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Three Ways Your Association Can Build and Strengthen a Certification Program

SBI

When it comes to credentialing and certification programs, there are many advantages awarded to both the association and the professionals who pursue them. Here are a few things your association can do to build and maintain a strong certification program. Be strategic about cost, content, and governance.

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The growth spurt continues for associations

Aaron Wolowiec

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. Slightly up from last year’s report, this year 49 percent of associations reported a growth in membership.

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Help Millennials Get Jobs: Offer Online Learning & Career Resources

WBT Systems

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. And that’s just the cost of joining. Soft skills.

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New Year Resolution: Invest in Association Learning Technology

WBT Systems

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

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The growth spurt continues for associations

Aaron Wolowiec

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. Slightly up from last year’s report, this year 49 percent of associations reported a growth in membership.

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Why your association needs to adopt a flexible IT budget

Nimble AMS

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. In a post-pandemic world, Gartner reports traditional fixed IT budgets aren’t working. Four key features that make up your flexible IT budget.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

This past week, I was still on a “softer” foods diet thanks to periodontal surgery, so nothing outstanding to report. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. on the same day. Space is limited so RSVP soon. Location: Chicago IL.

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