WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Millennials get their share of depressing headlines these days—like this one from NBC News : “Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events.”. A stunning sad fact: only 22 percent of millennials are debt-free. The state of millennial membership. The state of millennial membership.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. Online community. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Impexium dives deep into membership renewals : the difference between retention and renewal, metrics, why members don’t renew (per research), and, best of all, solutions for those renewal challenges.

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

We have come across several interesting articles in the past couple of weeks, which discuss some of the social, political and economic changes that are currently impacting how we work and learn. Connectivity is replacing knowledge – association education must facilitate feedback, understanding and application to provide true value.

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Education Mooc Certificate LMS 150

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I’m attending the virtual ASAE Annual Meeting during the day and The Echo Hangout during the evening. But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials.

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. Niche conferences. More info/register.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The other big event was a Mother’s Day cookout with 20 family members (plus three wee ones and three dogs) on our deck. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Marketing copy. Hugs in the house! More info/register.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

What do your members want? Delivered to their inboxes, online community dashboards, and everywhere they consume content.]. ?? Let’s explore 10 of the newest industry statistics revealing various association communication challenges, and thus, opportunities for strategic improvement. A cheer for 2020: ?? Where do they want it?

Communications 287

Communications Tips Content Tools 287

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Marketing virtual/online education. They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Old-school event strategies will turn off younger attendees, but digital-focused, personalized meetings will capture their attention. Also: Get members more engaged in your education resources. The best way to reach millennials is to create the foundation for a great event before the event happens,” he says.

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millennials Education Strategy Resources 95

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JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. Definitely look at what he has to say, especially if you’re using labels like Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. How to create an editorial calendar that will streamline your content strategy. Quick hits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

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

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. We poured over them and pulled out highlights as well as insights about online education’s role in membership marketing and the membership value proposition.

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Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

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Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

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AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. The new education model.

Tampa 200

Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

Ok, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 188

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 188

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? This research will: Document which associations are developing and implementing content strategies. Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models.

DC 150

DC Washington Tools Education 150

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

The Halfway Rule ,” as explained by Amanda Kaiser at Smooth the Path, is one that no association should forget, especially when it comes to dealing with newer and younger members. Learn from these frightening tales of decisions made with bad data, ugly visualizations, misuse of web analytics, and more. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 150

LMS millennials Blended Learning System 150

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

Ok, on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 150

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 150

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MARCH 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In a two-part series ( part 1 and part 2 ) on Association Adviser , Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, writes about building a future-ready association. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week.

Arlington 170

Arlington DC Washington LMS 170

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APRIL 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When I was in charge of getting a new AMS back at my old association, I had no idea how to approach selection and implementation. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week. Even worse, I didn’t even know how clueless I was.

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

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MARCH 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As a history major, I’ve been waiting for virtual reality (VR) to shake up the way history is taught and it’s finally happening—or maybe it’s been happening and I just haven’t noticed. Pew Research ). 1 CMP credit.

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DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The future of learning has been on my mind lately. After reading Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn’s paper, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , I was inspired to write my own take on how associations could transform higher education. Why not dream big or dream differently—that’s how to design your own future.

Maryland 150

Maryland millennials Education America 150

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JANUARY 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… The world wants you just as you are—you are enough. Attracting millennial/young professional supporters. WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it. Keep learning!

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DC Washington millennials Chicago 225

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JANUARY 25, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Oh my god, Millennials, Gen Z, they’re here! Quick, change everything about your educational programs because these young folks are soooo different. Don’t fall for sensational generational learning myths. Put it on your calendar!

Chicago 170

Chicago DC Content Washington 170

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Ernie Smith at Associations Now provides really smart advice on SEO (search engine optimization) for your website and blog based on Google algorithm changes over the last few years. Congratulations, you’ve got a great idea for a new online course.

DC 150

DC Washington eBook Case Study 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Considering that 93% of all online experiences begin with organic search, organizers should learn the basics of SEO in order to drive more qualified visitors to event websites and to ultimately increase event registrations. Tue 11/15 at 12 p.m. –

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Association Success

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Do you know who your members will be 10 years from now? By 2025, Millennials will account for 75 percent of the American workforce. The search for your future member — of any age or generational label — must be an on-going commitment, rooted in a sincere understanding of motivations and expectations. Especially young!

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Liberal artsy types, you too can be a data analytics professional. WBT Systems explains how to motivate members to buy what you’re selling. Engaging associations use words their members use, says Amanda Kaiser at Smooth The Path.

DC 170

DC Las Vegas Washington Review 170

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Tagoras , a consulting and education firm specializing in the market for lifelong learning, invites you to participate in a survey that will help our community better understand how membership organizations use or don’t use social technologies to deliver learning. Here’s another link to the survey. Tue 10/25 at 12 p.m. –

Survey 150

Survey Louisville DC Maryland 150

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MARCH 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Self-assessment tools/programs. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ? Subscriptions.

Revenue 39

Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development and membership. After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members.

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Certificate Innovation Education Process 39

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The best associations don’t just think up something to say because they know they need to keep members engaged – they use personas to help them find the most relevant, helpful information for each member. What Are Member Personas? Member personas are imaginary people that describe your ideal or average members.

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Member Experience United States Recruiting Recruitment 136

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Content is everywhere and a good deal of it is crap. Over at Spin Sucks, you can learn a few ways to ensure your content stands out in the stream of mediocracy. WBT Systems outlines the criteria and process for sunsetting educational programs.

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DC Washington LMS Social Media 79

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Instructor-led education. Adult learning principles need more attention in the association community.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They explain how to start listening to what your data tells you and what you might learn from it. Millennials are changing what it takes to succeed in sales , says Lindsay Ellis at the Wall Street Journal (no paywall). Host: UST Education.

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DC Education Technology Washington 43