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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. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” associations) plan to focus their efforts in 2024. Conference design. Content marketing.

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APRIL 26, 2024

TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. See how your association’s performance compares to your peers, and get ideas for measuring your own data and improving your email, community, and member engagement strategies. 1 CAE credit.

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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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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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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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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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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. Post-program campaigns. Membership. Membership, again. CAE credit. More info/register.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Creating Innovative New Classes, Certifications & Association Products That Wow Members — and Your Board. How can your organization improve or create new, innovative and profitable offerings that benefit both your members and your organization? Effective Strategies for Leveraging Local Media to Advance Advocacy Efforts.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. . Many employers won’t pay for memberships but will pay for professional development.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. Print magazines. Generation Z. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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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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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. – Virtual Shake-Up 3.0:

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Crowd Wisdom

DECEMBER 6, 2023

However, 77% of members believe if an organization doesn’t innovate, it will no longer be a go-to source for professional development. Coupled with fresh, innovative content, your members will be able to take full advantage of your engaging and useful learning system. Look for an LMS that offers: Interactive learning features.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” 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.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Fri 12/1 at 4 p.m.* – Association Discussion: The Future of Components Has your association’s component relations strategy evolved since the pandemic? I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 1 CMP credit.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Association revenue. Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. Learn about considerations for your technological infrastructure, ideas for cultivating a flexible work and learning environment, and strategies for supporting members’ and staff’s professional growth.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

How vital is non-dues revenue for your association? In 1953, more than 95% of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right LMS.

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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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AUGUST 4, 2023

Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. TopClass LMS explains how online education programs can help increase member engagement. Non-dues revenue partners. How can we design an executable learning strategy? Introverts. Member engagement.

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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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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. Mon 9/4 at 7 a.m. – 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 12, 2021

This investment can produce great returns to retention and revenue.”. Innovation method. WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. EST – WEC Grapevine: How We Did It – Digital Event Strategy & Considerations. It means “jumping out of the system.” More info/register. CAE credits.

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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. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsorship strategy. Non-dues revenue. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. PAR explains why a business development strategy is vital to association revenue health.

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Protech

AUGUST 6, 2020

T o no surprise, t he high demand for online learning software has sparked rapid innovation , leaving association managers with little time to adapt to their members’ needs. . With that in mind, h ere are some actionable tips for your association’s professional development team t o take your online learning strategy to new heights. .

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AUGUST 18, 2023

TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Love will keep us together… Education programs. Which is yours? Reality check.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

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. Please take three to five minutes of your time to help with this research. Membership trends. This is so sad.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Hear practical suggestions for designing more effective outreach, engagement and retention strategies to ensure your monthly giving program can take your NPO to the next level. – Strategic Revenue Growth: Thinking Beyond Members and Sponsors. More info/register. Host: Nonprofit Tech for Good. Tue 12/10 at 3 p.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

How vital is non-dues revenue for your association? In 1953, more than 95% of revenue for professional associations came from membership dues. Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right LMS.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Many members are struggling financially because they’ve been laid off, had their budget cut, or suffered revenue losses. They’re proof that innovation and improvement is possible—and replicable—even in tough times. Association websites compete with for-profits, media, and other associations for eyeballs, mindshare and even revenue.

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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. Unlocking Revenue by Driving Learner Engagement. Uncovering the Secrets for Innovation and Growth: IT & Digital Maturity. Host: xScion.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. How to Repurpose Event Content to Build Communities, Generate Leads and Enhance Revenue.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Their key predictions for the trends that would impact on association learning solutions in 2016 were: The need for vendors to provide association-specific LMS functionality and professional services expertise, Mobile learning becoming a must-have, The growth of social learning, in particular digital badges and micro-credentials.

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APRIL 14, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how your association can clear up the confusion and attract employers and learners to your digital badge programs—plus why you should do it sooner rather than later. A few recent studies revealed that employers and learners understand the benefits of digital badges. Fri 4/14 at 10 a.m. More info/register.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. Leadership development for young members. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MAY 26, 2023

WBT Systems shares strategies for convincing people to commit time to their own professional development. In other news, Forj acquired community platform Mobilize after gobbling up LMS platform Web Courseworks earlier in the year. Research says alone time could yield more innovation. 501Works acquires ReviewMyAMS. 1 CAE credit.

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APRIL 1, 2022

How Innovative Associations are Delivering on the Evolving Needs of their Membership and Driving Recurring Revenue. The answer is a resounding yes, but innovation is required. Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT): An Overview for Associations to Understand, Plan, and Strategize for Revenue Opportunities. 1 CAE credit. .

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