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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement. Online community.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. 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. Newsletters. But do you?

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . 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.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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APRIL 30, 2021

They remind us why listening (without interrupting) is so important to the person talking and describe different methods for listening to your members and others in your professional community. Check this flowchart before you decide to put that content behind a paywall or lead magnet form. Next time, I’ll increase the heat.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Member engagement. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. I especially love the first one because members are craving that—heck, we all are. Going Virtual: What We’ve Learned Supporting 2000+ Virtual Events in 6 Months.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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JUNE 26, 2020

As some associations canceled in-person conferences and made the switch to virtual, two association teams found themselves owning different elements of the experience—the meetings team handled the content while the education team managed the platform. CRP challenges. Virtual conference advice. Yes, I’m a dreamer.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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JUNE 2, 2023

Someone who fills out a form to download content is NOT a lead. They’re interested in the content, that’s it. Instead, nurture them with related content. You can also use this data to find gaps in your educational portfolio and improve member acquisition and retention. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. CAE books. Quick hits.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. Member profile data. Fri 3/25 at 11 a.m.* – The Association Show: Content.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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MAY 19, 2023

Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. ―William Penn Chapter events. Leadership training. Good stuff.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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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? We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. More info/register.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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!

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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MARCH 10, 2023

Content marketing. B2B marketers overwhelmingly believe content marketing produces the leads with the highest ROI , says Marketing Charts. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them. Membership engagement. Small staff challenge. Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers. Michelle Maher at Highland reports on what they learned after talking with 30 association membership leaders. “We do not remember days, we remember moments.”

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

If you’ve lost your spark amidst all the challenges coming your way at work, WBT Systems shares advice for getting your association mojo back. Engaging members by career stage. Members value different benefits throughout different stages of their career journey. Luring members/customers to your LMS.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Virtual event engagement.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, challenged the association community to imagine it’s December 31, 2029, look back over the past decade and ask, “What did our association do to shape a different and better future for stakeholders and successors?” More info/register (possible fee for MPI non-members). The next decade. 1 CMP credit.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Education Tips 195

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Well, WBT Systems shares several excellent reasons, including ways to get more value (ahem, ROI) out of an LMS that may surprise you—it’s not just for online courses. Sharing data and dollars between chapters and associations can be a nightmare for both sides. Five game changers for association success in 2022. Event Garde ).

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Accepting reality.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Virtual event challenges.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Chapter benchmarking.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

If you’re interested in how much emphasis other organizations will put on areas ranging from blended learning to microlearning to combating downward price pressure, this is data you will find valuable. Tim Hopkins at McKinley Advisors shares lessons learned from launching a DEI program at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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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.

Video 195

Video Technology Content Strategy 195

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MAY 21, 2021

I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. Hooking members. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

Nimble AMS

JUNE 28, 2023

To guarantee your association thrives, you need to invest in the right technology for your staff and members. But how can you ensure your organization chooses the right association management software (AMS) to enhance your staff and member experience? Technology is the core of your organization.

Technology 135

Technology Member Experience Tips System 135

Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2020

One of the main functions of an association is facilitating the professional development of your members. This could mean providing networking opportunities ( maybe through an online member community ), posting job openings, and even providing continuing education (CE) programs. Adaptive learning capabilities.

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LMS Products Tips Learning Management System 199

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MAY 14, 2021

The other big event was a Mother’s Day cookout with 20 family members (plus three wee ones and three dogs) on our deck. Your data is good enough if you know a few simple secrets about how to manage it. Carepoints in the Member Journey (the 100th episode of Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). Hugs in the house! Host: Tasio.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. Coincidentally, I saw people talking about this member need in the chat boxes at ASAE TEC. . It’s easy to see how much your association spends on chapters, but not as easy to see the return on that investment.

Project 370

Project Education Software Review 370

Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

As an enterprise association, trade or labor union leader, how can you plan for 2022 and beyond when you don’t know what’s in store? . Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Provide greater member value. For example: .

Organization 138

Organization Certificate LMS Membership Management 138

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MARCH 26, 2021

Mary Byers, CAE, CSP, in partnership with Loyalty Research Center, recently released a fascinating environmental scan on association innovation: Association Innovation Scan: The Association Professional’s Guide to Winning with Innovation. Jennifer Thompson, Senior National Sales Manager of Visit Savannah. That stinks.

Innovation 259

Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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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? AI and associations. I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. Learning gamification. Conference content. Board strategy. Party pooper?

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322