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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Virtual conference design. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says many professionals “will not participate six to eight hours a day for your three-day virtual conference” so “don’t take the same old face-to-face agenda and try to plug it into a virtual platform.” He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

Analytics and reporting. Financial reporting. Board member reporting. Conference and event app . Custom reporting and analysis. Robust reporting and analytics. Education subscriptions and certifications. Performance reporting. Workflow automation/project management. Customizable dashboards.

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System Software Directory Membership Management 148

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Website visitors provide their email address in exchange for a download of a tip sheet, checklist, report, or ebook. Consider topics such as: How to prepare for an interview.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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MAY 15, 2020

Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Presenters: Antonia Cardone, Americas Lead of Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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MARCH 4, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Susan Newman, SVP of Conferences, National Retail Federation. Melissa Householder, CEM, Trade Show Manager, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Tue 3/8 at 11 a.m. – Did They Learn It? Can They Do It?

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Troy Pfeffer, Partnerships Director, Howspace North America.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

At Business Insider, Charlotte Lytton reports on research about Gen Z and education. From Data to Decisions: Analytics for Associations You don’t need a data science degree or coding certificate to understand your data. Make sure you go through this list before making any decisions about recording upcoming events. Gen Z education.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 271

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 271

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APRIL 21, 2023

My kitchen report this week will only interest you if you’re looking for fish recipes. Host: UST Education Speakers: Sharon Ashton, Open Academy & Events Director, EURORDIS Ksenija Polla, CMP, North America Regional Director, International Congress and Convention Association Wed 4/26 at 11 a.m. Jessica Stillman, Inc. CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Virtual event tips. Sending website traffic to members. Tue 9/8 at 1 p.m. –

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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MARCH 20, 2020

Conference sponsorships. Associations are already taking a huge financial hit by having to cancel conferences. Bruce Rosenthal says there’s a better approach to working with conference sponsors. You can find yours on the Feeding America website. Good Morning America, YouTube ). Emerging member needs. More please!

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Technology Strategy Revenue 221

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MAY 28, 2021

With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

And then, there’s my Public Relations Society of America membership, which provides professional development, networking opportunities and member-only must-haves for public relations junkies like me. In the study, the majority of associations reported a two- to three-month grace period for membership benefits once memberships expire.

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Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Report 100

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APRIL 28, 2023

Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Join us as PAR members share metrics their teams are tracking, effective reporting practices and accountability tactics that lead to successful outcomes. More info/register (members only).

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DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 206

Reid All About it

JULY 3, 2020

Forget White Fragility : here are ten books America should be reading about race. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Virtual conferences. Pamela Bump, HubSpot ).

Montana 221

Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Todd Helton, Senior Director, Global Conferences & Events, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Building an Advocacy Year-End Report Your Leadership Team Will Love. 1 CMP credit.

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Survey Revenue Price Team 195

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JANUARY 26, 2024

s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. Meeting Your Members: Tips for Conference Engagement Struggling to stand out in a sea of faces? I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s

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Survey Project Strategy Education 259

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Conference Roadmap to Recovery ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia).

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Products 370

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Member education. Some of them don’t even exist now. Governance.

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GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

Additional modules are available based on package subscription: Sponsors/Ads, API Access, Sales Funnel, Certifications, Events Expo, Project Management, Fundraising, Form Builder, Chapter Management, Online Store, and more. Unlimited access to customer support and online training. Pricing available upon request. million members.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

What is the certification for volunteers at c3 organizations? PH: It’s the Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Some of the best sources we found include: The Corporation for National and Community Service’s Volunteering America database , a federal government data gathering project that is continuously updated.

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millennials Certificate Project Committee 150

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JULY 23, 2021

AMS data and reports. MemberSuite explains how to ensure your AMS reports provide the data your co-workers and volunteer leaders need for insight and decisions. recently released their 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , one of my annual must-reads. Eye-opening. Membership benchmark data. Marketing General Inc.

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Video Technology Content Strategy 195

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MAY 8, 2020

Virtual conference networking. Find yours on the Feeding America website. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Monetizing Your Virtual Conference When Competing with Free.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Conference education has not kept pace with 21st Century workforce demands. It is usually devoted to information transfer through a lecture or panel, rote learning and memorization of facts and figures to pass a certification test. Outdated Conference Education Model. Conference education copied that same model.

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Education Conference Analysis Innovation 40

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JUNE 5, 2020

I’ve also started watching this PBS documentary series, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War written and presented by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. Virtual conference success story. Anti-Racism Resource List.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Find yours on the Feeding America website. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Survey re going virtual. Tue 4/28 at 12 p.m.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

Associations Now

JULY 24, 2015

A recent report on the city’s real-estate market could offer a good starting point for your search. Also: The ups and downs of certifications at events. If you suddenly feel a desire to start crunching the numbers, a new report from the real estate services firm Savills Studley [PDF] could prove a fascinating starting point.

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MAY 1, 2020

This helps foster a sense of shared culture and brings back ‘water cooler’ opportunities and unplanned social collisions that just don’t happen on a conference call.”. Virtual conference session formats. Find yours on the Feeding America website. As an early April conference, they were one of the first to have to make the shift.

North Carolina 273

North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

Associations Now

AUGUST 10, 2015

For the better part of the past year I’ve been working on that question with the ASAE Foundation, which is in the midst of a multiphase project to better understand what’s made associations successful outside of North America. The result of my portion of the effort is Global Growth Strategies , a report written in conjunction with MCI Group.

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Tips America Detroit United States 40

.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

Their new membership model includes unlimited access to certifications, online education, newsletters, industry analyses, and communities—the “ pay-to-play ‘extras’ in most association business models.”. The Public Relations Society of America leverages its job board for content partnerships with recruiters and PR agencies.

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Revenue Certificate Blended Learning Discount 53

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members. Learn about the ethical and legal considerations related to certification processes. State of the association industry.

Certificate 39

Certificate Innovation Education Process 39

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina Content Montana Social Media 74

GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

It also provides in-depth segmentation to participating associations as to the perception of their brand, products and value proposition as viewed from further afield in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Additionally, for members only, questions were focused on the overall membership value proposition and its benefits.

Member Engagement 60

Member Engagement Products America Marketing 60

Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. Subscriptions. More info/register.

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Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

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JUNE 17, 2022

Declining conference registrations. WBT Systems suggests strategies to reverse the decline in virtual and in-person conference registrations that many associations are experiencing right now. Schroeder Stribling, President and CEO, Mental Health America. Ariel Cohen, Health Care Reporter, CQ Roll Call. to 5 p.m. –

DC 39

DC Revenue Washington Leadership 39

Association Adviser

JULY 16, 2013

Case in point: A new report released last week from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) recommended that everyone on your exhibit staff should take a “refresher course” before arriving at your shows for two important reasons: Staff members may not have their in-booth “acting” roles as sharp as they could be.

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