251 Help Your Members Embrace Technology
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 3, 2014
This post introduces a new free guide that offers research, insights and tips on how to get members, volunteers and your board to embrace technology. technology
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How to use technology to support your members’ career journey
YourMembership Blog
JUNE 13, 2019
Having the right technology in place helps you understand and engage with your members through each stage of their journey. The post How to use technology to support your members’ career journey appeared first on YourMembership. Career Solutions Membership & Marketing Online Learning TechnologyYour members’ needs and expectations evolve as they move through their careers.
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Closing the technology gap
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 3, 2018
A recent Community Brands study found associations are struggling to meet members’ expectations for technology
Face Your Fear of Technology
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Technology (and the thought of it) sometimes elicits a similar response. I’ve worked with hundreds of associations and here are some of the responses I have gotten when asking about their take on “technology” or “new ways” of reaching and engaging their members: Do we have to? Our members don’t like technology. There are non-scary ways to embrace technology to better engage with your members and to maximize non-dues revenue for your association.
2020 Event Technology Trends
ePly
MAY 27, 2020
How to leverage event technology to elevate your next event. What is Event Technology? Event technology is any kind of software that improves the event process for both event planners, and/or attendees. In the last 10 years, the industry has seen a number of innovative event technology platforms emerge to help event planners set up, promote, and execute an event, as well as leverage attendee data and feedback to improve the process for future events.
Legit learning and technology for your association.
YourMembership Blog
JUNE 27, 2017
The post Legit learning and technology for your association. Not too long ago, Tamer Ali, SVP and GM of Learning at YourMembership and frequent contributor to #Onward The YM Blog, sat down with Celisa Steele to record the Leading Learning podcast available below. During this 20-minute episode, Tamer, who is committed to helping organizations in the business of lifelong learning more efficiently operate and. appeared first on YourMembership. Online Learning Professional Development
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2018 resolution: Keep an eye on emerging technology trends.
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 3, 2018
In our recent Digital Member Study, we found a majority of members say technology plays a big role in their everyday lives. The study shows that members, in general, are ahead of the technology adoption curve (see chart below). Sixty-three percent of members identify themselves as ahead of the curve or early adopters of technology. The post 2018 resolution: Keep an eye on emerging technology trends.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing New Association Technology
Higher Logic
JANUARY 4, 2018
Purchasing new technology is a big undertaking. Ariel Brandt Lautman , Online Community Manager for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, has a list of questions to review before she purchases new technology. The more people on your team, the more likely it is you’ll have different tolerances for technology. Large teams with members who are less familiar with technology may need to contact customer service more than those who are tech savvy, for instance.
Aligning Vision with Technology
Association Success
JULY 18, 2019
When it comes to becoming a more innovative organization and leveraging today’s technological advancements for the overall betterment of the association and its operations, it all starts with the vision. Similarly, most associations don’t give much thought to culture in relation to incorporating new technology in processes and operations. From here it’s much easier to identify what solutions, technological and otherwise, are important and what they need to do well
Expert Roundup: Top Tips on Associations, eLearning, and Technology
Blue Sky eLearn
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Over the past year, we had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of experts in the association, eLearning, and technology industries. Find time to experiment with unproven ideas or technologies. The post Expert Roundup: Top Tips on Associations, eLearning, and Technology appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Today we’ve put together a compilation of some of the top tips they shared. For all of their expert advice, you can find their full posts here.
Expert Roundup: Top Tips on Associations, eLearning, and Technology
Blue Sky eLearn
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Over the past year, we had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of experts in the association, eLearning, and technology industries. Find time to experiment with unproven ideas or technologies. The post Expert Roundup: Top Tips on Associations, eLearning, and Technology appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Today we’ve put together a compilation of some of the top tips they shared. For all of their expert advice, you can find their full posts here.
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Rolling Out New Technology to Your Members: 3 Best Practices
MembersClicks
AUGUST 10, 2020
Adopting new technology — whether it’s a membership management system, a learning management system, a conference app, or something else entirely — is exciting!
How to Tackle Technology
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
The post How to Tackle Technology appeared first on Association Adviser - Best practices, news and leadership strategies for association professionals. Features Technology ASAE benchmarking CAHF communication integration poll everywhere poll systems Simply Voting technology video video integration And do it on your own terms. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Interview with an Expert: Emilio Arocho, Director of Technology and Digital Strategy at FDLI
Blue Sky eLearn
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
As Director of Technology and Digital Strategy at the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI), he facilitates data-driven decision making across teams and tailors cloud architecture and business processes to anticipate and exceed stakeholder demands. How long have you been involved with technology in the association space? What are some of the most common questions you get about technology? Ignoring emerging technology and digital practices is a bad idea.
Technology truths for meetings and events
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 28, 2014
I’ve admitted it before, and I’ll do it again: I’m a social media and technology addict. So when I’m choosing conferences to attend, I look for technology use. In the first half of this year, American Express Global Business and Travel surveyed 336 meeting planners and 161 meeting and event attendees to learn more about the evolving landscape of technology in meetings. How do you use technology for your meetings and events?
Always the Last to Know: Breakthrough Technologies
Spark Consulting
APRIL 29, 2013
MIT’s Technology Review recently did a piece on the 10 breakthrough technologies of 2013. cool technology Technology Review Geek out on a Monday morning! They include: Deep learning, about advances in AI. Temporary social media, “This message will self-destruct in 3o seconds…” (although you can still take a screen shot). Prenatal DNA screening, and its attendant ethical dilemmas. Additive manufacturing, aka 3-D printing.
Interview with an Expert: Bill Mott – Event Technology, Freeman Company
Blue Sky eLearn
APRIL 2, 2018
Live streaming, mobile devices, virtual events all hit the scene in the following years, and the content capture department became the “OnlineEvent” department and innovated business practices to meet these emerging technologies. The post Interview with an Expert: Bill Mott – Event Technology, Freeman Company appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Bill Mott has 11 years of experience in the virtual events space, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge.
Legit learning and technology for your association.
YourMembership Blog
JUNE 27, 2017
The post Legit learning and technology for your association. Not too long ago, Tamer Ali, SVP and GM of Learning at YourMembership and frequent contributor to #Onward The YM Blog, sat down with Celisa Steele to record the Leading Learning podcast available below. During this 20-minute episode, Tamer, who is committed to helping organizations in the business of lifelong learning more efficiently operate and. appeared first on YourMembership. Online Learning Professional Development
?6 ways AMS technology can make your small association’s event planning easier
YourMembership Blog
MARCH 2, 2020
An AMS system with modern event technology built in can make your association’s event planning easier. There’s no need to struggle through event planning because you have a small staff. Membership & Marketing Member Engagement Email Marketing Social Media Non-dues Revenue Event Management
Becoming a Champion of Technological Innovation
Association Success
JULY 2, 2019
I’ve always embraced technology, and I’ve pushed that forward in every position I’ve been in. Today’s technological advancements present many possibilities and solutions for organizations. Although most people can agree that there is always room for improvement, there are limitations and doubts surrounding the idea of bringing in new technology into operations and changing the way things work. How can you encourage your organization to embrace a tech culture?
5 key takeaways from association learning and technology report.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2017
The post 5 key takeaways from association learning and technology report. I’m a numbers girl, it’s true. Data tells such a rich story when used appropriately, and can really be a guide to so many decisions we make daily. As influencers in our organizations, it’s crucial we have the data in our back pocket to justify spending allocations, strategies and execution. Community Brands recently sponsored a report. appeared first on YourMembership.
Improving the Relationship Between People and Technology
Association Success
JULY 8, 2019
You need your staff’s buy-in before bringing in new technology solutions to your association. When trying to bring in new technology into an organization, it is guaranteed that you will be met with resistance, because any sort of change often is. You need that buy-in from people first, otherwise there’s going to be struggle in incorporating the technology into operations. People who see the value in technology are typically agile.
Technology Considerations for Moving to a Virtual Office
Delcor
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Like many decisions these days, technology will play a critical role in whether your virtual office succeeds or creates new problems for your organization. What follows are some key technology considerations before you make the leap. Choose Your Technology Infrastructure Wisely.
New Year, New Technology?
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 5, 2012
Technology. New Year, New Technology? It’s an excellent time to reevaluate the technology you’re using. The goal behind technology, as I’ve written in past posts, is to simplify your daily tasks. Sure, many of us choose to purchase technology because we want to be the first with some cool gadget or we find a device that allows us to play Angry Birds anywhere we want, but the primary goal should be making us more efficient.
2020 Association Technology Trends And Predictions
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Want to know what’s on the horizon for association technology in 2020? But when it comes to association technology trends, you don’t necessarily have to look far into the future to see the road ahead. Just as Tesla aims to reimagine an everyday item like the car, associations will reimagine their use of key technology such as their association management software (AMS) systems. The post 2020 Association Technology Trends And Predictions appeared first on NimbleAMS.com.
?6 ways AMS technology can make your small association’s event planning easier
YourMembership Blog
MARCH 2, 2020
An AMS system with modern event technology built in can make your association’s event planning easier. There’s no need to struggle through event planning because you have a small staff. Membership & Marketing Member Engagement Email Marketing Social Media Non-dues Revenue Event Management
Always the Last to Know: 10 Breakthrough Technologies
Spark Consulting
JUNE 16, 2014
I’m a little late on this, as MIT’s Technology Review published this earlier this spring, but you definitely owe it to yourself to check out their 2014 list of 10 breakthrough technologies. cool technology Technology Review The list includes: Agricultural use of drones. Smartphones with high levels of security and privacy protection built in. Brain mapping. Computer chips that can morph like your brain does. The ability to edit the human genome.
Need to convince your board it’s time for new technology? Focus on your association’s goals and challenges.
YourMembership Blog
AUGUST 29, 2019
You know it’s time for new technology. Help them understand the challenges your small association faces and how new technology can help you reach your acquisition, retention, and engagement goals. The post Need to convince your board it’s time for new technology? But does your board? Here’s how. It’s a familiar story. Your association has goals around membership growth, retention, and engagement. And every day, your outdated.
Follow the Technology Trends and Don’t Get Left Behind - Moery Company
Moery Company
JULY 6, 2018
Today’s association business environment requires us to stay abreast of ever-evolving technologies, and be ready to pivot. In fact, technology is moving fast in every industry, and we must stay ahead of the curve to meet our business objectives with success. The post Follow the Technology Trends and Don’t Get Left Behind appeared first on The Moery Company.
Gamification: Before You Implement the Technology.
YourMembership Blog
APRIL 3, 2012
Technology. Gamifiying your organization is not about technology. Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers. Contact. YourMembership.com Blog.
Ten Criteria for Vetting Event Technology Solution Providers (Updated)
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 31, 2017
Over the past decade, there have been significant upgrades and newcomers in the event technology space. There are several hundred event technology providers competing to win your business. Before you take a look under the hood or consider test driving a core technology that you’re going to make part of your event and business processes, consider these ten criteria for vetting: 1. It’s never a good idea to be on the bleeding edge with any technology.
How to Tame Technology
Association Adviser
MAY 20, 2014
” But, according to the association technology experts we consulted, if you don’t get some more features soon, you ain’t going to have more members. feature, you’ll see that our research shows association leaders are more likely to invest in new tools, technologies and processes than they are in hiring more people. Technology is no longer a siloed department. Common association technology mistakes. Technology success stories.
Facing Your Association's Reliance on Technology
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 4, 2012
Is your organization in denial about technology or will 2012 be the year your organization harnesses technology to achieve your mission? membership database management Non-profit technology
Technology Continues to Surprise Association Leaders
Association Adviser
MARCH 12, 2015
You don’t need a smart watch, drone or 3D glasses to know that technology is evolving at a dizzying pace today with no sign of slowing down. Polls associated general contractors of America association technology association technology department Fara Francis technology As preliminary results of our unscientific reader poll. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Did You Know?
5 tips to get your leaders to love new LMS technology.
YourMembership Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
From our Community Brands Digital Member Study, we learned there’s a strong correlation between member loyalty and technology. Members who believe their professional membership organization is an early technology adopter are generally more satisfied and feel more connected to their organization. The post 5 tips to get your leaders to love new LMS technology.
Contest for Science & Technology Nonprofits
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 10, 2010
GreatNonprofits.org’s 2010 Science and Technology Campaign, in partnership with Guidestar, NTEN, TechSoup Global, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, Association for Women in Science, Inveneo, and Tonic, seeks top-rated nonprofits who are making a difference in the fields of science and technology. Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech contests
How Technology is Transforming Strategy
Principled Innovation
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
As social, mobile and related technologies continue to drive deep and accelerating societal transformation, associations will continue to confront increasingly complex strategic challenges that will require fresh mindsets and more dynamic approaches to address. Consider just three ways that technology is irrevocably shifting the nature of strategy, and thus how association leaders need to think about the work of strategy-making in the years ahead.
5 Ways Technology Can Push Your Fundraising Strategy Forward
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 12, 2017
We all know it’s true: technology is becoming more vital with each passing day. As useful (and addictive ) as technology can be, many nonprofits still don’t know how to reap the full benefits of their various software platforms. Between donation tools, donor or member management software, online community platforms, and other technological tools, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the capabilities and forget to make the most of these amazing solutions.
Technology Trend Alert: Association and Nonprofit Engagement [Video]
Socious
JUNE 10, 2015
Conversations around technology in the world of associations and nonprofits are constantly evolving. So where should you go to find out where technology is headed and how to avoid common pitfalls? We recently spoke with Tom Lehman of Lehman Associates, a technology, strategy, and research firm. There is a steady stream of new research, case studies, and trends saturating the web. So where should you start?
Technology Trends in Associations
SocialFish
APRIL 13, 2015
Key findings from the 2014 Association Technology Study from Lehman Reports and what they mean for associations. Technology Trends in Associations from Informz on Vimeo. Nice webinar from Informz , Brightfind (formerly Syscom’s web services + Personify Interactive), Higher Logic and Tom Lehman. Lots of good stuff in here about marketing automation, online communities, user experience and more to sink your teeth into.
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