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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. Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. Gen Z education. More info/register.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Intentional learning.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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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. Mentoring program. While starting a mentoring program isn’t rocket science, there’s certainly an art to it.” I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry.

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Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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JANUARY 26, 2024

TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. They explain how these educational programs attract young professionals who want to develop in-demand skills and build relationships with peers. Leadership development for young members. Email marketing news.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Bruce Rosenthal and Lori Zoss Kraska share five valuable hard truths about sponsorships from Bruce’s interviews with 100 corporate sponsors. Online community. Sponsor perspectives.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

Leveraging a robust membership management system enables chamber professionals to engage members and develop their chamber instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. To put it simply, an AMS provides chambers of commerce with an all-in-one member management system to: Streamline operations. Grow membership. Generate revenue.

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System Software Directory Membership Management 148

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APRIL 26, 2024

As we come to the end of National Volunteer Week, take a few moments to explore ways volunteers can enhance your association’s online education programs. TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. Forget what you’ve learned about SEO.

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Content Survey Education Strategy 266

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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. WBT Systems explains why it might be time for your association to get into the microcredentials business. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Mon 9/18 at 8 a.m.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Love will keep us together… Education programs. TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. Mentoring programs. It’s a must-read. No s**t, Sherlock.

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Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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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. Many of them don’t have the capability or capacity to design the new training programs they need.

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Revenue Review Content Strategy 300

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. You fall to the level of your systems.” 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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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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Revenue Austin Tools Education 272

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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. Enjoy compelling future-focused learning. Affordable membership. CAE credits.

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Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Cutting back or eliminating management training programs certainly doesn’t help. TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Procrastination. More info/register. Fri 8/11 at 4 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual sponsorships. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.”

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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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. Sponsorship strategy. You’ll see the next edition on Friday, April 14. Women in the workplace. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. Sponsorships. Bruce Rosenthal and Dan Kowitz offer a reality check about sponsorships. AMS onboarding. AI for associations.

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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. She shares examples of a pre-event virtual program and one that takes place after an in-person event, both adding more value to the attendee experience. Demystifying API. More info/register.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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. To resolve these issues, try a different approach to conferences: make a plan to continue the conference learning experience.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

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MARCH 8, 2024

Education program marketing. TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Mentoring programs. Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. Support, learn from each other, and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

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Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

MemberClicks

AUGUST 18, 2022

When searching for the right online learning program for your association, you must consider cost, accessibility, and functionality. Learn more about the best way to approach the decision process with this short post. Dos and don’ts of picking an LMS. A good LMS will engage your members and get them learning.

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LMS Organization Software Course 52

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APRIL 30, 2021

WBT Systems laments the lost art of listening. Multi-system implementation. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. I’ve heard a few friends talk about implementing more than one system this summer. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Quick hits.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Host: Product Design Community *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Hear ideas for collecting non-dues revenue (sponsorship, job boards, merch, etc.),

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

WBT Systems has been gathering insights over the last six months or so and shares their new ideas on this topic. Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Virtual event tips.

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Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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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. Virtual event sponsorship. Have a great program to share? Career pathways. Virtual events.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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MARCH 26, 2021

WBT Systems sums up the volunteer SME conundrum by saying, “Your association can’t live without them, so how do you live more easily with them?” A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Will Learning Ever Look the Same? Host: Hopskip.

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Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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JUNE 26, 2020

WBT Systems suggests it’s time to integrate these two teams so attendees have a more effective learning experience. How the pandemic put a magnifying glass on sponsorships. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Building Community for Your Virtual Event. Virtual conference advice. Host: ASAE.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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MAY 22, 2020

Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. More info/register.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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MARCH 8, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Don’t keep your association’s technical savvy and systems all to yourself. MemberSuite explains how associations can respond to this market demand by offering certificate and certification programs. UCLA Anderson Review ). More info/register.

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LMS Price DC Washington 170

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

WBT Systems explains how your association’s education programs can provide three things that research says are missing for many who work remotely : meaning, belonging and informal learning. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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San Diego Education Social Media Content 195

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. As someone who’s always thinking about my next meal, Jeffrey Cufaude speaks to my heart (yes, my stomach too) when he encourages facilitators not to overlook food when planning a program. Online community. Member education.

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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AUGUST 14, 2020

and discussions by topic (sponsorships, DEI, marketing automation, advocacy, components, etc.). Let sponsors host discussion rooms—an AMS partner hosts a room on membership topics, an LMS partner hosts one on professional development topics, etc. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Virtual fellowships.

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Montana Conference Education Tips 370

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Who has the time to learn? But sometimes a traditional online program or course doesn’t fit our schedules. TopClass LMS advises associations to offer microlearning programs to busy professionals since they’re more likely to have 10 minutes to spare, not 50. Answer: we all do. Gen Z marketing. More info/register.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

If you’ve lost your spark amidst all the challenges coming your way at work, WBT Systems shares advice for getting your association mojo back. 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.”

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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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. More info/register.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Why get an LMS. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ? My original Emeril recipe is no longer online, but I found this one , which is pretty much the same.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more. Marketing automation. CliftonStrengths.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195