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JULY 2, 2021

WBT Systems does too. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. Selecting a Cloud System – A Guide for Association Executives. Member Engagement in 2021: How Associations are Navigating Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Environment.

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JULY 3, 2020

WBT Systems opens their most recent post with a quote from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Your association can help staff, volunteer leaders, and members know better by offering (and requiring for some) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education. Inclusive leadership. Pamela Bump, HubSpot ).

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Gen Z communities. Change readiness.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Here’s the surprise: even when in-person returns, their members and attendees say they prefer virtual conferences. OSCPA told WBT Systems, “ We’re not going back. ”. Craft the Perfect Member Journey to Keep Your Members Engaged. Thought Leadership Session: Associations’ Future Strategies. Volunteer training.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. Governance System Redesign: Designing the Change Process (ASAE DC Ideas Swap). CEO pandemic insights. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. Inclusive leadership. He suggests ten steps nonprofits can take to make space for black male leadership. From Systems of Record to Systems of Action.

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Hear how to audit your current customer and member journeys, how to determine where the pain points are, ways to use design to make an experience intuitive and smooth, how crossing systems (e.g., Governance.

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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. Lee Hornstein, CEO and Founder, C-Systems. Research on associations.

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. 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.

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Hosts: Bucky Dodd, PhD, iLED; Lee Gimpel, Better Meetings; Carolyn Thompson, Training Systems, Inc.; Event and learning data. More info/register. Wed 12/9 at 12 p.m. –

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MAY 8, 2020

Billhighway describes the kind of resources you can provide chapters to help them get started with virtual events , design engaging programs, prepare speakers and attendees, and put together a virtual event volunteer team. Engaging virtual events. Find yours on the Feeding America website. Student/fraternal chapters.

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JULY 23, 2021

Different generations have a lot to teach each other, says WBT Systems. Seven Ideas to Leverage Your Association’s Data to Drive Member Engagement. Hybrid Events People Actually Want to Attend: How to Craft a Compelling Experience That Engages Live and Virtual Audiences. Host: Event Leadership Institute.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Nimble AMS explains how an AMS can help your association recruit, engage, and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, provide a better digital experience, and deliver personalized emails and content. Engagement means different things for different members. Membership value.

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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. Ah, that’s where your association can step in, says WBT Systems. Presenters: Shawn “Man On Fire” Nason, Chief Eco-System Disruptor, Disruptor League. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

I swear we’re the only people in America who don’t subscribe to Netflix so I haven’t watched Queen’s Gambit but I keep seeing references to it all over the place. WBT Systems breaks down some of the secrets to Queen’s Gambit’s success and explains how these principles apply to educational programs. Binge-worthy education. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback.

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JULY 9, 2021

WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association should get in on the game. Member engagement. Member Engagement in 2021: How Associations are Navigating Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Environment.

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MAY 1, 2020

Sarah Michel at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting recorded a shortish video you should definitely watch: five tips to guarantee engagement at your virtual event. Pair that one with four keys to ensuring your virtual events are actually engaging —from Elisa Pratt at Association Success. Find yours on the Feeding America website.

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MAY 15, 2020

You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. Presenters: Antonia Cardone, Americas Lead of Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield. The gaps in your leadership styles, your business model, and your governance structures are never more apparent than when a crisis hits.

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JUNE 11, 2021

If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Keeping Your Members Engaged from Onboarding through Renewal.

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

WBT Systems suggests associations investigate whether the professionals in their industry are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and drug misuse. Michael Barrett, Sports & Leisure North America Centerplate, a Sodexo Company. In many industries, it’s reached a crisis point. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Leadership Elements That Made Nelson Mandela an Icon. Do You Know Your Members’ Engagement Potential? Associations Now has been home to a series of bloggers, including longtime membership blogger Joe Rominiecki, now manager of communications at the Entomological Society of America. Win Back Your Lapsed Members.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

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.”. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. The lack of women in leadership is not a representation issue. Virtual conference FOMO.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

As a CAE whose studying and exam experience is still imprinted in my brain, I can relate to this post from WBT Systems about motivating certification candidates. Tue 10/24 at 8:30 a.m.* – Keeping Members Engaged (Association Coffee Talk – Alexandria VA). Presenter: Joanne Joham, Regional Director North America, ICCA.

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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. This monthly leadership and professional development series will help you gain and improve your leadership development skills.

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MARCH 27, 2020

It’s an opportunity, she says, to rethink how you serve members. WBT Systems provides ideas for helping members deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis , including recession-focused information, resources, and benefits as well as guidance on pricing and marketing. Pitman, Concord Leadership Group.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

WBT Systems shares his description of BANI and his “adaptive strategies” that can help you prepare your association and members for more unpredictable chaos. 10 Strategies for Driving Member & Event Engagement in 2023 For most members, your events ARE your organization and where your members engage with you and with one another.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

WBT Systems describes what goes into a persuasive toolkit. Learn about empathetic leadership, internal and external barriers that can negatively affect how one leads with empathy, self-leadership and how it relates to being an empathetic leader, using the Empathy Circle model approach to become a more empathetic leader.

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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. Host: Altai Systems.

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JUNE 17, 2022

WBT Systems suggests strategies to reverse the decline in virtual and in-person conference registrations that many associations are experiencing right now. They describe the reasons behind this decline and offer solutions to overcome those barriers or engage the person elsewhere. Presenter: leadership coach Dave Bailey.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. Leading Learning’s new guide (sponsored by WBT Systems) helps you understand why and how to enhance or add blended learning offerings to your association’s portfolio. Hybrid online courses.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Leadership training. WBT Systems suggests associations revamp their leadership training programs to serve two purposes: teaching the skills members need for volunteer leadership and for leading or collaborating on a remote team at work. Hold Them or Fold Them: What’s Your Member Hand Telling You?

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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. Jamie Notter, Propel ) Five ways thought leadership content drives higher search rankings. More info/register.

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APRIL 24, 2020

WBT Systems also shares ideas specifically for preparing and engaging attendees and learners for virtual education via Zoom. Find yours on the Feeding America website. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Evan Selinger says the problem isn’t Zoom fatigue, it’s mourning life as we know it.

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