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APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. AI for associations.

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Newsletter Content Social Media Education 250

WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

You really thought you had a great idea for an online course. But when the course launched: crickets. After you and your colleagues put so much effort into it, how do you explain to your boss and committee chair why your online course failed? Learn why your online course failed. Problem: Market need.

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Course LMS Price Newsletter 175

WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

If your association’s learning management system (LMS) is only used by staff in the education department, you’re not taking full advantage of its potential. An LMS can do so much more than help you manage online courses, certification and accreditation programs, digital badges, and webinars.

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LMS Learning Management System Course Video 186

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. 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

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. Complicated Accreditation Reporting.

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LMS Learning Management System Course Case Study 91

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Also worth your time What people really remember about your association. Gen Z education.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Especially in associations, analytics can provide invaluable insights, guiding strategies and shaping outcomes. However, the hurdle remains: how do you convince the powers-that-be to earmark a slice of the budget for analytics? The apprehension to adopt a new system or modify a current one is real.

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Analysis Revenue System Learning Management System 169

Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. Fíonta shares what they’ve been hearing and seeing lately in the association community and what they suspect is on the horizon. Education program marketing. Event marketing. Association email benchmarks.

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Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

Freestone

MARCH 19, 2024

Introduction It can be overwhelming to build and market a learning strategy that successfully incorporates a combination of live and on-demand content across an entire year. The Freestone LMS team is here to help! Additionally, learners believe that organizations should provide new learning opportunities to remain relevant.

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LMS Education Course Class 93

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. At Locus, Cory Doctorow says, “Of course AI is a bubble.” Inspiration. Inspiration. Dirty data.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience. It doesn’t happen.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

Reid All About it

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. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Market perception. Member app.

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Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Billhighway describes the chapter self-assessment exercise used by the Associated General Contractors of America to collect data for chapter benchmarking. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON. Quick hits. Host: ASAE.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. 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. Email marketing news. Leadership development for young members. More info/register.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. Learning about AI. Hot association topics.

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Revenue LMS Price Education 277

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 21, 2019

Raise your hand if “providing education and learning opportunities” is part of your association’s mission statement and/or core values. Here are some tips for when you’re navigating the association waters with limited resources and bandwidth: Don’t silo yourself. Take a course or attend a webinar.

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Education How To Learning Management System LMS 151

Reid All About it

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. You fall to the level of your systems.”

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

WBT Systems

APRIL 24, 2018

Developing a new online course with the help of an instructional designer is an exciting prospect for an association. You’re investing time and money into a relationship with an educational partner who’s skilled at designing engaging and effective learning experiences. What’s the plan for course updates?

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How To LMS Project Course 150

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 21, 2019

Raise your hand if “providing education and learning opportunities” is part of your association’s mission statement and/or core values. Here are some tips for when you’re navigating the association waters with limited resources and bandwidth: Don’t silo yourself. Take a course or attend a webinar.

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Education How To LMS Learning Management System 133

Higher Logic

MAY 9, 2017

And while the problem for universities is clear, so is the opportunity for associations. Associations have been going above and beyond traditional education for decades. Their professional development and competency-based learning offers are second to none. Choosing the Best LMS Software. Not everyone learns the same way.

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Learning Management System System LMS Software 220

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Celebrating a new season. The spring equinox arrives on Saturday. Chapter events. Quick hits.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

Your association is most effective when you’ve created a strong community of members who value opportunities for professional development. 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.

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How To Course Software Content 183

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The only way to do that is to cultivate a culture of learning. One of those behaviors is: “Seek learning. We want to surround ourselves with people who are obsessed with learning and development.”. Good things happen when an organization adopts a culture of learning. How Does a Culture of Learning Help an Association?

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How To LMS Learning Management System Course 155

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. This time, he shares what conservation groups can teach associations about member engagement. Member engagement.

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LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you. That’s great!

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LMS Course Price Team 172

Leading Learning

MAY 4, 2021

As the learning landscape and market have evolved, the technology platforms most closely associated with learning—including learning management systems—have evolved too, and new platforms have emerged. The Four Learntech Ls: LMS, LCMS, LRS, and LXP. Learning Management Systems (LMS).

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LMS Learning Management System System Course 52

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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How To LMS Video Class 202

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association technology and analytics. Pay special attention to the four philosophies on the AMS’ role in the association tech stack, and the pros and cons of each. WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing.

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Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? 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.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

Perhaps your association is taking a retrospective view of your operations over the past 18-24 months. However, you may also notice not-so-great recurring themes— roadblocks that your association struggled to overcome during the past two years. So, if members aren’t taking courses, you’re likely losing funds. That’s great!

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LMS How To Price Course 52

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. Association habits. She describes seven ways “the most human workplaces” will thrive in the age of AI. Brand acquisition.

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Revenue Austin Tools Education 272

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MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Association podcasts. Associations might want to consider a different approach to volunteering.

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Committee Education Software Technology 195

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Who has the time to learn? Gen Z marketing. Project management. AI pulse survey.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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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.”. LMS/CRM integration.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370