WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

Conference 210

Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Remember those? Ah, the old days. Employee volunteering and DEI.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Virtual conference pricing. Here’s one from MemberSuite: your virtual events have value so stop making them free. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips.

Certificate 370

Certificate System Dallas Price 370

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Virtual event challenges.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Boring conferences. Open Space events. Here’s a cure for boring conferences.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online learning. Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. Virtual conference pricing. Would you like to subscribe to this newsletter?

LMS 361

LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. The member experience. Event trends.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Chapter events.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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JULY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… You know what really gets under my skin and makes me crazy? Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Event experience. Virtual conference success.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. Association learning landscape. Plus, you get Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele’s insight on learning impact, blended learning and microlearning.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event experience mapping. Event Farm shares this Maya Angelou quote in their guide to event experience mapping , an essential technique for planning an event that will hit your attendees’ sweet spot and deliver your desired business outcomes.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

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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. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

Conferences are an amazing way to learn new skills, hear stories for other people in your industry and to meet new people. About 1 in 4 Americans work from home and the appeal of participating in events from home is more appealing than ever. But what is a hybrid event? What is a hybrid conference? Why hybrid?

Tools 52

Tools Conference Tips Organization 52

Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutes Member engagement and retention are the ultimate weapons in the battle for long-term success. This article steps up to be your champion in this fight, offering a treasure trove of insights and strategies to turn passive members into enthusiastic participants. Engagement transcends mere participation.

Member Engagement 72

Member Engagement How To Discount Survey 72

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. ” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to.

Leadership 88

Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? And I especially love it when others do it for me—those are the newsletters I value most. How to Leverage the Neuroscience of Learning in the Virtual Classroom. More info/register.

DC 150

DC Washington Innovation Price 150

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

YourMembership

MARCH 13, 2014

.” Dues-based associations, regardless of industry or size, need to identify ways to stay relevant and competitive in an environment where members and prospects want proof of value before they hand over their money to pay for membership. Conference and Meeting Fees. Conference Exhibitor and Sponsorship Item Fees.

Revenue 150

Revenue Software Newsletter Certificate 150

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Millennials get their share of depressing headlines these days—like this one from NBC News : “Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events.”. Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Online career center. Tips for cover letters.

millennials 150

millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates.

Software 52

Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, the ASAE Technology Conference is next week! Readers could “learn and reflect without religious guidance or censure.” Solve Your Association Members’ Unmet Needs: Build DIY Disruption Strategies.

DC 150

DC Washington Review System 150

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

MemberClicks

MARCH 16, 2023

Now, you want to provide that same gift of mentorship to new members of your professional or trade association. We’ll walk you through how to create a phenomenal mentorship program that will help your members supercharge their careers – and will make your association a ‘must-join.’ We’re coving a LOT here.

Tips 52

Tips Examples Leadership Newsletter 52

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JANUARY 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Associations must address their renewed reliance on in-person events. COVID was a “black swan” event, says Cathi Hight. Conferences in a remote world. Rani Molla at Vox says conferences can cure the work-from-home blues.

Revenue 42

Revenue North Carolina Education System 42

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MAY 6, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The interview captures the essence of the chapter challenges and opportunities facing associations today. Online community selection. It continues to see record levels of engagement and its revenue is up by 34%. In-house futurist.

Arlington 39

Arlington Newsletter Project Revenue 39

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AUGUST 19, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This edition includes all the free events I could find for the next two weeks. WBT Systems offers suggestions for producing webinars that provide a learning experience worth your attendees’ time and attention. Recruiting young members.

Technology 43

Technology Software Cost Products 43

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

Titled “Curating Conference Content to Promote Member Engagement,” this session delivered five simple, but effective strategies for curating conference content. We have individuals in each room provide input and then develop a blog post or update in a newsletter of what takes place. Online community.

Content 100

Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The organization aims to increase both impact of visibility of customer experience professionals, facilitate effective member-to-member sharing, and establish respected industry standards. It’s a bustling organization that has exploded in growth over five years, with over 4,000 members worldwide.

Certificate 120

Certificate Texas Resources Member Experience 120

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says conferences are missing the boat by offering mostly novice or intermediate content. Cassie Werber at Quartz explains how the lack of childcare at conferences is an inclusion issue.

DC 50

DC Washington Content Education 50

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Do you have a program, event or staff experience that connects your association’s mission to business growth? Nominees do not need to attend the RevUP Summit or even be a PAR member. Non-dues revenue award. Questions for your board.

Arlington 39

Arlington Technology Case Study Revenue 39