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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading. Credentialing support. Open Space events.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. The focus will range from online communities to ways to recognize members and from creating engaging events to effective advocacy efforts. Post-program campaigns. CAE credit.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This finding suggests an opportunity to attract more members who are dissatisfied with generic sources of professional development by delivering excellent and specific continuing education experiences. Exceed your member’s needs and your professional development goals with the right learning management system (LMS).

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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. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement. The Engaging Conference 4.0 The Engaging Conference 4.0

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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. TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. Learn about planning a vendor showcase and revenue-generating potential. Gen Z education.

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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.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Sending website traffic to members. Virtual event tips. to 3:30 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. PAR Member Meet-Up: How Unique is your Unique Value Proposition? Gen Z education. to 3:20 p.m.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Conference/abstract management. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” CAE credit.

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APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. Bulletin describes how member apps help improve member engagement by providing centralized communication channels for members. The secret might lie with those who have already been part of your journey—your lapsed members.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Member engagement. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. Non-dues revenue partners. Introverts. Fri 8/4 at 4 p.m.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities. Engagement secures your association’s relevance and fuels healthy member retention. Why is member engagement important?

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Freestone

MARCH 4, 2024

An association marketing strategy can help you attract new learners, retain current members, drive non-dues revenue, and strengthen your brand recognition within your industry. Highlight learner success stories, exciting upcoming events, or annual conferences to show your program’s value, ultimately attracting more learners.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. However, not all disruption needs to remain negative. Your association can learn from past challenges to adopt innovativ e strategies and better equip your staff and members for 2023. Career center solutions.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 15, 2022

The benefits of flexibility in an LMS. An LMS is really just the bones for creating courses, sharing information and tracking member progress. These are our top 5 ways to use an LMS beyond the traditional. Hello, non-dues revenue!). Now, this concept isn’t exclusive to big conferences and events.

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MAY 22, 2020

If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Virtual conference success stories. Just kidding.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

With just a couple of weeks to the end of the year and a huge variety of association learning solutions being showcased this week at ASAE Technology Conference 2016 , it’s a good time to look back at the association learning trends that were predicted for 2016 and see which of these are still relevant.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Open Space event design. Membership renewals. Event design.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – Strategic Revenue Growth: Thinking Beyond Members and Sponsors. The pressure to grow non-dues revenue is greater than ever for associations of all types and sizes. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. Whether you need an AMS, LMS, CRM, or Community system, we’ll cover the key steps for maximizing your chances of success.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Learn about ideas and tools that will allow your organization to be at the forefront of this change, and how to surprise your learning audience with seamless and thoughtful opportunities to increase audience engagement and boost organizational revenue. LMS Demo Day. How to Drive Member Engagement with Education.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. Digital initiatives. Webinar latecomers. CAE credit. More info/register.

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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. Member education. Discover innovative approaches to enhance member engagement. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. By using the Power of Play, and inviting interaction from your attendees, your next Zoom presentation will be engaging, exciting, and full of smiles. 6 Things That Will Kill Your LMS And 3 Companies That Did It Right. to 4 p.m. –

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Why get an LMS. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ? Virtual conference coffee breaks. “At Keep her advice in mind as you’re planning in-person conferences too.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. Try on learning formats you can create in your LMS right now.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

RevUp Summit on Wed Dec 6 and Thu Dec 7 in Annapolis MD, hosted by Professionals for Association Revenue AWTC Advance on Wed Dec 6 in Arlington VA, hosted by Association Women Technology Champions People Powering Tech on Thu Dec 14 online, hosted by Qiqo Inc. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 11/29 at 12 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position. Elevate Your Executive Presence Whether you’re presenting to a board or an annual conference your presence is what builds trust and respect.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The authors finish by saying, “Association tech ecosystems limit or enable organizations’ capacity to serve their members and customers online… Real strategic leaders will pull their technical foundation from the shadows and shine a light on the important stack decisions ahead. Innovation method. It means “jumping out of the system.”

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MARCH 1, 2019

At a session during the ASAE Technology conference, Tobin , Gretchen , Rhea , and Trevor (first name basis here) had us do a personality exercise based on our intuitive connection with one of four shapes. An oldie but goodie from Tom Morrison on how his association tracks and scores member engagement. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Building on that reputation can help you retain members and ignite interest in upcoming events.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Engagement means different things for different members. AI pulse survey. Answer: we all do.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Building new norms.

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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. Member parents. You want to be indispensable to your members? Sponsors and exhibitors.

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