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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. But where and how do you start improving culture? Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

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MAY 21, 2021

Hooking members. Although their conversation is focused on donors, everything he says about emotions, feelings, experiences, memories and identity relate to members, attendees and learners too. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Intellectual humility and curiosity. Yes, please!

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. A low-cost, low-effort way to connect members… from association CEO Lindsay Currie, CAE. I forgot how much I love this jalapeño sauce. Virtual watercooler.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Achurch Consulting are the go-to consultants in the association space for remote work so they have opinions, naturally. Marketing copy. Event safety. API basics. If you’re a regular person (i.e.,

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JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. We all know how much an organization’s culture influences its success. But where and how do you even begin to improve your culture? Event planning.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

With all the information available at our fingertips through the internet, connecting us globally with people who share our interests, society is progressively interacting more and more online. They do this through a variety of platforms including websites, social media, email, and increasingly through online communities.

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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. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

How companies measure sponsorship success. They’re asking you to help by sending the Association Sponsor Engagement Study to your sponsors. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Achurch Consulting explains how to convince your board (or CEO) to adopt a flexible (remote or hybrid) work model.

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee?

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MAY 15, 2020

Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Marketing virtual/online education. Billhighway explains how to help chapters leverage their event and content assets to deliver desperately needed revenue to their bottom line and value to sponsors.

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JULY 9, 2021

Member engagement. Anne McCarthy at Sidecar recaps a panel discussion at SURGE Forward about the new approaches to member engagement taken by associations during the pandemic. Of course, but canned do just fine in a pinch. Order and change. Makes more sense now. Digital networking. Would fresh clams be better?

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MemberClicks

MARCH 28, 2023

For that reason, fostering an online community has become non-negotiable for organizations looking to connect, engage and grow their membership. We’ll explore the basics of online community software, review some of the top platforms available and provide tips on how to choose the right one for your organization’s needs.

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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. If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

This is precisely why you can, and should , be addressing these top reasons members aren’t renewing: 37% of associations report l ack of engagement with the organization. 28% of associations said members could not justify membership costs with any significant ROI. 23% of associations reported members found l ack of value.

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. New member onboarding. Innovation method.

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Disciple Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The age-old human desire to connect remains undiminished, but people are increasingly building those connections, and the vital sense of belonging that comes with them, online. These online havens, tailored around collective passions and objectives, aren’t just platforms; they’re vibrant neighborhoods.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 16, 2018

There was never one dedicated space that offered a sense of community beyond the walls of a school building or district. The DEN evolved from disparate groups connecting across social platforms to an engaged, active online community hub. Members started showing up for the resources, but they stayed for the people.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 16, 2023

Did they give you advice on how to build your career? Now, you want to provide that same gift of mentorship to new members of your professional or trade association. Like how to promote themselves or their company on TikTok. Okay, now think about all the ways they contributed to your success. Make key introductions?

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Higher Logic

MAY 14, 2019

No matter the reason for the change, anyone who has grown an online community to maturity can tell you that the thought of moving that community to a new platform is enough to keep a person up at night. There are logistical and personal challenges to migrating an entire community, like: What if engagement totally dies?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. Generation Z. Board development.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education. WBT Systems explains why and how to help industry partners get the most value out of their membership. They describe educational programs that will help these member develop relationships and generate more leads.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The organization aims to increase both impact of visibility of customer experience professionals, facilitate effective member-to-member sharing, and establish respected industry standards. It’s a bustling organization that has exploded in growth over five years, with over 4,000 members worldwide.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Hybrid online courses. WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. This learning mix is the backbone of cohort programs, which are so popular right now. Blended learning. AMS warning signs. Instructional design.

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JULY 14, 2023

Likewise, members and customers are more likely to attend education programs when they’re following a professional learning plan. WBT Systems explains how professional learning plans benefit both your association and members and how to get them going. Customer/member personas. Sunsetting programs.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Because words are my trade, I’m super aware of how people use them. It’s much better to get this news well before your project begins so you can figure out how to juggle these tasks with your regular workload. Adult learning principles need more attention in the association community. Jargon-busting. Quick hits.

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Disciple Media

APRIL 26, 2023

As smartphones and wireless broadband proliferated in recent years, people everywhere began looking for ways to leverage these groundbreaking technologies to create online communities. These communities may revolve around a brand of clothing, a love of photography or music, important social issues or as a way to advance learning.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Nonprofit spring cleaning. Dan Crowd ).

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JULY 8, 2022

WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement. These days, anyone who’s leading a technology project, like an AMS or other system implementation, needs to understand APIs. More importantly, you need to stay curious and learn what is happening and what is coming next.” Member engagement.

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APRIL 17, 2020

Going virtual—how. In just three weeks, NIGP converted more than 50 in-person canceled courses to online courses. In just three weeks, NIGP converted more than 50 in-person canceled courses to online courses. WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. Virtual events.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Here’s one for my marketer friends from Jodi Harris at Content Marketing Institute about how to educate management or leadership about the value of content marketing. Jim has a hunting trip coming up later this month, so we need to make space in the chest freezer for, hopefully, a bountiful venison harvest. Sounds geeky but it’s not.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online learning is having a moment. Creating an engaging online learning community transcends geographical barriers, bringing together diverse minds and fostering a rich, collaborative learning environment. What is an online learning community?

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Online learning. If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. They suggest strategies for making the case for investing in online learning programs. CEO pandemic insights.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

MemberSuite shares the many different ways your association can collect and update member data throughout the membership journey. Association project managers carry a heavy load, especially if they’re expected to juggle their regular job along with their project responsibilities. Been there! Pat on head. Take note! (

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Whether you’re a community builder or a community member, online or in person, I truly believe we could all stand to learn a thing (or ten) from how the Burning Man community operates. The answer is not a simple one. A festival? A Mad Max-esque utopia? I’d say so. A party in the desert? Sure, but I’ll get back to that.

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MARCH 18, 2022

WBT Systems digs into ASI’s 7th annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to find out how associations are working through their digital transformation. Achurch Consulting describes how to spot imposter syndrome on your remote team and how to help employees avoid and overcome it. Digital transformation strategy. Groupthink.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A justification toolkit helps prospective learners make a case for attending your online courses. Membership engagement. Nimble AMS describes how an AMS helps membership teams better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Manager burnout. Non-dues revenue.

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