Socious

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The Socious Top Ten for the Week of February 21, 2016. Socious has some great news! Call it a late new year’s resolution if you will, but we have decided to bring back the “Socious Top Ten”.

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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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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs.

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Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

Virtual

JANUARY 12, 2016

After a few days of walking the floor at CES , many things start to look alike. That’s because they are. There were dozens of quadcopter drones from different manufacturers. A sea of 4k televisions all with great pictures. And enough virtual reality glasses to make them stop being a novelty.

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Sequence Consulting

MARCH 2, 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes Association Management Trends 2024 In the evolving landscape of 2024, associations face a pivotal moment characterized by significant shifts in membership dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements. The median increases are 6% annually and 12% over five years.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 30, 2016

billion monthly active users and LinkedIn clocks in at 450 million in Q2 2016 (statista). There are many private, third-party community tools that may or may not integrate with your association management software (AMS), create an exclusive environment for your members, and perhaps give you insights into user activity.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Or, if you’re in the generalist mood, Associations Now is your one-stop shop for news and information. Most website projects include integration between the association management system (AMS) and the content management system (CMS) so members can login and access members-only content. Wed 2/17 at 2 p.m.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

So increasingly, non-profit associations must compete in a “for-profit” manner to win business for their continuing education programs. 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. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem?

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. Linda Bowers , CTO of WBT Systems, retained her title as Best LMS Demonstrator in 2016.

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The world’s leading international meetings marketplace is marking its 14th Anniversary with an earlier date in April for 2016. Association Day – April 18, 2016. During this special day of education and seminars , IMEX explores key topics and new developments within association management.

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Socious

JANUARY 4, 2017

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

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Member Engagement Association Management 143

SBI

JULY 23, 2023

Impact of AMCs Whether your non-profit association is in the market for full-service management or specific services, Association Management Companies (AMCs) leverage shared resources across multiple association clients to increase capacity, impact, and financial health. Contact us.

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Association Adviser

JULY 10, 2017

This month, Association Adviser sat down with Andy Curliss, chief executive officer of the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC), to chat about a job he was tapped for in November 2016 after 20 years of working as an investigative reporter and editor for The News & Observer (Raleigh) and as a division head for Gelia, Wells & Mohr, Inc.,

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Socious

MARCH 18, 2016

Every week we aim to make your life easier by compiling the best customer engagement articles from around the web right here on our blog. This week, our favorite articles focus on providing you with tips for improving you customer marketing strategy.

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Technologies like mobile apps, wearables, and the Internet of Things are sure to shift the way associations cater to their members and the millennial generation. The next shift in the association market will be mobile networking and connecting cloud data. This level of connectivity allows the member to have more control.

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Socious

MARCH 11, 2016

Every week we aim to make your life easier by compiling the best community management articles from around the web right here on our blog. This week, our favorite articles focus on providing our readers with tips for online community management.

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Tips Association Management 100

Socious

JANUARY 5, 2016

Your customers are logging into websites more frequently, signing up for new online services, and trying new apps every day. The well-documented consumerization of business product users is putting increasing pressure on companies. In many cases, companies can’t keep up with the evolving expectations of their customer base.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In the past few years, there has been a noticeable push by associations to leverage enterprise constituent relationship management (CRM) platforms from Salesforce or Microsoft as the platform for their association management software (AMS). This push has been driven by multiple factors, including the need for: CRM.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 6, 2017

It makes sense, then, that more and more associations are considering, or expanding, their online community plans. Companies that previously focused on database work, such as association management software (AMS) providers, now offer community modules as an add-on to their main product.

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Software Member Engagement Tools Resources 201

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

13 association management experts (including yours truly) make some predictions for 2017 in a new e-book from Aptify. Presenter: Michael Owen, managing partner, EventGenuity, LLC. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast. Few of us cover the same ground so it makes for an interesting read. Hosts: PCMA and PSAV.

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Principled Innovation

DECEMBER 22, 2018

#3 - Get a New Job Up until December 2016, I had worked directly for a local, state, national or international association my entire career. Fast forward to 2016 and I was ending a three year contract with association management software company - Aptify - and heading into the biggest experiment in my professional career.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 1, 2021

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 Innovation America Review 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Since the implementation of ASU 2016-14 many nonprofits that did not previously have to present a statement of functional expense are required to. Association Management Companies (AMCs) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 1. Wilson, CAE, Executive Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Association Management Center.

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Socious

DECEMBER 29, 2015

As 2015 draws to a close, many organizations are busy gathering data to create strategies for 2016. it’s just as important that you spend some time developing a strategy for your community going into 2016.

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Membership Marketing

DECEMBER 2, 2016

For the upcoming year, Aptify just released a report titled, Top Association Management Predictions for 2017. I was asked to provide my perspective on where membership is headed. Here are the three predictions that I shared.

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Portage Group

MAY 30, 2016

May 30, 2016. The Portage Group) – The Portage Group is pleased to welcome Steve Carroll, CAE, as an Independent Associate to their team. Steve is an accomplished association sector professional bringing with him a wealth of success and experience as an association staff and volunteer leader. Toronto, ON.

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Socious

JANUARY 4, 2017

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

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SCD Group

DECEMBER 18, 2016

As I look back on 2016, a recap might help while offering lessons for other associations and nonprofits. In each assignment, I began with a survey of planning participants, association leaders and/or a random sample of members. The new firm assumed management on schedule! People often ask me, “What does SCD Group do?”

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Proposal Sample Survey Conference 40

Higher Logic

MARCH 6, 2020

CFP Board’s online community, Candidate Forum, launched in mid-2016 and has been highly successful in terms of supporting CFP Board’s mission of granting the CFP® certification. Top Digital Marketer of the Year: Beth Arritt, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Meet 9 Award-Winning Higher Logic Customers.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

This week kicks off with a webinar you won’t want to miss: Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn discussing their insightful new report, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm. Presenters: Shelly Alcorn, Principal, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: CommPartners.

Social Media 150

Social Media New Jersey Tips Recruiting 150

Higher Logic

AUGUST 11, 2016

It found a new email host and contracted with Abila netFORUM for its association management software (AMS). This database was more robust and offered better membership management than NAASF’s previous platforms. Average open rate (for Open Forum digest) : 28% in 2015 and 29% in 2016 - higher than industry average.

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America Resources Software Education 120

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

13 association management experts (including yours truly) make some predictions for 2017 in a new e-book from Aptify. Presenter: Michael Owen, managing partner, EventGenuity, LLC. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast. Few of us cover the same ground so it makes for an interesting read. Hosts: PCMA and PSAV.

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San Jose millennials Revenue Recruiting 150

Virtual

AUGUST 2, 2016

Vacation Begins: Andy Freed is Out of the Office 2016 from Andy Freed on Vimeo. And if we can make an out-of-office message fun, imagine what we can do for your message! Got something you want to share with the world? Let’s talk ….when when I get back from vacation!

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Association Management 100

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Your association should consider two questions regarding this trend: Do your internal tools play nicely with APIs? The trend toward APIs plays against the largely proprietary trend of association management software and event management software, software that tends to be all things to all people. They should.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A good association LMS will have an in-built eCommerce engine, or the ability to integrate with eCommerce facilities in the association management system. Learn about managing credits for learners. How Associations Can Lead on Education , article in Associations Now Magazine by Mark Athitakis, September 12, 2016.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2016

Adrienne Segundo, chairman/COO, Limitless Association Solution Resource, LLC. Q & A with Adrienne Segundo , credentialing specialist, chairman/COO, Limitless Association Solution Resource, LLC. Q: How do you plan to kick off 2016? We now have clients ranging from stand-alone associations to association management companies.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 10, 2016

Presenter: Shelly Alcorn, CAE, principal, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting. – Chapter of the Future: A Look at the 2016 Benchmarking Study & Where We Go from Here (ASAE Virtual Roundtable). 1 CAE credit. More information/registration. Host: YourMembership. Wed 6/15 at 2 p.m.

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