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MAY 5, 2023

Membership Mondays A chance to collaborate with association peers on the challenges and opportunities you face in your organization. how technology can support your non-dues efforts, and how to get a sponsorship up and running (plus tips for adjusting existing programs). This month’s topic: the member journey. 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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AUGUST 4, 2017

After the AMS Fest in Chicago, I gathered my thoughts about the future of the AMS in a guest post for ReviewMyAMS. WBT Systems explains why you should flip the conference session room and how to use your LMS to do that. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Tue 8/8 at 2 p.m.

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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. Learn the real reasons why many organizations find it difficult to hit their growth goals, and the practical steps you can take to increase your membership. Check out their public domain images , like the Mondrian above.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Discuss elements your association should take into consideration when exploring or offering virtual components/communities, including volunteer roles and management, technology, membership models, financial banking, and more. Technology is at the center of engaging and understanding members through each stage of the member journey.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Marketing automation software is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ technology. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. CDT – Chapter Roundtable (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago. moderator), Partner and Chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice, Venable LLP. CAE credit.

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JULY 14, 2017

Make sure you have the technology to defend and enhance your membership turf. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Explore the power of data insights and how wearable technology is changing the game forever. Location: Chicago IL. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Fri 2/5 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Make a checklist out of this one: Kylee Coffman at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to make Google love your association website. “ If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Host: ASAE Technology Section. Next Generation LMS: Apps, Authoring and Curation.

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JULY 7, 2017

If you’re wondering how AI will change the way your organization interacts with members and customers, check out this panel discussion (video) or its recap about the future of AI and the customer experience. They suggest ten additional and unconventional ways to get more value from your LMS. CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

And if that’s not enough, I just discovered and subscribed to Dave’s podcast, Entrepreneurs’ Organization Virtual Learning (EOVL) —and you should too. 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.

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MAY 12, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… How are associations using learning technologies? If you work for a membership organization, please participate in the Association Learning + Technology survey. – Buying an LMS Today to Meet the Learning Needs of Tomorrow.

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JUNE 2, 2017

I’m looking forward to spending a few days next week talking and thinking about association technology. If you can’t make it to AMS Fest in Chicago next week , stay tuned for my reports. Are you spending the right amount of money on technology? Well, it depends, says Mike Guerrieri, CAE of DelCor Technology Solutions.

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APRIL 21, 2017

I expect we’ll hear more announcements in the near future about the acquisition of other association technology firms. Over the last year, Ben Martin CAE has been covering the moves of private equity firms in the association technology market on his theNird.org blog—the “NIRD” stands for Not-for-Profit Investments Research Department.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. Rops, consultant who specializes in educating organizations on credentialing options. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. 7 Steps to the Right LMS for Your Association. Mon 1/8 at 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… CB Insights published one of the best explainer posts I’ve read about blockchain technology. When a technology project comes to a close, you want it to be done, over, finished, let’s move on. That’s your weekend reading right there. Tue 11/28 at 12:30 p.m.

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Leading Learning

MAY 5, 2022

These tips are grounded in the real world and based on my experience working with organizations that have rolled out successful microcredential programs. Business-to-business (B2B) sales can open up a new line of business to organizations that have historically made only business-to-consumer (B2C) sales directly to individual learners.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Association departments are business owners of technology—think AMS or LMS—but they usually don’t know how to map out the roles and policies needed to best use those systems. Eric Lanke relates his experience as an association member who realized four months before renewal that “this organization was not for me.”. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 2, 2018

The best marketing for educational programs is content marketing , said LMS provider WBT Systems—and I agree. When you’re shopping for new technology, look beyond what the software does. Eventpedia explained how to choose the right partner when shopping for an event app —advice that holds true when shopping for any technology.

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GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

In a nutshell, an AMS provides membership-based organizations an all-in-one member management system. The company was founded in 1996 and serves over 3,000 membership organizations. Additional features include: Fundraising/CRM, Accounting Software, Web Hosting, and Learning Management System (LMS). Association Software 10 1.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

wraps up by explaining where to start if your organization would like to easily and affordably experiment with AI. Almost every organization has them: employees who keep failing simulated phishing tests or worse—falling for phishing emails. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link.

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Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

Arguably a conference does not require video, but our sense is that very few, if any, organizations would be interested in a virtual conference platform that does not support video streaming. There is only the best platform for your organization at this time, and even then you may find that there a few that could fit the bill.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL).

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AUGUST 30, 2019

CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. Organizer: Meena Dayak, founder, Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship (ACE), and Vice President, Integrated Media & Communications, American Public Power Association. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register. How to respond?

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JULY 12, 2019

Mighty Citizen turns 20 this year, and to celebrate they’re giving away $25,000 in free marketing services to one lucky mission-driven organization. All not-for-profit organizations based in the U.S. Host: Unleashed Technologies. Presenter: Chad Hester, Solutions Architect at Unleashed Technologies. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Are you using outdated technology?

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JUNE 29, 2018

WBT Systems explains how to create a really good RFP for a new learning management system (LMS) for your association. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register. Wed 7/11 at 12 p.m. Lunch provided.

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JULY 20, 2018

Is your LMS evolving? WBT Systems explains why your LMS provider (and other tech vendors) should have a product roadmap. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. How Small Organizations Win: How to do Big Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. Tue 7/24 at 2 p.m. – More info/register.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

And that’s just one of the reasons why a learning management system (LMS) can be a game changer for members and associations , says WBT Systems. How do you differentiate your B2B technology company from competitors? If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

In the latest post in their series about the different people involved in an LMS implementation on the vendor side, WBT Systems explains what their developers and quality assurance testers are doing behind the scenes to ensure an LMS meets the client association’s requirements and expectations. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Last week, WBT Systems explained how to prepare a business case for a new LMS. Now they’re back with advice on how to present that persuasive case for a new LMS to decision-makers. And if another type of technology is on your wish list, much of their guidance still applies. It’s a one-two punch. Tue 4/17 at 2 p.m. CMP credit.

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JULY 5, 2019

Organizer: ASAE Communications Professionals Community. Hillary Marsh, content strategy consultant for associations, nonprofit organizations, education, and other content-rich organizations. from CMS to CRM or AMS to LMS) is often where user experiences go south and what to do about it. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Organizer: ASAE Black Association Executives *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Host: UST Education Speakers: Jeff Horne, Co-Founder, CEO, Wicket Steve Shock, VP Marketing, Wicket Marketing Technology Specialist Tue 2/28 at 12 p.m. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Learn what questions you should be asking, and what actions to be taking, as an association executive to mitigate your organizations security risks. Find out how to assess the quality of motivation and the culture of innovation within your organization. How Your Organization Can Use AI to Increase Member Engagement Right Now.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Our independent weekly newspaper also has a list of organizations helping those in need. When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. What if your association didn’t have members? 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Many organizations are witnessing a disconnect between leaders and employees about whether to become or remain a remote, hybrid, or traditional workplace. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Workforce model decision. More info/register.

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APRIL 20, 2018

You might want to take a look at this post from LMS provider WBT Systems about the benefits of outsourcing instructional design. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. Learn about the art and science behind the engagement strategies used by top organizations to drive membership growth.

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