Smooth The Path

JUNE 1, 2021

When my son was two years old, we flew to Chicago. Somebody at the TSA figured out how to transform a potentially terrifying experience for little kids into an adventure of intrigue and excitement. How about rewarding new members for filling out a long application with a free online course?

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JULY 14, 2017

Digital entrepreneurs are discovering how to make lots of money in what was once association territory: online courses and membership communities. WBT Systems reveals some of the tactics used by these online entrepreneurs to develop, test and market their six-figure-revenue-generating [wow] online courses. Lunch provided.

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APRIL 19, 2024

If you work with chapters, components or affiliates, this post will give you a sense of how it will feel to hang out with your community at CEX: Association Component Exchange hosted by Billhighway, Impexium and Mariner Management in Chicago on May 7 or in DC and online on May 10. Education + mentoring. More info/register. to 3:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 22, 2017

Discover how you can showcase your association’s successful membership, marketing and communications campaigns by submitting an application for ASAE’s annual Gold Circle Awards. Learn how to apply for the awards, what the judges are looking for, and the ROI of applying. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. More info/register.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Prepare your association for the inevitable ransomware attack , say the guys at DelCor Technology Solutions, and, of course, they tell you how. LMS provider WBT Systems explains how to plan and market an online learning challenge that creates industry buzz and momentum for further learning. CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

As this weekly list shows, all kinds of organizations put on professional development webinars, and an increasing number of them are getting into online courses too. WBT Systems suggests nine ways associations can keep their online courses above the fray by engaging students and keeping them coming back for more. More info/register.

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JUNE 23, 2023

As Sheri Jacobs and Lisa Boylan say, AI policies “serve as essential guardrails, guiding associations on how to manage and harness the power of AI technology effectively.” EventMobi explains how to increase event app usage , including a plan for roll-out, understanding attendee personas, value-focused messaging, and engagement.

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JULY 28, 2017

Learn how to become an influencer and engage your biggest influencers as a recruitment tool. Find out how to engage students and millennials and lead them to the membership funnel. Learn why a written social media policy is so valuable and how to begin creating one for your nonprofit. CDT – Chapter Roundtable (Chicago IL).

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JUNE 16, 2023

In Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less , Axios co-founders Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz teach readers how to say more with less in virtually any format. Get a crash course on how AI functions and practical tips for integrating AI into your government affairs work. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

Discover how you can showcase your association’s successful membership, marketing and communications campaigns by submitting an application for ASAE’s annual Gold Circle Awards. Learn how to apply for the awards, what the judges are looking for, and the ROI of applying. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. More info/register.

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JULY 7, 2017

If your association is only using your learning management system (LMS) for online courses and other professional development programs, you’re missing out on additional ROI, says WBT Systems. Are you seeing disconnects between the marcom team’s activities and how registrations, product purchases, or course enrollments are showing up?

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JANUARY 26, 2018

WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it. How to ask your boss for time to learn new things. How Much Does an AMS Really Cost? Learn about pricing confusion, what you can expect to pay for an AMS, and how you can keep costs down.

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Associations Now

MARCH 29, 2020

Here’s how to make that process effective. The past few weeks have given many of us a crash course in teleconferencing. The rapidly changing situation around the coronavirus meant that some were able to travel to Chicago for the meeting, while some were stuck at home. It was, accidentally, a hybrid board event.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Billhighway explains how to work with your chapters to give new members the personal touch during their orientation and onboarding experience. Find out what you can learn from your community to better understand member trends and ultimately know how to deliver more relevant content. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. NWFA University uses digital badges to recognize the completion of a series of courses, or a learning path in a certification track for specialization in either Installation or Sales.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

How to survive content by committee. Our fish and shrimp came from Locals Seafood , of course. – How to Spark High-Impact Learning: A Modern Skills Development Model. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). How to respond? Location: Chicago IL. Looking for more icebreakers?

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2014

Also: At a time when the National Guard is on front pages everywhere, an association for Guard members heads to Chicago. Alongside idea generation about how to meet increased demand for Meals on Wheels’ services is a schedule filled with celebrity speakers , instructional courses , and expositions. million seniors.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

They explain how to earn and reward learner loyalty. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). How to respond? Location: Chicago IL. CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL.

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Leading Learning

MARCH 16, 2022

And, of course, that means faster ROI for the learning business offering the credentials. A big part of what makes a credential meaningful is how employers value it. Many adult learners don’t know how to study or prepare for exams effectively. Partner with Employers. About the Author.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 10, 2017

I ultimately ended up getting management jobs in fine dining and catering before becoming involved in the Taste of Chicago (TOC), which at the time was the second-largest outdoor food festival in the world, second only to Munich’s Oktoberfest. AA: How do these sponsorship dollars translate into membership benefits?

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Inspired by McKinsey & Company’s research, WBT Systems shares five lessons from online education pioneers that will help associations improve their online courses. The fifth lesson might seem out of place but it could be what differentiates your courses from the competition. . Student membership. Fri 12/10 at 4 p.m. –

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AUGUST 31, 2018

Digital Event Strategist Course Online Open House. Learn about the DES online course and certification. Come share your ideas about lifelong learning and discuss how to sharpen your communications edge. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Location: Chicago IL.

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JULY 5, 2019

Digital Event Strategist Course Online Open House. Get an overview of PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist (DES) Course. Hear about the ROI on a DES certification, what types of job responsibilities pursue a DES, and how a DES can elevate your career and skill set. *All Find out how crossing systems (e.g., Tue 7/9 at 1 p.m.

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Associations Now

MARCH 24, 2014

Mellon Foundation—a nonprofit that makes grants to institutions focused on higher education, cultural affairs, and performing arts—will support projects at the Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of New Mexico, and the University of California, Los Angeles. Last week AHA received a $1.6 The history Ph.D.

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Associations Now

MARCH 20, 2015

We have a huge fun deficit in America, and we need to figure out how to fill that fun deficit.”. Except, of course, for that shoe-throwing incident during her Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries keynote last year. Conference attendance is down, but how can we get it back up? Who could forget about that? Links Of Note.

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GlowGlobally

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

« Emerging Market Strategy Seminars – Chicago and DC in August. In this interactive on-line course , Pol Van de Perre, MCI’s director of Education Services and Consulting outlines the various technology options EU based associations can leverage as a cost-effective medium to offer education programs. GrowGlobally.org.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2018

Associations have never had a monopoly on the concept of membership, but as it becomes more common online even for the smallest of creators (thanks, Patreon), now might be a good time to consider how to up your game—both with tech and strategy. It’s another when one guy can make a million dollars a year with a newsletter.

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Association Adviser

JULY 27, 2016

Christie Pruyn, MPI Chicago. Christie Pruyn, CAE, CIS , executive director of the Chicago area chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-CAC): We’re listening very carefully to what the younger people are telling us. It’s viewed more as a communication enabler than, “something I have to learn how to do.”

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

It’s much better to get this news well before your project begins so you can figure out how to juggle these tasks with your regular workload. Event Mobi explains how to build a year-round community and content hub for attendees. Why Online Community Is Your Association’s Future: Changing How We Work & Connect. Quick hits.

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JUNE 1, 2018

Find out how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your organization’s plan, craft appropriate messaging for all stakeholders and event participants, and determine next steps for how to further develop your plan to ensure seamless execution. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. 1 CMP credit.

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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. Learn how to position yourself as a strong candidate, and how to attract the best applicants in today’s market.

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JULY 20, 2018

In-person courses and conferences continue to be the top two learning formats for members. How Small Organizations Win: How to do Big Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. Learn about the benefits of being a mentor, the advantages of being a mentee, and how to create a win-win relationship. More info/register. Host: rasa.io.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

While we’re on the topic of Creative Commons images, the Art Institute of Chicago opened up their collection. WBT Systems explains how they work, how they benefit your association and members, and how to get them going. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving.

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ChatterBachs

MAY 21, 2012

The local museum is not looked down on because they had to borrow from a museum in Philadelphia or Chicago or San Francisco. see how I used 3 of my 5 MIICE words for 2012 right there?). He has some great ideas on how to foster engagement and connections at conferences. Rather the perception is favorable.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

How to check for inclusive language in Microsoft Word. Rob Woodgate, How to Geek ). Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. . 1 CMP credit.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Dr. Michael Tatonetti, CAE, explains how to overcome your colleagues’ (or leadership’s) fear of raising sponsorship prices —an argument that gets into goals, costs and value. Understand the elements of the statement of functional expense and how to make it meaningful to your audience. How to Maximize Your Engagement in Industry 4.0.

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MARCH 20, 2020

As the new COVID-19 reality descended upon us, Lowell Aplebaum was in Chicago to facilitate a strategy session. How to talk to your friends about social distancing when they’re going to bars—or participating in other nonsense. That’s it – lots of leftovers and sautéed greens, of course, with cabbage in the mix. 1 CAE credit.

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