboarding plan that helps you learn about new members’ needs, introduce them to the chapter and association, and guide them onto the most relevant membership path. Dan Hickey at DelCor describes the seven steps your association should take when building a technology project team.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2019

Use these strategies to keep members interested and engaged. Also: Event tech in 2019 will focus less on innovation, more on existing technology. And though a break can be beneficial and productive for your team, it can be dull for members. ” Diving Deeper with Existing Event Technologies.

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Associations Now

MARCH 15, 2019

But successfully implementing AR means thoroughly understanding of the intricacies of the technology, a job that often requires too much time from a planner’s already busy schedule. So, when it comes to getting started, Event Marketer suggests these do’s and don’ts: Do work with a technology partner. Do start simple.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 10, 2019

Here’s how to lay the groundwork for a good outcome. Technology shouldn’t be at the heart of digital transformation, your customer should. Technology is an enabler of that experience, not the end state.”. — Cvent (@cvent) January 10, 2019. Also: habits that help meeting planners save time (and their sanity).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Billhighway explains how to prevent the worst from happening when chapters outsource services and hire staff. A must-read for content marketers: how to create a strategic editorial calendar. The other is another José Andrés recipe from Milk Street (Sep/Oct 2019 issue) for cauliflower with smoked paprika, honey and sherry vinegar.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 3, 2019

— TEC – Technology Exploration Conference (@TECbyASAE) December 3, 2019. Hanging out at ASAE’s 2019 Technology Exploration Conference ? You can also view the timeline online and submit a story about how your association has made an impact by emailing pr@asaecenter.org. pic.twitter.com/WyIYGPrxv8.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

A digital transformation is about more than new technology. Also: New members feel new longer than you might think. The question is how far your organization wants to take it. Most #associations do not onboard new members long enough. — Amanda Kaiser (@SmoothThePath) September 16, 2019. Going digital?

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MAY 17, 2019

WBT Systems explains why the “education hacking” movement is growing and how your association can attract this new market. Mike Guerrieri of DelCor Technology Solutions shares a rescue plan for improving your association’s IT maturity —coconut shell cocktails not included. Find out how to demonstrate impact and prove ROI.

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JULY 24, 2020

It’s “a planning method that helps people and organizations figure out how to create their preferred future.” Although Elizabeth Merritt wrote this article for the museum community in 2019, it’s applicable to the association community in 2020. Fri 7/24 at 1 p.m.* – How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

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Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

billion by 2019). Keep this in mind when trying to reach your busy members. A “good” email open rate among members depends on your industry and the end goal of your email. Follow our tips to improve your association’s email open rate and boost member engagement, building a stronger communications strategy along the way.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2019

Next, look at the strength of your association’s engagement, specifically when it comes to your online community. “A A premium online member community boils down to just a few things: technology, accessibility and content,” Hopkins says. “If — Harvard Biz Review (@HarvardBiz) May 31, 2019. Do your members read?

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AUGUST 30, 2019

In a recent webinar, WBT Systems and three other association tech providers discussed three big ideas from the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. How to survive content by committee. – How to Spark High-Impact Learning: A Modern Skills Development Model. How to respond? Do you agree with their selection? Wed 9/4 at 1 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But before we roll up our sleeves for the Innovation Summit (February 28, 2019), we’re taking a moment to recap the exhilaration of a great learning experience. Watching my kids dive fearlessly into the deep end of technology is always an inspiration. He cautioned that it’s difficult to plan for an unpredictable future.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning. Their post describes the benefits of learning subscriptions for members, employers and associations, and shares ideas for tiers, pricing, and retention tactics. Shopping for an LMS? 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: How to hold a cocktail party on Zoom—and have better classes, conferences and meetings too. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Misha Glouberman ).

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

WBT Systems continues its series on project management basics for accidental project managers —otherwise known as the education, membership, communications or marketing directors who get saddled with overseeing LMS, AMS or other technology implementations. Like everyone else, members do not have time to engage with your association.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

They explain how to earn and reward learner loyalty. How to respond? CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL). Organizers: ASAE Technology Section Council and Association Forum. Blended Data – the Key to Member Engagement Scoring.

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MARCH 3, 2023

They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior, including the incentives and technology that will help you achieve event goals. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ? Host: ASAE Technology Professionals Community Fri 3/3 at 4 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. – The Great Resignation and How It Can Benefit You. How to Monetize Virtual and Hybrid Event Content. Fri 2/4 at 12 p.m.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Charlotte Muylaert at Billhighway explains how to retain chapter leaders and prevent them from burning out and checking out. And that’s just one of the reasons why a learning management system (LMS) can be a game changer for members and associations , says WBT Systems. What’s in an association CIO’s IT bag? 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

If you’ve ever been in charge of a technology implementation project without the benefit of project management experience, then you know what a wild ride it is. Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It’s 2019 and people interact with technology all day from their mobile device to systems at work to smart devices at home. Why do staff members and associations members keep saying ‘I don’t know anything about IT’ then? Host: Association Women Technology Champions. Location: Orlando FL.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

If you want to help your members connect, learn and improve their professional practices together, consider offering professional learning communities. WBT Systems explains how they work, how they benefit your association and members, and how to get them going. Pat on head. Take note! ( CB Insights/Instagram ).

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JUNE 14, 2019

How to have more epiphanies. Plugging into a public USB port is kind of like finding a toothbrush on the side of the road and deciding to stick it in your mouth. .* – Enhancing the Member Experience with Data Analytics. Find out how to optimize the member journey by getting a 360-degree view of members across all your data sources.

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