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MAY 5, 2023

WBT Systems explains how your association can stand out from the for-profit crowd by offering a corporate learning concierge service to industry employers—a good way to spread market awareness, strengthen relationships, and generate additional revenue. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! AMS requirements. More info/register.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Rikki Schlott says her generation (Gen Z) has inherited a post-hope world stripped of what matters. She explains what happened to her generation when their social lives moved onto smartphones—depressing but valuable insight for associations. That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. Mon 12/4 at 8 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Bruce Rosenthal (Bruce Rosenthal Associates and Partnership Professionals Network) and Christopher Gloede (Ricochet Advice) recently published a useful report, The New Sponsorship Model for Virtual Events. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Your employees have all the creativity you need. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Let them prove it. Tue 12/10 at 1 p.m.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

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.

Technology 210

Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

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APRIL 16, 2021

Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. Strategies for getting out of a negative thought spiral and into a more productive state of mind. Education programs. Tamsen Webster ). 1 CMP credit.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Propel have launched a free course, Introduction to the Rockefeller Habits. A few CEOs whom I admire practice these habits so I plan to make room in my schedule to take the course. They share ten strategies for motivating members to volunteer and mentally show up for meetings. Sponsorships.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. Member engagement.

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Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. Check out the infographic Gravitate Solutions put together with virtual event data compiled from three industry benchmark reports. Sponsorship strategy. But it’s not the same experience for everyone. Envisioning the future.

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

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MARCH 4, 2022

Sounds like a practical approach to session and course design, doesn’t it? Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Career wellness. Many professionals (maybe you!) Fri 3/4 at 4 p.m.

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Class Certificate Content Committee 195

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APRIL 23, 2021

Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Participants get the first look at the report in July. Content strategy. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsorship strategy. In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. More info/register. Fri 3/24 at 5 p.m.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

They especially get in the way when you’re leading up a project, so thankfully WBT Systems suggests 11 catalysts for cross-departmental collaboration. Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: What is quantum computing? ( Lead (or take) a horse to the water” will never be the same. CB Insights ). Seriously, ugh.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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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! The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association TRENDS just released a must-read report, State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , that answers the question: “How will the acceleration of remote work impact the association workplace?” Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Future of the association workplace.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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MARCH 19, 2021

Mindfulness is going mainstream because the science says it works, reports Tanya Basu at The Daily Beast. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday evening the week before it’s scheduled. Mindfulness. Fri 3/19 at 12 p.m.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cohort-based online courses. WBT Systems lays it on the line: “Associations with cohort-based online courses will dominate their market and provide the most effective, transformational educational experience to professionals in their industry.” Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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LMS District of Columbia Revenue Survey 195

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MAY 28, 2021

With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Train-the-trainer. More info/register.

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Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

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MAY 8, 2020

and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Some may only apply to virtual campus platforms, but others make sense on any online platform. Host: Leading Learning.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice. Sticky learning.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. If you’re thinking about doing a content audit as preparation for developing a content strategy, Hilary Marsh shares a content audit planning worksheet and issues to consider before diving in.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” Tips for living online: lessons from six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. UBIT for virtual trade shows.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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JUNE 5, 2020

He can help you change internally so you can lead change for the communities you serve. Will they have online courses instead? Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you’re not into cooking. Future of Meetings: Creative New Strategies from Hotels, AV Companies & Design Agencies. Fri 6/5 at 12 p.m.

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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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. And the crisis has generated a tremendous opportunity to experiment with new strategies and get rid of things that have not provided value for many years.”. Online meetings don’t have to be awkward or dull.

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North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

The Scholar : They know knowledge is power and are constantly taking courses and gaining new certifications. It’s important to know your audience before implementing strategies to give new members benefits. An online community Online communities are the easiest way for your members to have a place to call their own.

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LMS Certificate Learning Management System Software 52

Leading Learning

MAY 19, 2022

While the cumulative costs of them makes me second-guess whether the trend in entertainment is a clear winner for consumers, there is one type of subscription I have no reservations about: learning subscriptions. Back then, most of the learning subscriptions in our space were content factories churning out live Webinars.

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Revenue Price Course Content 97

Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2017

Of course the answer is true. Membership dues may still be the single largest revenue source for many associations, but dues revenue is dropping according to a recent report from the ASAE Foundation. Then create a communications strategy based on specific feedback and data. True or false? That’s easy. Again, true.

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Revenue Content Survey Newsletter 63

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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. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. Subscriptions. Sponsorships.

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Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I also like the idea of no-code or low-code AMS technology that reduces costs by eliminating traditional development efforts. Mobilize Networks offers “ enlightened and informed engagement strategies ” that reimagine the member journey. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Presenter training.

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LMS Revenue Education Arlington 43

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For example, with the member information you gather through your software system, you can create courses, events, and other programs based on your audience’s preferences. Membership level: Your CRM should apply badges, special permissions, or discounts based on membership level when members make online purchases.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Review Directory 52

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

If you want to know what’s going on with chapters at other associations and how your chapter network compares, check out the 2022 Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report from Billhighway and Mariner Management. I get the feeling SHRM excels at selling but is losing at leading. State of chapters. Non-dues revenue.

Revenue 40

Revenue Analysis Strategy Technology 40

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. Generation Z. They describe the type of online learning programs that appeal to this generation and other young professionals. Trade show costs.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning LMS Ohio Technology 39

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MAY 20, 2022

MemberSuite recounts the value of certifications and certificate programs to the individual and their employer. Online community. Speaking for myself, even lurkers appreciate online communities—it’s the membership benefit I value most. Nimble AMS lays out a useful plan for launching and managing an online community.

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Arlington Project DC Technology 41

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APRIL 15, 2022

They believe an API strategy is crucial to defining your association’s value proposition and taking your “rightful leadership position to steer your industry.”. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Integrations and iPaaS.

Proposal 39

Proposal Technology Revenue Marketing 39

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JULY 8, 2022

These days, anyone who’s leading a technology project, like an AMS or other system implementation, needs to understand APIs. If you don’t, you can cost your association a lot of time and money. If you have a free webinar or event during those weeks, please send me the link by the morning of Wednesday, July 13. Member engagement.

San Francisco 39

San Francisco Certificate Technology LMS 39

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MARCH 18, 2022

Digital transformation strategy. Certification wave. During this Great Resignation/Reshuffle, certifications are more in demand than ever. During this Great Resignation/Reshuffle, certifications are more in demand than ever. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Imposter syndrome.

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Revenue Technology Video LMS 39