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JANUARY 10, 2020

Billhighway explains how to handle and prevent chapter data privacy issues —another post in their series on chapters in crisis. That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems. Tue 1/14 at 1 p.m. –

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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. If you’re trying to figure out how to market to Gen Z and millennials, Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and retains younger members.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

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. WBT Systems suggests ten factors you should consider while developing requirements for your new LMS. LMS Success: Keys to Building Participation and Revenue.

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MARCH 11, 2022

If you want to think like a futurist , Michelle Russell at PCMA Convene talked to several members of the Association of Professional Futurists about how to become anticipatory rather than reactionary. Come take a journey through the world’s most powerful B2B platform and learn how to go from passive observer to active participant.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Learn how to negotiate your salary and benefits.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Location: Washington DC.

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JUNE 24, 2016

Mon 6/27 at 1 p.m.* – Road to Innovation: Why the AMS Platform Supersedes All Else. Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. How Much Does an AMS Really Cost? “As Location: Washington, D.C.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Resources. Learn how to tackle some common challenges unique to component-based associations with examples from the CRP community.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Devin Cleary, MeetingsNet ) How to eliminate content bottlenecks and keep your content marketing engine running. Don’t let the word “assessments” scare you off with SAT flashbacks, we’ll have some ideas about what you can use and how to get started with utilizing them to improve your volunteer experience and program.1

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MAY 26, 2023

In other news, Forj acquired community platform Mobilize after gobbling up LMS platform Web Courseworks earlier in the year. Research says alone time could yield more innovation. How to Contract with and Manage State Lobbyists Does your organization have a strong grassroots presence or is your board a team of grasstops influencers?

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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. Location: Washington DC. Location: Washington DC.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

Billhighway describes how to prevent several chapter website disaster scenarios. The Culture of Lean Innovation: Small Changes, Big Impact. Join us for a conversation about how we can make small changes to create big shifts in how we work. Nonprofits and Elections in 2020 (online and Washington DC). Host: Vanilla.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Learn what companies are doing in the association management community to recruit high performers with positive attitudes and how to build a loyal, high performing team resulting in higher retention rates for your AMC. – Innovation by Design: Building Your Innovation Capabilities to Deliver More Value to Members.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Learn what companies are doing in the association management community to recruit high performers with positive attitudes and how to build a loyal, high performing team resulting in higher retention rates for your AMC. – Innovation by Design: Building Your Innovation Capabilities to Deliver More Value to Members.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Alex Palmer at Northstar Meetings Group describes how to provide an optimal experience for both in-person and virtual attendees. Washington Post ). Virtual event tips. Bias in conferences.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Since presidents are on everyone’s mind this week…I recently discovered the Washington Post’s podcast Presidential. Each episode is dedicated to a president starting with George Washington and ending with Donald Trump. DC Small Association Forum for Executives (Washington, DC and conference call). More info/register.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization. Rikki Schlott says her generation (Gen Z) has inherited a post-hope world stripped of what matters.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Reducing the Loss of Corporate Sponsors/Partners (Brown Bag Lunch Idea Exchange, Washington DC). How are associations losing corporate supporters? Location: Washington DC. Integrating Your AMS & LMS: Bridging the Gap. Gain insights into how to involve key stakeholders and achieve buy-in from decision-makers.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Make a checklist out of this one: Kylee Coffman at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to make Google love your association website. “ Next Generation LMS: Apps, Authoring and Curation. Learn what the new rules around CME and performance/quality improvement mean, and how to prepare for implementation. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

How to Use Behavioral Economics to Build a Successful Monthly Giving Program. Location: Washington DC and online. Karim Guirguis, chief strategy and innovation officer at the American Bankruptcy Institute. Hear recommendations on how to use the study’s data to better serve your members. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

TopClass LMS describes how to convince your audience to invest in their personal growth and improve their lives by participating in association programs. Billhighway explains how to help chapter leaders become better communicators so they can more effectively run and promote their chapters. Chapter communications. 1 CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Connect with fellow Component/Chapter Relations Professionals (CRPs) to network and discuss current chapter challenges, such as how to measure and increase the health of chapters; best practices for chapter operations (volunteer tools, processes, etc.); Tue 10/3 at 12 p.m.* – Association Analytics® Network Meeting (Washington DC).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

WBT Systems shares five tips they learned from Diane Elkins of Artisan E-Learning on how to convert instructor-led training to e-learning. Amanda Kaiser wrote an insightful article about the real value of associations : how you make members feel. .* – The Role of Social Media in Advocacy (Washington DC Idea Swap). 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Ryan Law at Animalz shares advice from three marketers about how to succeed as a content team of one. Small staff challenge.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

WBT Systems explains how to motivate members to buy what you’re selling. She suggests ways you can learn how to speak like an industry insider. A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: How New York’s post-WW2 female painters battled for recognition. ( How to explain content marketing to anyone.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Association departments are business owners of technology—think AMS or LMS—but they usually don’t know how to map out the roles and policies needed to best use those systems. WBT Systems explains how to boost their confidence and alleviate their career anxiety by promoting the benefits of lifelong learning. Lunch provided.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

WBT Systems shares advice this week on how to think like a futurist. Join a discussion of emerging technology trends and the promise they hold for associations and non-profits, for-profit business practices that can grow revenue for your association, and how to better communicate and connect with your audiences in the new year (and beyond).

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Luring members/customers to your LMS. WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” They share ten ways to encourage members and prospective customers to browse through the educational programs you offer via your LMS. 1 CMP credit.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Wondering how to get the most out of your AMS’ member portal? Tue 2/19 at 1 p.m.* – How to Use Social Media to Raise Money Online. Learn how to leverage your social media accounts to raise money and strengthen relationships with donors so they give again. How to Create an Analytics Strategy & Roadmap. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Mon 11/13 and Tue 11/14 – AMS Fest (Washington DC). Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. .); and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Location: Washington DC.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Expand how your association thinks about sponsorship: partner with companies whose sponsorship and involvement will add value to your online learning programs. TopClass LMS provider WBT Systems suggests several ways to create these new sponsorship opportunities. webinar and Washington DC). Online and Washington DC.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

.* – The Strategic AMS + LMS: Efficiency Made Easy. The right technology can make engaging your members, driving revenue, and targeting key segments easy, when you know how to optimize the data. Innovation in Practice: Hybrid Meetings/Virtual Events. Innovation in Practice: Hybrid Meetings/Virtual Events.

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MAY 22, 2020

How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Actual Disruption: Part 3 – Members Are Using the LMS, Right?

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to become the corporate training partner for your member companies. I love a green chile pork stew—or green chili , which is what the Washington Post calls it. How to Remain Relevant in the Marketplace. Content Curation 101: How to Elevate Your Brand and Connect with Your Audience.

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MAY 5, 2023

Fri 5/5 at 10 a.m.* – Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle On the first Friday of each month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. how technology can support your non-dues efforts, and how to get a sponsorship up and running (plus tips for adjusting existing programs).

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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. Even worse, I didn’t even know how clueless I was. How to get through an extremely busy time at work.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The Content Marketing Institute has an excellent post on how to curate content like a pro —and it’s not a list of lame content curation tools, thankfully, it’s real advice. Learn why and how to get your organization’s staff and board engaged in your program. Location: Washington DC. Usability Tips for a Seamless LMS.

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