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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. Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. Gen Z education. More info/register.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Member connections. At Sidecar, Amanda Kaiser and Amith Nagarajan describe another approach to helping members connect with each other: AI matching. Print magazines. Generation Z.

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Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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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. Josh King of emc3 asked marketing and event leaders to share their event predictions and trends for 2024. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Post-program campaigns. Event trends.

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Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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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. Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Open Space events.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Content marketing. What opportunities and challenges do we foresee?

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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JANUARY 5, 2024

TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. Member segmentation. Dave Will at PropFuel has a lot to say about the low bar of member data segmentation. Learning about AI. Non-dues revenue. Learn what you need to consider in seeking the right venue.

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Revenue LMS Price Education 277

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. 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.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Association revenue. But do you?

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If your organization hopes to reach more learners or successfully promote an upcoming event, it might be time to create a marketing plan. With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. What is a marketing plan?

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Marketing LMS Social Media Course 80

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee?

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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JUNE 25, 2021

Online learning. Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. WBT Systems suggests a baker’s dozen ways to differentiate your online learning programs from the competition. Four questions to help vet your content ideas. Virtual expo.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Member app.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With analytics, the benefits sell themselves: Reducing manual work Optimizing processes Growing revenue Having consistent, trusted data Increasing engagement Driving your association’s mission For example, consider an association dedicated to promoting literacy. Let’s take member retention as an example.

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Analysis Revenue System Learning Management System 169

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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. Your input will help associations benchmark the use of event, member, and other mobile apps in associations. Member engagement. Non-dues revenue partners. Online experiences. Introverts.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

LMS/CRM integration. The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. 9 things your association, chapter or chamber can do to help members improve their lives during this pandemic. LMS Demo Day.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Email marketing news.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Who has the time to learn? But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. Gen Z marketing.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Forj

MAY 25, 2021

This task is made even harder if your CME learning management system ( CME LMS ), the platform that delivers eLearning to your association’s members, fails to support you in the effort. 5 Features to Seek in Your Next Learning Management System. 5 Features to Seek in Your Next Learning Management System.

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LMS Learning Management System Course Case Study 91

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Online community. Online communities are extremely popular with younger audiences. Nimble AMS explains how an online community can help you attract, engage and retain members.

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Member app. Member retention.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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AUGUST 11, 2023

TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. ExOrdo shares key findings from interviews with 27 scholarly societies about their event goals, activities, issues and challenges. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Procrastination.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind. This month’s topic: the member journey. AMS requirements. Remember those?

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. New member onboarding. Innovation method.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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MARCH 19, 2021

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. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. CAE books. Quick hits.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. Professional development market potential. Member profile data. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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APRIL 30, 2021

They remind us why listening (without interrupting) is so important to the person talking and describe different methods for listening to your members and others in your professional community. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Next time, I’ll increase the heat. Multi-system implementation.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. Online education nimbleness. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Fri 2/12 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. “We Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers. CMS/website RFP.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Content marketing. B2B marketers overwhelmingly believe content marketing produces the leads with the highest ROI , says Marketing Charts. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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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 ? ” Contrarian marketing common sense. – Engage 2021. Chapter-in-a-box solution. Event Garde ).

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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MARCH 26, 2021

The research revealed that associations with a more innovative mindset and culture were more successful at navigating the early challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. They suggest strategies for resolving some of the challenges you probably have with your SMEs. Will Learning Ever Look the Same? No surprise there.

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Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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MAY 26, 2023

To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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JUNE 26, 2020

As some associations canceled in-person conferences and made the switch to virtual, two association teams found themselves owning different elements of the experience—the meetings team handled the content while the education team managed the platform. CRP challenges. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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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. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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