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MAY 7, 2021

Research on associations. WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Changing your narrative can change your life.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. What do your members and target audiences think of yours? Sponsor perspectives.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

To remain relevant and employable, you need to keep your skills sharp. MemberSuite describes seven ways your association can help them afford membership. They’re proof that innovation and improvement is possible—and replicable—even in tough times. Prepare to have your eyes opened. Chapter bright spots. Virtual exhibitors.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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MARCH 24, 2023

If your association hasn’t yet tackled this project or you’re open to further tweaking, Impexium describes the elements of an exceptional member onboarding experience. MemberSuite cautions associations against using pre-pandemic data to plan events. They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Weekly Zoom calls will be held on Tuesday evenings from February 16 to April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. CAE study group.

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San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

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JULY 2, 2021

They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them. MemberSuite shares nine strategies for preventing volunteer burnout so you can keep your leaders in office and your pipeline full. I imagine the suppliers in your industry would say the same things, but why don’t you ask them?

Technology 370

Technology Strategy System Education 370

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Pining for the past won’t help, it just limits your vision. In uncertain times, stay focused on your mission and explore new ways to deliver on that mission.”. This is NOT the time to slow down on your initiatives for the future… That’s what I want for our industry. Online education nimbleness. Association evolution.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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APRIL 2, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association Trends have teamed up on the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , the only survey designed to address the pressing questions association leaders are asking about what “work” will look like post-pandemic. Interested in grading your association communications? Quick hits.

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Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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APRIL 9, 2021

WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session. During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

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JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. They share 19 activities to build into your asynchronous courses that will make them more effective and enjoyable. She also shares guidance on how event planners can start using AI.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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JULY 24, 2020

Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? For many of us, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” To get a sense of what your association is missing, take a few minutes to read Jeff’s article and then share it with your staff and board.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. In another one of their “learning science made easy” posts, WBT Systems introduces the original, revised and rebuffed Bloom’s Taxonomy —a taxonomy used by instructional designers and instructors when developing educational programs.

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Revenue 195

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MAY 10, 2019

If you have a system selection in your future, or you’re in the midst of one, stop right now and read this post from Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: How to gain blog traffic by refreshing old content. How to use FAQ pages to improve SEO. Wed 5/15 at 10:30 a.m.

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MARCH 12, 2021

It can help you escape the spiraling cycle of anxious thoughts that can overtake your brain. Simply recognizing the power of your thoughts over emotions and reactions is the biggest gift of this method. What may be missing in your community governance—prepare for the unexpected. Innovation method. New member onboarding.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

They’re asking you to help by sending the Association Sponsor Engagement Study to your sponsors. The survey closes on Friday, November 5. Virtual conference research. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. With the future looking uncertain because of the Delta variant, MemberSuite suggests calling on your powers of foresight and flexibility when planning conferences. Women in technology. Why get an LMS.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They also give vendors and your organization the opportunity to showcase products and services and meet new audiences and interest. If you’re a trade association, hosting your own trade show can help bring additional value to your members. Consider this your essential trade show planning template.

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Tools How To Software Cost 52

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, Juan Amador, CAE, Danielle Duran Baron, CAE, and Diana Dabdub suggest ways your organization can include and advance Latinos. If associations don’t start talking with prospective sponsors about these benefits, companies will take their marketing dollars elsewhere. Board unanimity.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. Is your CRM or database ready for the end-of-year giving season ? Been there! Pat on head.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I used to go online to quickly check my emails for anything important and I’d end up reading newsletters and community digests, moving onto Hootsuite, falling down the black hole of clicking on tweeted links, reading more articles, and oh why not just a glance at LinkedIn too, then more newsletters and suddenly hours have flown by.

Charlotte 150

Charlotte DC Washington Newsletter 150

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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?” 8 tips for facilitating nonprofit hybrid meetings. Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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Strategy Content Education Tips 195

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

To help you make an informed decision, let’s first answer some frequently asked questions about membership software. What are the benefits of using membership management software? Membership management software automates many processes that would otherwise siphon away your precious staff time. Member engagement.

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Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

CMA Solutions

JUNE 16, 2022

Search engine optimization (SEO) moves your brand forward. If you plan to build your brand in 2022 with a digital marketing solution, SEO must serve as the foundation for the entire campaign. It should be your No. SEO, blog content) create the highest quality source leads with a 14.6% close rate.

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Nexus Marketing

JUNE 27, 2023

This guide will walk you through how we use ChatGPT to improve our results for our clients while maintaining a “by humans, for humans” approach. Our position on fully AI-generated content While ChatGPT is a powerful tool for streamlining content creation workflows, we never use it to fully generate SEO content.

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Process Content FAQ Guidelines 40

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APRIL 14, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Last week, after a day of hiking in Capitol Reef National Park, I got on Facebook to share some photos and learned about the consolidation of Aptify, Abila, and YourMembership under the new Community Brands umbrella. Breakfast/lunch provided. CAE credits.

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Content Chicago Marketing DC 150

MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

To help you make an informed decision, let’s first answer some frequently asked questions about membership software. What are the benefits of using membership management software? Membership management software automates many processes that would otherwise siphon away your precious staff time. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Don’t let your eyes gloss over the news about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which takes effect in May 2018. Terrance Barkan, CAE, of GLOBALSTRAT, explains why your organization needs to take steps to prepare for this new regulation. Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. More info/register.

DC 150

DC Washington Innovation Price 150

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Why create your own when EventMobi has already done it for you? If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , you better start looking for a new one. Becky Kane at Twist says, “Contrary to popular belief, research shows that real-time collaboration tends to stifle creativity and diverse perspectives.”

Tips 41

Tips Video Content Marketing 41

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MAY 6, 2022

Take WBT Systems’ advice: become your association’s unofficial in-house futurist and you’ll be the most interesting person in the room. WBT describes how to become an amateur futurist and what’s in it for you and your association. The TEA framework of productivity: managing your time, energy and attention. Quick hits.

Arlington 39

Arlington Newsletter Project Revenue 39

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MAY 13, 2022

They suggest how to create a remote or hybrid workspace conducive for innovation and provide tips for asynchronous brainstorming. See if cohort programs are something your market might be interested in. Aaron Frank offers one of the best introductions I’ve read in his article on how to explain the metaverse to your grandparents.

Arlington 43

Arlington Technology Project Revenue 43

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Because words are my trade, I’m super aware of how people use them. WBT Systems explains why business jargon isn’t a joking matter, what effect it has on the people and associations who use it, and which terms are especially troublesome. I know I’m not the only one. Workforce model decision. Workforce model decision.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

WBT Systems examines what learners are really buying and explains how to apply what Godin’s describing to the way you market and sell your association’s educational programs. What about you and your colleagues? Time to check in with yourself and your team to see if you need an attitude adjustment. Member/customer engagement.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Software Education Marketing 41

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Please take 3-5 minutes to participate in the 2022 State of the Workplace Pulse Survey conducted by Achurch Consulting. If your workforce model is a touchy issue between leadership and staff, Achurch Consulting says you need to address this disconnect right away or it will erode your culture and cause employees to disengage or quit.

Arlington 41

Arlington Education LMS Revenue 41

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MARCH 23, 2018

He explains how confirmation bias can wreak havoc with your technology project. WBT Systems shares some of the tips they learned from online marketing expert (and multi-millionaire course provider) Amy Porterfield about using webinars as lead generation for online courses. Talking Heads fans will like this one too.

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Case Study Email Marketing DC Washington 45

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

MemberSuite identifies twelve areas your association must address to survive and thrive amidst challenging economic conditions. PropFuel shares 100 questions to ask prospective, current and lapsed members to better understand them, their needs, goals, and more. Mute and block to your heart’s desire. Recession prep.

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LMS Education Technology Strategy 39