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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. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. NAFCU made the decision to focus only on advocacy, compliance and education—their members’ priorities.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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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. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! She is an in-demand speaker for association leaders worldwide and is at the forefront of exploring how member and attendee engagement is rapidly changing.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Love will keep us together… Education programs. TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. Mentoring programs. It’s a must-read. No s**t, Sherlock.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs, and challenges. Scientific society events.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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JULY 2, 2021

This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time. Volunteer fatigue. I doubt it.

Technology 370

Technology Strategy System Education 370

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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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. Data strategy. We’ll share our experiences but more importantly we want to hear yours as we all learn from one another. Credentialing support. Open Space events.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Member recruitment. Online community. Audience avatar. 1 CAE credit.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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JULY 17, 2020

Pandemic engagement strategies. Member needs continue to change as we slowly move from pandemic response mode to pandemic recovery mode. MemberSuite identifies five strategies for engaging members during this next phase of the pandemic crisis : content, education, community, volunteering and causes.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

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MAY 19, 2023

Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. William Penn Chapter events. Leadership training.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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MAY 21, 2021

Makes sense: hyper-relevant programming and more opportunities for attendees to spend quality time with peers. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. The Work Must Go On: Retaining and Engaging Volunteers Remotely. 1 CAE credit.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They hope to provide a benchmark of the current landscape, uncover any potential challenges, and identify opportunities to better equip your members and your association for the future. Who has the time to learn? But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. Answer: we all do.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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JULY 10, 2020

But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. WBT Systems describes nine virtual event strategies that minimize Zoom fatigue. Virtual conference sponsorships. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). Event experience. Tenenbaum, Tenenbaum Law Group ).

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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APRIL 16, 2021

WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Education programs. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Aspiring Black women executives. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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MARCH 5, 2021

Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. A low-cost, low-effort way to connect members… from association CEO Lindsay Currie, CAE.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Your data is good enough if you know a few simple secrets about how to manage it. How You Show Up: Building a Better Relationship With Your Boss and Coworkers. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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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. Virtual event sponsorship. Have a great program to share? Virtual events. Looking for a job?

millennials 307

millennials Montana Class Education 307

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

I continue to learn new things about the “bones” of an AMS, a technology I thought I knew enough about but apparently didn’t. Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to avoid application sprawl by taking a strategic approach to Office 365. Member Engagement Party. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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JUNE 9, 2023

Glass half full: you’ll need a lot more money to invest in new programs and services, hire more staff, and better fulfill your mission. This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. Yes, given half a chance. Adult learners.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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JULY 7, 2023

Self-paced online courses. Creating effective, engaging live instruction is challenging enough. Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. They share 19 activities to build into your asynchronous courses that will make them more effective and enjoyable.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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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. You can also use this data to find gaps in your educational portfolio and improve member acquisition and retention. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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JANUARY 21, 2022

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. If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. WBT Systems describes how IAPMO developed online courses that plumbers need to maintain licensing or transition into less physically demanding roles. CAE credits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Member engagement. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Virtual conferences.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? Mentoring program. I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Gen Z communities.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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JUNE 11, 2021

If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Loyalty strategies. Chapter benchmarking.

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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JULY 3, 2020

You know the icebreaker… what would people be surprised to learn about you? Look how your project management skills can transform family dynamics: the Agile family meeting. Good point about speakers… How to promote a virtual event, according to HubSpot marketers. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

Montana 221

Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Rethink sponsorship. Sherry Budziak at.orgSource suggests you reconsider what sponsors can offer to members. She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. They explain why some learning experts say it causes more harm than good. How do you get there?

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Revenue 195

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Well, WBT Systems shares several excellent reasons, including ways to get more value (ahem, ROI) out of an LMS that may surprise you—it’s not just for online courses. Eva Amsen makes an excellent argument for why coffee breaks are essential at virtual conferences , although they’re usually not part of the program. – Engage 2021.

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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JUNE 12, 2020

He shares too many good points and ideas about communications, virtual events, and sponsorships to discuss here so go read it! Kristine Metter of Crystal Lake Partners says “Don’t move your exhibit program online. 15 creative virtual event sponsorship ideas. How to protect yourself online from misinformation right now.

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

They’re the space where current members can access their benefits, new visitors can scope you out, and you can highlight upcoming events in detail. 17 Features & Elements of Great Association Websites Now you might be wondering, how do I build an association website? Members-only spaces. Member benefit page.

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Examples Directory Software Video 130

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To be more specific, in this article, you’ll learn: What member retention is Why them matter What retention rates can tell you Top 10 membership renewal strategies. What is member retention? Member retention is a measurement of returning members you have in your organization.

Process 52

Process Strategy Tips Discount 52

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” They share ten ways to encourage members and prospective customers to browse through the educational programs you offer via your LMS. How to update old blog posts for SEO.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

If you work in an association, I encourage you to think about content strategy for five minutes because the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation is studying how associations use content strategy. This research will: Document which associations are developing and implementing content strategies.

DC 150

DC Washington Tools Education 150

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MAY 8, 2020

Billhighway describes the kind of resources you can provide chapters to help them get started with virtual events , design engaging programs, prepare speakers and attendees, and put together a virtual event volunteer team. and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. Digital learning experiments.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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JUNE 19, 2020

Inclusion strategy. If your association wants to create a more inclusive association, you must identify and remove the barriers standing in the way of a member’s desire to volunteer or serve in leadership , says MemberSuite. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Pandemic silver linings.

Video 221

Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

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MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Young Members: What’s Affordable?

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Arlington DC Washington LMS 170