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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JUNE 18, 2021

How to conquer communication debt aka email/message overwhelm. How some Americans are breaking out of political echo chamber—check out the unbiased news sites he mentions. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Learn how to build a business case for technology and speak to your board’s priorities.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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APRIL 23, 2021

Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Content strategy. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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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. If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice. Sticky learning.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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MAY 12, 2023

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. Membership tiers. No plan, no progress.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. Many associations were built by and for older generations, says MemberSuite, so you have to work extra hard to demonstrate the value of membership in ways that resonate with younger generations. Answer: we all do. Gen Z marketing.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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MAY 8, 2020

and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Some may only apply to virtual campus platforms, but others make sense on any online platform. Host: Leading Learning.

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North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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APRIL 16, 2021

Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. How to explain your idea in 30 seconds or less. Strategies for getting out of a negative thought spiral and into a more productive state of mind.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JULY 23, 2021

Webinar pricing/sponsorships. If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight. Remote work/life boundaries.

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Video Technology Content Strategy 195

Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

At Snowball Fundraising , we develop fundraising and event tools for nonprofit organizations, so we’ve seen firsthand how important it is to develop and fine-tune the right strategies when events have very specific goals. . Making Online Registration Easy. Attracting the New and Keeping the Old. Using Past Data for the Future.

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Tips Software Recruiting Recruitment 201

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Tagoras is running a brief survey to determine how organizations offering professional development will focus their time and resources in 2021. It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Raising sponsorship prices. Fri 12/4 at 10 a.m.* – Generating Revenue in a COVID World.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

After reading Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn’s paper, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , I was inspired to write my own take on how associations could transform higher education. Why not dream big or dream differently—that’s how to design your own future. Here’s the list of this week’s webinars.

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Maryland millennials Education America 150

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Virtual conference pricing. Dr. Michael Tatonetti, CAE, explains how to use price anchoring to determine registration rates for your virtual conference. By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. Content audit. Fri 10/16 at 2 p.m.

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Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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MARCH 10, 2023

Dean West at Association Laboratory wonders if he’s lazy, stupid or resilient (I’m not saying) and shares lessons about resilience that can guide your association’s strategy decisions. B2B marketers overwhelmingly believe content marketing produces the leads with the highest ROI , says Marketing Charts.

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Committee Education Software Technology 195

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JANUARY 20, 2017

If your association has a community manager, I know you already appreciate him or her because your online community would likely fail without their attention. Big news this week on the online community front: Higher Logic bought Socious. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Software Arlington Cost 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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Strategy Content Education Tips 195

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JULY 21, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Yesterday I went on an ebook buying rampage thanks to BookBub. You know how it goes: you look at the “Customers who bought this item also bought” section on Amazon and before you know it you’ve clicked “Buy now” several times. Duration: 1 hour.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 2, 2019

However, many associations are hesitant to commit the needed resources and staff time to begin or enhance an online career center because doing so always seems to be a large undertaking. So, how do you start the task of creating a first-class career center? Start by setting your course. Secure a champion and staff lead.

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How To Project Content Recruiting 74

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Do you remember early last year seeing a slew of LinkedIn updates about an online DEI course at the University of South Florida (USF)? But 62,000 people completed the course and earned a certificate. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , you better start looking for a new one. 1 CAE credit.

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Tips Video Content Marketing 41

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

MemberSuite goes straight to the research to describe what Generation Z values and the type of experiences and programs your association can offer to align with those values. At EventMobi, he shares advice for structuring and pricing sponsorship programs that deliver value to sponsors, members, and associations. Attracting Gen Z.

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Colorado Recruiting Recruitment Survey 39

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Bad bosses are a leading contributor to the Great Resignation (or Transition). Sponsorship strategy. Andy Crestodina at Orbit Media Studios shares 13 excellent tips for increasing your email open rates along with examples showing you how it’s done. Online learning tips. Manager training. Quick hits. More info/register.

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Project Tips Technology Marketing 47

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AUGUST 5, 2022

WBT Systems describes how a shadow board or advisory council of young professionals can tell you what you need to know about designing and marketing programs and content for the younger generations. GrowthZone explains how non-techy staff can regularly (and quickly) assess an association website. Event marketing. Quick hits.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Marketing 39

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APRIL 22, 2022

Achurch Consulting explains how to handle the decisions involved in going or staying remote or hybrid. They provide guidance on what to keep in the forefront throughout the process, how to involve and communicate with staff, and why you should expect things to remain in flux for a while. Hybrid/remote workforce decisions.

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Proposal Price Technology Recruiting 39

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JULY 22, 2022

Online community. I’ve got to think there are thousands and thousands of association members like me who value the online community more than any other benefit. Nimble AMS describes how an online community can help your association attract, engage and retain members, and lays out a useful plan for launching and managing a community.

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Price Technology Strategy Software 43

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

WBT Systems explains why and how to help industry partners get the most value out of their membership. They describe educational programs that will help these member develop relationships and generate more leads. Impexium recommends five strategies for a change management framework. Hybrid workplace worries. Hero worship.

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LMS Video Technology Revenue 40

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MAY 20, 2022

Online community. Speaking for myself, even lurkers appreciate online communities—it’s the membership benefit I value most. Nimble AMS lays out a useful plan for launching and managing an online community. Move your organization from wait-and-see to a chance-to-lead. Job qualifications. Quick hits. Daniel Burrus ).

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Arlington Project DC Technology 41

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JULY 14, 2023

WBT Systems explains how professional learning plans benefit both your association and members and how to get them going. Too many people, perhaps following the poor example of politicians and media, have forgotten how to do this respectfully. Sunsetting programs. Change readiness. More info/register. Fri 7/14 at 4 p.m. –

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Education Price Tools Technology 39

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

They’re also going to look at data through a generational lens this year, so that should be interesting. No one wants to shop in a messy store, so why would they want to browse through a cluttered online learning catalog? WBT Systems explains how to eliminate and prevent learning content clutter. Online community.

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Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44

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AUGUST 31, 2018

A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Why listening to members is crucial to becoming an indispensable part of their lives. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. Leveraging Live Events for Membership Recruitment. rasa.io ). Tue 9/4 at 2:30 p.m.

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Chicago LMS Washington Tools 37

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MARCH 18, 2022

Digital transformation strategy. WBT Systems digs into ASI’s 7th annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to find out how associations are working through their digital transformation. Achurch Consulting describes how to spot imposter syndrome on your remote team and how to help employees avoid and overcome it.

Revenue 39

Revenue Technology Video LMS 39

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In this guide, we’ll review membership management software basics and describe top options to give you a clear picture of how to proceed. For example, with the member information you gather through your software system, you can create courses, events, and other programs based on your audience’s preferences. Payment processing.

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Membership Management Software Review Directory 52

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AUGUST 9, 2019

It’s a compilation of their most recent association-related webinars, podcasts, awards, blog posts and more. WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. After reading their post on how to get started with marketing segmentation , I’d have to agree. 1 CMP credit.

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Columbus North Carolina LMS millennials 39

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JUNE 15, 2018

WBT Systems explains why the traditional way of collecting online student feedback using evaluation forms isn’t doing the job. They share seven ways to get more useful feedback about online courses , including advice from Dr. Will Thalheimer about better questions to ask on those evaluations. Makes sense. Lunch provided.

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DC Washington Video Charlotte 34

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JULY 20, 2018

And a few more quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: 7 things lucky people do to succeed—aimed at writers but applies to anyone. 5 critical components of fantastic lead-capture website forms. If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. Now you know my secrets.

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LMS DC Washington Chicago 30

Nimble AMS

JULY 22, 2022

Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of each model and how to apply each type at your association. With ungated content, you’ll have a wider reach with non-members, creating more marketing opportunities for membership recruitment. Gated content, like white papers, e-books, templates, or webinars, is hidden behind a form fill-out.

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Content Marketing How To LMS 126

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Focused on offering your team both big-picture planning capabilities and more specific tools to fine-tune your strategies, events, and communications, Fonteva Membership is a powerful partner for any membership-based organization. Plus, the software is built on Salesforce, the world’s leading CRM platform for businesses.

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