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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 22, 2023

TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Embracing AI in Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Learn about the innovative applications of AI that are redefining attendee engagement, boosting event efficiency, and elevating overall experiences.

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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. She offers advice on getting a team together to develop and regularly review the model, and what to cover during team meetings. Volunteers. Association trends. Engagement scoring.

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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.” It is no longer a weird experiment in some back room with a tiger team.”

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Freestone

JANUARY 10, 2024

Both surveyed association members and professionals agreed that if an organization ceases to innovate, it will no longer be a go-to source for professional development. If you don’t already leverage a learning management system (LMS) to manage your continuing education program, now is the time.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Geez, it looks like they have A LOT to teach, especially in the editorial and revenue partnership departments. Your marketing team constantly talks about the buyer’s journey. Association Revenue: Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue. Futurist thinking. CAE credits. Wed 3/16 at 2 p.m.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

5 ways an LMS helps you hit your professional development goals Community Brands research found that association members and professionals agree: to be a go-to source for professional development, associations must innovate. Here are five ways to leverage an LMS to enhance your professional development program: 1.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Inspired by a session at the recent Learning Business Summit hosted by Leading Learning, TopClass LMS describes a data-driven approach to making DEI part of your educational strategy. Discover 5 ways your business development team can incorporate simple AI practices to identify prospects, foster partnerships and drive revenue growth.

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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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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. One difference this year: “For the first time in the survey’s history, the challenge of generating non-dues revenue topped all other obstacles faced by associations.” CAE credit.

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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. Your AMS is the utility player on your membership team. Hybrid/remote teams. Post-program campaigns. Event trends. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. 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. AI in the workplace.

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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. Team questions. Karin Hurt and David Dye at Let’s Grow Leaders share seven assumption busters to propel your team’s strategic thinking. Young member engagement. More info/register. More info/register.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. The competition for talent is as tough as ever. Orthodox beliefs. Value proposition. What is your association’s secret sauce?

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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. Get a better understanding of when it’s time to build, refresh, or sunset programs to support revenue growth. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Letting Go!

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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? Demystifying LMS-AMS Integration Options: For Association Non-Techies.

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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. Change readiness.

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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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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

TopClass LMS shares lots of tips on increasing the value (and price) of your webinars. Your AMS should be the utility player on your membership team. Is your Board ready for innovation? Solve together with other association teams. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Thu 11/30 at 11 a.m. – Membership.

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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. Hear how the speaker’s team developed a price elasticity forecast.

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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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MARCH 17, 2023

Association revenue. Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. Learn how to identify challenges early in the process to better navigate transitions, communicate effectively with all team members and partners, and address concerns in a timely and constructive manner.

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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. Your AMS should be the utility player on your membership team. Teams that meet for regular debriefs (post-mortems or retrospectives) improve team performance by up to 25%.

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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. Wes Kao shares solid advice for onboarding yourself when you join a new team. Intentional learning.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Hear how COVID-19 accelerated workplace culture innovation. Nils Tracy, the newest addition to the team, who provides TMT coverage, including the policy risk facing the software, hardware, wireless, wireline, and media sectors. Mon 9/14 – LMS Demo Day. So what features should you be looking for in an LMS? Host: ASAE.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I bet that if you pull any association’s job posting for a leadership opening, you will find the word “innovation” at least half the time, either as a requirement of the type of person or a descriptor of where the organization is going. This is not the only way to define, measure or think of innovation.

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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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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. There’s a better chance we’ll have time to sit and smell the roses together at NDAP.

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MARCH 24, 2023

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. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

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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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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. This 5-step process can even be applied to sponsorship, membership, certification, education, in-person events, virtual events, or the next big thing your team creates. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Member education. Governance.

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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. 6 Things That Will Kill Your LMS And 3 Companies That Did It Right.

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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. Participate in a moderator-led breakout session with a small group of fellow attendees for an in-depth discussion on how burnout is affecting you, your team, and your workplace.

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MAY 22, 2020

Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. Jessica Joseph describes how, in two weeks, her team at the National Kidney Foundation turned their annual conference into a virtual conference. Guests: the team from Map Dynamics.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

RevUp Summit on Wed Dec 6 and Thu Dec 7 in Annapolis MD, hosted by Professionals for Association Revenue AWTC Advance on Wed Dec 6 in Arlington VA, hosted by Association Women Technology Champions People Powering Tech on Thu Dec 14 online, hosted by Qiqo Inc. Is your Board ready for innovation? Need help with your 2024 plans?

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS? LMS vs. LXP: Should you invest in a learning experience platform? What is the difference between an LMS and an LXP? Even further, should you invest in one?

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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. This requires a unique set of skills that your in-person events team may not possess.

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