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APRIL 14, 2023

If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events.

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JUNE 7, 2024

Annual conferences. Redesigning your annual conference is risky but you have to keep appealing to new audiences as they enter and make their way through the workplace. Kara Nacarato at Event Garde offers advice on balancing tradition and innovation when reinventing the annual conference experience. Membership. Event sunsetting.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. The Engaging Conference 4.0 Learn how to solve virtual and hybrid’s #1 problem, create highly engaging virtual and hybrid meetings, and meet and exceed your conference goals. More info/register.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. Quick hits.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. Challenges Women in Leadership Face and How to Deal with Them. Opportunities in disruption.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you’re curious, WBT Systems explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. Quick hits. Tony Rossell, Marketing General, Inc. ).

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

If you’ve lost your spark amidst all the challenges coming your way at work, WBT Systems shares advice for getting your association mojo back. At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. More info.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. Quick hits.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. WBT Systems suggests offering a virtual fellowship program and describes the essential elements of such a program using examples from several nonprofit organizations. Post-Conference Chat & Networking.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

WBT Systems suggests putting on your behavioral scientist hat if you want to recruit and engage volunteers while virtual fatigue is running rampant. Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Virtual volunteer fatigue.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Member recruitment. . – Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. WBT Systems breaks down some of the secrets to Queen’s Gambit’s success and explains how these principles apply to educational programs. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community….

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, organizations are challenged to not only identify the “high potentials” for specific leadership positions, but also to retain them. Learn how to automate time consuming manual tasks across a variety of systems (AMS, LMS, CMS, CRM, Email, Community, O365, etc.) with Zapier. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Billhighway explains how to get access to real-time chapter financial data , reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and alleviate the chapter leadership burden. Compare your marketing tactics to the twelve digital marketing channels described by WBT Systems. Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual.

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now.

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JUNE 2, 2023

WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. Otherwise, your chance of choosing the wrong system goes way up. They’re interested in the content, that’s it. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. CEO pandemic insights. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. WBT Systems shares eleven predictions for the future of work and how they might impact associations. The future of work. Virtual job fairs. every Monday.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

My new favorite word, it means “ jumping out of the system ,” not just thinking out of the box, but ignoring the box completely. Anne-Laure Le Cunff at Ness Labs writes, “With jootsing, a system’s rules can be used as a starting point to work against… the idea is to start from a seemingly unbreakable rule, and then… to proceed to break it.”

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Association evolution.

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Leading Associations

JUNE 5, 2021

An item included on the Leading Associations Board Health Assessment is: “We have a deep volunteer leadership pool to draw from for future board members.” Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. Do You Have a Volunteer System?

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Leading Associations

MAY 8, 2021

An item included on the Leading Associations Board Health Assessment is: “We have a deep volunteer leadership pool to draw from for future board members.” Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. Do You Have a Volunteer System?

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. For entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to develop an entrepreneurial leadership style, John Pence shares his takeaways from MIT’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program.

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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. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Virtual events.

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Member education.

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MAY 8, 2020

If you have student chapters, WBT Systems shares some ideas for creating a virtual fraternal or student chapter experience. Virtual conference networking. Keith Skillman, CAE (moderator), senior research and content advisor, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Gerd De Bruycker, marketing director at Cisco Systems.

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MAY 15, 2020

You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Host: Event Leadership Institute.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Board diversity.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. And if you’ve got an upcoming event, that’s the perfect time to start recruiting new members. Annual conference For many organizations (especially associations!),

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. OSCPA told WBT Systems, “ We’re not going back. ”. Volunteer training.

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MARCH 12, 2021

WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. It means “jumping out of the system.” The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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APRIL 5, 2024

I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Seems like a good place to start. Lessons from the podcast world. More info/register.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). More info/register.

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APRIL 30, 2021

WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. Multi-system implementation. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Shut up and listen. Presenter: Mikki Williams. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. The 2024 survey is now open.

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