Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Without your members’ engagement, your organization wouldn’t be able to do what it needs to do. And unfortunately, members sometimes have to leave your organization. This occurs for a variety of reasons, most of them a natural part of the membership cycle, but it does mean that your organization has to constantly find new members.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Without your members’ engagement, your organization wouldn’t be able to do what it needs to do. And unfortunately, members sometimes have to leave your organization. This occurs for a variety of reasons, most of them a natural part of the membership cycle, but it does mean that your organization has to constantly find new members.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. They’re the very reason for your membership program in the first place. It’s easy to identify and discuss ways to boost member engagement , but actually putting them into practice can be a challenge when your team has so much on its plate.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. Think of all the organizations that now offer professional development to your members—how many of them existed even ten years ago?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

Association members encounter an overwhelming amount of information every day from organizations pushing themselves into the already crowded professional development space. Your association can leverage the power of social proof when marketing your online learning programs. First, identify the influencers.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

When it comes to recruitment for your association, you have to walk a thin line. You need to actively encourage members to join without driving them away by being too pushy. Instead of creating a plan just to promote your program, focus on promoting the value of your program whenever prospective members naturally encounter it.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS?

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! The world of continuing education and professional development has changed dramatically in the past few years,” Cobb and Steele said. “To

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Virtual

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

I’m always amazed how many professional associations do great things and then forget to tell anyone about it. Good news is inspiring, and your audiences—stakeholders, association members, future members—will want to share in the moment. 2. Create a regular “value report. ”.

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Aptify

JULY 24, 2019

In the Member Loyalty Study, Community Brands found that job opportunities top the list as one of the most valued member benefits. Consider upgrading up your job board software so you can not only attract more members and improve member retention, but also increase non-dues revenue. Beef up your job board.

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Aptify

JULY 22, 2019

In the Member Loyalty Study, Community Brands found that job opportunities top the list as one of the most valued member benefits. Consider upgrading up your job board software so you can not only attract more members and improve member retention, but also increase non-dues revenue. Beef up your job board.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

To begin 2014, we are featuring a new MCI white paper authored by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Vice President for its global association management and consulting practice, based in Dubai, UAE. Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? We all know to never make assumptions about member behavior (or preferences, needs, interests) based on your own behavior. Good normal reads.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a membership organization, member dues are core to your organization’s overall financial success. But they can’t get too high (or you’ll lose members!)—and By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. Rent out your facility.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

Did you know your members fit one or several of 10 different types of personas? It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. So, the question is, how can you utilize these personas to best serve your members? Who are your members? What’s a persona?

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Off Stage

MAY 17, 2010

“Judith,” the email said, “I need to talk to you about Virtual Associations. ” The communication was from one of my favorite AEs, a manager of insight and good judgment, whose small association has always been a leading-edge kind of organization. Virtual Associations. But a virtual association?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2017

I just ordered Tech Success for Associations , a new release (free for ASAE members) from the ASAE Foundation’s Technology Success and Readiness Study. Tue 1/10 at 2 p.m.* – Behind-the-Scenes with ASAE’s Gold Circle Awards (Association Chat). *All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 6, 2017

I just ordered Tech Success for Associations , a new release (free for ASAE members) from the ASAE Foundation’s Technology Success and Readiness Study. Tue 1/10 at 2 p.m.* – Behind-the-Scenes with ASAE’s Gold Circle Awards (Association Chat). *All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. Below you’ll find 38 ideas specifically for associations, plus 12 more for nonprofits of any kind. 38 Ideas to Increase Membership for Your Association. Create a referral program. Host a networking event.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. Below you’ll find 38 ideas specifically for associations, plus 12 more for nonprofits of any kind. 38 Ideas to Increase Membership for Your Association. Create a referral program. Host a networking event.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Education marketing/sales. WBT Systems examines what learners are really buying and explains how to apply what Godin’s describing to the way you market and sell your association’s educational programs. AMS (r)evolution.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

This year marked our second annual expert panel of kick-ass community managers, who all agree: communities are here to stay and offer the best engagement for members. James Baumann , Director of Communications & Marketing, The Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO).

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The best association management software, or AMS, solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of associations just like yours. Overview of this Association Management Software. Retain more members and grow like never before with one of the most agile and intuitive AMS solutions on the market!

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Freestone

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction Does it feel like your continuing education program spends all its time creating content and building courses? Read our blog to discover how your continuing education program can repurpose content from live events, drive long-term revenue, and attract new learners. Is it OK to repurpose content?

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Freestone

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction Does it feel like your continuing education program spends all its time creating content and building courses? Read our blog to discover how your continuing education program can repurpose content from live events, drive long-term revenue, and attract new learners. Is it OK to repurpose content?

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