Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Introduction Is your association looking for strategies to grow your professional development program? Keep reading to discover helpful strategies to elevate your entire professional development program. Exceed your member’s needs and your professional development goals with the right learning management system (LMS).

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MARCH 19, 2021

Association innovation. 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. Event Strategies 2021 and Beyond. Host: Fridays@4.

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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. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. Content strategy. Is your Board ready for innovation? AMS/CRM selection survey.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Hear about how associations need to shift their mindset on recruiting, training and education; workforce trends that will shape the future labor market; and why retaining employees is more important than ever?. Creating Innovative New Classes, Certifications & Association Products That Wow Members — and Your Board.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Tracy King has come to the rescue with an excellent idea: host the trade show/expo on your learning management system (LMS) —a long-lasting and sustainable solution for exhibitors, prospective customers and your association. Demystifying LMS-AMS Integration Options: For Association Non-Techies. Exhibitors. Fri 6/25 at 1 p.m.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS describes how assumptions about careers don’t always hold up now. They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support, and evaluation. So far, reading an article here and there, I’m liking it.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

Attract young professionals with unique content offerings and support your continuing education program with modern technology like learning management software (LMS). Investing in an LMS allows you to personalize the learner experience and drive value for young professionals. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Innovation method. WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. EST – WEC Grapevine: How We Did It – Digital Event Strategy & Considerations. Discover the strategy behind MPI’s design of the WEC Grapevine Digital Experience. It means “jumping out of the system.” More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Hear about the benefits of a Chapter Ambassador Program, how to recruit Ambassador members, the steps needed to launch the program, how to leverage this as a member benefit, and the overall value proposition. 1 CAE credit.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Old software doesn’t provide the capabilities or efficiencies of modern solutions , such as mobile capabilities, process automation, artificial intelligence , or predictive analytics. Leveraging modern technology also makes it easier to recruit and retain staff at your association. We can’t wait to see all of you again at CSAE 2023!

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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Understand the factors impacting association strategy and identify what associations are doing to strategically adapt. Virtual conference attendee’s attention.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. 1 CMP credit.

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Fri 7/21 at 1 p.m.* – Cracking the Value Code: Uncovering Strategies for Pricing Your Learning Programs When you start taking a hard look at your learning product landscape, common conundrums around “value” and “pricing” often surface. Governance.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. Quick hits Five ways to tell if your data management strategy is ready for AI. | DEI & education.

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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. Data strategy. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Credentialing support.

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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. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” LMS/CRM integration. LMS Demo Day.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Mark Lowry at Association Analytics shares helpful member retention strategies. The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Another take on the young professional recruitment challenge comes from James Young of Product Community. Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e.,

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MARCH 26, 2021

Association innovation. Mary Byers, CAE, CSP, in partnership with Loyalty Research Center, recently released a fascinating environmental scan on association innovation: Association Innovation Scan: The Association Professional’s Guide to Winning with Innovation. Intuitive innovation. LMS Demo Day.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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. I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. Please send me links if you have one or know of a good one. Open Space event design. Association benchmarks. CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Looking for job advice from an executive recruiter? Julien Bois, Accounting/Finance Recruiter. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Learn how virtual events can be part of a meaningful data-driven content strategy. More info/register. Host: PCMA.

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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. Dean West of Association Laboratory explores what dating apps can teach us about membership strategy. We’ll share five strategies for mapping stakeholders. Post-program campaigns.

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Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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JANUARY 8, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Joe Post, Vice President Strategy & Experience Design at Adage Technologies. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. 1 CMP credit. Mon 1/11 at 11 a.m. – CAE credits.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Association strategies. They suggest seven strategies that will position your association to deliver value , and preserve and strengthen member and customer engagement and loyalty. What deer hunting taught me about strategy. Hear about several strategies for gauging a customer’s (i.e., Quick hits. Fri 2/5 at 12 p.m. –

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APRIL 12, 2019

In this post, he focuses on data management and digital strategy. To make many of the changes Mike suggests, you need more than technology, you need staff with an innovation mindset. MemberSuite shares membership marketing tactics to use before, during and after your event to recruit non-member attendees. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS advises associations to offer microlearning programs to busy professionals since they’re more likely to have 10 minutes to spare, not 50. They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z. Who has the time to learn? Answer: we all do. Gen Z marketing. Workplace culture. Membership trends. Membership budget.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Inspired by Jeff De Cagna FASAE of Foresight First, TopClass LMS writes about an essential for association staff, executives, and volunteer leaders in these turbulent times: intentional learning —both doing it and selling it. Intentional learning. Selecting and implementing an AMS is not for the faint of heart. . More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

TopClass LMS describes how to convince your audience to invest in their personal growth and improve their lives by participating in association programs. GrowthZone shares strategies for selling your board (or boss) on the need for a new AMS. Nominate your association’s business success story here —the deadline is today.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Your association’s recruitment and retention success depend on your membership model pricing. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. Our topic this month is designing a high-impact learning strategy for associations and nonprofits. Membership pricing. Member engagement.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Experience a best-in-class virtual event to inspire and start building your new event strategy. Learn how to level up your existing learning strategy to meaningfully engage your Millennial and Gen Z learners. Host: ASAE.

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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. Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. The 2024 survey is now open.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

When you’re selecting technology, like a learning management system (LMS), there’s so many ways you can botch the decision, mostly because you don’t know what you don’t know. WBT Systems suggests ten factors you should consider while developing requirements for your new LMS. LMS Success: Keys to Building Participation and Revenue.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems. How to build a successful content marketing strategy from scratch. Try on learning formats you can create in your LMS right now. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Next Generation LMS: Apps, Authoring and Curation. Recruit and Retain Millennial Members. Hear about strategies and tactics for not only understanding and recruiting millennials but also for retaining individuals in this age group as members. LMS Monetization Strategies: Creative Ways to Ensure ROI.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Luring members/customers to your LMS. WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” They share ten ways to encourage members and prospective customers to browse through the educational programs you offer via your LMS. Host: Zoom.

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