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MAY 12, 2023

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. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. Membership tiers. No plan, no progress.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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APRIL 14, 2023

Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Fri 4/14 at 9:30 a.m.* – Small Staff Percolator Together, let’s recreate online the free-flowing feeling that we get during coffee breaks at an in-person conference.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. And that’s just the cost of joining.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Are you creating new eLearning courses to provide value to members and bring in revenue for your association’s learning business? If so, you’ve probably encountered the challenge of how to price those courses. Pricing Strategy for Training Courses: Subscription vs. One-Time Fee.

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JUNE 18, 2021

How to conquer communication debt aka email/message overwhelm. How some Americans are breaking out of political echo chamber—check out the unbiased news sites he mentions. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Learn how to build a business case for technology and speak to your board’s priorities.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday evening the week before it’s scheduled.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. How to explain your idea in 30 seconds or less. Strategies for getting out of a negative thought spiral and into a more productive state of mind.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. Many associations were built by and for older generations, says MemberSuite, so you have to work extra hard to demonstrate the value of membership in ways that resonate with younger generations. Answer: we all do. Gen Z marketing.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

They especially get in the way when you’re leading up a project, so thankfully WBT Systems suggests 11 catalysts for cross-departmental collaboration. Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to avoid application sprawl by taking a strategic approach to Office 365. I especially like his “stop doing” list.

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West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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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. 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. Sticky learning.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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MAY 8, 2020

and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Some may only apply to virtual campus platforms, but others make sense on any online platform. Host: Leading Learning.

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MARCH 19, 2021

At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. She explains how to assess your needs, identify where you’re depleted, and find resources and solutions, including setting boundaries. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Quick hits.

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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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. My original Emeril recipe is no longer online, but I found this one , which is pretty much the same.

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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.” Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: How to adapt your communication approach and expectations with both mentors and mentees during pandemic times.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

After reading Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn’s paper, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , I was inspired to write my own take on how associations could transform higher education. Why not dream big or dream differently—that’s how to design your own future. Here’s the list of this week’s webinars.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

If your association has a community manager, I know you already appreciate him or her because your online community would likely fail without their attention. Big news this week on the online community front: Higher Logic bought Socious. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

If your association has a community manager, I know you already appreciate him or her because your online community would likely fail without their attention. Big news this week on the online community front: Higher Logic bought Socious. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

WBT Systems describes how IAPMO developed online courses that plumbers need to maintain licensing or transition into less physically demanding roles. They also developed resources to help their members get used to and succeed at online learning. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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JULY 8, 2016

Back in the saddle—here’s the list of webinars and other events for the association community for the week of July 11. Tue 7/12 at 10 a.m.* – Navigating the Privacy Shield and the General Data Protection Regulation. Webinar Surveys: How to Get Useful Feedback from Your Audience. This webinar title makes no sense.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

This week kicks off with a webinar you won’t want to miss: Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn discussing their insightful new report, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm. Listen to them talk about it on a recent episode of the Leading Learning podcast. Or, register for the webinar below. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 15, 2015

At the beginning of 2014 we started a conversation on the importance of a career center strategy for associations, especially in light of social networking giant LinkedIn’s aggressive efforts to become the leading online job board aggregator. More job vacancies generally lead to more hiring.

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JULY 21, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Yesterday I went on an ebook buying rampage thanks to BookBub. You know how it goes: you look at the “Customers who bought this item also bought” section on Amazon and before you know it you’ve clicked “Buy now” several times. Duration: 1 hour.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Now you might think, of course a learning management system vendor is going to recommend investing in learning technology, but we are not talking about sales! The key step to a designing a new strategy or plan for association learning is to set achievable goals. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

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Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

Association Adviser

APRIL 10, 2017

However, about a year later a recruiter called on behalf of the American Hospital Association asking me to interview for a job as an education director for one of their business units. We’ve been told that while AHE offers tremendous value to sponsors, the data set alone is worth the cost of sponsorship.

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MARCH 3, 2023

WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ? Subscriptions.

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Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

MemberSuite goes straight to the research to describe what Generation Z values and the type of experiences and programs your association can offer to align with those values. On the side, cabbage, of course, sautéed with bacon (and ham, oink), red onion, red bell pepper, carrot, smoked paprika and chicken broth. Attracting Gen Z.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. Member recruitment. EventMobi explains how to use a year-round community and content hub to keep attendees connected with each other and with your association.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

WBT Systems explains why and how to help industry partners get the most value out of their membership. They describe educational programs that will help these member develop relationships and generate more leads. Impexium recommends five strategies for a change management framework. Hybrid workplace worries. Hero worship.

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LMS Video Technology Revenue 40

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JUNE 10, 2022

If member companies are struggling to recruit and keep staff , they will be reluctant to let employees attend conferences or volunteer for your association. WBT Systems suggests strategies to attract talent to your association’s industry and help member companies improve their hiring and retention practices. Staffing issues.

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Arlington Revenue Content Team 39

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

When developing a new educational program, WBT Systems suggests using a learning strategy canvas because it helps staff, volunteer SMEs, committee members, and others stay aligned during planning discussions and reminds everyone involved where you’re going and how you will get there. Leading in Times of Crisis.

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Arlington Education LMS Revenue 41

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

They’re also going to look at data through a generational lens this year, so that should be interesting. No one wants to shop in a messy store, so why would they want to browse through a cluttered online learning catalog? WBT Systems explains how to eliminate and prevent learning content clutter. Online community.

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Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44

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MAY 20, 2022

Online community. Speaking for myself, even lurkers appreciate online communities—it’s the membership benefit I value most. Nimble AMS lays out a useful plan for launching and managing an online community. This will reduce costs and open up possibilities for associations of all sizes. Job qualifications. Quick hits.

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Arlington Project DC Technology 41

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APRIL 15, 2022

They believe an API strategy is crucial to defining your association’s value proposition and taking your “rightful leadership position to steer your industry.”. How to do walking meetings right. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

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Proposal Technology Revenue Marketing 39

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JULY 8, 2022

These days, anyone who’s leading a technology project, like an AMS or other system implementation, needs to understand APIs. If you don’t, you can cost your association a lot of time and money. If you have a free webinar or event during those weeks, please send me the link by the morning of Wednesday, July 13. Fri 7/8 at 12 p.m.

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San Francisco Certificate Technology LMS 39

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In this guide, we’ll review membership management software basics and describe top options to give you a clear picture of how to proceed. For example, with the member information you gather through your software system, you can create courses, events, and other programs based on your audience’s preferences. Payment processing.

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Membership Management Software Review Directory 52

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AUGUST 31, 2018

A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Why listening to members is crucial to becoming an indispensable part of their lives. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. Leveraging Live Events for Membership Recruitment. rasa.io ). Tue 9/4 at 2:30 p.m.

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