Delcor

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

One way to monetize creatively is by developing a digital products portfolio for members and customers. What’s in a digital products portfolio? Digital badge and certificate programs. Survey reports. Don’t be afraid to test new digital products, but frame them appropriately—as pilots. Virtual conferences.

Products 59

Products Revenue Case Study Content 59

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should carefully plan and design each edition. Newsletters. But do you?

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association management. This Guild report on online community trends put together by Michelle Goodall focuses on brands, but many of the trends pertain to associations and their communities too. Online communities. Online communities, again.

Iowa 256

Iowa millennials Texas Strategy 256

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JULY 31, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. Survey participants will receive the study’s final report. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Key Insights From The 12th Annual Membership Marketing Benchmark Report.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. The report that came out of their first survey two years ago was full of good information and great ideas so I look forward to this edition. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. Starting in 2024, Google will require bulk senders to authenticate their emails, allow for easy unsubscribes and stay under a reported spam threshold. Your sleep and work quality/productivity depend on the right answer.

LMS 266

LMS Education Member Engagement Revenue 266

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. CDT – Chicago Roundtable Event (Chicago IL) CNG is bringing together industry experts to discuss topics pertinent to your work with certification programs.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. Hannah Carvalho at Associations Now recaps a report from Forj that surveyed association members to better understand the expectations they have for their associations and how well their associations are living up to them.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

WBT Systems

MAY 31, 2016

Simple usability features can make all the difference to your learners, such as having a searchable course catalog, or being able to filter on a number of criteria, such as keyword, credit value or type, or whether the course is associated with a certification pathway. Do your learners need a new association LMS? Are You Wasting Time?

LMS 210

LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 210

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.

Software 52

Software LMS Certificate Learning Management System 52

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Host: Product Design Community *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. More info/register. Fri 5/5 at 4 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations—a big group of human egos—are no different which is why membership benchmark survey reports are so popular. Every summer, the association community looks forward to the release of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI). The state of association membership. Email marketing.

Survey 150

Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Most certification academic standards have limited value – without the ability to apply learning. This report, recently published by Gallup (and available for free download), is written from a more corporate perspective, but some of it’s findings could be very relevant for associations. State of the American Workplace.

Education 150

Education Mooc Certificate LMS 150

Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

This means that customers have more routine, predictable, and lower-risk product upgrades in manageable chunks versus major, disruptive, higher risk updates. It provides a detailed view of your membership to drive two key things: Data-based decision making, which requires that data be easily gathered, maintained, and reported on.

Software 130

Software Certificate Technology System 130

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The data may support a business case for additional resources for chapter programs. AMS reports. You can’t expect your reports and dashboards to prompt action all by themselves, says MemberSuite. Chapter benchmarking survey.

Revenue 195

Revenue Certificate Oklahoma City Strategy 195

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JANUARY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not product-centric. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

LMS 243

LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

Freestone

AUGUST 22, 2023

Depending on your association’s industry, an LMS can provide state and/or board-required certifications, maintenance credits, or other training needs. According to the latest Community Brands research, 47% of members prioritize certifications/credentials, and 44% of members value ongoing training opportunities.

Learning Management System 52

Learning Management System System LMS Certificate 52

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MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report rounds up data and trends based on the emails of 1500 associations.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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APRIL 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. By participating in Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey , you can help yourself and others benchmark member communication challenges and improvements—and you’ll get the first look at the report this summer.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Spring Cleaning: 5 Reports to Run In Your Membership Database Now.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. But associations are no longer the “default” resource when they enter the workforce. Curated reading lists are the best, right? 1 CAE credit.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. While reading GrowthZone’s 2024 association survey report , I noted a few common problems. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 2024 membership pains. Gamification at events.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. You can also download a related report from EventMB and IMEX—I did but haven’t read it yet. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Host: Certification Network Group of Chicago. Who is ADDIE? 1 CAE credit.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

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MARCH 8, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Don’t keep your association’s technical savvy and systems all to yourself. Billhighway suggests how you can help your chapters with member recruitment by sharing your digital and technical expertise and resources. UCLA Anderson Review ).

LMS 170

LMS Price DC Washington 170

Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

Offer live webinars for free in order to create buzz and drive attendance, but charge a fee for the on-demand recording, any resources, bonus content, or in order to receive continuing education credit after the event concludes. Offer online practice tests for certificate/certification examinations. Create product bundles.

Revenue 168

Revenue Certificate Social Media Course 168

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Members can ask questions about certain products, share feedback with staff, and submit ideas about how to use products. The community gets more eyes on Sephora’s brand, connects customers to answer each other’s beauty questions, and, we assume, results in more product sales. Glossier’s community is a similar example.

Examples 156

Examples Software Newsletter Review 156

Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

Typically, this group includes membership, accounting, IT, events, member/customer service, education, certifications, and marketing staff. #2: Document and prioritize your requirements—what the software has to do—including integrations and reports. You want them to start feeling a sense of ownership about this project.

Proposal 158

Proposal Software Cost Project 158

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 1 CAE credit.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. 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.

millennials 307

millennials Montana Class Education 307

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APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Accessibility is inclusion , says Fionta, and if you’re not focusing on it, you’re preventing people from accessing your resources and participating in your programs, events, services, and membership benefits. Member behavior. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Women in the workplace.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Sherry Budziak,orgSource ) Neurodiverse candidates increase productivity and growth—here’s how to support them. My kitchen report this week will only interest you if you’re looking for fish recipes. 1 CAE credit.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Wouldn’t that be a valuable resource for young professionals and other people in career transition? I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. In deciding to audit a tax-exempt organization, the IRS looks at the gap between the tax reported and paid, and the tax the IRS says is owed. Just an idea.

Mooc 205

Mooc Certificate DC millennials 205

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

The demand for knowledge will continue to grow this year, specifically the focus on certification programs. In fact, Abila predicts certification revenue will surpass membership revenue in 2016. One of the most valuable resources you have is your association’s e-learning content,” Abila wrote in its whitepaper.

Certificate 100

Certificate Revenue System millennials 100

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. It seems weird to report on Thanksgiving dishes more than a week later, but I feel strangely obliged. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266