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AUGUST 6, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that associations underestimated members’ acceptance of digital delivery. Personalizing the Member Experience. AWTC Salon: Degrees, Certifications, and Your Career.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Association innovation. 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. Intuitive innovation. That stinks. Wait, what?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

Remember, investing in new technology not only brings benefits to your organizational operations , but it improves the member experience. According to the Community Brands Study, there’s a direct correlation between innovative technology and member satisfaction.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments? The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Example: “Our conference is coming up.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. Registration resistance.

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MAY 29, 2020

During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. MemberSuite suggests several strategies for designing a more effective and memorable virtual learning experience. Virtual conference success story. Virtual conference of the week. Virtual learning strategies. Mon 6/1 at 12 p.m.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now, members are looking for medical associations that can support their needs and career growth, whether that be through certifications and training or collaboration and networking. Professional associations are responsible for education standards, exams, training, and certifications.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Creating an Equitable User Experience through Digital Culture. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Presenters: David Schlum, Co-Founder and Software Architect at Added Innovation LLC.

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MAY 5, 2023

Fri 5/5 at 10 a.m.* – Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle On the first Friday of each month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.” Virtual conference success story. Virtual conference of the week. Ok, where were we?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

A learning organization is one “that facilitates the learning of its members and continuously transforms itself” According to this definition , this type of organization is more responsive to external pressures, has a faster pace of change within the organization, and is better able to innovate and remain competitive.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Learn how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences. Our network committee members will each tell the story of their path to becoming an analyst.

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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. Conference Roadmap to Recovery ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia).

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Conferences in 2021 (and Beyond): Is Virtual Here to Stay? Event safety.

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Innovation method. Tue 3/16 at 11 a.m. CAE credits.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. As digitization continues to reshape advertising and marketing, it’s time for associations to embrace content innovations and consumer retargeting marketing campaigns. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Fearless Leaders,” a full-day event designed to connect innovators, disrupters, and doers to explore new ideas, perspectives, and solutions to elevate leadership skills. AWTC is excited to expand our network to Chicago and is hosting a happy hour immediately following Association Forum’s Women’s Executive Forum event “Empowered Women.

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. Discover innovative approaches to enhance member engagement. CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Members need certifications and certificate programs to advance in their careers, and associations need the non-dues revenue those programs provide, says MemberSuite. New member engagement programs work , and they don’t have to be big or expensive,” says Lisa Vivinetto in an Association Success article. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Marketing General , just after networking, the second most common reason members join an association is for continuing education or professional certification. Associations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and corporations can all leverage an LMS to present online training and certification opportunities.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Tom Southard, CAE, COO, Conference of Major Superiors of Men. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Learn how to better connect meeting and conference attendees in virtual spaces using avatar-based platforms. Mike Steckel, Director of UX, Mighty Citizen.

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JULY 3, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Find out how to design for virtual-first experiences, satisfy the desire to network, and keep your members engaged.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Flexible work model.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Organizations in many countries are already innovating and finding new ways to generate revenue outside of membership subscriptions. Identify your top non-dues revenue sources and solicit feedback from members on how to improve experiences for current users as well as prospects. 3 Proven Tips for Increasing Association Revenue.

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MARCH 20, 2020

Conference sponsorships. Associations are already taking a huge financial hit by having to cancel conferences. Bruce Rosenthal says there’s a better approach to working with conference sponsors. Emerging member needs. Many associations have a long history of a successful conference sponsorship program.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. Hear about key trends concerning digital transformation and technology, event models, member experience personalization, and evolving membership models. If it intrigues you, check it out—12 CAE credits too. More info/register.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re involved in the design or delivery of virtual/hybrid conferences or online learning programs, check out the ideas and advice shared in their post. Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a mighty challenge when members have no time to spare. Volunteer training. Volunteer SMEs and product development. Scenario planning.

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JULY 9, 2021

Charlene Li believes you need order to create change —not what you picture when thinking about innovative organizations. Another example of wishful thinking disguised as conventional wisdom: Claire Cain Miller at the New York Times says there’s no evidence that chance meetings at the office boost innovation. Order and change.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. What the Great Resignation Means for Your Certification Program in 2022 and Beyond. Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience.

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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. Our topic this month is association finance innovation. Subscriptions. More info/register. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Fast-paced 10-minute presentations followed by Q&A, will show you how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences. Mon 9/13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Wed 9/15 at 2 p.m.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Computer Science was the only IT related program offered in college at the time, which I wasn’t interested in, so I earned Microsoft Certifications and learned on-the-job from my colleagues who had experience in the field. We attend national conferences annually to participate in wider conversations in the association world.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Use it to benchmark your metrics, inspire innovations in chapter management, and start conversations about the future of chapters at your association. WBT shares the strategies and tactics resulting in a 693% increase in certificates for TRA in a competitive compliance training market. We create experiences that inspire people.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

They explain how these factors affect the member experience, how the AMS market is changing and what you should look for in a new AMS. PropFuel describes why and how this innovative approach to communicating and engaging with members and customers is so successful. Future-proofing. Board director traits. Consulting.

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JULY 14, 2023

Bill Sheehan at Multiview shares his top takeaways from ASAE’s 2023 MM&C conference related to Gen Z, AI and marketing—fun topics. Customer/member personas. In Part 3, we’ll dig into innovation, something most cultures say they need, yet few are fully implementing. Gen Z, AI and marketing. 1 CAE credit. CAE credit.

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