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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Leadership development for young members. The 2024 survey is now open.

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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. Who has the time to learn? But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. Answer: we all do.

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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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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Sending website traffic to members. Association CEO Clive Roux shared advice at Association Success for using your association’s digital assets to grow your audience and deliver value to members. His association made their website “a real megaphone for… members, bringing them awareness, recognition and even new business.”

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Online learning. 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. They suggest strategies for making the case for investing in online learning programs. CEO pandemic insights.

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Online community. Online communities are extremely popular with younger audiences. Nimble AMS explains how an online community can help you attract, engage and retain members. Governance.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. 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. Forget “normal.”

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. Billhighway explains how to help chapters leverage their event and content assets to deliver desperately needed revenue to their bottom line and value to sponsors. Chapter sponsorships.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. 9 things your association, chapter or chamber can do to help members improve their lives during this pandemic. LMS/CRM integration. A true LOL. Frank Kenny ).

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APRIL 14, 2023

They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more. Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers. CliftonStrengths. CMS/website RFP.

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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. MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. Sarah Gershman, Harvard Business Review ).

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Member advisory groups. Do your members seek connections and conversations with their peers, and low-commitment ways to contribute their expertise? The answer is member advisory groups , says WBT Systems. Is member wellbeing something your association thinks about? More info/register – possible fee for MPI non-members.

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JULY 9, 2021

Member engagement. Anne McCarthy at Sidecar recaps a panel discussion at SURGE Forward about the new approaches to member engagement taken by associations during the pandemic. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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MARCH 20, 2020

He shares useful lessons learned on virtual strategy facilitation. Emerging member needs. WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. You can find yours on the Feeding America website. Good Morning America, YouTube ).

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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. I feel your pain, but if your CEO or board doesn’t, getting their buy-in for a new AMS can be challenging.

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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. AI and associations. 1 CAE credit.

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JULY 23, 2021

If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight. Mixed-age learning programs. Remote work/life boundaries. AMS data and reports.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Non-dues revenue. 4 weeks from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate that success. Here’s the surprise: even when in-person returns, their members and attendees say they prefer virtual conferences. The countdown is on!

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

MemberSuite shares the many different ways your association can collect and update member data throughout the membership journey. If you want to help your members connect, learn and improve their professional practices together, consider offering professional learning communities. Pat on head. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI.

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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. – COVID-19-Focused Engagement Lounge.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it. Keep learning! How to ask your boss for time to learn new things. Harvard Business Review ). The Millennial Generation: A Demographic Bridge to America’s Diverse Future (Washington DC).

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MARCH 3, 2023

Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. If you offer learning or membership subscriptions, clear your Harvard Business Review cookies and read this article by Nir Eyal. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A justification toolkit helps prospective learners make a case for attending your online courses. Membership engagement. Nimble AMS describes how an AMS helps membership teams better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Non-dues revenue. Manager burnout.

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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. Member renewals. Host: Maurine Kwende, CEO and founder, EMK Learning Solutions Fri 2/24 at 12 p.m.

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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. Imagine how Smart NFTs might enhance the member/customer experience. Online community. Learn how to get involved and bring topics you want to hear about. CMP credit.

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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. Membership. More info/register.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Hybrid online courses. WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. This learning mix is the backbone of cohort programs, which are so popular right now. Blended learning. AMS warning signs. Instructional design. Host: Fridays@4.

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MARCH 18, 2022

MemberSuite explains how associations can take advantage of the opportunities in the booming credentials market by adopting agile processes, partnering with member companies, tuning up marketing campaigns, and more. It’s the boring stuff, the Russians are learning, that kills you in the end.” Imposter syndrome. Groupthink.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Fionta suggests ways to improve membership marketing, attract younger members, look beyond membership, communicate value, and think about the future differently. Instructor-led education.

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MAY 20, 2022

Your employees and your members are not who they were before the pandemic, says Dean West, FASAE, of Association Laboratory in an entertaining, insightful post. Become the association your members (not just your board) need now and in the future. Online community. You are not who you were. Don’t be a weenie craving for ‘normal.’

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APRIL 17, 2020

In just three weeks, NIGP converted more than 50 in-person canceled courses to online courses. Fret not, Billhighway has plenty of ideas for (and examples of) connecting chapter members virtually. Find yours on the Feeding America website. Going virtual—how. WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly.

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MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? We all know to never make assumptions about member behavior (or preferences, needs, interests) based on your own behavior. Honestly, I’m not sure.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Sure, maybe some won’t work but members will be forgiving in these trying times. WBT Systems describes options for repurposing content from a cancelled conference , such as online learning programs, podcasts and virtual conferences. I have a feeling many associations will allocate more resources in the future to online learning.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking invite your association to participate in the 2019 New Member Engagement Study. Design your learning program first and then figure out how you’ll handle learner assessment, right?

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

An Association Advisor interview with Tamela Blalock, CAE , reveals her superpowers: member development and revenue generation. Does your association have a learning strategy? If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education.

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MAY 11, 2018

Just what the association community thought would happen: America’s fastest-growing technology conference is leaving the U.S. The online learning experience is more effective and enjoyable when an online community is part of the mix. WBT Systems shares 12 ways to increase student participation in online discussions.

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