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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Open Space events.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs, and challenges. Scientific society events.

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JULY 31, 2020

If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program. Virtual event sponsorships. The next big sponsorship deliverable, says Elizabeth Johnson at The Moery Company, is virtual event data.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Enjoy compelling future-focused learning. Affordable membership. CAE credits.

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JULY 17, 2020

The Moery Company says going virtual offers a unique opportunity for associations and their sponsorship programs. I agree, it’s time to completely rethink how you approach sponsorship. Virtual event sponsorship example. Learn three key concepts to help you prepare for the upcoming budgeting process.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. Virtual event sponsorship. Have a great program to share? Virtual events. Looking for a job? More info/register.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Whether companies are increasing or decreasing their sponsorship expenditures and the number of associations they sponsor.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Education program marketing. TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Mentoring programs. Chavie Lieber at the Wall Street Journal describes how startups are attempting to provide a cure for the loneliness epidemic (gift link). Humans… so persuadable! Event marketing. 1 CAE credit.

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Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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APRIL 16, 2021

Education programs. 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. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Aspiring Black women executives.

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. When an actor calls with a poem to share… A Paris playhouse launched a program of one-on-one “consultations,” delivered by its artists while the theater is closed.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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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? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Make time for microlearning. Chapter benchmarking.

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APRIL 30, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Learn how to wrap your vision in a story that sparks the imagination and stirs the soul in order to get people to act, to buy, and to follow you. Fri 4/30 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat.

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JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conference sponsorships. You’ll have to judge that for yourself since fillets vary but the butter builds in a buffer in case you overcook them. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Aleppo pepper flakes? Bake at 375 until done.

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MAY 7, 2021

Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. This approach would provide “immutable evidence” of the credential and eliminate the possibility of fraud and the need for manual processing. – How to Personalize 5 Must-Have Email Templates. .

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JULY 2, 2021

This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time. WBT Systems does too. I doubt it.

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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. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Virtual conferences. Constantine and Anne K.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. Virtual sponsorships. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” to 4 p.m. –

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JUNE 26, 2020

WBT Systems suggests it’s time to integrate these two teams so attendees have a more effective learning experience. How the pandemic put a magnifying glass on sponsorships. How to run a Zoom cocktail party—and have better classes, conferences, and meetings too. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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MAY 21, 2021

Makes sense: hyper-relevant programming and more opportunities for attendees to spend quality time with peers. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. When Virtual Meets In-Person: How to Run a Successful Hybrid Event.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

On the Event Garde blog, she explains what’s gone wrong for many associations and how to fix it. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. All events are at Eastern Standard Time and online unless otherwise noted. More info/register.

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Team Technology Certificate Revenue 195

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. WBT Systems describes how IAPMO developed online courses that plumbers need to maintain licensing or transition into less physically demanding roles. 1 CMP credit.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The benchmarking data will help you compare your chapters and association with others, assess how you’re doing in various categories and identify where you need to improve (or brag). The data may support a business case for additional resources for chapter programs. Remember how excited you were when first introduced to Slack or Asana?

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. See how you measure up! As someone who’s always thinking about my next meal, Jeffrey Cufaude speaks to my heart (yes, my stomach too) when he encourages facilitators not to overlook food when planning a program. Online community.

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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. Sticky learning. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn. The member experience. Event trends.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The American Society of Anesthesiologists decided to deemphasize the exhibit hall portion of its online annual meeting and create “engagement packages” for sponsors instead. Wondering how to move forward with DE&I initiatives beyond the ubiquitous statement? Professionals in Certification Networking Event. What a smart idea.

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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! Check it out before you get too deep into your planning process. Your data is good enough if you know a few simple secrets about how to manage it. Event safety. API basics. Host: Fridays@4.

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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. MemberSuite describes how to make a case for a new AMS. AMS business case. AMS business case.

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MAY 15, 2020

For every respondent that takes at least 50% of the survey, Naylor will donate $10 to the World Central Kitchen’s #ChefsForAmerica COVID-19 program. Marketing virtual/online education. Chapter sponsorships. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Glass half full: you’ll need a lot more money to invest in new programs and services, hire more staff, and better fulfill your mission. This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. Yes, given half a chance. Adult learners. 1 CAE credit.

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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.” They share ten ways to encourage members and prospective customers to browse through the educational programs you offer via your LMS. How to update old blog posts for SEO. 1 CMP credit.

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APRIL 12, 2023

While this process can require a lot of effort and coordination from your team, it can be very rewarding to support your members with opportunities for education and networking. Your community of professionals and the educational opportunities you offer are what build the connections and resources that make these transformations possible.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Learning gamification. Credentialing programs. MemberSuite explains why the demand is growing for certificate and certification programs and points out the difference between the two. They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

WBT Systems describes how to establish a high-performing professional development committee. It starts with your association taking a holistic approach to learning, evaluating whether the committee approach is the best strategy, developing committee charges, and rethinking volunteer selection and training. High-performing committees.

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APRIL 1, 2022

WBT Systems explains how to welcome career changers entering your industry by helping them with career guidance, skills development, and network building. Online community potential. An article by Lisa Boylan at Associations Now got me so excited about the future of online communities. The modern war is online.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Well, WBT Systems shares several excellent reasons, including ways to get more value (ahem, ROI) out of an LMS that may surprise you—it’s not just for online courses. Eva Amsen makes an excellent argument for why coffee breaks are essential at virtual conferences , although they’re usually not part of the program. Group think run amok.

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