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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Dave Bornmann at Association Analytics shares five convincing points to use when making a case for a bigger data analytics budget. He pairs each one with relatable examples to drive the point home.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. They start with the benefits of a well-crafted print magazine, just in case you have to make a case to your leadership team. Generation Z. More info/register. More info/register.

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MARCH 1, 2024

TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. They describe how to apply best practices in cognitive, learning and behavioral sciences when designing education programs, so learners are more likely to retain and apply new competencies on the job. Sponsorships. AMS onboarding. 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. It’s encouraging to see associations willing to explore new ways to gather members together on online platforms. eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. Event trends.

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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. To keep them at bay, find a new blue ocean.” Dull new world. In 1970, Alvin Toffler predicted the rise of future shock caused by technology, but the exact opposite happened.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Association technology and analytics. I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Post-program campaigns. CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Dan Lautman of DelCor Technology Solutions did something that many people only talk about: he unplugged for a month. 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. Giselle Abramovich, CMO by Adobe ).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. They describe ASHA’s astounding success with its Learning Pass and share ASHA’s Jack Coursen’s advice from Leading Learning’s recent Learning Business Summit. Come prepared for an open conversation. Digital initiatives.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. So increasingly, non-profit associations must compete in a “for-profit” manner to win business for their continuing education programs. It’s different now. skills gap ” problem.

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. He reminds us that “every time we go through a wave of automation, whole classes of jobs go away, but new classes of jobs get created.” The fact is a recent invention ,” says Jon Askonas at The New Atlantis. Member education. Governance.

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APRIL 12, 2024

TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. New research from TechSmith reveals that three out of four workers haven’t been trained for the shift to flexible working arrangements.

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MAY 26, 2023

“Through this acquisition, 501Works will leverage and re-energize the ReviewMyAMS experience and extend the existing platform with new tools and resources that will help associations through the challenging task of selecting, implementing, and adopting AMS solutions.” For example, it lies (“hallucinates”). 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. Email marketing news. Make sure staff who have anything to do with IT or email marketing get this critical message: Gmail and Yahoo have new requirements for bulk senders. Leadership development for young members. Oh my, yes.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Katie Notopoulos at Business Insider shares findings from a survey of 16- to 26-year-olds: one out of three believe the best way to build wealth is to work for themselves instead of a traditional employer.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean. Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e.,

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Instead of getting caught off guard like last year, they suggest preparing for anti-digital bias, making a virtual Plan B (but a better version than last time), investing in the right technology, and aligning your org chart and skill sets to the new reality. Ann Patchett, New York Times ). Sponsorship strategy.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This spiced and fried haddock (flounder, in my case) recipe from my pretend best friend Nigella was a bit of a disappointment because I could barely detect the flavors of the odd spice mix—ginger and paprika. On the side, not her broccoli purée, but thanks for the idea, Nigella, but the New York Times version , which we really loved.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

But it goes against human nature to encourage conflict in the room; we’re more likely to go along to get along, which can have dire consequences as his backcountry skiing example proves. Chapter leaders are busy volunteers trying to juggle their personal, professional and chapter responsibilities. Chapter event/website tech.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. They share tactics for the six stages of the business development journey and offer advice for dealing with revenue partner churn and expansion. Per a new study, women leaders can successfully network off the course. Member engagement.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

At the Harvard Business Review, Darrell K. This year, I went with a recipe for Baked Rigatoni with Lamb Ragu from Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Modern Comfort Food. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare all kinds of fish. Host: New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE). New episodes are posted by 1 p.m.

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MARCH 10, 2023

But busy association professionals can definitely save time using ChatGPT as a starting point on many tasks. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Strategic resilience. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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JULY 30, 2021

People are too busy to find and vet the educational content they need, so do the dirty work for them. During the pandemic, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) added 250 new members and achieved an 80% retention rate—in the travel industry! I found a tasty new fish recipe, roasted dill amberjack (instead of salmon).

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In uncertain times, stay focused on your mission and explore new ways to deliver on that mission.”. Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. New episodes are posted by 1 p.m.

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WBT Systems

JULY 10, 2018

Associations have long been leaders in the lifelong learning business—which is why it’s so shocking to see how few associations support staff’s professional development, according to these survey results from Association Media & Publishing. Prepare your business case. Take on new projects. Meet its goals.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Inspired by a Non-Dues-a-Palooza workshop presented by Lori Zoss Kraska of Growth Owl , TopClass LMS explains how to partner with a company’s CSR team on sponsored education programs that align with both your missions. Sadly, it’s too late for those who went out of business because Americans want cheap, low-quality shrimp.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. Host: Association Technology Women Champions Mon 3/27 at 8 a.m.

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research. Membership tiers. Membership tiers. Newsletters. Demystifying API.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I’m looking for examples for a post I’m writing. After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! If you’re hunting for new association management software, take a look at Ernie Smith’s advice in Associations Now. Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ).

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MAY 5, 2022

Microcredentials offer a way for learning businesses to deliver big results not despite their size but because of their size. I believe trade and professional associations, training companies, and other learning businesses—as well as the learners they serve—can also benefit from offering microcredentials. What Are Microcredentials?

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APRIL 14, 2023

This template is also helpful for other technology selection projects since those vendors will need much of the same information. TopClass LMS explains how your association can clear up the confusion and attract employers and learners to your digital badge programs—plus why you should do it sooner rather than later. Digital badges.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Harvard Business Review says, “Translators play a critical role in bridging the technical expertise of data engineers and data scientists with the operational expertise of marketing” and other front-line managers. Introducing a new conference format: long conversations. Then, every 15 minutes, swap out one for a new speaker.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Prepare your association for the inevitable ransomware attack , say the guys at DelCor Technology Solutions, and, of course, they tell you how. LMS provider WBT Systems explains how to plan and market an online learning challenge that creates industry buzz and momentum for further learning. What do you do? 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I could have ignored the chat but people were sharing useful stories, examples and advice there. Exhibitors were psyched about the numbers, so provide free education for members—or a decent selection of education, for example, keynotes, game changers and basic-level sessions. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

This means that D&A should be on every CEO and Executive Director’s agenda, and in some cases even a topic for the volunteer board. Use business language while being prepared to give insight into technical details. Here’s an example explaining the need for master data management (MDM).

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