Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Are you looking for strategies to increase non-dues revenue? Read our blog for 13 tips to utilize your LMS and drive non-dues revenue. How can your learning management system increase non-dues revenue? Your ability to drive revenue from your learning program depends largely on your ability to create great courses.

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Learning Management System LMS Revenue System 82

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

If so, consider dedicating a day or more to a staycation as described by TopClass LMS. They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that help you achieve event goals. Member onboarding. Industry analysis for members. Merry Christmas!

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Analysis Software Education Strategy 291

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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. Staff meetings. Scholarly events data. More info/register.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

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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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Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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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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Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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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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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Inspired by a Non-Dues-a-Palooza workshop presented by Lori Zoss Kraska of Growth Owl , TopClass LMS explains how to partner with a company’s CSR team on sponsored education programs that align with both your missions. Come ready to learn, share, and discuss strategy, resources, and challenges. AI in the workplace.

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Revenue Austin Tools Education 272

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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. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

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JANUARY 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and builds the loyalty of young members. More info/register (Consultant Members Community).

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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NOVEMBER 3, 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. Nominate your new product, member program, partnership success, or organizational change that propels your association toward its mission.

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Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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JUNE 25, 2021

Online learning. Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. WBT Systems suggests a baker’s dozen ways to differentiate your online learning programs from the competition. More info/register (possible fee for MPI non-members).

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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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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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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. GrowthZone explains what to do before, during and after an event to help increase registrations and attendance. Education program marketing.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 27, 2019

You’re very capable, as you’ve learned your trade on the job with some specialized training, but you’re a sole proprietor, and you’ve got some questions. To provide its members with access to the education and training they needed in a useable, relevant way, AGMA invested in Higher Logic’s Learning Management System (LMS).

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Learning Management System Case Study System LMS 244

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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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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Please take six minutes (or less) to complete this survey from Leading Learning/Tagoras. The resulting data will help associations understand the professional development landscape, plan learning strategy, and budget for learning programs. TopClass LMS shares lots of tips on increasing the value (and price) of your webinars.

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Price Survey Team Recruiting 261

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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. Open Space events.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Amy Showalter, ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council member and author of ASAE’s Creating and Managing an Association Government Relations Program , is asking associations to contribute to the 2022 Grassroots Influence Pulse study. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking?

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LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

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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. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. CAE books. Quick hits.

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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. Mobile apps.

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Online community. Online communities are extremely popular with younger audiences. Nimble AMS explains how an online community can help you attract, engage and retain members.

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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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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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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

LMS/CRM integration. The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. 9 things your association, chapter or chamber can do to help members improve their lives during this pandemic. LMS Demo Day.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Does your association have a career section for people curious about entering your industry or profession? I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum.

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Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Sending website traffic to members. Association CEO Clive Roux shared advice at Association Success for using your association’s digital assets to grow your audience and deliver value to members. His association made their website “a real megaphone for… members, bringing them awareness, recognition and even new business.”

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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MARCH 12, 2021

Association technology and analytics. 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.

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Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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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. Fri 2/12 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Who has the time to learn? But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules.

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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.” Why there won’t be a meeting industry new normal. (by

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Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. State of the association industry. Membership tiers. Newsletters. Demystifying API.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Whether your association is planning to launch new education or certification programs, or revitalize and restructure existing programs, our suggestion for your new year resolution is to invest in association learning technology. New Year, New Goals, New Technology. Expansion of Membership – beyond geographic boundaries.

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Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

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AUGUST 11, 2023

On the expo floor, at industry partner parties, and in restaurants, what a joy it was to be amidst my community. In some industries, employers have trouble cultivating and keeping talented professionals. TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. Procrastination.

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Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind. This month’s topic: the member journey. Remember those? Ah, the old days. More info/register.

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Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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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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