WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. E-learning programs can definitely help associations solve some of the challenges described in these two reports. It’s human nature—the ego at work. Email marketing.

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MARCH 26, 2021

WBT Systems sums up the volunteer SME conundrum by saying, “Your association can’t live without them, so how do you live more easily with them?” Join us live for an in-depth discussion designed to challenge and deepen your understanding of hybrid events, and think outside-the-box using a unique definition of hybrid events.

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APRIL 16, 2021

WBT Systems was inspired this week by the latest news about muons—subatomic particles influenced by unknown forces so they don’t obey the standard laws of physics. How Your Association Can Drive Revenue & Growth with AI-Based Personalization. Association Management Systems: A Selection Guide. Member behavior. CAE credits.

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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. Learn about potential data sets that can help you kick-start your ROE definition within your organization to build your own personalized engagement algorithm for leads as well as members.

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MAY 12, 2023

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. How to Generate Revenue for Advocacy Efforts Learn about strategies and best practices for generating revenue for association advocacy efforts.

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JULY 16, 2021

Online education revenue. WBT Systems recapped a recent Non-Dues-A-Palooza webinar where Will Hold, the CEO of the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, described how his association quintupled their online education revenue by offering subscriptions, corporate learning portals and learning paths focused on job roles.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. Host: ASAE.

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MAY 1, 2020

Sarah Michel at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting recorded a shortish video you should definitely watch: five tips to guarantee engagement at your virtual event. WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors. 1 CMP credit.

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MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. But busy association professionals can definitely save time using ChatGPT as a starting point on many tasks. These range from difficulty accessing data to conflicting numbers sitting in different source systems. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 8, 2020

If you have student chapters, WBT Systems shares some ideas for creating a virtual fraternal or student chapter experience. The session leaders will come ready to talk about actions their organizations have taken and offer their perspectives, but this is definitely intended as a conversation. Student/fraternal chapters. 1 CMP credit.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

When you’re selecting technology, like a learning management system (LMS), there’s so many ways you can botch the decision, mostly because you don’t know what you don’t know. WBT Systems suggests ten factors you should consider while developing requirements for your new LMS. LMS Success: Keys to Building Participation and Revenue.

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Aptify

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Keeping your organization’s data safe and complying with data privacy laws and guidelines are big challenges when your data is scattered in multiple systems. Putting in place a centralized system to collect and manage your member data will make data security and privacy easier. Put software in place that protects your member data.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But membership programs are one of the best ways for nonprofits to create reliable revenue streams—and stronger relationships with their supporters. They not only provide a consistent revenue stream but also help to create a deeper sense of connection between the organization and its supporters.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

WBT Systems breaks down some of the secrets to Queen’s Gambit’s success and explains how these principles apply to educational programs. Definitely not another boring Zoom meeting. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Binge-worthy education. BYOB, obviously.

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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. Effective boards have a clear definition of strategy, as well as defined expectations of leadership roles, resources, and finances. Wed 7/26 at 8:30 a.m. – More info/register.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 7, 2022

Not only are diverse and inclusive boards 35% more likely to earn revenue compared to those that are not diverse, but diverse boards better represent communities, provide valuable perspectives when planning and organizing events and help make sure that your organization’s messages and culture is as inclusive as possible. .

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

WBT Systems explains why: they will more quickly adapt to change, acquire new skills and knowledge, and continue growing and stretching in new directions along with your association. WBT Systems explains how to eliminate and prevent learning content clutter. Hiring lifelong learners. Duty of foresight. Content clutter. They won’t.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 2, 2016

Today it’s hard to know definitively if Facebook’s exclusivity fueled its growth at the beginning, but it wouldn’t be surprising to know it played an important part. For example, if you want to recruit volunteer moderators, have each volunteer fill out a quick application detailing why they want to help with moderation.

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JUNE 24, 2022

WBT Systems suggests associations revamp their leadership training programs to serve two purposes: teaching the skills members need for volunteer leadership and for leading or collaborating on a remote team at work. Member recruitment. GrowthZone put together a PDF for you to adapt or use in your member recruitment campaigns.

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APRIL 22, 2022

WBT Systems suggests offering introductory industry education to industry partners and to support, operations and shared services staff at member companies. Non-dues revenue. The pandemic taught many associations they need a diverse selection of non-dues revenue streams so they don’t rely too much on one source. AMS basics.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

WBT Systems explains why and how to help industry partners get the most value out of their membership. 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. CAE credit.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning. WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. Learn about these value types and how they impact your membership recruitment and retention.

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Nexus Marketing

MAY 31, 2024

They screen content, pick up on keywords and concepts in it, check out the links that it includes, and log all of its contextual information as part of its algorithmic ranking system. If the keyword calls for very short definitions and quick bits of information about a product or service, create that content.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Quorum makes that job easier with their list of ways a government affairs team delivers membership ROI —talking points you should definitely share with your membership department. WBT Systems picked out nonprofit successes and challenges that illuminate practices and trends your association should know about. More info/register.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

But I definitely remember hearing about it. It has positively impacted their experiences with membership, revenue, and giving. It likely worked for Radiohead, more than anything else, as a marketing ploy to generate buzz and downstream revenue via sales of physical albums and concert tickets.) Let us know in the comments.

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MARCH 16, 2018

If you plan to shop for a new learning management system (LMS) in the coming year, WBT Systems explains why you may want to work with an LMS consultant during the requirements, selection, and/or implementation process. Solving the Mystery of Association Innovation: 7 Practical Steps to Increasing Members, Revenue and Value.

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JULY 22, 2022

WBT Systems describes how you can help member companies train, upskill and reskill their employees. Learn how future-thinking organizations are promoting a customer-centric mindset and hear advice about recruiting the right talent and growing teams to drive your digital agendas. Skills training. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Membership Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2012

That’s because response rates are a comparative measuring tool, not an actual definition of value. Before you determine if a response rate is good or bad, you need to understand the costs and the revenue associated with your membership (what cooking temperature is required). Membership Recruitment. (4). Non-Dues Revenue.

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Membership Marketing

JUNE 10, 2010

Out of a list of 10 options, association executives are most likely to rank growth in member counts (22%), revenue growth (21%), and net revenue growth (21%) as the primary definition of success for their organization. Unleash the Power of Market Testing in your Membership Recruitment. Membership Recruitment. (4).

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

An Association Advisor interview with Tamela Blalock, CAE , reveals her superpowers: member development and revenue generation. If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education. ( Layla Masri, Bean Creative ). 1 CAE credit. . –

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

While we’re on the topic of onboarding, WBT Systems suggests several ways you can use your learning management system to improve the new member onboarding experience. Bringing on an affinity program or partner can be an effective way of adding to the membership value proposition to support and improve recruitment and retention efforts.

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Membership Marketing

MAY 17, 2010

I agree with his definition. And in fact from my research, it is not only a good definition, but it actually works. If you want more information on this take a look at my post, The Push and Pull of Membership Recruitment and see how this strategy might be used at the introduction or awareness level. Membership Recruitment. (4).

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Membership Marketing

AUGUST 11, 2010

I'll definitely stop by the Marketing General booth. Unleash the Power of Market Testing in your Membership Recruitment. Membership Recruitment. (4). Non-Dues Revenue. (1). Renewal Systems. (14). Tony Rossell. at Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook. Labels: ASAE.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 5, 2022

We had a client, they got hit by ransomware, the phone system went down, because obviously it’s based on IP technology rather than the old kind of wire. But the main thing really is kind of what we call governance, or maybe the definition that I suspect, and everybody’s heads, governance means something different. Definitely.

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Membership Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

That definition has changed in recent years, partly because of demographic shifts and economic dips but largely because of technology. Today, membership associations are introducing a variety of operational models and revenue streams. Unleash the Power of Market Testing in your Membership Recruitment. Membership Recruitment. (4).

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

WBT Systems shares some project management basics , like why you need a charter and sponsor, and what you should think about during the project planning phase. Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 5, 2010

By my definition, ASOA tried both a force free trial and opt-in trial approach. I worry that they are spending more money to recruit and provide benefits to the trial members than they are getting back when only 11% of the trial members are converting to full membership. Membership Recruitment. (4). Non-Dues Revenue. (1).

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