Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The first pitfall into member attrition is the assumption that members are committed to sticking with an organization simply because they’ve signed up to pay regular dues. That financial pledge is far from a binding agreement, and their continued membership is contingent on your upkeep of further incentives to stick with the program.

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Email Marketing Marketing Content Software 283

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MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Dean West at Association Laboratory wonders if he’s lazy, stupid or resilient (I’m not saying) and shares lessons about resilience that can guide your association’s strategy decisions. Content marketing.

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Committee Education Software Technology 195

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APRIL 12, 2024

Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Member recruitment. What about your managers? Gen Z education.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

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MARCH 17, 2023

With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. Learn what elements of engaging and effective online learning you must build into your live and on-demand programs.

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Need to reignite your spark? They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries and more. His interesting perspective is one I hadn’t seen before, well worth a read. His interesting perspective is one I hadn’t seen before, well worth a read.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. 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. Member recruitment.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. But, judging by ASAE Collaborate questions on the topic, creating a vibrant community is a challenge for most associations. Member app.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries, and much more. Website RFPs.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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JULY 2, 2021

This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. Supplier members. I imagine the suppliers in your industry would say the same things, but why don’t you ask them?

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Technology Strategy System Education 370

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether a virtual conference is driven by the current virus COVID-19 virus, financial considerations, member outreach, or beneficial global dialogue, the fundamental process for planning and implementation remains the same. These five success factors outline important steps to creating a successful virtual conference.

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Conference LMS Content Process 254

MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

How can your association or organization sell more memberships? Whether you have a newer or established organization or a large or small membership base, we think you will take away some fresh and powerful tools to expand your group. The member pays a fee to have access to defined benefits.” Are you actively marketing?

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition.

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Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

Today’s digital world offers tons of channels to share your content, which is great. But it also means tons of content for you to produce and tons of sources to track. Using data in your content strategy will help you identify what content members value most, what isn’t resonating and what needs to be tweaked.

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Content Strategy How To Course 169

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MAY 5, 2023

Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. If you’re looking for a new AMS, put these eight requirements at the top of your list. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Your AMS should be the utility player on your membership team. AI pulse survey. Answer: we all do.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2020

During the plethora of free webinars and events happening right now, how can you help your virtual event stand out from the crowd? We’ve heard a lot about how difficult it is to keep people engaged when they’re participating at their desks. Engagement helps you accomplish your larger goals for the virtual event. Drive new leads.

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Tips Library Tools Communications 293

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AUGUST 11, 2023

They shared a definition of “community” on LinkedIn: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. In some industries, employers have trouble cultivating and keeping talented professionals. economy because they take the interests and experiences of women seriously.

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Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Is your association struggling to hit its goal for event attendance numbers? If so, your organization might be missing out on your event’s ROI, making it a challenge to justify your overall events budget. We’re here to help you learn how to boost registration at your next association event. Personalize emails.

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How To Discount Member Engagement Social Media 114

Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Reports share information on what has already happened in your business in an organized, straightforward format. You need reports to help run your business. For example, a report is the weekly number of new members who joined your association. Step 1: Create a Plan. Collect Your Data Even If Its Not Perfect.

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How To Report Examples Tips 169

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Love will keep us together… Education programs. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. The programs are relationship and community builders since they help members connect with each other on both a personal and professional level.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Sometimes you know where your career is going and sometimes you don’t. Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. Career pathways. Virtual events.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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JULY 10, 2020

The best person to complete the study is the person who oversees the IT function for your association—if that’s not you, please share the link. The best person to complete the study is the person who oversees the IT function for your association—if that’s not you, please share the link. A webinar is a content stream, he says.

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Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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JUNE 16, 2023

I’d bet every industry has seen a growing number of podcasts like ours has, maybe even the industry your association serves. 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. Event planning. Team dynamics.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

MemberClicks

APRIL 19, 2024

If you are interested in expanding the influence and footprint of your membership-based organization, you can often find inspiration from how commercial businesses compete and market themselves. One strategy commercial interests have employed for years is creating a unique value proposition. What is a Value Proposition?

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Discount Price Sample Marketing 52

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Content/education strategy. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

Your association is most effective when you’ve created a strong community of members who value opportunities for professional development. Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated.

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EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Association websites are the virtual homebase of your organization. They’re the space where current members can access their benefits, new visitors can scope you out, and you can highlight upcoming events in detail. These 7 features are the vital building blocks of your association website: Intuitive user experience.

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Examples Directory Software Video 130

Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutes Member engagement and retention are the ultimate weapons in the battle for long-term success. This article steps up to be your champion in this fight, offering a treasure trove of insights and strategies to turn passive members into enthusiastic participants. Engagement transcends mere participation.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! The solution?

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Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

Higher Logic

JUNE 11, 2019

This is great news for association members or customers who are looking to network with people in your organization, their peers, and other experts, as live events can deliver a lot of enthusiasm for a cause, company, or product. Design Your Community to be a Central Hub for Event Information.

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Conference Library Resources Content 218

Aptify

JULY 1, 2021

Every year, members leave your organization – they retire, change jobs or professions, go out of business, lose their professional development budget, or just leave for unknown reasons. As members go out the back door, you must keep new ones coming in the front. How to create a membership recruitment strategy.

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Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2023

Don’t rely on member and attendee data collected before or during the pandemic to make event decisions. Members who faithfully went to events no longer can or want to. I know people in the association community who used to be road warriors but are now content to be homebodies. What topics interest them?

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Event Planning Marketing Discount Conference 150

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

For associations focusing on strategically attracting new members (and keeping them engaged for the long haul), it’s important to package your tech stack for ample growth and retention. When you invest in this tech tool, you’re investing in the professional growth of your members. Mentoring Programs.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

What kind of benefits are members looking for when they join an association? According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , member priorities have shifted to tangible, personal benefits. Put your association on the map by transforming it into a career resource destination. Use your data. Keep in touch.

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Member Experience Software How To FAQ 108

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

I’m on vacation next week—hiking in the Santa Fe area of New Mexico—so this Brain Food covers all the events I could find (and that came my way) for the next two weeks. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. Women in technology.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

ISAE

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

5 Video Content Strategies for Engaging Association Members Since members are your association’s bottom line and main revenue source, it’s crucial to keep them continually engaged in your activities and offerings. You can make a genuine welcome video for new members by: Using a warm, inclusive tone.

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