Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If your organization hopes to reach more learners or successfully promote an upcoming event, it might be time to create a marketing plan. With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. What is a marketing plan?

Marketing 80

Marketing LMS Social Media Course 80

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. In their work with teams across associations, Impexium has noted some differences between thriving and surviving organizations.

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Revenue Austin Tools Education 272

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association management. I’ve been dipping into Associations Evolve 2024 —find it on the front page of Answers for Associations. TopClass LMS describes how assumptions about careers don’t always hold up now. Career flux.

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Iowa millennials Texas Strategy 256

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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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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.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Association education in 2024. Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., associations) plan to focus their efforts in 2024. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format.

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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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?

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. Oprah Winfrey Online programs. TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams.

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millennials Survey Team Education 370

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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. State of the association industry. Membership tiers. Newsletters. But do you?

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. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Next time, I’ll increase the heat. Multi-system implementation.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Content marketing. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them. Membership engagement.

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Committee Education Software Technology 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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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.

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Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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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.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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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.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Not only does the report present the findings of a survey of over 350 association leaders, but it also shares insights that will help associations “design an intentional workplace that is dynamic, flexible, and productive well into the future.”. Why get an LMS. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ?

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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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

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. “We Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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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.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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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. Professional development market potential. Member profile data.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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

Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study has also noted this trend, reporting half of all professionals say their IT budget will increase over the next year. Of the professional associations surveyed, 65% said they plan on having a flexible technology budget. .

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Software LMS Learning Management System Missouri 122

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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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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Companies have dozens of options for spending their marketing dollars. Bruce Rosenthal and Jeffrey Schottland advise associations to offer exclusive content and lead generation opportunities to sponsors. They describe how the American Public Transportation Association’s Knowledge Hub delivers sponsored educational content to members.

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Content LMS District of Columbia Tips 195

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

MGI’s 2020 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report found a correlation between innovative associations and membership growth. Fri 11/6 at 10 a.m.* – 2020 Election’s Impact on Associations (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

Learning Management System 285

Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! If you’re hunting for new association management software, take a look at Ernie Smith’s advice in Associations Now. AMS considerations.

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Indiana Review Education Conference 221

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. It’s different now. skills gap ” problem.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 252

Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

The goal is to discover what went well, what failed to meet expectations, and what you can change to better serve members moving forward. For example, maybe a specific type of outreach, such as virtual webinars, had a consistently higher engagement rate than originally expected. Challenge: Decreasing Learner Engagement.

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LMS How To Price Course 52

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JUNE 30, 2017

Are you worried about your members’ lack of knowledge about cybersecurity threats? Invite them to participate in a ten-day online learning challenge that teaches them the basics. Thu 7/6 at 12 p.m.* – Member Retention: The Many Faces of Engagement. .* – Member Retention: The Many Faces of Engagement.

Chicago 153

Chicago DC Washington LMS 153

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Medical associations play a large role in advancing and changing the landscape for medical professionals, including influencing health reforms, ethics, and curriculum. To meet these expectations, anticipate association challenges, and grow your membership, your medical association needs the right software and technology.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software Organization Certificate 52

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APRIL 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When I was in charge of getting a new AMS back at my old association, I had no idea how to approach selection and implementation. If only I had read a post like this one from the DelCor team about buying association management software.

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce, paving the way for essential revenue that maintains their long-term success. Membership Software: FAQs While there are many membership management software options to choose from, the right choice differs from organization to organization. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

The world of association management (and all of the technology designed to support it) is vast. There are over 66,000 trade and professional associations in the U.S. alone, and each one likely has a different way to manage its membership base. What are the benefits of using a CRM for associations?

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Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

Readers could “learn and reflect without religious guidance or censure.” But I’m going to talk about another type of list—a list of requirements for a new association management system (AMS) , you know how I love a good AMS post. Solve Your Association Members’ Unmet Needs: Build DIY Disruption Strategies.

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DC Washington Review System 150

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MARCH 9, 2018

If a competitor beat you to a new market opportunity or disrupted your business model, know you’re in good company. Expand how your association thinks about sponsorship: partner with companies whose sponsorship and involvement will add value to your online learning programs. Your Event Marketing Survival Guide.

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DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120

MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce, paving the way for essential revenue that maintains their long-term success. Membership Software: FAQs While there are many membership management software options to choose from, the right choice differs from organization to organization. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Content is everywhere and a good deal of it is crap. Over at Spin Sucks, you can learn a few ways to ensure your content stands out in the stream of mediocracy. Usability Tips for a Seamless LMS. LMS Discussion. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Washington LMS Social Media 79