WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations—a big group of human egos—are no different which is why membership benchmark survey reports are so popular. Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Online education’s role in membership marketing.

Survey 150

Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please complete the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey.

Learning Management System 195

Learning Management System Education Technology Review 195

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JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” 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.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Michelle Maher at Highland reports on what they learned after talking with 30 association membership leaders. Quick hits Follow these tips to counteract ten major survey response biases and improve your survey data.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Grassroots advocacy survey. Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Fri 3/11 at 12 p.m. every Monday.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

In fact, it’s necessary for your organization’s survival. According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , digital innovation is crucial to the success of your organization. Majorities of association members and professionals agree that organizations must digitally transform to survive.

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Innovation United States Technology Survey 116

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual sponsors/exhibitors. Association CEO Clive Roux shared advice at Association Success for using your association’s digital assets to grow your audience and deliver value to members. Sending website traffic to members. Fri 9/4 at 10 a.m.

Montana 322

Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It’s important to engage with them all to drive member loyalty and keep your organization thriving. In fact, Community Brands research suggests that most members (76 percent!) join as a student, new grad, or within the first five years of employment. Recruit and engage young professionals as community leaders.

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Organization Discount Tips Member Experience 78

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. Virtual conference FOMO. A true LOL.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JULY 31, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. s (MGI) second annual Association Economic Outlook survey. The results will help our community better understand how associations are adapting to change and preparing for the future. Mon 8/3 at 1 p.m.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Online learning myths. Memorable virtual gatherings.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Association websites are the virtual homebase of your organization. Using consistent design elements, like colors and fonts that tie back to your logo, leaves a stronger impression of your organization. Encouraging people to “donate now”, “become a member today”, “volunteer with us”, or “learn more” keeps people clicking.

Examples 130

Examples Directory Software Video 130

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The state of associations. Cecilia Sepp, CAE, founder of Rogue Tulips, recently released the findings of their September association survey, What’s Next for Associations. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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Indiana Review Education Conference 221

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Many company-based membership organizations (trade associations) offer individual memberships too. Consider whether your association might find success with: Student memberships with dues based on their year: sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. Learning Pass. Common Membership Tiers. Virtual Membership.

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Price Discount Marketing Newsletter 135

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development and events for the association community… Politicians and pundits need to listen to these two women whose friendship survives their opposing politics. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. She has a TED talk worth watching too.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

You really thought you had a great idea for an online course. After you and your colleagues put so much effort into it, how do you explain to your boss and committee chair why your online course failed? Learn why your online course failed. The survey said members want to learn the skills taught in the course.

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Course LMS Price Newsletter 175

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… This got me thinking and maybe it will get you thinking too… How do you measure progress in your career? I’ve never heard the phrase “ success theater ” before, but it’s so perfect. Only you can find the right one.” Oh, I know them well.

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DC Content Education Washington 243

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the fundamentals of nonprofit membership programs, identify which organizations benefit most, discuss their advantages, and pinpoint what makes them successful. How do you build a successful nonprofit membership program? How do you build a successful nonprofit membership program?

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Software Membership Management Newsletter Revenue 52

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JULY 8, 2016

Back in the saddle—here’s the list of webinars and other events for the association community for the week of July 11. Demand Metric recently conducted a study to learn about the current state of referral marketing. Hear about trend data and the interest in, evolution of, and success with referral marketing. More info/register.

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DC Certificate Washington Content 150

Disciple Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Crafting an online course is not just an opportunity to share your expertise; it’s a pathway to elevate your personal brand and scale your income. Naturally, you want to ensure that every minute spent translates into impactful learning experiences for your audience.

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Course Education Price Tools 36

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JANUARY 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… The world wants you just as you are—you are enough. Your teaching feels slightly off and inauthentic to students. WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it.

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DC Washington millennials Chicago 225

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Success depends on the ability to create value for their brand. Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Regardless, success depends on tying more “agile” education and development opportunities to desirable competencies as they evolve.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 252

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

If members think your organization provides too little value, they’re not likely to renew. Simply put, if members think your organization provides too little value, they’re not likely to renew. Most loyal members place more importance on technology in their lives and feel their organization delivers a better technology experience.

Technology 69

Technology Membership Management Tips Member Experience 69

Socious

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

They were the centers of their fields and didn’t compete with other organizations. Instead they’re going head-to-head with other nonprofit and for-profit organizations, websites, and media companies. the names of the organizations you’re fighting with for relevancy) will depend on your industry. Online Communities.

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millennials Course Tools Industry 100

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They also suggest ways to improve the virtual conference experience. Six ways to get your organization’s subject matter experts to start thinking like content marketers. ( Share your success (and failures) in working with volunteers.

Colorado 39

Colorado Recruiting Recruitment Survey 39

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The 2022 New Member Engagement Study from Amanda Kaiser at Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking includes survey data on how associations of different sizes handle new member engagement. It also shares onboarding tactics and success factors.

Tips 41

Tips Video Content Marketing 41

MemberClicks

MARCH 16, 2023

Okay, now think about all the ways they contributed to your success. Mentorship can be a formal or informal relationship between a mentor who has the benefits and wisdom of experienced and a mentee who is looking to learn or grow with the support of the mentor. Think about the best mentor you’ve ever had. Got them in your head?

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Tips Examples Leadership Newsletter 52

MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2022

As an association leader at a small-staff organization, perhaps you’ve been managing your professional association, trade association, or chamber of commerce with a series of spreadsheets or disconnected systems. Through this work, we’ve seen firsthand the benefits that a dedicated AMS system can provide for your organization.

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System Association Management Directory Software 52

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MARCH 18, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems digs into ASI’s 7th annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to find out how associations are working through their digital transformation. It’s the boring stuff, the Russians are learning, that kills you in the end.”

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Revenue Technology Video LMS 39

MemberClicks

JULY 12, 2022

Building a strong and ever-growing member base has continued to be a challenge, with 68% of organizations struggling to grow their membership in 2020. And how can you establish membership tiers that meet members’ needs and help appropriately fund your organization? How do membership levels help to improve renewals?

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How To Directory Price Columbus 52

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JANUARY 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member company employees. Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: Tina Erickson, Erickson Coaching & Consulting *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Granted, because of their job, some aren’t your target market, but many are.

Learning Management System 41

Learning Management System Education Committee System 41

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Panelists will share their wins, opportunities and resources they’ve utilized throughout their careers to achieve success.

LMS 40

LMS Video Technology Revenue 40

.orgCommunity

AUGUST 6, 2019

Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , we interviewed leaders who strive to stay a step ahead of the future. Today the organization he founded in 1935, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), more than realizes that vision. The organization represents 19,000 members in more than 100 countries.

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Innovation Illinois System Technology 40

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

They fund association activity, volunteer to keep programs and events going, and advocate for the success of the association and industry at large. But, measuring how much members like your association is difficult because there are likely more than a dozen ways they can interact with your organization. If they decline, ask why.

Survey 60

Survey Member Engagement Communications Industry 60

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MARCH 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… At the Association Component Exchange (CEX) in 2018, I participated in a chapter member journey mapping exercise—that’s a lot of nouns, I know. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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DC California Washington Raleigh 48

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Their current goals likely involve paying off loans, whether it’s for their dwelling, their car or student loans — or maybe a hospital bill incurred when their kid broke their arm last month — and advancing their professional knowledge so they can get a promotion, earn additional money for their family and achieve a sense of self-actualization.

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millennials Leadership Marketing Industry 60

Association Adviser

APRIL 10, 2017

That was my entry into the association community. PC: When examining AHE’s conference sponsorship program shortly after I became executive director, I learned that the only time there was meaningful staff engagement with current or potential sponsors was when we asked for money. Being home with my toddlers was my priority.

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Education Certificate Course Cost 62