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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. AI and event planning. Mentoring in healthcare associations.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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APRIL 30, 2021

McKinley Advisors describes how environmental factors have impacted the performance and priorities of associations in their survey report, Association Viewpoint: Renewal, Reinvention and Responsibility , conducted in February 2021. Next time, I’ll increase the heat. Association performance and priorities. Work shutdown rituals.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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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.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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MAY 14, 2021

Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. That’s when marketers turn to their swipe file: a collection of copied and pasted blurbs that hopefully provide inspiration. Either you have it or you don’t but you have to produce anyways. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Membersuite

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since an AMS is at its essence a database, find out what kind of reporting and analysis you can do with the AMS alone, and what you’ll have to rely on other software to do. You don’t want to get too deep into your AMS project before learning you’ll have to budget for additional software and manage another vendor relationship.

Analysis 142

Analysis eBook Software Report 142

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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.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. Virtual learning strategies.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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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MARCH 4, 2022

Useful learning. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Did They Learn It? How do you engage them before, during, and after your events?

Class 195

Class Certificate Content Committee 195

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Billhighway, Mariner Management and Whorton Marketing & Research are conducting The State of Chapters 2021 Benchmarking Survey. Member advisory groups. Does your association want to understand the needs and interests of different segments of your membership and market? The answer is member advisory groups , says WBT Systems.

Revenue 195

Revenue Certificate Oklahoma City Strategy 195

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MAY 3, 2019

I learned what I could from meetings and reading our publications but things didn’t click into place until I was lucky enough to land a seat in a weeklong Home Building 101 class for local association executive directors. It’s frustrating to have member and event attendee data spread out across the organization in different databases.

Tucson 262

Tucson Phoenix Products Tools 262

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Membership drives work best when you’ve got a solid strategy in place.

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

A new report shows that “word of mouth” (WOM)—both online and offline—impacts every business, organization and cause. Jay Baer at Convince & Convert shares 17 interesting WOM statistics from a new research report, Chatter Matters. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving.

DC 170

DC Washington Tools Certificate 170

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JUNE 2, 2017

If you can’t make it to AMS Fest in Chicago next week , stay tuned for my reports. Most people, when asked, will say they want to improve their skills or increase their knowledge, but only a minority actually do something about it. Here’s the list of next week’s learning events. Learn how to craft the perfect pitch.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Chicago DC Washington 150

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.

Association Software 52

Association Software Software Organization Certificate 52

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JUNE 23, 2017

If you need a DIY approach to analytics, take a look at Debbie King’s advice for creating an analytics strategy and roadmap at the Association Analytics blog. If any of you have taken a CAE cram course and then not passed, I think I know why—your learning wasn’t spaced. Location: Blackfinn Ameripub, 18 Harnett St., Wilmington, NC.

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DC Content Education Software 153

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Building a membership site enables you to create a digital home for your community, where members can truly thrive. Whether you are a coach, creator or business, starting a membership site can transform how you engage with your audience and create a recurring revenue stream. What is a membership site?

How To 36

How To Price Analysis Content 36

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Why do members join associations? As an association leader yourself, you already know that this value often revolves around the experiences you offer, the people members will meet, and the abundance of opportunities you provide. However, as time goes on, the same old engagement tactics won’t hold out. Read on to learn more.

Member Engagement 98

Member Engagement Tips Recruiting Recruitment 98

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

iMIS by ASI invites you to participate in their annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to help uncover upcoming trends in technology and digital transformation; membership acquisition, engagement and retention; and association goals and challenges. This duty requires a different type of board member. Member gatherings.

Revenue 44

Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44

Disciple Media

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Platforms like Mighty Networks pioneered a space where ideas, learning, and connections thrive. This guide delves deep into the world of online community platforms, offering insights into the top alternatives to Mighty Networks in 2024. Engagement features: Provides robust tools for member engagement and interaction.

Course 36

Course Tools Education Content 36

MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Hybrid online courses. WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. This learning mix is the backbone of cohort programs, which are so popular right now. Blended learning. AMS warning signs. Instructional design. Host: Fridays@4.

Blended Learning 39

Blended Learning Email Marketing Revenue Technology 39

Protech

MAY 9, 2023

Before the event, participants are confused about where and how to register, and staff members have to spend hours assisting them. Transactions from exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees become complicated, and staff members struggle to accurately track financial data from the conference. Increased security.

How To 52

How To Software Event Planning Membership Management 52

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

If you want to know what’s going on with chapters at other associations and how your chapter network compares, check out the 2022 Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report from Billhighway and Mariner Management. Hybrid events can help, but they require a different approach to member and sponsorship engagement.

Revenue 40

Revenue Analysis Strategy Technology 40

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JUNE 10, 2022

If member companies are struggling to recruit and keep staff , they will be reluctant to let employees attend conferences or volunteer for your association. WBT Systems suggests strategies to attract talent to your association’s industry and help member companies improve their hiring and retention practices. Staffing issues.

Arlington 39

Arlington Revenue Content Team 39

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MAY 20, 2022

Your employees and your members are not who they were before the pandemic, says Dean West, FASAE, of Association Laboratory in an entertaining, insightful post. Become the association your members (not just your board) need now and in the future. Online community. Subscribe to Blog via Email. You are not who you were.

Arlington 41

Arlington Project DC Technology 41

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the most effective ways to recruit new members is to let them know about your benefits. Based on a recent Marketing General report , associations that saw spikes in new membership or member renewal rates 80% or higher in the last five years said their value proposition was compelling or very compelling.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

Early and mid-career professionals can catch on, and are in fact more attracted to challenging content and to making connections with experienced colleagues.”. MemberSuite explains how to meet the unique needs of volunteer leaders —and increase their engagement and retention as volunteers and members. More info/register.

DC 50

DC Washington Content Education 50

MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

Ready to learn more about association management systems and find the right software for your organization? This means your member database, website, dues renewals, marketing, event management, learning management system, and other management processes are all hosted within one platform. Member Data Management.

Software 52

Software Association Management Price System 52

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JULY 13, 2018

DelCor looked at some of the findings from the ASAE Foundation’s Tech Success for Associations study, specifically how associations rank on the IT maturity scale in four different functions: infrastructure, data management, technology management and strategy, and digital presence. A really good list of email marketing best practices.

DC 37

DC Washington Member Engagement System 37

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MAY 11, 2018

The online learning experience is more effective and enjoyable when an online community is part of the mix. WBT Systems shares 12 ways to increase student participation in online discussions. The Three Essential Elements of Effective Inbound Strategy. Host: American Marketing Association. for Toronto.

DC 30

DC Washington Project Member Engagement 30

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APRIL 23, 2021

Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Participants get the first look at the report in July. Content strategy. Speaker diversity. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

MemberSuite shares the many different ways your association can collect and update member data throughout the membership journey. If you want to help your members connect, learn and improve their professional practices together, consider offering professional learning communities. Pat on head. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 174

Chicago DC Washington Software 174

MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2022

From managing your members to creating valuable events and educational experiences for them, your organization has grown with the help of your small staff. An AMS, or association management system , might just be the tool you need to maximize your use of technology to save your staff members time and provide more value for your members.

System 52

System Association Management Directory Software 52

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. Member/customer engagement. Engaging with busy members. Newsletter engagement. Growth mindset.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Software Education Marketing 41

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I want to make time to learn about and, one day, explore DALL-E 2. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. More info/register (members only). Quick hits.

Education 41

Education Project LMS Technology 41