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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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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MAY 12, 2023

Jeff De Cagna joined the hosts of The Association Podcast —Ben Muscolino (AMS Geek, Breezio, Data Sangria), Gretchen Steenstra (DelCor) and Jake Toohey (Adage)—to talk about boards and flawed governance systems, the return to complacency, the low bar of relevance, and generative AI. No plan, no progress. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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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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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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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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Education programs. Quick hits.

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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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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

Plus, events are one of the ways that your association can raise non-dues revenue. . There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? . Making Online Registration Easy. Encourage current members to volunteer for events or try and recruit others for you.

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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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MARCH 10, 2023

Submittable describes the benefits of skills-based volunteering for employees, companies, and nonprofits and how organizations can get started. B2B marketers overwhelmingly believe content marketing produces the leads with the highest ROI , says Marketing Charts. Content marketing. Small staff challenge. Journalism’s decline.

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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Bad bosses are a leading contributor to the Great Resignation (or Transition). In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi describes how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners.

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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. Quick hits. Amanda Kaiser ).

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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. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education.

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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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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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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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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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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. The Community Roundtable invites online community managers to participate in their 2021 State of Community Management survey. How to check for inclusive language in Microsoft Word. Mon 2/8 at 11 a.m. –

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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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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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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. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

and relying on a single revenue stream is too risky. This is where non-dues revenue comes into play. By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. What is Non-Dues Revenue? Sell branded merchandise.

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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. 1 CMP credit.

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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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APRIL 23, 2021

Please read this Twitter thread from Irving Washington, CEO of the Online News Association, about burnout, especially if you’re a staff or volunteer leader. Sherry Budziak, founder and CEO of.orgSource, explains the difference between content strategy and content marketing—and how they relate—and suggests how to get started.

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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. Non-dues revenue. More info/register.

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MARCH 18, 2022

MemberSuite explains how associations can take advantage of the opportunities in the booming credentials market by adopting agile processes, partnering with member companies, tuning up marketing campaigns, and more. Achurch Consulting describes how to spot imposter syndrome on your remote team and how to help employees avoid and overcome it.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Plus, the software is built on Salesforce, the world’s leading CRM platform for businesses. Customize your communications strategies and automate online benefits like discounts and registration perks. Retain more members and grow like never before with one of the most agile and intuitive AMS solutions on the market!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Please take six minutes (or less) to complete this survey from Leading Learning/Tagoras. Association webinars. TopClass LMS shares lots of tips on increasing the value (and price) of your webinars. The post covers webinar program design, attendee experience, and pre- and post-program activities. Mentoring programs.

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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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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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