Wild Apricot

AUGUST 31, 2016

If your organization is struggling to engage millennials, one of the things you’ll learn from this month’s webinars are 3 rules that will turn a new millennial member into a raving fan.

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millennials Organization 240

Wild Apricot

JUNE 3, 2016

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

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Education 150

WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

With just a couple of weeks to the end of the year and a huge variety of association learning solutions being showcased this week at ASAE Technology Conference 2016 , it’s a good time to look back at the association learning trends that were predicted for 2016 and see which of these are still relevant.

LMS 150

LMS Learning Management System System Certificate 150

WBT Systems

AUGUST 2, 2016

With less than two weeks to the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo 2016 , the largest event for Associations each year, we are putting in place our final preparations to exhibit at Booth #515. WBT Systems will be exhibiting our learning solutions for Associations in the Expo Hall at Booth #515 , during the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo 2016.

Learning Management System 150

Learning Management System How To LMS System 150

Wild Apricot

JULY 1, 2016

If your organization is struggling to engage millennials, one of the things you’ll learn from this month’s webinars is the best times of day to post your event social media messages and send emails.

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millennials Social Media Organization 218

Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Beth Brodovsky, who hosts the Driving Participation podcast (and if you haven’t checked it out yet, what are you waiting for?) recently asked a bunch of her former guests this insightful question for a year-end episode. Here’s my answer: One thing that really worked for my clients was talking to their members.

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Survey System Industry Organization 150

Wild Apricot

APRIL 4, 2016

April means spring, and what better way to celebrate spring than with free education? There is no better way! So, it's a good thing I've put together this super list of free educational webinars for nonprofits and associations.

Education 150

Education 150

Wild Apricot

JANUARY 29, 2016

Can you believe that January is already over? January was a big month for us. We’ve confirmed a lot of our strategies to improve our software experience and already started acting on them.

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Software Strategy 150

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Fast forward: Naylor recently released the results of its 2016 Communications Benchmarking Study. While under staffing remains a top concern among associations, especially in the communications department, some positive trends emerged in the 2016 survey. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. you guessed it.

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Communications Survey Revenue Social Media 223

Socious

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Remember Cliffs Notes, the popular synopses of required reading and classic literature? For some of us, they were a go-to back in high school. They condense a tome like War and Peace into 25-30 pages, giving you the highlights along with a few symbolic references that high school English teachers eat up.

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Social Media Member Engagement Tips Conference 143

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 30, 2016

It's the end of 2016. In this update, read about all our highs and lows of the year.

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Review Newsletter 252

Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The holidays are fast approaching, but that doesn't mean you can't squeeze in some time for some free nonprofit education! This month's webinars feature topics like self-care, events, volunteers, and 2017 planning.

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Education 0

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If your organization is struggling to fill events, looking for #givingtuesday tips, or building a corporate sponsorship strategy, this month’s free nonprofit webinars can give you a hand.

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Tips Strategy Organization 150

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Lots of learning on volunteering this month, so if you’re looking for volunteer strategies, you’ve hit the jackpot of webinars!

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Strategy 150

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 5, 2016

If you're organization is struggling to recruit volunteers, have you considered using social media to do the work for you? In one of this month's free nonprofit webinars, you'll learn how to recruit volunteers right from Facebook, Twitter, and even YouTube.

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Recruitment Recruiting Social Media Organization 150

Spark Consulting

JULY 22, 2016

I’ve been blogging about association management since 2008 – and I was far from the first one into the pool.

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San Diego Cost Content Tools 150

Wild Apricot

MAY 3, 2016

May means nicer weather and I know you want to go outside, but here are 18 great reasons to stay glued to your computer screen!

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 25, 2016

This year's Benchmarks report is the most comprehensive yet and lets you know how nonprofits are stacking up on everything from email marketing to social media to donation campaigns.

Email Marketing 150

Email Marketing Social Media Report Marketing 150

Socious

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

According to The State of Inbound 2016 report, only 18% of outbound marketers consider their strategy effective. Compare that to 81% of inbound marketers and you have a compelling idea of just how well inbound works.

Marketing 240

Marketing Report Strategy 240

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

We were honored to host four renowned community thought leaders at this year’s Super Forum. It was a vibrant discussion that included data versus passion in community, engagement as it relates to retention, the state of community management, and influencing community behavior.

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Social Media Analysis Class Products 120

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional certifications, according to Globalstrat , which recently released, “ 2016 Association Growth Global Trends Survey Report.”.

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Strategy Social Media Survey America 167

YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

According to the 2016 Social Media Marketing Industry Report, 66% of marketers agreed that the online social world helped build their marketplace intelligence, while 75% saw traffic increase to their website. Consider that there are about 2.22 billion social network users worldwide.

Social Media 297

Social Media Technology Industry Marketing 297

YourMembership

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The following original article was first published online on September 13, 2016 by John Wiley & Sons and then appeared on page 6 of the October 2016 edition of The Membership Management Report, a monthly journal published by Wiley for the association industry. Thinking different about member retention + recruitment.

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Recruitment Recruiting Membership Management Report 150

YourMembership

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

We recently kicked off our Thought Leadership Webinar Series for 2016 with Reggie Henry, CAE, the CIO of ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. The webinar was entitled Thriving with Disruption: Associations, Technology and Key Trends for 2016.

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Leadership Technology Conference Strategy 150

YourMembership

JANUARY 5, 2018

I only have to look over my shoulder at the elliptical in my office to spot a failed resolution of 2016. If you’re anything like me, coming up with New Year’s resolutions can be overwhelming and anxiety-ridden, not to mention their failure is often accompanied by evidence. However, it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Member Experience Marketing 170

Socious

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

“This is going to be very unusual advice from a guy who runs a sales and marketing software company, but take dollars from sales and marketing. Put it in products and services and customer delight.” – Brian Halligan, CEO and Founder of HubSpot.

Software 100

Software Resources Products Marketing 100

Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As we saw back in 2016-17 when we came together to respond to the rash of transphobic “bathroom bills,” there is strength in numbers! In the longer term, we need to talk, as a community, about what this means in terms of equity of access (or lack thereof) for attendees. We also need a plan as an industry to respond to this.

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Phoenix Industry Video Leadership 195

Socious

JANUARY 4, 2017

With exploding phones, a divisive election, and major international news, 2016 certainly kept up on our toes. That’s why we’ve put together our 12 top articles from 2016. But through all the turmoil, we found that associations and businesses remained focused on what they do best – serving their customers and members.

Member Engagement 143

Member Engagement Association Management 143

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In 2016, I wrote a post titled, “Could Membership Organizations Become a Dying Model?” Remember Blockbuster? Technology eats business models for breakfast. This article still has a top slot in my site’s analytics. It seems the question isn’t settled. But time and technology have me looking at the issue through a different lens.

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Innovation Technology Organization Leadership 166

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Tech leaders and authors, Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman will share 10 powerful techniques for nonprofit and association leaders to avoid burnout and get more energy for 2016!

Tips 150

Tips 150

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 In support of its Future of Learning initiative, the AICPA launched a digital badge program in April 2016. NWFA also lets certified members purchase a digital badge if they obtained their certification prior to the NWFA University launch in 2016. According to the U.S.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 253

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Smart Electric Power Alliance has seen annual revenues grow 23% (2015 to 2016) and also in 2016 experienced a 62% increase in total staff (to 35 employees from 22). In a September 2016 interview in Fortune Magazine, GM’s CEO Mary Barra was asked “What would you tell your younger self to do differently?”

Strategy 164

Strategy Member Engagement eBook Revenue 164

Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm (PDF), co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, August 2016. Include Is a Verb: Moving from Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion (PDF), co-authored with Sherry Marts, PhD, S*Marts Consulting, May 2017.

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Case Study Content Proposal Strategy 262

YourMembership

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The latest labor statistics are out and they present some interesting opportunities for associations as we move into 2016. There is significant revenue potential in 2016 by ensuring job postings receive maximum exposure. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015 closed with 5.6 million job openings.

Revenue 170

Revenue Social Media Certificate Recruiting 170

WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

TrainingPressReleases.com ) – WBT Systems’ TopClass LMS has been named as the #1 Association Learning Management System for the second consecutive year in the Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards 2016. Linda Bowers , CTO of WBT Systems, retained her title as Best LMS Demonstrator in 2016.

LMS 150

LMS System Learning Management System Certificate 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

. – Looking Forward 2016: Association Business Environmental Scan.

Learning Management System 150

Learning Management System LMS Certificate System 150

Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2018

2016 : We embarked on a big investment with JMI Equity, and they’ve become valued partners. He was named Private Company Chief Financial Officer of the Year in 2010 and 2016, as well as Trending 40: Top Tech Chief Financial Officer by Bisnow in 2015. Check out Kevin’s full bio here.

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Portland Press Release Software Revenue 31