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APRIL 16, 2021

WBT Systems was inspired this week by the latest news about muons—subatomic particles influenced by unknown forces so they don’t obey the standard laws of physics. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association.

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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? Because of new safety-related expenses for in-person events, your old event budget templates are of no use to you now. Rene Shonerd at Cimatri shares a cheat sheet for making data work for your association. Quick hits.

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MAY 7, 2021

In some of these cases, technology and common sense can save the day and, in others, you might have to knock some sense into your board. Virtual audience. I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Meaning is relevance as defined by your target audience. Credentialing on the blockchain.

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MARCH 26, 2021

WBT Systems sums up the volunteer SME conundrum by saying, “Your association can’t live without them, so how do you live more easily with them?” They suggest strategies for resolving some of the challenges you probably have with your SMEs. Olga Khazan at The Atlantic gets right to the point. And only your employer can solve it.”

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

They’re asking you to help by sending the Association Sponsor Engagement Study to your sponsors. Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. Ah, that’s where your association can step in, says WBT Systems. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.”

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. It’s a good list to compare against your marketing strategies and tactics. Kristine Metter, CAE, at Crystal Lake Partners explains the basics of foresight governance and how to help your board develop a culture of foresight.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

Dr. Britt Andreatta shares ten powerful questions to guide your goals and intentions this year. First, she asks you to review 2021 and then think about your life in 2022 and beyond. How’s the volunteer experience at your association? A site that lets you access articles behind paywalls. Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading. Add your association’s name to the sign-on letter before they present it to Congress next week. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. They also suggest topics you should ask about during your discussions with vendors.

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Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Call in your powers of foresight and flexibility to prevent disruption by Delta and its kin. Because people are nervous and anxious about making travel and conference plans, your event planning and marketing must take their need for peace of mind into consideration. Your members and attendees have been through the wringer.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Let the countdown begin! Get on it, register now! The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. They also developed resources to help their members get used to and succeed at online learning.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

As always, we try to use this blog post to speak from our experience as a learning technology partner to organizations that provide continuing education and professional development. Not financial transactions—those get offloaded to payment gateway. Here it is: Our 2018 eLearning predictions set in terms of Gartner’s hype cycle.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While virtual events came to prominence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their popularity has only continued to rise. According to a recent survey from Markletic , 55% of organizers say they’ll be investing more in virtual events. Additional research forecasts that the virtual event market will hit $504.76 billion by 2028.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While virtual events came to prominence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their popularity has only continued to rise. According to a recent survey from Markletic , 55% of organizers say they’ll be investing more in virtual events. Additional research forecasts that the virtual event market will hit $504.76 billion by 2028.

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Leading Learning

MAY 21, 2020

Most commonly, this happens through in-person conferences and association events. Because CE conferences are essential for both member and industry value alike, organizations have to provide these benefits to members in new and unique ways. That’s where virtual conferences come into play. Video and animated elements.

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MAY 22, 2020

Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors. Virtual conference success stories.

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MAY 1, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… For the last six weeks, virtual events have been the focus of my reading and writing time—which is why you’ve seen the topic popping up so frequently here and on my Twitter stream too. Virtual worlds for association events. Virtual presenters.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Because I’m away next week at the ASAE Annual Meeting and elsewhere, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, August 26. This edition includes all the free events I could find for the next two weeks. After a few years of virtual-everything, our tolerance for the traditional webinar format is withering away.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Because next week is a short one, I won’t have the usual time to work on Association Brain Food, so this week’s edition includes events for the weeks of November 21 and November 28. Inspired by a Reggie Henry conference quote, WBT Systems encourages associations to adopt an active listening mindset. Don’t let the title fool you.

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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. WBT Systems also shares ideas specifically for preparing and engaging attendees and learners for virtual education via Zoom. Survey re going virtual. Hosting virtual events. Virtual event sponsorships.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, you watch as attendees drift away. EventMobi explains how to use a year-round community and content hub to keep attendees connected with each other and with your association. Quick hits Google Analytics 4: what it means for your website.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. Accessible virtual events. Add it to your repertoire—if you’re a lamb lover like me.

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Beth Kanter

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

A lot of my work consists of sitting — working on a computer, talking on the phone, or attending meetings or conferences. All that sitting is not good for your health. What have you cut from your schedule?” ” Senior Leaders Get on Their Walking Shoes. I made a commitment to change. How I Got Started.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Virtual events are more relevant than ever. According to a recent Linkedin survey , 79% of event organizers state that virtual events have spurred new opportunities for their organization, while 66% state that they’ve seen a boost in ROI in comparison to physical events. What is virtual event sponsorship?

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Beth Kanter

MAY 8, 2014

Last week, I wrote a blog post called “ Walking for Work ” about the benefits of incorporating walking into your work day, not as a break, but to help you do your work. I ended the post with a question, “Does your nonprofit do walking meetings?” Conferences: Small or large sessions at conferences.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Does your email marketing program deliver the way you want it to? Whatever your answer, check out the helpful email deliverability tips from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. And if another type of technology is on your wish list, much of their guidance still applies. Yes, no, maybe so? It’s a one-two punch. The Verge ).

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 17, 2021

Give your remote participants a seat at the table. As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are an important part of our lives. When done correctly, you’ll find that your association meetings can be enjoyable, informative, and a great way to boost retention and engagement within your association. With that said, people will only come to your meetings if you make them valuable.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are an important part of our lives. When done correctly, you’ll find that your association meetings can be enjoyable, informative, and a great way to boost retention and engagement within your association. With that said, people will only come to your meetings if you make them valuable.

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Recruiting Recruitment Member Experience Survey 52

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MARCH 18, 2022

Achurch Consulting describes how to spot imposter syndrome on your remote team and how to help employees avoid and overcome it. She says associations shouldn’t return to “business as usual” or “get back to normal.” Whenever I hear about a board getting involved with operational issues, I get the heebie-jeebies.

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APRIL 9, 2021

I got a chance to indulge in this type of group dynamic a few weeks ago during an ideation session hosted by Teri Carden of Non-Dues-A-Palooza and designed by Matchbox Virtual Media. WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session.

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