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JULY 17, 2020

Member needs continue to change as we slowly move from pandemic response mode to pandemic recovery mode. I agree, it’s time to completely rethink how you approach sponsorship. 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. Are you just a tiny bit intimidated by the idea of design thinking? It’s okay, we’ve all been there.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

You can tell by the intensity of their conversation that getting the CAE credential is a transformative experience. The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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Certificate How To System Learning Management System 208

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. She describes the difference between mentoring and coaching, and explains how mentoring moments can make a difference in someone’s life. Gen Z education.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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AUGUST 11, 2023

But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. economy because they take the interests and experiences of women seriously. Community as a feeling.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Membership campaigns.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Event experience. Ryan Costello of Event Farm is “worried we’ve lost focus on what a true event experience entails and why we work so hard to create them.” IT security. Community karma, baby. Timely stuff.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Do you ever daydream about having a new learning platform? Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learning management system (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Last week, we explained how to prepare your business case for a new LMS —from collecting evidence to gathering allies.

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LMS How To Learning Management System Proposal 165

WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

However, by focusing only on in-person event sponsorships, you miss an opportunity to build stronger partnerships with industry vendors through online learning sponsorships. An online learning sponsorship program offers more than insert a sponsor’s logo on a webinar slide or displaying their advertising in a sidebar.

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How To Blended Learning Revenue Education 155

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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. Mobile apps. Member app. Zoom fatigue.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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JULY 2, 2021

This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. Peer advisory groups.

Technology 370

Technology Strategy System Education 370

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

WBT Systems shares eleven predictions for the future of work and how they might impact associations. Billhighway discusses the chapter bright spot concept—a CRP need-to-know—and explains how to share the exceptional practices (bright spots) of one chapter with all the rest. The future of work. The future of work. Virtual job fairs.

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Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

By understanding how members can contribute value, organizations can cultivate a more profound sense of connection and, ultimately, achieve their growth objectives. On one hand, high-impact, infrequent events like annual conferences offer substantial value. Engagement transcends mere participation.

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Member Engagement How To Discount Survey 72

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here are 6 tips on how to transform your data into a tool you can use to meet and exceed your association’s goals, into next year and beyond! Paired with your experience and judgment, your decisions can be data informed or data guided using less specific data measurements. But what happens if your data isn’t clean?

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Tips Project Team Strategy 169

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MAY 26, 2023

To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time. Conference/abstract management. 501Works acquires ReviewMyAMS.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Inclusive marketing. Constantine and Anne K. Gerson, Venable LLP ).

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Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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MAY 15, 2020

Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Virtual conference success story. Chapter sponsorships.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Intellectual humility and curiosity.

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San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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JUNE 30, 2023

Navigate CES describes how your association can improve the customer journey for sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers. Achurch Consulting describes how to take an intentional approach to tool implementation. Conference/abstract management. Quick hits How to make your event habit-forming. Employee retention. Sponsorships.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

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MAY 7, 2021

I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. You have a choice to either conform to a prescribed personal narrative or re-define how you view yourself based on what is really true. 5 ways to experience awe on a wonder walk. Oh, how I love these delectable creatures. Intriguing. Quick hits.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

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JULY 24, 2020

Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Associations have a role to play in the training, credentialing and lifelong learning market, but few have taken advantage of those opportunities. Online learning myths. Memorable virtual gatherings.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Google’s new search ranking factor: core web vitals, a set of page experience metrics related to page speed, responsiveness and visual stability. Marketing copy. Event safety. Quick hits.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Start with thank you messages after donations, then build your relationship with helpful content such as industry news, project updates, and announcements on new donor or member benefits. Here’s a great example of a video from social innovation lab, Epic Change , about how their donor community made a difference. Why is it so dire?

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How To Project Tips Video 196

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APRIL 30, 2021

McKinley Advisors describes how environmental factors have impacted the performance and priorities of associations in their survey report, Association Viewpoint: Renewal, Reinvention and Responsibility , conducted in February 2021. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Association performance and priorities.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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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. by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ). Affordable membership.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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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. Virtual conference networking. Good advice never goes out of style.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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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. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JUNE 11, 2021

If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Billhighway talked with Peter Houstle of Mariner Management and Christi Beatty of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who are working together on AGC’s chapter benchmarking project. Make time for microlearning.

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Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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Case Study Content Montana Price 285

ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Thanks to positive market changes, members’ finances seem to be in a better place, which allows them to continue paying dues. To help members get the most out of your events, make them as engaging as possible, whether you’re hosting your annual conference or a fundraising event. Make your events more engaging.

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Los Angeles Discount Library Committee 52

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. Association learning landscape. Leading Learning (aka Tagoras) released some results from data they collected from associations in late November and early December 2020.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

How companies measure sponsorship success. Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Learning design. Sponsor survey.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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MAY 29, 2020

WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. Virtual learning strategies. During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. MemberSuite suggests several strategies for designing a more effective and memorable virtual learning experience.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The benchmarking data will help you compare your chapters and association with others, assess how you’re doing in various categories and identify where you need to improve (or brag). Remember how excited you were when first introduced to Slack or Asana? Remember how excited you were when first introduced to Slack or Asana?

Revenue 195

Revenue Certificate Oklahoma City Strategy 195

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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. 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.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195