Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. To hit your professional development goals and support your members’ careers, your association must invest in its continuing education program.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

Like it or not, in our digital-driven world, non-members will evaluate how your association leverages innovative technologies to determine whether your organization is worth joining. To deliver a member-centric experience at your organization, you’ll need the right technology. Technology is irrevocably integrated into our daily lives.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You can harness attendance information as part of a powerful data-driven approach to shape the future of your events and deliver exceptional experiences for your attendees. and how to track attendance at an event using software. But how do you gauge the true r eturn on your investment ?

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. The Art of Mentoring’s guide on association mentoring programs explains how to address potential pitfalls and design issues you might encounter around chapter relations, funding, code of conduct, CE credits, matching and success metrics. Mentoring programs.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

They explain how these educational programs attract young professionals who want to develop in-demand skills and build relationships with peers. Facilitation course : I normally don’t feature paid programs here, but this 12-week course is designed by two guys I really respect: Lowell Aplebaum of Vista Cova and Aaron Wolowiec of Event Garde.

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APRIL 19, 2024

If you work with chapters, components or affiliates, this post will give you a sense of how it will feel to hang out with your community at CEX: Association Component Exchange hosted by Billhighway, Impexium and Mariner Management in Chicago on May 7 or in DC and online on May 10. Education + mentoring. Decline of trust. AI for associations.

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Freestone

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduction Do you want to attract new learners to your continuing education program? It may be time to make your learning content more accessible. Embrace multimodal learning in your continuing education strategy. Continue reading for helpful strategies to leverage multimodal learning to reach more learners today!

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

However, by focusing only on in-person event sponsorships, you miss an opportunity to build stronger partnerships with industry vendors through online learning sponsorships. An online learning sponsorship program offers more than insert a sponsor’s logo on a webinar slide or displaying their advertising in a sidebar.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated. We’ll show you how you can: Learn more about your members by gathering information in your CRM. Keep your members updated using your website.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

And even when measured, it can be tricky to know how to use engagement scores to improve member experience and operational results. And even when measured, it can be tricky to know how to use engagement scores to improve member experience and operational results.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

You can tell by the intensity of their conversation that getting the CAE credential is a transformative experience. The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. However, you don’t have the budget to hire instructional designers to develop courses. Here are some ways to build an online learning program with a limited budget. What did they need to learn to do their current job?

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MemberClicks

APRIL 12, 2024

If you are considering hosting a panel discussion to liven up your next event, consider the following invaluable information about how to choose the correct format and how to get the most out of your panel discussion experience: What is a Panel Discussion? What Are The Different Types of Panel Discussions?

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Reid All About it

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.

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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. Mobile apps. Member app. Zoom fatigue.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Sherry Budziak of.orgSource recaps accomplishments and lessons learned by the association execs and tech partners who shared their project stories at Solutions Day. Conference/abstract management. Member recruitment.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. In this blog, we outline how you can use the same framework to improve new member acquisition at your association.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction Do you want to reach more learners with your continuing education program? Perhaps you want to promote an upcoming conference or educational event? With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset. They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. How can you help them maintain ties and expand their network? Growth-mindset associations. Strategic reset.

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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! Google’s new search ranking factor: core web vitals, a set of page experience metrics related to page speed, responsiveness and visual stability. Marketing copy. Event safety. Quick hits.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Billhighway explains how some association chapters are engaging early-career members. At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. How to read more books.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If you ever hiked up a mountain without the help of a trail, you know how frustrating and, sometimes, dangerous it can be. A well-marked trail helps hikers get up a mountain efficiently and safely—and well-marked learning pathways helps learners achieve professional goals efficiently too.

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Reid All About it

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. She describes the difference between mentoring and coaching, and explains how mentoring moments can make a difference in someone’s life. Gen Z education.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

No matter how hard you sell your online course or educational program, your prospect’s purchasing decision is most influenced by what others tell them or what they see others do—that’s the power of social proof. Your association can leverage the power of social proof when marketing your online learning programs.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Virtual conference success story. Chapter sponsorships.

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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. Virtual conference networking. Good advice never goes out of style.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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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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JANUARY 29, 2021

Achurch Consulting explains what’s behind the growing demand for fractional executives , specifically fractional CIOs and how associations benefit from this approach to staffing. Pathways that lead directly to good first jobs rather than the current dense tangle of courses and programs faculty want to teach (or have always taught).”.

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MARCH 5, 2021

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. The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Membership campaigns.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Intellectual humility and curiosity.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Inclusive marketing. Constantine and Anne K. Gerson, Venable LLP ).

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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. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. Accepting reality.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

Everyone knows that sitting in an audience listening passively to a speaker is not an effective way for adults to learn, yet that’s still the norm at many conferences and educational events. It’s time for associations to upend ineffective education with flipped learning. Benefits of Flipped Learning for Adult Learners.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

If you are (or someone you know is) a woman who has made (and continues to make) amazing contributions to the advancement of technology in associations, Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) invites you to apply (or to encourage someone else to apply) for the AWTC Technology Leadership Award or the AWTC Technology Champion Award.

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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. Association innovation. Celebrating a new season. Chapter events. Mindfulness.

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