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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Nine times out of ten, new systems fail because of the human factor. WBT Systems explains why this is becoming more popular and how it’s done. Gen Z communities.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Fri 2/2 at 10 a.m.* – How to Amplify Your Team’s Power with Generative AI Hear about practical, real-world applications of AI to enhance team efficiency and innovation. You have a full-time job, and doing systems projects isn’t it. Hear tips and practices to get members engaged in your association. More info/register.

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JUNE 2, 2023

WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. If you plan to select a new AMS in the next year, make plans to attend AMS Fest—it’s held twice a year, once in Chicago and once in the DC areas.

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Technology Chicago Education System 195

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Sustainability and ‘flight shaming’ are topping many lists of event trends. WBT Systems asks if associations need to think about providing a more sustainable professional development option to their members and market. 3 tips for women who want to improve their mindsets in 2020. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning.

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LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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MARCH 17, 2023

Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. You fall to the level of your systems.” They point out seven of those systems—or bad habits —and suggest good habits that chapters should practice instead. They point out seven of those systems—or bad habits —and suggest good habits that chapters should practice instead.

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From providing innovative fundraising software to insightful consulting services, mission-driven companies play a direct role in nonprofits’ ability to achieve their missions. These digital events share insightful perspectives on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and emerging trends.

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JULY 7, 2023

Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners. Self-paced online courses. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT. Nearly seven months ago, ChatGPT entered our world. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Testimonials and success stories from past events This is an authentic promotional technique that builds your credibility through social proof. It encourages more registrations by showcasing your event through the lens of people like your attendees. Optimize your emails Remember, email is still a top promotional channel.

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MAY 12, 2023

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. No plan, no progress. I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. Learning business. Good listens I love listening to smart people having interesting conversations. 1 CMP credit.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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JANUARY 29, 2021

You must check out this treasure trove of ideas from Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings— 51 best practices for engaging webinar and online educational event attendees. WBT Systems suggests associations offer training in these seven skills for managing remote teams. Membership pro tip: offer bite-size engagement to new members.

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MAY 7, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Join your peers to understand this phenomenon and learn some tips to combat these negative beliefs. Presenter: Dr. Naomi Brahim leads the work of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Hat tip to Bruce Rosenthal for sharing this on ASAE Collaborate. Join a discussion of the following elements that are proving most important for meetings stakeholders: technological innovation, sustainability and social responsibility, collaboration and co-creation, emotional and well-being considerations. More info/register.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Check it out before you get too deep into your planning process.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As an event manager, it's up to you to curate an easy check-in process, one that ideally makes guests forget the more tedious logistics of attending a conference, camp or community event. Set that knockout, make-or-break first impression with these on-site registration tips and best practices. Try Out Facial Recognition.

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Data-informed event planning. You’ll see the next edition on Friday, April 14.

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JUNE 26, 2020

WBT Systems suggests it’s time to integrate these two teams so attendees have a more effective learning experience. Now he’s sharing the “woes and wows” of his experience in an article at EdSurge as well as “three tips for virtual conference organizers to consider, based on hours of my life that I will never get back.”. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 9, 2023

This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Check it out. Adult learners. CAE credit.

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Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Is it a system, a process, a style, a tool, or software?

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Rereading something is no substitute for retrieval practice , says WBT Systems. Tasked with finding the right marketing technology systems for your organization?

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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JUNE 19, 2020

Fíonta suggests looking at your cancelled events as opportunities to design new experiences for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors—now you can have virtual events that generate both revenue and engagement. Virtual events are responsible for some of the silver linings described by WBT Systems in their post this week.

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Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. Tenenbaum, Esq.

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. More info/register. Host: TechSoup. Wed 4/24 at 11 a.m.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

WBT Systems explains how to earn long-term loyalty (active loyalty) in the fickle lifelong learning market. I’m looking forward to SURGE 2017, a virtual summit with a thesis: By joining together thousands of association professionals, we can collectively innovate and push our industry forward. Now, if only more associations did this.

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DC Washington Innovation Price 150

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Learn how to implement innovation into your onboarding process to encourage all members to be committed, engaged and value-driven. Event Budget Magic: How to Hit KPIs in Any Economy Learn how to use a 19-tab spreadsheet template to link expenses to key performance indicator goals. . 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 2 CMP credits. .

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Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MARCH 30, 2018

Make sure your online learners look forward to time spent with your courses by trying out some of these ideas for engaging online students from WBT Systems. Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Tips for optimizing your blog posts for search engines. Tips on Building a Speakers Bureau for Chapters.

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Project Resources Software eBook 150

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MAY 15, 2020

You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. onward – Untethered 2020: Events Reimagined, a Virtual Summit. Untethered is an industry event aimed at educating and connecting event professionals during this time of profound change. Marketing virtual/online education.

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Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

You’ve got to get creative and use what you have, says WBT Systems, to build up your online learning library. Tue 12/5 at 1 p.m.* – Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative? – After Appagedon: Your Event App and 2018.

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North Carolina Chicago Washington DC 158

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After congratulating your members on another successful year, it’s time to get to work with your association leadership team and find your next membership management system. There’s no shortage of systems to choose from, and parsing through all your available options can quickly become overwhelming. Robust member profiles.

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Membership Management Software Review Directory 52

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 27, 2023

It can be daunting to recruit and maintain the number of volunteers you need, but we have some tips to help you out below! Tailor these roles to attract specific demographics, like retirees for mentoring roles or college students for event planning. Utilize pay-per-click advertising to maximize your budget and reach.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

WBT Systems lays down some learning science this week. They describe Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction : a proven approach to instructional design that improves the learner’s experience and effectiveness of education programs. Hosts: Non-Dues-a-Palooza and WBT Systems. Robin Farmanfarmaian, author, “Facilitating Virtual Events”.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. WBT Systems explains how to help your virtual conference attendees continue their learning and networking experience.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Consider putting your event schedule within the app instead of providing a printed copy to reduce your carbon footprint and even your costs. Check out this article for some more tips on how to go green at your next event. Make better planning decisions using event data – Technology allows us to collect more data than ever.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Using your association management software (AMS) system , you can leverage your tools to further engage your members and even encourage interaction with each other. Consider measuring how many people registered, total attendance, how people found out about your event, the type of tickets people have bought, and more.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. Five Strategic Focus Areas For 2023 Planning. Beyond Networking: Event-Planning Reimagined.

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Blended Learning Email Marketing Revenue Technology 39

Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Consider putting your event schedule within the app instead of providing a printed copy to reduce your carbon footprint and even your costs. Check out this article for some more tips on how to go green at your next event. Make better planning decisions using event data – Technology allows us to collect more data than ever.

eBook 28

eBook Technology Event Planning Marketing 28

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MAY 27, 2022

Most course (and conference) evaluations are pretty useless, says WBT Systems, because they measure how a learner felt about the course, not whether the course was effective. Excellent tips for looking for a job while looking after yourself. Pivot-Proof Your Event Planning Ride. Vinnu Deshetty, Event Tech Advocate, EVA.

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