Spark Consulting
MAY 8, 2023
We ABSOLUTELY can. People associate in order to solve problems that are, individually, intractable. I can’t think of a more important problem that’s not amenable to individual solutions than climate change. Shelly Alcorn and I were honored to discuss the association role in combatting climate change with Elisa Brewer Pratt on a recent episode of the Association Transformation podcast.
Associations Now
MAY 9, 2023
In-person meetings are bouncing back, according to a Freeman report, but millennials and Gen Z attendees are more particular about what they want out of them. Meetings are attracting younger attendees, a new study has found, but there’s increased pressure on planners to restructure and communicate those meetings to satisfy them. The Freeman Trends Report: Event Attendee Intent and Behavior Q1 2023 , released in March by the events services company, found that the average age of a B2B event atten
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Raklet
MAY 9, 2023
Today, being present on social media platforms creates a big difference in terms of brand identity and perception. You can. The post Top 30 Community Management Software (Reviews + Pricing) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
WBT Systems
MAY 8, 2023
It pays to watch what for-profits in the learning business are doing. The fastest growing customer segment for online learning providers, like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, and EdX, is the corporate market.
Speaker: John Blackmon - CTO, CAIO ELB Learning
Did you know that (VR) training is becoming more of a mainstream strategy in the eLearning Industry? This learning modality has changed dramatically over the past 2 years, and several organizations have proven it has better results than traditional eLearning - but why and is it worth it? Join John Blackmon, CTO and Chief AI Officer of ELB Learning, and creator of CenarioVR and Lectora, for an honest look at data points and common myths — including needing a camera to get started or a headset to
Associations Now
MAY 8, 2023
To attract new volunteers and redefine its board’s focus, the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation launched a new volunteer model in 2020. With an emphasis on connection, the model embraces all types of volunteer positions that appeal to various interests and time commitments. Three years ago, the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation realized it needed to rethink the goals of its board of directors.
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.orgSource
MAY 9, 2023
Value is the association industry’s word of the hour. Customer expectations for online commerce are driving the preoccupation to deliver tangible member benefits paired with exceptional experience. Tired thinking won’t get you to your value happy place. To meet the moment, make an ongoing commitment to innovation.orgSource senior consultant, Elizabeth Lucas and I recently discussed this topic on the Association 4.0 Podcast.
Multiview
MAY 11, 2023
One of the most important things to remember when planning a conference is that you're not just putting together an event, you're creating an experience. And in this digital world, it's easy to forget that we all have shortened attention spans. But what if there was a way to make your meetings more engaging for attendees? It turns out there is! With building a conference newsletter, your association can make your meetings more engaging and memorable.
Multiview
MAY 11, 2023
Work-life balance is something that most of us have heard a lot about, but what exactly does it mean? The term "work-life balance" was first used in the 1970's by the sociologist John Robinson. The concept was simple: he wanted to quantify what people were doing with their time outside of work, and how much time they spent at work. It wasn't until the late 90's that the term "work life balance" became popular, and then it really took off in 2000 when researchers from Duke University conducted a
Associations Now
MAY 7, 2023
CEOs know how their organizations operate. But a study suggests they don’t always see the impact of their actions. Confession: I roll my eyes a bit whenever I come across something in the leadership literature that talks about the importance of being “self-aware.” Leaders, drowning in data , tend to be profoundly well-informed about what’s happening at the organizations they lead.
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The time is right for nonprofits to do more with learning tech! Nonprofit organizations seem to have accelerated their interest in eLearning tech as of late. Driving this need are several factors including reaching a remote workforce, growing demands for training, and changing regulations. The challenges nonprofits face are not dissimilar from for-profit companies, yet there are notable differences.
Reid All About it
MAY 12, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 12, 2023
Why is it that we often have reservations about sharing the tender parts of our soul, heart, and mind? Tenderness and vulnerability are not foreign to the human experience, they’re in fact universal core characteristics. Yesenia shares some promising ways to prioritize the tender parts of you.
Nimble AMS
MAY 12, 2023
Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points , and strategizing solutions to better support your members. We’re here to help you enhance your membership committee! Empower your membership committee to do its important work by following the strategies in this blog.
Associations Now
MAY 10, 2023
Though the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation went into effect five years ago, organizations are still ensuring they stay compliant and keeping a close eye on any new data privacy legislation that may be down the road. Like many organizations in spring 2018, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society was preparing to comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation that went into effect on May 25.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
AMG
MAY 8, 2023
AMG has volunteered to construct a custom backyard playset for four-year-old Antonio Culp, a pediatric cancer patient in treatment for ependymoma, a tumor that starts in the brain or spine. Antonio loves tacos, the Buffalo Bills NFL team, Just Wanna Rock, basketball, and his five older siblings. He is the recipient of this free playset thanks to Roc Solid Foundation, a Virginia-based nonprofit that works with organizations and volunteers like AMG to Play It Forward and build hope for children an
PROPEL
MAY 6, 2023
In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we sit down with Claudia Miller, a sought-after career coach for women in tech, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in the industry. Claudia shares her personal journey of navigating the corporate world as a first-generation college graduate and how she became a successful career coach. We delve into the importance of networking.
Elevating Engagement
MAY 12, 2023
Talking to podcast hosts has become one of my new favorite things, and one of the questions that comes up often on-air or off is, “Why did you decide to write this book?” Whenever this question arises, my quick answers never do it justice, so let me give it a go here. Ten years ago, I started a qualitative research firm for the association industry.
Achurch
MAY 11, 2023
Leaders never wake up and say, “I need a technology assessment.” They wait for a “convenient time;” but, delaying an assessment impacts performance and productivity. By then, the need manifests itself in another way. Unfortunately, these signs disguise bigger problems leading you to treat the symptom instead of the root cause. What is technology assessment?
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For the 9th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2023 survey results report to see how your association compares: Challenges/Concerns/Worries Reinstatement Strategies Non-Dues Revenue Sources Renewal Rates, and More!
AMG
MAY 12, 2023
(ROCK HILL, SC) Volunteers from Association Management Group (AMG), one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers representing more than 30,000 property owners, constructed a custom backyard playset on May 6 for four-year-old Antonio Culp of Rock Hill, SC, a pediatric cancer patient in treatment for ependymoma, a tumor that starts in the brain or spine.
PROPEL
MAY 11, 2023
Do you have a lot on your plate? Would increased productivity be helpful? You’re not alone. Associations tend to run lean, which means we’re doing more with less, all while striving to meet the high standards of our members. And at the end of the day, we often fall short of our own expectations. Why? It’s not due to a lack of effort or expertise – it’s because we’re avoiding our conflicts.
Protech
MAY 11, 2023
When someone becomes a member of your association, they join a valuable community of like-minded individuals with shared interests. Whether they engage with that community regularly or not can make a big difference in the quality of their experience with your association. There are plenty of steps you can take to improve members’ online experiences and increase their likelihood of engaging on a regular basis.
Ungrated
MAY 10, 2023
Community Associations Institute is commemorating its 50th anniversary at the largest international gathering of homeowners, community managers, and businesses serving community associations during the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW , May 17–20, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. The three-day conference is the premier destination for nearly 2,000 community association peers from around the world to come together, share ideas, and network.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
AMG
MAY 10, 2023
When a Key Colony HOA thought they were making a payment to their master association after receiving emailed instructions from them, they were surprised to find that they had been scammed of over 100k. Read more to find out how they solved this issue.
Raklet
MAY 8, 2023
Planning, organizing, and running an event successfully can be daunting, but this is where event management systems come in. These. The post Top 30 Event Management Software (Reviews + Pricing) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
The Journal by EXEC
MAY 8, 2023
Chief Executive Officers are the guiding lights of any successful organization. As the head of a company, CEOs face a unique set of challenges and demands—which are often misunderstood by others. While you may feel like you have everything under control, it's important to remember that taking care of yourself and your well-being is just as important as taking care of your business.
Effective Database
MAY 10, 2023
"Will I still have a job when this is done? While working with a client on a new AMS implementation recently, the executive director told me she was surprised to hear her staff ask: "With all the improvements and automation that the new AMS brings, will I still have a job?" I've been at this … “Will I still have a job when this is done?
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Expectations For Year 1 with eLearning Tech There’s something exciting about using new technology. Whether that means solving problems, creating efficiencies, better management, (or all of the above), it’s an exciting and hopeful process. The experience is the same for learning technology. People often overestimate what they can accomplish in a year but underestimate the progress they can make in 2 to 3 years’ time.
Breezio
MAY 11, 2023
With all the systems out there being used by associations, it's never been more important to make sure your systems are in sync and working well with each other. With online community and forum tools being member-facing, having your AMS work with your community is even more crucial, which is why over 90% of our clients choose to integrate with their AMS or database system.
Raklet
MAY 7, 2023
What Is Alumni Management Software? As a learning institution or organization, you must maintain contact with your alumni network. Using. The post Top 30 Alumni Management Software (Reviews + Pricing) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
Nimble AMS
MAY 8, 2023
Is your association ready to celebrate this year’s National Nurses Week ? Each year, from May 6-12, we appreciate nurses for their service to the healthcare community and their dedication to improving the lives of their patients. The 2023 nurse appreciation week theme is “ Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere, Always ,” honoring the unwavering commitment of nurses to their patients.
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