Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. So it’s a safe bet that just about every industry has them. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? And lots of it. But the key is to determine the market demand.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

An LMS provides a central hub where organizations can host, track, and organize various learning activities, such as webinars, courses, and assessments. Chances are, your association already uses event software to organize events catering to members’ interests. Offer certification programs.

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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. Here are the features, tools, and solutions to look out for to modernize your organization. Not sure where to start? What is a Medical Association?

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Associations Now

APRIL 26, 2023

Knowing this, organizations should consider an often-untapped pool of applicants—people who are looking to return to the workforce after a career break. They are taking certificate courses through open-source learning, and some have gotten their master’s degrees. The talent is there.” They add diversity of thought.”

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

As a member-based organization, your association can be THE trusted resource for information in your industry or profession. Because your association already focuses on your industry, you likely have access to the latest news, papers, research, and insights for your industry. Request a demo.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

.* – Consultant Open House in the Association Marketplace Come explore this new space for Association Professionals to connect with colleagues, learn about what’s new in the industry, and share their expertise and experience. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 2/13 at 1 p.m. – More info/register.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.”

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Higher Logic

APRIL 14, 2020

Over the past month, as our customers shared ideas about responding to COVID-19 in our users community, HUG, we noticed some simple but impactful ways associations are using their communities to support their members and their industries. Welcoming the Whole Industry to the Community. Community Engagement is Skyrocketing.

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Potomac Core

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Associations who are Funding Industry Innovation can position themselves as essential partners in helping members achieve business outcomes. Once an organization reaches this point they move to what’s becoming a new trend where Associations are funding Industry Innovation. Driving Industry Business Outcomes.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A new report from PayScale found that most employees wanted either a strong focus on certifications or to be trained on skills related to leadership and management. For example, nearly a third of respondents in the art and design fields (32 percent) wanted technical training, compared with 19 percent in the energy and utilities industry.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

Bethany Mande, The Spectator ) How to write AI art prompts for Midjourney and DALL-E , with examples and templates. Unusual Collaborations: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Unusual partnerships and collaborations can be found in music, art, movies, business, athletics, and in other disciplines and industries. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

On the expo floor, at industry partner parties, and in restaurants, what a joy it was to be amidst my community. In some industries, employers have trouble cultivating and keeping talented professionals. TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. Leadership pipeline.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

It prompted us to think about what might be the “next practices” associations need to adopt to future-proof the value of their education and certification programs for members and non-members. Value of Digital Badges for Association Members. Badge Taxonomy by Bryan Mathers (Used under CC-BY-SA 4.0

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Masterful Mentoring for Organizations Within the next 5 to 10 years, more than 76 million baby boomers are scheduled to retire. Inspiration. Fri 1/12 at 4 p.m.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Join fellow association colleagues and Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE as we explore options around introducing a race equity framework to your organization. We will discuss how to identify the best framework for your organization and the challenges and successes that may arise as you implement. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. every Monday.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. Hear about examples of learning content and exercises teams use to know themselves better and to identify and fill strengths-gaps. Their solutions will help some people, but can’t association chapters play a role too? Event marketing.

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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.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Here are five examples of priorities you might find in your association’s strategic plan, along with key points for how community helps. Your organization needs to bring in new members to meet revenue goals, and often, this includes increasing the young member base. Where community fits in: Be your industry’s thought leader.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research. She shares examples of a pre-event virtual program and one that takes place after an in-person event, both adding more value to the attendee experience. Membership tiers.

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Membersuite

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Other revenue-generating programs include: Certification programs. Certification exam study aids , such as study groups, prep courses, flashcards, and practice exams. Besides professional development for employees, you can offer: Accreditation programs for organizations. Education licensing. Offer a customization option.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2024

Has your organization used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to do basic marketing tasks? What are the benefits of member marketing for large organizations? Also consider thanking new members for joining your organization by offering discounts to your annual conference or other big-ticket events. What is member marketing?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

Fri 3/17 at 4 p.m.* – Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. You will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Unlike a paper-based certification, a digital badge is embedded with relevant “ metadata ” such as the badge title, description, date earned, issuer, recipient, expiration date and even specific details about the work submitted by the recipient.

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Higher Logic

MAY 20, 2020

To supplement the webinars, provide additional online courses and certifications through a Learning Management System (LMS) and boost your non-dues revenue even more. Tip: Sign up for Higher Logic's Super Series to see examples of virtual events as well as learn how to bring more engagement to your organization.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. Your members have become accustomed to experiences like these in most areas of their lives, and they’ll expect a similar experience with your organization. ?. Cross-sell. Get predictive.

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WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

You can become the market leader by offering digital badges that focus on the skills required for employment in your industry or profession. Organizations of all types are responding to this trend with digital credentials (or badges). For example, many employers struggle to find IT professionals with a high level of soft skills.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Over the years, I conducted 33 research studies on behalf of professional and industry associations, personally chatting with over 473 members. Experiences will happen organically, or we can plan them. For example, members say that some organizations’ super polished and professional tone is a bit stuffy and even off-putting.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

The greater the participation, the richer the data available to you on industry trends regarding workforce models, compensation, and security, so please participate. A lot of online organizations and events promise online networking — but then don’t deliver. Association member communications. Fri 4/2 at 3:45 p.m.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 28, 2020

I’ve got another important survey for you—this one is on racial diversity in the events industry. The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation.

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Higher Logic

JULY 13, 2017

The problem is that many other organizations have similar offers and value propositions. Everyone wants to land a great job and your association has the industry connections to make that happen. Flexible Online Learning and Certifications. Here are six member benefit ideas that should do the trick. Members-Only Job Boards.

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Association Success

JUNE 24, 2019

When you combine this with technology advancements, you have a convergence really driving the freelancer industry. Take the example of a meeting. Another simple change organizations can make is get beyond email. The decisions can be stored and processes can be put in place that quite frankly benefits the entire organization.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Data-driven organizations are willing to take an honest look at their data and then find solutions to the issues that may be uncovered. When Katherine Matthews, CAE, started working at the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards , the association had already made strides to become a data-driven organization. conversation.”

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. It’s an example of changing but not changing.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Here’s how to organize and execute your campaign in 9 simple steps!

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Recent association industry research underscores the importance for associations to be digital-ready. . Here are some key findings and what you can do with them for your organization. . Recent association industry research from Community Brands underscores this digital imperative.

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