Spark Consulting

JUNE 9, 2021

Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess where you are now. Secure leadership support and a funding commitment. Recruit your team. Identify strategic areas where digital tech could make a difference.

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Case Study America Recruiting Recruitment 195

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APRIL 26, 2024

The survey results will give association staff and volunteer leaders a deeper understanding of how to strengthen board effectiveness for the long term. TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. The survey’s FAQ offers more information.

Content 266

Content Survey Education Strategy 266

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APRIL 12, 2024

Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. She explains how to get in front of prospects, make an impression on them and communicate the value of membership. If you’re wondering where to start, she has some questions for you to consider.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, organizations are challenged to not only identify the “high potentials” for specific leadership positions, but also to retain them. Learn how to establish, administer, and evaluate an effective mentoring program. 1 CAE credit. More info/register (Component Relations and Volunteer Management Professionals Community).

LMS 266

LMS Education Member Engagement Revenue 266

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now.

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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. Otherwise, your chance of choosing the wrong system goes way up. Have I ever told you how much I love naps? Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m.

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Technology Chicago Education System 195

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JANUARY 15, 2021

WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. Inclusive leadership. He suggests ten steps nonprofits can take to make space for black male leadership. How to be more productive working from home: 9 rules for the “now normal.” From Systems of Record to Systems of Action.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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MAY 19, 2023

Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. Leadership training. WBT Systems suggests offering something valuable in exchange for their time: free leadership training they can apply at work and at your association.

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Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Authentic leadership How would you measure your association’s culture ? Set your organization up for success by modeling authentic leadership in staff town halls, team meetings, and membership events to nurture a culture of transparency and trust across your entire organization.

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LMS Missouri Software Innovation 148

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APRIL 14, 2023

If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. Tanner Kohler, Nielsen Norman Group ) Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles, although they spend more time and spearhead more initiatives there. 1 CAE credit.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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APRIL 30, 2021

WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. Multi-system implementation. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. Learn how to wrap your vision in a story that sparks the imagination and stirs the soul in order to get people to act, to buy, and to follow you. Fri 4/30 at 2 p.m.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. The 2024 survey is now open.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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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. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you’re curious, WBT Systems explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. Good enough” technology. Quick hits.

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Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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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. Katherine Wayne, AMC Association Management Center ) Dealing with data: how to create reports that work for everyone. Instead of people quietly leaving, they ask how can I sign up for next year?

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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AUGUST 28, 2020

Disruption isn’t a choice right now, so we might as well embrace it, reports WBT Systems in their recap of two #ASAE20 sessions. it’s why you feel awful: here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life. Challenges Women in Leadership Face and How to Deal with Them. Opportunities in disruption. Tara Haelle ).

Montana 359

Montana North Carolina Content Certificate 359

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MARCH 12, 2021

WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. It means “jumping out of the system.” The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Learn how to create, co-create, and curate content that delivers real value to your audience.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. See how you measure up! AWTC Salon: The Art of Saying No Saying no at the right times is essential for professional success (and personal fulfillment) and knowing when and how to say no can be challenging. Member education. Governance.

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Career Toolkit: Enhancing the Art of Powerful Storytelling in Interviews Gain insight into how to share metrics-driven stories in a way that helps your interviewers feel more connected, intrigued, and inspired to hire you. Learn how to take your SOARS and STARS stories to the next level through the art of storytelling. 1 CAE credit.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

My new favorite word, it means “ jumping out of the system ,” not just thinking out of the box, but ignoring the box completely. Anne-Laure Le Cunff at Ness Labs writes, “With jootsing, a system’s rules can be used as a starting point to work against… the idea is to start from a seemingly unbreakable rule, and then… to proceed to break it.”

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Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

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APRIL 2, 2021

MemberSuite tackles one of the most perplexing questions about the future of conferences: how to provide an integrated experience at a hybrid conference —and why you should. . Adults need guidance counselors too, says WBT Systems. Host: Altai Systems. James Bergmann, Director Of Business Development at Altai Systems.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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AUGUST 21, 2020

This ten-minute survey will help all of us get a better, bigger picture of just how equitable the association industry is for everyone in it. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). . –

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

Leading Associations

JUNE 5, 2021

An item included on the Leading Associations Board Health Assessment is: “We have a deep volunteer leadership pool to draw from for future board members.” Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. Do You Have a Volunteer System?

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Recruiting Recruitment Committee System 52

Leading Associations

MAY 8, 2021

An item included on the Leading Associations Board Health Assessment is: “We have a deep volunteer leadership pool to draw from for future board members.” Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. Do You Have a Volunteer System?

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Recruiting Recruitment Committee System 52

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. Association evolution.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. WBT Systems shares eleven predictions for the future of work and how they might impact associations. The future of work. Virtual job fairs.

Recruiting 370

Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

If you’ve lost your spark amidst all the challenges coming your way at work, WBT Systems shares advice for getting your association mojo back. WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” How to update old blog posts for SEO.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Our annual survey of association professionals reports repeatedly that a common concern is the increased pressure to recruit young members. How do you take advantage of this demographic shift to attract young professionals to your association? Provide a path to leadership. Provide a path to leadership. Want to learn more?

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Recruiting Recruitment Social Media millennials 78

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MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. 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.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

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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. We all know that and think we do it, but her examples show us how often we don’t. Career Coach Series: Shifting Leadership Style There’s not one leadership style that works for all contexts.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

WBT Systems breaks down some of the secrets to Queen’s Gambit’s success and explains how these principles apply to educational programs. How to professionally decline an unnecessary Zoom meeting (Lindsay Tigar, Fast Company ). How to Develop Metrics, Track and Analyse Data at Digital Events. Binge-worthy education.

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Project Education Software Review 370

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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JUNE 25, 2021

They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development. WBT Systems suggests a baker’s dozen ways to differentiate your online learning programs from the competition.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and builds the loyalty of young members. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

We were working on a system selection and installation with a recently promoted IT manager. The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. “The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. The digital age is all about leadership. Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience.

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Team Leadership Communications Recruiting 88