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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. Green Deal.

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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. One is the difficulty of proving the value of membership to members and prospects. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. 2024 membership pains.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. Member recruitment. Gen Z education. SMS marketing. Staff meetings.

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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. Member connections. At Sidecar, Amanda Kaiser and Amith Nagarajan describe another approach to helping members connect with each other: AI matching. Print magazines. Generation Z.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. Member segmentation. Dave Will at PropFuel has a lot to say about the low bar of member data segmentation. Learning about AI. To help you along, Britt Andreatta shares ten reflective questions to launch 2024.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Association education in 2024. associations) plan to focus their efforts in 2024.

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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. Online learning. What is your click-to-open rate and how do you improve it? Virtual expo.

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APRIL 19, 2024

If you work with chapters, components or affiliates, this post will give you a sense of how it will feel to hang out with your community at CEX: Association Component Exchange hosted by Billhighway, Impexium and Mariner Management in Chicago on May 7 or in DC and online on May 10. Education + mentoring. Decline of trust. CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position. Online experiences. It’s encouraging to see associations willing to explore new ways to gather members together on online platforms.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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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. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Online community. Why do members join associations?

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. Here’s how to get started. How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee?

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MARCH 12, 2021

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. New member onboarding. It means “jumping out of the system.”

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Intentional learning.

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. The Art of Mentoring’s guide on association mentoring programs explains how to address potential pitfalls and design issues you might encounter around chapter relations, funding, code of conduct, CE credits, matching and success metrics.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Oprah Winfrey Online programs. Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. Membership trends. Gen Z and millennials. Conference planning.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. LMS/CRM integration. 9 things your association, chapter or chamber can do to help members improve their lives during this pandemic. Board diversity. A true LOL.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. But do you?

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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. Member app.

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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. It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Leadership development for young members. The 2024 survey is now open.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Virtual attendee “engagement.” Affordable membership. Virtual exhibitors.

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APRIL 30, 2021

They remind us why listening (without interrupting) is so important to the person talking and describe different methods for listening to your members and others in your professional community. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. Accepting reality.

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. See how you measure up! But where and how do you even begin to improve that culture? Online community. Online communities are extremely popular with younger audiences. Governance.

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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. Engaging members by career stage. Members value different benefits throughout different stages of their career journey. Luring members/customers to your LMS.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. Want to learn more about marketing plans? C reate a marketing plan to promote a new learning course, an upcoming webinar, or in-person learning event.

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MARCH 26, 2021

The research revealed that associations with a more innovative mindset and culture were more successful at navigating the early challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. WBT Systems sums up the volunteer SME conundrum by saying, “Your association can’t live without them, so how do you live more easily with them?” That stinks.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Your input will help associations benchmark the use of event, member, and other mobile apps in associations. Impexium dives deep into membership pricing models to explain when to make a change, how to do the requisite research, what type of models are commonly used, and how to figure out pricing. Member engagement.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The resulting report from this survey provides benchmarking data and insight into how more than 1,000 associations recruit, engage and retain members and certificants. WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. I also like perusing posts on 2019 trends. Host: TechSoup.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers. 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.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

The 3 C’s of social learning for associations will help you decide what approach works best for your association members when incorporating social learning into the design of education programs. What is Social Learning? How is Social Learning relevant to Associations? .

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APRIL 12, 2019

Now in its eight year, the results from this Naylor Association Solutions survey will highlight association communications best practices and identify improvements and challenges associations continue to face with member communications. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

They describe how the American Public Transportation Association’s Knowledge Hub delivers sponsored educational content to members. Rick Bawcum at Cimatri gives quite a primer on the association technology integration challenge. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Integration woes. 1 CMP credit.

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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. CRP challenges. If only more association leaders knew about the challenges component relations professionals (CRPs) must handle on a daily basis, then maybe CRPs would receive more resources. Yes, I’m a dreamer.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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