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JANUARY 10, 2020

That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems. A common theme throughout both is providing experiences that engage and help associations differentiate themselves from the competition. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

If your association is looking to streamline education and support career development among its members, it’s time to consider investing in association learning management software (LMS). In this guide, we’ll cover all the basics of LMS and share our top 15 recommended picks: What is learning management software? Reduce costs.

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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. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. AI vs human interactions. 2024 membership pains. Seems like a good place to start. Lessons from the podcast world.

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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 retention. Mobile apps.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Member recruitment.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Luring members/customers to your LMS. 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.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs. Certification and Accreditation Management – simplify the process for administrators and members. Increased Member Value – members place high value on association education, especially younger members.

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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 ? 3 Ways to Mine Your AMS Data to Create and Execute a Profitable Member Engagement Strategy (with Minimal Staff Time).

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Next Generation LMS: Apps, Authoring and Curation. Recruit and Retain Millennial Members. Hear about strategies and tactics for not only understanding and recruiting millennials but also for retaining individuals in this age group as members. LMS Monetization Strategies: Creative Ways to Ensure ROI.

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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. TopClass LMS advises associations to offer microlearning programs to busy professionals since they’re more likely to have 10 minutes to spare, not 50.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Key Contract Clauses: A Meeting Planners’ Guide to Cost Containment & Risk Reduction.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn how board skills tracking can help you identify critical gaps and engage in more strategic board member recruitment. A Meetings Cost-Saving Primer. Event organizers across the board are reporting a drop-off in registration to their hybrid events, and a rise in cost per acquisition. 1 CAE credit.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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MAY 12, 2023

Lunch costs are on your own. Component Relations and Volunteer Management May Crunch and Munch Come prepared to engage, participate and listen as we discuss current topics. Lunch costs are on your own. LinkedIn or Facebook) or private ones for members. No plan, no progress. on the same day. Space is limited so RSVP soon.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Another take on the young professional recruitment challenge comes from James Young of Product Community. Hear how to reduce costs across your events program. Conference design.

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MemberClicks

MAY 30, 2023

When it comes to attracting, retaining, and delighting your members, the types of membership you offer play a big role. The right membership types can help improve your member engagement and member retention. Exclusive events and experiences are known to increase member engagement and retention.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. 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.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Discover the method they use to attract, engage, and retain the young generations. Presenter: Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Expert, Smooth The Path. Your members want to be part of an online community and have access to on-demand learning opportunities. Leveraging Data for Engagement, Value and Growth.

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JULY 21, 2017

LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. Recognize the difference between soft and hard costs. Engaging Members for Improved Retention Rates. Learn winning strategies for effective membership engagement.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Joanna Pineda spoke with Rick Grimm, CEO of NIGP, on episode 15 of the Matrix Group’s Association Thrive podcast about his association’s Talent Council, which takes a different approach to volunteer recruitment. They don’t find a volunteer to fill a space; they get to know the volunteer and find the right space for them. CMP credit.

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Tom Morrison

AUGUST 4, 2013

Once our association began to dig into meaningful programs for our members, our non-dues revenue began to grow like crazy through member engagement. The following graph illustrates the impact the programs have had on our associations "per member revenue." At one time, we took in about $1,550 per member on an annual basis.

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Education LMS Certificate Revenue 40

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JULY 20, 2018

Is your LMS evolving? WBT Systems explains why your LMS provider (and other tech vendors) should have a product roadmap. Promote Your Content Effectively to Drive Member Engagement. Ultimate Member Engagement: The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making. Selfie Culture’s Effect on Member Engagement.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For your association’s member businesses, this may mean mastering new emerging technologies in your industry or even hitting specific success metrics within their own internal processes. However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals.

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Organization LMS Software Social Media 270

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. Nonprofit Management Series: Lesson from Organizational Strategies for Personal Growth Nonprofits and trade groups develop strategies to manage transition, solicit feedback from their community or members, and reassess priorities in response to outside trends.

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JULY 8, 2022

If you don’t, you can cost your association a lot of time and money. Member engagement. Does My AMS Have to Have a Bridge to My LMS? Kate Patay, CPCE, Director of Engagement, Terramar, a DMC Company. The 3 R’s of Membership | The First R: Recruit | Ensuring Your Member Onboarding Journey Gets Results.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

No more struggling over retention, lifetime value, acquisition cost, or other need-to-know numbers. In a survey, members of the American Association of School Librarians said informal networking and learning was a high priority, so the association launched online Communities of Practice. LMS Demo Day. Membership formulas.

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Arlington Education LMS Revenue 41

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JULY 14, 2023

Marketing Artificial Intelligence in Action Learn about low-lift, low-cost AI tools you can begin experimenting with right away at your organization, which are specific to the marketing, membership, and communications functions. Are you looking for new ways to increase member engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty? 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

In the latest post in their series about the different people involved in an LMS implementation on the vendor side, WBT Systems explains what their developers and quality assurance testers are doing behind the scenes to ensure an LMS meets the client association’s requirements and expectations. Tue 9/4 at 2:30 p.m. Host: Bizzabo.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Member recruitment. GrowthZone put together a PDF for you to adapt or use in your member recruitment campaigns. Hold Them or Fold Them: What’s Your Member Hand Telling You? Should membership renewal rates alone define how your organization measures return on engagement (ROE)? Wed 6/29 at 1 p.m. –

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Inspired by a session at the recent Learning Business Summit hosted by Leading Learning, TopClass LMS describes a data-driven approach to making DEI part of your educational strategy. Post-event attendee engagement. That’s what people really want deep down inside—and associations can help members build these communities.

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Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 266

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Hear about a different way of thinking about how to successfully engage the audience you want while fostering robust participant communication and interaction. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Live Review (LMS demos). 1 CMP credit. Host: PCMA.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Fionta suggests ways to improve membership marketing, attract younger members, look beyond membership, communicate value, and think about the future differently. 1 CAE credit. Host: Grype.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Increased revenue More membership growth Additional membership upgrades More revenue per member Optimized membership strategies Improved membership retention and recruitment Improved historical data. TCO refers to the lifetime costs involved in setting up, training staff, and maintaining the software for its entire lifecycle.

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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. The report offers much to digest about communication, member engagement, events, staffing, outsourcing, and more. Please send me links if you have one or know of a good one.

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Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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MARCH 18, 2022

LMS Demo Day. Join us for the just-in-time virtual LMS demo day featuring presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. Presenters: Christopher Corr, President and Founder, Cost Wellness LLC. Membership Recruitment: How to Reach New Markets. Tue 3/22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. –

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. The council manages leadership recruitment, candidate evaluation, and nominations. More info/register. Host: Grit Marketing.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. The council manages leadership recruitment, candidate evaluation, and nominations. More info/register. Host: Grit Marketing.

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San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Nimble AMS describes how an AMS helps membership teams better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , it’s time to start looking for a new one. Board practices. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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