Higher Logic

APRIL 14, 2020

Over the past month, as our customers shared ideas about responding to COVID-19 in our users community, HUG, we noticed some simple but impactful ways associations are using their communities to support their members and their industries. Community Engagement is Skyrocketing. Welcoming the Whole Industry to the Community.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2020

One of the main functions of an association is facilitating the professional development of your members. This could mean providing networking opportunities ( maybe through an online member community ), posting job openings, and even providing continuing education (CE) programs. Promote social and live learning opportunities.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! The solution?

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Corporate member training programs. WBT Systems explains how to become the corporate training partner for your member companies. The HR and training staff at your member companies are under duress right now. More info/register.

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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.” Affordable membership. Virtual exhibitors.

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

Blended Learning programs are the ideal way to deliver leadership development programs as they are more effective at creating behavioral change and deep learning. The eLearning Coach , Connie Malamed, outlines some of the benefits of blended learning as follows: Technology-enabled delivery can reach a geographically dispersed audience.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

Conferences are an amazing way to learn new skills, hear stories for other people in your industry and to meet new people. We’re diving into all the questions you have about hybrid conferences and events, so read on to learn more! It also allows attendees to join for part or all of the conference online. Why would you host one?

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APRIL 23, 2021

Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). The survey closes Friday, April 30. Speaker diversity. 1 CMP credit.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 29, 2019

The numbers represent speculated percentages of online engagement, with 90 percent of participants only viewing content, 9 percent responding to content, and 1 percent actively participating in the creation of new content. Achieving great engagement requires a commitment to a great member engagement strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, challenged the association community to imagine it’s December 31, 2029, look back over the past decade and ask, “What did our association do to shape a different and better future for stakeholders and successors?” I also increased the flour and butter to 1/4 cup each because I like a 1:8 ratio for bechamel sauces.

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

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/CRM integration. A true LOL.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The Metal Treating Institute ( MTI ) is a nonprofit trade association built to support its members, companies in the heat treating business. It has 370 member companies across 40 U.S. MTI adopted an online community in 2009. 97% member retention rate. 97% member retention rate. states and Canada. How do they do it?

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. Dating app Happn uses geolocation tools to recreate chance encounters , reports Fiona Zublin at Ozy.

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Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Provide greater member value. Pros list time and member engagement as the biggest challenges to achieving organizational goals. Planning for the future isn’t always easy.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

WBT Systems explains how your association can serve industry employers, jobseekers, professionals new to your industry, and career-downsizing professionals during this challenging time. Volunteer learning journey. I also love his idea for scheduling a “Challenge the Status Quo” day. Virtual meeting etiquette.

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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. Sticky learning. Rereading something is no substitute for retrieval practice , says WBT Systems. The member experience. Event trends. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Membership engagement. Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Small staff challenge. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them.

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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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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Fri 11/6 at 10 a.m.* – 2020 Election’s Impact on Associations (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. Fri 11/6 at 10 a.m.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The resulting report from this survey provides benchmarking data and insight into how more than 1,000 associations recruit, engage and retain members and certificants. WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. I also like perusing posts on 2019 trends. Tue 1/15 at 2 p.m.

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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. Converting new members (i.e.,

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 5, 2018

A new report shows that “word of mouth” (WOM)—both online and offline—impacts every business, organization and cause. In their Ultimate Guide to SEO , HubSpot describes in plain English how to increase your site’s visibility and rankings with search engine optimization, content marketing, and link building. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Answer 1: Not gaining new members. Answer 2: Figuring out how and where to acquire new members. They are direct quotes from Marketing General’s 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , which lists new member acquisition as one of the top three priorities for associations. These aren’t hypothetical examples.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

As an association leader, pr eparing for an uncertain future can seem like a big challenge. . The 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands offers multiple findings that point the way for associations to better serve their members in uncertain times. . Provide greater value to your members. For example: .

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. More info/register (registration fee for MPI non-members).

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. What are the benefits of using membership management software? Member engagement. Labor savings.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

For the past two years, associations have been working harder than ever to adjust to disruptions and reimagine member programs and events. The Missouri State Teacher Association (MSTA) shared an inspiring story on how they used Nimble AMS to re-engage members to sign up for auto-renewing memberships.

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JULY 14, 2017

Digital entrepreneurs are discovering how to make lots of money in what was once association territory: online courses and membership communities. WBT Systems reveals some of the tactics used by these online entrepreneurs to develop, test and market their six-figure-revenue-generating [wow] online courses. 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

This task is made even harder if your CME learning management system ( CME LMS ), the platform that delivers eLearning to your association’s members, fails to support you in the effort. 5 Features to Seek in Your Next Learning Management System. Imagine this: you’re a member of your association.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

When it comes to eLearning assessments, there is a wide range of possibilities when it comes to interactivity and engagement. When done correctly, these assessments both provide data about your members and help those members reach greater heights in their continuing education efforts.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates.

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MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. What are the benefits of using membership management software? Member engagement. Labor savings.

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WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2018

If only prospects would give your educational programs a chance, you’d turn them into loyal learners—and customers, maybe even members. But how do you get people to make that first investment of time and money into one of your online courses? Instead, you let them sample online education so they can experience it for themselves.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Harvard Business Review says, “Translators play a critical role in bridging the technical expertise of data engineers and data scientists with the operational expertise of marketing” and other front-line managers. WBT Systems explains how to motivate members to buy what you’re selling. See it in action at the Smithsonian.

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Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

The goal is to discover what went well, what failed to meet expectations, and what you can change to better serve members moving forward. For example, maybe a specific type of outreach, such as virtual webinars, had a consistently higher engagement rate than originally expected. Challenge: Decreasing Learner Engagement.

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