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Fri 3/19 at 10 a.m.* – 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. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). LMS Demo Day. MORE
We’re willing to bet that your association has educational resources you’d like to share in an easy, organized and professional way with your members and industry stakeholders. That’s where a Learning Management System, or LMS, comes in. An LMS is a software solution that will house all of your resources in one place, giving specific access to different groups. MORE
Perhaps one of the most important features of a learning management system (LMS) is its ability to integrate with the heart of your operation—your association management software (AMS) system. The post AMS/LMS integration blueprint: Create efficiency, enhance experience, bridge the gap. Online Learning Member Engagement eLearning Strategy Tech Trends MORE
When you invite members to participate in a learning challenge, and guide and support them throughout the challenge, they’ll become more comfortable with online learning and your learning management system (LMS). Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. As each day is ticked off, members see how far they’ve progressed and are encouraged to not break that string of successes. What habit or skill can you help members develop in 10 or 14 days? MORE
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. MORE
Rather than creating all your course content from scratch, learning content curation can help you to update and extend your member education programs with new material. As the Learning and Development, Training, or Education director for your association, you are the curator of the education resources your association provides to members. As L&D Managers know, reviewing and refreshing your content is important to ensure that your members are engaged and interested in learning. MORE
But we wanted more, in part because we knew our customers and the members they serve needed and expected more. Member recruitment, new revenue growth, generational shifts, technology demands, and the need to transform their organizations into “On Demand” service providers to meet the growing demands of their members – some or all of these make up the business climate associations must compete and succeed in today. We know you and your members are counting on us. MORE
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. Now, it’s time to learn how to present a business case for a new LMS to your board, CEO, or other decision-makers. You must figure out how to connect a new LMS to those values. MORE
It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Exploring new ways to keep your members engaged and informed about your events can increase overall member satisfaction and translate to a boost in event attendance. Building on that reputation can help you retain members and ignite interest in upcoming events. MORE
Your association is most effective when you’ve created a strong community of members who value opportunities for professional development. Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated. When it comes to keeping your association’s members engaged, your software solutions are your secret weapon. Creates comprehensive member profiles. MORE
Lapsed members. There’s always an opportunity to re-engage lapsed members. How to re-engage lapsed association members. First, understand lapsed members. Combined, “became too costly” and “providing little value” really put members at risk for non-renewal.??Do MORE
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. Learning Content Curation for Association Member Education. 4 Ways Education Programs Increase Value for Association Members. MORE
And with modern technology, including learning management systems (LMS), associations have the power to pick up where colleges leave off. Choosing the Best LMS Software. Unfortunately, not every LMS has the tools associations need to provide the professional development that many industries are missing. Like traditional education, some LMS software hasn’t kept up with the times. The harshest critics have even called older LMS software dead on arrival (DOA). MORE
As I mentioned last time , Learning Management Systems, and e-Learning in general, are hot topics for many associations as they look to keep up with their members’ growing professional development needs, and the disruptive innovations and the players driving change in this dynamic market. Tina was able to identify some excellent ideas and tips on how to take those first steps to select and implement an LMS for your association. MORE
Recently, Heather McNair, VP of Engagement Strategy over at Higher Logic , teamed up with Blue Sky’s Channel Manager, Jodi Ray, to discuss how organizations can enhance their online learning with communities. Across generations and industries, data shows professional development is the biggest driver of engagement and value received from an association. Many associations are falling short of providing members value. Automation of the systems also helps to increase engagement. MORE
The key to this is to understand the needs and expectations of your members with regard to association education programs. Certification and Accreditation Management – simplify the process for administrators and members. Increased Member Value – members place high value on association education, especially younger members. MORE
For the second consecutive year, WBT Systems’ TopClass LMS has been named the #1 Learning Management System for Associations in the Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards. This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. TopClass LMS had previously been named the Best Association LMS in 2015. MORE
Three overarching topics caught my eye at the upcoming AAMSE Annual conference in Minneapolis : MACRA and the QPP, Member Engagement Strategies, and Professional Development. The Medicare Quality Payment Program (aka MACRA) 201: Know the Details and How to Help Your Members. Further, many of our members may not even be aware of these changes—and if they are, they can feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do to be successful. Member Engagement Strategies. MORE
For many associations member retention drives are right around the corner. Doesn’t member retention start the moment a member pays their dues? What percentage of the potential professionals you market to are current members, or prospective members? The technology available today through solution like YM’s Membership Software can increase the efficiency of an association’s member retention program. MORE
For that reason, we’ve outlined several ways you can use technology to keep your association members engaged and involved. When you take full advantage of the resources available to you, you can achieve a lot within your association and among your members. When it comes to keeping your association members engaged, the first step you should take is optimizing your website. Member portals/directories. When it comes to member engagement, this is essential. MORE
Association members grow and change over time, and their needs grow and change with them. Unless the association addresses these changes, members won’t see the value of their membership. One tried-and-tested way to keep members engaged is providing professional development opportunities – either to improve networking avenues for members or to support them in certification exams. Through a learning management system (LMS). MORE
For your association’s member businesses, this may mean mastering new emerging technologies in your industry or even hitting specific success metrics within their own internal processes. This ensures no credentials are lost (while also allowing you to recommend courses to members accordingly). MORE
eLearning built to serve member-centric and professional development organizations. About our LMS, Crowd Wisdom™. Our award winning LMS, Crowd Wisdom™ , was designed to deliver a more effective and engaging learning experience for working professionals seeking content and information to further their career skills and knowledge. Recognized as a top LMS platform by independent analysts including Brandon-Hall, CODiE and Talented Learning. . MORE
As if keeping up with member interests and expectations weren’t challenging enough, 2020 came along and it was like the ground shifted. Nearly every aspect of members’ lives have been disrupted in some way. Many members have become more engaged with their associations. MORE
In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. Many of these associations offer some form of professional development, continuing education, or training to both members and non-members, and increasingly this includes an online learning element. Association LMS Buying Guide – from Talented Learning. MORE
Video conferencing and virtual events have never been more important to business as it is now - especially for associations who need to keep members engaged and revenues high. Onboard New Members. Onboard New Members. MORE
Don’t get me wrong: an LMS (or learning management system ) IS the ideal tool for giving you and your staff visibility into members’ progress with any education initiative. Whether it’s industry required or for member engagement purposes.) MORE
Association membership is one of the most enriching experiences—particularly when you’re part of an association that prioritizes engaging its members. As your association evolves and increases its membership, your engagement strategy should evolve as well. MORE
Easily delivered through a learning management system, video is the most engaging way to hold your association members’ and learners’ attention. What makes it trendy now and soon a staple of learning is it’s shorter, crispier and engaging nature, changing the way your association […]. Video-based learning is a widely-accepted e-learning trend, and it’s gaining momentum. MORE
Because with online learning, associations can provide training to a larger number of members in more flexible formats, something that is helping online education become a popular member benefit. If your association is looking for ways to embrace online learning, here are three traditional learning experiences that you can now offer online to deliver more value to members. Use a learning management system (LMS) or other instructional courseware to develop individual eCourses. MORE
We’re willing to bet that your association has educational resources you’d like to share in an easy, organized, and professional way with your members and industry stakeholders. That’s where a Learning Management System, or LMS, comes in. An LMS is a software solution that will house all of your resources in one place, giving specific access to different groups. Post originally published on January 15, 2019; Edited with updates and for clarification. MORE
Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online. We know that education programs provide one successful way to increase member engagement , whether through the annual conference, webinars, or online education and certification programs. MORE
Many associations and chambers have considered adding a learning management system (or LMS) to their tech ecosystem, especially if their industry is focused on continuing education and certifications. MORE
eLearning Industry News + Trends Member Engagement + Retention Membership Management Thought Leaders education programs elearning learning learning management software learning management system LMS micro learning mobile learning personalized learning professional development professional education social learningLet’s attack the hype machine in learning. It’s big, but easy to take down. In the education industry, we are notorious hype builders. MORE
For associations focusing on strategically attracting new members (and keeping them engaged for the long haul), it’s important to package your tech stack for ample growth and retention. Association membership in the modern age is all about providing people with real value on their terms, and strategically leveraging technology is an effective way to attract and retain those members who you’ll transform into your trusty advocates. Learning Management System (LMS) / eLearning. MORE
Increasingly, associations are adopting Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help simplify the administration and delivery of education and certification programs to a membership that is more geographically dispersed, increasingly busy, and dealing with a changing economy which can make it more difficult to attend meetings and conferences in person. Here we share a few often overlooked tips to help you make it easy for your members not just to use, but to love your Association LMS! MORE
Working with many associations over the years, we have listened to many organizations describe the reasons why their members do not use their existing Learning Management System (LMS) and why they are looking for a new learning solution to re-engage their learners. Here we share four of the most common reasons associations seek to change their LMS platform. The first reason that LMS systems fail is that the learner has to go through too many steps to access the LMS. MORE
Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. Engagement secures your association’s relevance and fuels healthy member retention. Why is member engagement important? MORE
Jack is the inventor of Knowledge Direct ® - a robust learning management system (LMS) used by dozens of trade associations and professional societies including the Emergency Nurses Association, the Direct Marketing Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, among others. Jack has won national awards for educational learning programs and technology that better engages the ‘game-based’ generation. MORE
We are very excited to sponsor INNOVATIONS, where this year we will be showcasing TopClass 10 LMS and our seamless integration with iMIS. “TopClass LMS is a natural fit with iMIS and together they deliver a sophisticated learning environment with the cloud-based simplicity, convenience, and security that associations demand. ”. – TopClass LMS and iMIS: Integrated, Engaging, Cloud-Safe Learning. Check out What’s new in TopClass LMS version 10? MORE
This week we were motivated by the keynote session of the Higher Logic Super Forum , where we heard Ken Schmidt of Harley Davidson describe the power of storytelling in creating a passionate member community that will champion your brand. The Twitter conversations during this session also sparked some interesting thoughts about how associations can inspire their member communities to become passionate about what their association has to offer. MORE
Blue Sky eLearn
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Association membership is one of the most enriching experiences—particularly when you’re part of an association that prioritizes engaging its members. As your association evolves and increases its membership, your engagement strategy should evolve as well.
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.
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Blue Sky eLearn
OCTOBER 28, 2019
For that reason, we’ve outlined several ways you can use technology to keep your association members engaged and involved. When you take full advantage of the resources available to you, you can achieve a lot within your association and among your members. When it comes to keeping your association members engaged, the first step you should take is optimizing your website. Member portals/directories. When it comes to member engagement, this is essential.
YourMembership Blog
APRIL 20, 2018
Perhaps one of the most important features of a learning management system (LMS) is its ability to integrate with the heart of your operation—your association management software (AMS) system. The post AMS/LMS integration blueprint: Create efficiency, enhance experience, bridge the gap. Online Learning Member Engagement eLearning Strategy Tech Trends
MembersClicks
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Many associations and chambers have considered adding a learning management system (or LMS) to their tech ecosystem, especially if their industry is focused on continuing education and certifications.
MembersClicks
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Don’t get me wrong: an LMS (or learning management system ) IS the ideal tool for giving you and your staff visibility into members’ progress with any education initiative. Whether it’s industry required or for member engagement purposes.)
Web Courseworks
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Association members grow and change over time, and their needs grow and change with them. Unless the association addresses these changes, members won’t see the value of their membership. One tried-and-tested way to keep members engaged is providing professional development opportunities – either to improve networking avenues for members or to support them in certification exams. Through a learning management system (LMS).
YourMembership Blog
MARCH 15, 2017
Easily delivered through a learning management system, video is the most engaging way to hold your association members’ and learners’ attention. What makes it trendy now and soon a staple of learning is it’s shorter, crispier and engaging nature, changing the way your association […]. Video-based learning is a widely-accepted e-learning trend, and it’s gaining momentum.
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 12, 2017
eLearning Industry News + Trends Member Engagement + Retention Membership Management Thought Leaders education programs elearning learning learning management software learning management system LMS micro learning mobile learning personalized learning professional development professional education social learningLet’s attack the hype machine in learning. It’s big, but easy to take down. In the education industry, we are notorious hype builders.
Higher Logic
MAY 20, 2020
Video conferencing and virtual events have never been more important to business as it is now - especially for associations who need to keep members engaged and revenues high. Onboard New Members. Onboard New Members.
WBT Systems
JANUARY 17, 2017
Increasingly, associations are adopting Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help simplify the administration and delivery of education and certification programs to a membership that is more geographically dispersed, increasingly busy, and dealing with a changing economy which can make it more difficult to attend meetings and conferences in person. Here we share a few often overlooked tips to help you make it easy for your members not just to use, but to love your Association LMS!
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WBT Systems
DECEMBER 12, 2016
For the second consecutive year, WBT Systems’ TopClass LMS has been named the #1 Learning Management System for Associations in the Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards. This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. TopClass LMS had previously been named the Best Association LMS in 2015.
WBT Systems
APRIL 10, 2018
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. Now, it’s time to learn how to present a business case for a new LMS to your board, CEO, or other decision-makers. You must figure out how to connect a new LMS to those values.
YourMembership Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
eLearning built to serve member-centric and professional development organizations. About our LMS, Crowd Wisdom™. Our award winning LMS, Crowd Wisdom™ , was designed to deliver a more effective and engaging learning experience for working professionals seeking content and information to further their career skills and knowledge. Recognized as a top LMS platform by independent analysts including Brandon-Hall, CODiE and Talented Learning. .
WBT Systems
JUNE 26, 2017
When you invite members to participate in a learning challenge, and guide and support them throughout the challenge, they’ll become more comfortable with online learning and your learning management system (LMS). Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. As each day is ticked off, members see how far they’ve progressed and are encouraged to not break that string of successes. What habit or skill can you help members develop in 10 or 14 days?
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
We are very excited to sponsor INNOVATIONS, where this year we will be showcasing TopClass 10 LMS and our seamless integration with iMIS. “TopClass LMS is a natural fit with iMIS and together they deliver a sophisticated learning environment with the cloud-based simplicity, convenience, and security that associations demand. ”. – TopClass LMS and iMIS: Integrated, Engaging, Cloud-Safe Learning. Check out What’s new in TopClass LMS version 10?
Blue Sky eLearn
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
For your association’s member businesses, this may mean mastering new emerging technologies in your industry or even hitting specific success metrics within their own internal processes. This ensures no credentials are lost (while also allowing you to recommend courses to members accordingly).
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
For associations focusing on strategically attracting new members (and keeping them engaged for the long haul), it’s important to package your tech stack for ample growth and retention. Association membership in the modern age is all about providing people with real value on their terms, and strategically leveraging technology is an effective way to attract and retain those members who you’ll transform into your trusty advocates. Learning Management System (LMS) / eLearning.
Nimble AMS
MARCH 12, 2021
Lapsed members. There’s always an opportunity to re-engage lapsed members. How to re-engage lapsed association members. First, understand lapsed members. Combined, “became too costly” and “providing little value” really put members at risk for non-renewal.??Do
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Exploring new ways to keep your members engaged and informed about your events can increase overall member satisfaction and translate to a boost in event attendance. Building on that reputation can help you retain members and ignite interest in upcoming events.
Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
As if keeping up with member interests and expectations weren’t challenging enough, 2020 came along and it was like the ground shifted. Nearly every aspect of members’ lives have been disrupted in some way. Many members have become more engaged with their associations.
Blue Sky eLearn
JUNE 7, 2019
Your association is most effective when you’ve created a strong community of members who value opportunities for professional development. Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated. When it comes to keeping your association’s members engaged, your software solutions are your secret weapon. Creates comprehensive member profiles.
MembersClicks
JANUARY 15, 2019
We’re willing to bet that your association has educational resources you’d like to share in an easy, organized and professional way with your members and industry stakeholders. That’s where a Learning Management System, or LMS, comes in. An LMS is a software solution that will house all of your resources in one place, giving specific access to different groups.
MembersClicks
JUNE 25, 2019
We’re willing to bet that your association has educational resources you’d like to share in an easy, organized, and professional way with your members and industry stakeholders. That’s where a Learning Management System, or LMS, comes in. An LMS is a software solution that will house all of your resources in one place, giving specific access to different groups. Post originally published on January 15, 2019; Edited with updates and for clarification.
YourMembership Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Jack is the inventor of Knowledge Direct ® - a robust learning management system (LMS) used by dozens of trade associations and professional societies including the Emergency Nurses Association, the Direct Marketing Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, among others. Jack has won national awards for educational learning programs and technology that better engages the ‘game-based’ generation.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 3, 2017
Because with online learning, associations can provide training to a larger number of members in more flexible formats, something that is helping online education become a popular member benefit. If your association is looking for ways to embrace online learning, here are three traditional learning experiences that you can now offer online to deliver more value to members. Use a learning management system (LMS) or other instructional courseware to develop individual eCourses.
WBT Systems
MARCH 14, 2017
Working with many associations over the years, we have listened to many organizations describe the reasons why their members do not use their existing Learning Management System (LMS) and why they are looking for a new learning solution to re-engage their learners. Here we share four of the most common reasons associations seek to change their LMS platform. The first reason that LMS systems fail is that the learner has to go through too many steps to access the LMS.
YourMembership Blog
JULY 31, 2015
As I mentioned last time , Learning Management Systems, and e-Learning in general, are hot topics for many associations as they look to keep up with their members’ growing professional development needs, and the disruptive innovations and the players driving change in this dynamic market. Tina was able to identify some excellent ideas and tips on how to take those first steps to select and implement an LMS for your association.
YourMembership Blog
JULY 7, 2015
For many associations member retention drives are right around the corner. Doesn’t member retention start the moment a member pays their dues? What percentage of the potential professionals you market to are current members, or prospective members? The technology available today through solution like YM’s Membership Software can increase the efficiency of an association’s member retention program.
YourMembership Blog
APRIL 14, 2015
But we wanted more, in part because we knew our customers and the members they serve needed and expected more. Member recruitment, new revenue growth, generational shifts, technology demands, and the need to transform their organizations into “On Demand” service providers to meet the growing demands of their members – some or all of these make up the business climate associations must compete and succeed in today. We know you and your members are counting on us.
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. Many of these associations offer some form of professional development, continuing education, or training to both members and non-members, and increasingly this includes an online learning element. Association LMS Buying Guide – from Talented Learning.
Web Courseworks Associations
JULY 5, 2017
Three overarching topics caught my eye at the upcoming AAMSE Annual conference in Minneapolis : MACRA and the QPP, Member Engagement Strategies, and Professional Development. The Medicare Quality Payment Program (aka MACRA) 201: Know the Details and How to Help Your Members. Further, many of our members may not even be aware of these changes—and if they are, they can feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do to be successful. Member Engagement Strategies.
Blue Sky eLearn
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Recently, Heather McNair, VP of Engagement Strategy over at Higher Logic , teamed up with Blue Sky’s Channel Manager, Jodi Ray, to discuss how organizations can enhance their online learning with communities. Across generations and industries, data shows professional development is the biggest driver of engagement and value received from an association. Many associations are falling short of providing members value. Automation of the systems also helps to increase engagement.
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. Learning Content Curation for Association Member Education. 4 Ways Education Programs Increase Value for Association Members.
WBT Systems
JULY 19, 2016
Rather than creating all your course content from scratch, learning content curation can help you to update and extend your member education programs with new material. As the Learning and Development, Training, or Education director for your association, you are the curator of the education resources your association provides to members. As L&D Managers know, reviewing and refreshing your content is important to ensure that your members are engaged and interested in learning.
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
This week we were motivated by the keynote session of the Higher Logic Super Forum , where we heard Ken Schmidt of Harley Davidson describe the power of storytelling in creating a passionate member community that will champion your brand. The Twitter conversations during this session also sparked some interesting thoughts about how associations can inspire their member communities to become passionate about what their association has to offer.
WBT Systems
JANUARY 3, 2017
The key to this is to understand the needs and expectations of your members with regard to association education programs. Certification and Accreditation Management – simplify the process for administrators and members. Increased Member Value – members place high value on association education, especially younger members.
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online. We know that education programs provide one successful way to increase member engagement , whether through the annual conference, webinars, or online education and certification programs.
Higher Logic
MAY 9, 2017
And with modern technology, including learning management systems (LMS), associations have the power to pick up where colleges leave off. Choosing the Best LMS Software. Unfortunately, not every LMS has the tools associations need to provide the professional development that many industries are missing. Like traditional education, some LMS software hasn’t kept up with the times. The harshest critics have even called older LMS software dead on arrival (DOA).
Reid All About it
MARCH 19, 2021
Fri 3/19 at 10 a.m.* – 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. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). LMS Demo Day.
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