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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Leadership development for young members. The 2024 survey is now open.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. However, with increasing demands and expectations, simply offering membership benefits is no longer sufficient. What is learning management software?

Software 130

Software LMS Library Certificate 130

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Intentional learning.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. GrowthZone explains what to do before, during and after an event to help increase registrations and attendance. Education program marketing.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement. Online community. Why do members join associations? The Engaging Conference 4.0

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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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. You will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization.

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Revenue Certificate Committee 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. Fascinating times, right? CMS/website RFP. Mentoring in healthcare associations.

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Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Katherine Matthews, CAE, talks to Alexandra Mouw, CAE, about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ journey to becoming a data-driven organization. Green Deal.

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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? An app can help you solve what survey participants said was the biggest challenge for associations: communicating the value of membership. Member app.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

JULY 13, 2023

The community association management (CAM) industry is caught between a rock and a hard place. In a study by the Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR), 91% of respondents said they’ve seen expenses increase in 2023, a byproduct of rising material costs and inflation.

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Association Management Survey Analysis Technology 130

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Who has the time to learn? But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The pandemic proved to be a financial challenge for associations. Individuals and member organizations were on tighter budgets. And members’ behaviors changed. You may have noticed that your members were engaging with your organization in different ways. No two members are alike. Partners.

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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. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. State of the association industry. Membership tiers. Newsletters. But do you?

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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. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind. This month’s topic: the member journey. Remember those? Ah, the old days. More info/register.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. Online education nimbleness. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Fri 2/12 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 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! The other big event was a Mother’s Day cookout with 20 family members (plus three wee ones and three dogs) on our deck. Event safety. Hugs in the house! More info/register. Host: Tasio.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As an association leader, you know the importance of engaging your members. How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. However, it’s likely that your more traditional engagements are on pause.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Association Success is running a survey to benchmark diversity in the association industry. This ten-minute survey will help all of us get a better, bigger picture of just how equitable the association industry is for everyone in it. Fri 8/21 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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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. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee?

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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MAY 21, 2021

I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. Hooking members. We hope you’ll join us to explore where the industry is heading—or better yet, where you’d like to take it. Conference design.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now, members are looking for medical associations that can support their needs and career growth, whether that be through certifications and training or collaboration and networking. To meet these expectations, anticipate association challenges, and grow your membership, your medical association needs the right software and technology.

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Association Software Software Organization Certificate 52

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Your input will help associations benchmark the use of event, member, and other mobile apps in associations. Member engagement. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. Online experiences. Membership pricing. Non-dues revenue partners.

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Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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MARCH 5, 2021

Jason Cohen , senior manager, member services at ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, invites your participation in a survey on membership campaign practices. Engagement boxes. Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. Learn from one of the best.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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JUNE 23, 2023

Amidst the prevalent doom and gloom about everything these days, I appreciate his hopeful (anti-Skynet) vision for the future, although I know we’ll encounter challenges along the way. Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. Good stuff. Next gen and traditional institutions. “To

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Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. Association innovation.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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JUNE 16, 2023

I’d bet every industry has seen a growing number of podcasts like ours has, maybe even the industry your association serves. GrowthZone explains what to do before, during and after an event to help increase registrations and attendance. Host: Fridays@4 *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 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. What is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?

Certificate 322

Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Member engagement. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. I especially love the first one because members are craving that—heck, we all are. Fri 9/18 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

Montana 350

Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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APRIL 16, 2021

Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Virtual event engagement. 1 CMP credit.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

If you’ve lost your spark amidst all the challenges coming your way at work, WBT Systems shares advice for getting your association mojo back. Engaging members by career stage. Members value different benefits throughout different stages of their career journey. Luring members/customers to your LMS.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. 9 things your association, chapter or chamber can do to help members improve their lives during this pandemic. LMS/CRM integration. A true LOL. Frank Kenny ).

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. New member onboarding. It means “jumping out of the system.”

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Whether companies are increasing or decreasing their sponsorship expenditures and the number of associations they sponsor.

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Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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MARCH 10, 2023

Submittable describes the benefits of skills-based volunteering for employees, companies, and nonprofits and how organizations can get started. Membership engagement. Small staff challenge. In the mood for shrimp-stuffed flounder, I looked at a bunch of recipes online to get some stuffing ideas. Content marketing.

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