WBT Systems

JUNE 28, 2016

How to ensure School’s NOT Out for Summer. Those dreaded words from years ago….summer school. The mere mention of them sent chills through students that were just getting by. No vacation, no trips to the beach with friends, just you and the almost as miserable teacher. The last thing you wanted to do on the summertime was more learning! However, the summertime is a great time to evaluate your current learning management system and the training courses your organization offers.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2016

What is so special about July for membership organizations? Based on a study we conducted of over 1 million events you’ve created in Wild Apricot, July is the hottest month for big events. We’re talking retreats, conventions, and conferences.

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Optimist Consulting

JUNE 29, 2016

I delivered an e-newsletter workshop recently for a client. One of the activities I took the group through was looking at other membership organisation’s e-newsletters. This version from the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) was a favourite among the participants. I wanted to share my thoughts on why I think it works well.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 27, 2016

The difference between effective, efficient writers and the rest is a matter of habit. The effective writers regularly and consistently do things that other writers only do sporadically. That’s why they get so much done. Having written millions of words for business since 1982, I’ve got some of those habits figured out. Do these things – and do them consistently – and the quality of your writing projects will increase, even as you produce them more time-efficiently.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 24, 2016

I’ve been thinking about morning habits, again. Last spring, after reading The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, I developed morning habits like exercise, meditation, reading, and gratitude journaling that stuck with me for quite a while. Et voilà, my productivity increased. But after a while, I lost my mojo and the habits faded. I picked these habits back up recently and, of course, my energy and productivity increased again.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 20, 2016

As we approach the end of June, and with a little inspiration from last week’s blog on Reflective Learning , we thought it was a good time to look back at some of the most popular association learning blogs of the first half of 2016. Apart from our roundup of the predicted 2016 Trends for Association Learning Technology , which is our all-time most popular blog post, the association learning blogs listed below have generated the most interest and conversation on our social media networks:

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Socious

JUNE 23, 2016

Do you remember that Android commercial from last year? It was full of animal friends, from rhinos and sheep walking together to a parrot stealing pasta and for a waiting dog. The point? The animals were different, but they were friends working together to have fun or snag a tasty meal.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 3, 2016

Looking to continue your non-profit education? We've got you covered. Choose from among these 24 free webinars for June 2016.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 23, 2016

Your community looks absolutely stunning. The colors, graphics and font all work perfectly with each other. Everyone compliments you. But there’s one big problem. No one can figure out how to use it. It’s not that you didn’t have a great design team. Or that you weren’t trying to be successful. You just got caught up in making your online community look pretty before thinking about how it was going to be used.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 10, 2016

Here’s the list of webinars and other professional development events for the week of June 13. If you’d like me to list your webinar, please send me the information before Thursday, and I’ll be happy to include it in the following week’s list. No demos, sorry. Tue 6/14 at 11 a.m.* – Make the Most of Your Analytics with Google Universal Analytics or Google Tag Manager.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2016

Have you ever considered how you or your presenters introduce new content to learners? Last year I had the opportunity during a site visit with a client to partake in The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium. If you’re ever in the area, you absolutely have to check it out. The technology is quite remarkable within the outdoor recreation industry – and the memories, particularly if you’re new to climbing, will last a lifetime.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

Reflection is an important part of learning, allowing us to process and comprehend new information, taking time to consider it in light of our experience, which helps us to create meaning and knowledge that can be applied to improve performance. In this modern world of ‘information at your fingertips’, how can your Learning Management System (LMS) help you to incorporate reflective learning in your education programs?

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Optimist Consulting

JUNE 29, 2016

In my work with my clients, I see digital transformation in the membership sector, first-hand. So I was very interested recently to come across a digital skills toolkit from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), which I think will help many membership organisations to develop the digital skills of their staff. Building a digital workforce is specifically designed to help organisations plan, design and deliver a digital skills development programme for their workforce, but what

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Potomac Core

JUNE 30, 2016

. The Brexit vote in the United Kingdom along with modest and subdued global economic growth will continue to affect corporate decisions on external costs not related to top line growth and operating performance. Associations in a number of instances are increasingly more relevant , and have strategic objectives closely aligned with the industries they serve.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 22, 2016

It’s simple: online communities are the most efficient tool for knowing what your customers think, predicting what they’ll do or need, and retaining them for the long-term. And that all adds up to a better product. When you listen to your community and respond to feedback, not only do you understand your customers more, but you can take that knowledge to improve what they already love.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2016

I’m not going to name names, but I saw a company promote a webinar on Twitter just two days before holding it—that was the first time they mentioned it on Twitter. I went to their site to see where they promoted upcoming events, like webinars. Nowhere. Not on their Resources page, not on their home page. What the heck? I’m guessing they announced it to their email list but wouldn’t you want to get more leads by sharing it more widely?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Carla Kalogeridis. Q & A with Carla Kalogeridis , president, Arion Media Services. Follow her on Twitter at @CarlaKalo. Q: Learn: Let’s say you’re studying for a big exam. Are you a crammer, or do you like to plan ahead? A: I plan ahead to cram. Q: Network: How do you help a wallflower, who’s not comfortable networking at a professional event, loosen up?

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WBT Systems

JUNE 7, 2016

Restaurants that serve the tastiest food have great relationships with their suppliers. The chefs are able to design and deliver interesting and attractive plates, because their suppliers work with them as part of the extended team to provide knowledge on seasonal availability and trends, quality produce, and pricing that works for the restaurant’s needs.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 27, 2016

I recently read a blog post written by a staffer at an association management company (AMC), detailing, with time codes, all the activities she engaged in during a typical day in her office. 2:15 p.m. — Reach out to account manager for VoIP service to follow up on a new phone order and inquire about headsets for some staff that share offices. 2:21 p.m. — Update membership and staff reports for upcoming client Board meeting.

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Virtual

JUNE 23, 2016

You’ve just spent months navigating the formalities of incorporating a new consortium and all the associated legalities and growing pains that will allow you to work with industry peers. Now it’s time to begin the real work of identifying annual goals and objectives. Your chances for success will be much higher if you build a strong foundation. Here is a handy checklist you should have before you begin to operate.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 21, 2016

Feedback is the way you grow your community -- in size, in maturity and in engagement rates. Out of that growth and collaboration your organization can create better products, a thriving community, a healthy culture and a stronger company. But you can’t grow unless you collect data. And the way you collect data should be strategic, since it will affect all aspects of your community and company -- including growth.

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Portage Group

JUNE 20, 2016

Well, it's June and we all know what that means.golf season is upon us! TPG was pleased to attend the CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau annual golf tournament at the Kanata Golf and Country Club on June 6th and was honoured to be able to host players from the designated event charity, the Learning Disabilities Association - Ottawa - Carleton. Above, you will see Geoff Thacker, TPG Executive Partner - Research and Strategy is having a rough day on the links but still managed a good game.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Carla Kalogeridis. Q & A with Carla Kalogeridis , president, Arion Media Services. Follow her on Twitter at @CarlaKalo. Q: Learn: Let’s say you’re studying for a big exam. Are you a crammer, or do you like to plan ahead? A: I plan ahead to cram. Q: Network: How do you help a wallflower, who’s not comfortable networking at a professional event, loosen up?

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Socious

JUNE 9, 2016

Association members are like business customers, they come to your organization for help. They want to solve a problem, to learn, to grow in their industry, or to find ways to contribute to a cause. And, similar to a business, that’s what your association is built to do – help members by providing benefits.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 20, 2016

No money, no mission. It's a common phrase in the world of associations. And it's worth remembering, even though, in my experience, it often isn't. Truth is, the culture of many associations continually drives them to try and do more with less. They get trapped into thinking things can get done on a shoestring. But they can't, at least not the big picture goals most associations set for themselves.

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Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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