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JANUARY 15, 2021

WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. CAE credits.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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JUNE 2, 2023

WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. If you plan to select a new AMS in the next year, make plans to attend AMS Fest—it’s held twice a year, once in Chicago and once in the DC areas.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. It’s fun to have broccoli in a new format. Non-Dues-A-Palooza Digital Backstage Pass. 1 CMP credit.

San Diego 370

San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

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AUGUST 20, 2021

WBT Systems knows what’s on your mind. Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a mighty challenge when members have no time to spare. Host: New York Society of Association Executives. The War for Talent: How to Recruit and Retain the Right People. Online learner/virtual attendee engagement. Volunteer training.

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Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. How to Increase Your Corporate Sponsorship Revenue.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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MAY 15, 2020

You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. What new technologies can they employ? UBIT: The Tax Consequences of Revenue Generating Activities for Your Nonprofit.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you’re curious, WBT Systems explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. Host: New York Society of Association Executives.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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MAY 1, 2020

WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors. Pair his post with this one from Northstar Meetings Group: 17 ideas for incorporating revenue-generating opportunities into your online meetings, conferences and webcasts.

North Carolina 273

North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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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. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. More info/register.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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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. The changes that the last two years have brought on our association sector are systemic, structural, and permanent. Host: New York Society of Association Executives.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. The conversation will cover the closest election results of 2020, an update on potential unreported or contested results and where things stand, and the new balance of power in Congress and how they will work together.

Learning Management System 285

Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The goal is to better understand pain points and consequently uncover best practices that would lead to better buying decisions, processes and systems for associations and non-profits. WBT Systems wrestles with that question and comes up with several situations where it’s okay, and not okay, to give away educational content.

Survey 195

Survey Revenue Price Team 195

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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., CAE credit.

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LMS DC Social Media Washington 186

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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. Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ). Host: PCMA.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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MAY 12, 2017

Host: Altai Systems. To reach those goals, the habits and behaviors of system users must change—sometimes significantly. We’ll Die Trying… Over the past few years, a lot has been said about the love/hate (or hate/hate) relationship that associations have with their Association Management Systems (AMS). More info/register.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh North Carolina Chicago Technology 150

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JUNE 14, 2019

WBT Systems explains how association membership can be an antidote to the loneliness epidemic. Good eats: One of the best dishes I’ve ever made in my Instant Pot: pressure cooker spicy Korean pork shoulder from Melissa Clark at the New York Times. Membership Recruitment Tips and Tricks. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

Fort Worth 170

Fort Worth Tips Dallas Social Media 170

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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. Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Engagement boxes.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

With the Delta variant ruining plans for in-person conferences and scientists offering bleak pandemic forecasts, WBT Systems shares advice for returning to virtual. Ann Patchett, New York Times ). Join leading association revenue producers as we discuss the importance of subject matter expertise in your team’s development.

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Content LMS District of Columbia Tips 195

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APRIL 29, 2022

Non-dues revenue incubator. Three association execs will get help fleshing out the contours of a new non-dues revenue program and bringing it to life. WBT Systems sets us all straight on that particular myth. Evaluating non-dues revenue. Obsolete chapter systems. Applicants must be ASAE members. CAE credits.

Louisiana 39

Louisiana Revenue Technology Recruiting 39

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Non-dues revenue. After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. At The Free Press (my new favorite daily), Amanda Fortini reminds us that commonly held stories are often untrue.

Revenue 42

Revenue North Carolina Education System 42

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems replies with an emphatic Yes. The Harvard Business Review describes how the New York Public Library involved employees from 93 branches in innovation communities —could be a good model for chapters. Her herb-heavy crumb coating was fantastic—it’s my new Milanese recipe. Technology for Recruiting Volunteers.

Chicago 37

Chicago LMS New York Content 37

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AUGUST 9, 2019

WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. Oh well, you could sub another fish in this pan-seared mackerel with sweet peppers and thyme recipe from the New York Times. Learn about these value types and how they impact your membership recruitment and retention.

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Columbus North Carolina LMS millennials 39

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Inspired and informed by a session at ASAE Annual, WBT Systems describes a product development cycle you can use for educational programs. David Brooks, New York Times paywall-free view). Battle for the Inbox: How to Boost Email Engagement, Outplay Competitors, and Earn More Revenue in Q4. Product development.

Education 41

Education Project LMS Technology 41

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

It has positively impacted their experiences with membership, revenue, and giving. Eight years later, The New York Times told the story of PWYW making its way to religious institutions, in an article last week, “ The ‘Pay What You Want’ Experiment at Synagogues.” ” Will New Members Pay More Later?

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Price New York Massachusetts Revenue 40

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

WBT Systems continues its Learning Science Made Easy series with an introduction to the instructional design model, Merrill’s Principles of Instruction. Whether you are looking to hire new staff or are in the market for a new position, it’s important to know what to expect in 2022. CEO Update LIVE: Recruiting.

Content 39

Content Education Recruiting Recruitment 39

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AUGUST 19, 2022

WBT Systems offers suggestions for producing webinars that provide a learning experience worth your attendees’ time and attention. If a new AMS is in your future, read about the factors you should consider when comparing software —and then the Ellipsis guide will help you prepare for implementation. Recruiting young members.

Technology 43

Technology Software Cost Products 43

Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

Carol Khoury, managing director of membership and marketing for the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) said associations are finally coming to grips with the fact that they can no longer “do business as usual” and hope to survive. Relevance is what drives both dues and non-dues revenue.”

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New York City New York California Video 60

Association Adviser

MAY 14, 2013

As Thomas Friedman, bestselling author of The World Is Flat, quipped in a recent New York Times op-ed , “something really big happened in the world’s wiring in the last decade, but it was obscured by the financial crisis and post-9/11.” By Hank Berkowitz. See Underwood’s article about video in today’s issue. .

Technology 60

Technology Video Social Media Georgia 60

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

WBT Systems shares some project management basics , like why you need a charter and sponsor, and what you should think about during the project planning phase. It feels like fall, finally, so I took out the Instant Pot and three-plus pounds of short ribs from the freezer to make this New York Times recipe. Host: Results Direct.

North Carolina 34

North Carolina Education Project Communications 34

AssociationChat

APRIL 5, 2022

We had a client, they got hit by ransomware, the phone system went down, because obviously it’s based on IP technology rather than the old kind of wire. I know, we talked about the GDPR legislation, we’re talking about the legislation that then happened in California and the New York. So give you an example. Penny Heyes 16:18.

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Process Course Team Organization 59