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Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. As we near the end of 2020, many are asking what events will look like in 2021 and beyond.
If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. They became “ virtual certified.” Host: PCMA.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. Moving Training and Certification Online in Less Time. Tue 5/26 at 12 p.m.
. – Professionals in Certification Networking Event. Join fellow certification professionals for an informal online networking event where we’ll discuss some areas that you have questions on or want to enhance your knowledge of. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. Tue 2/9 at 11 a.m. – More info/register.
Jimmy Le, Senior Conference Planner for the IEEE Communications Society. EDT – 5 Keys to Association Website Success in 2020 (and Beyond). Learn the five key web strategies that beat out your competition, engage members and prospects, grow revenue, and build a plan for 2020 and beyond. Host: SOAR Community Network.
Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: How to adapt your communication approach and expectations with both mentors and mentees during pandemic times. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. marketing and communication professional.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Communicate. Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. Communicate.
That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Communicating Through a Crisis. Virtual conferences. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.
Considering all of the challenges and hardship that came in 2020, you might question our decision to want to look back on it. Now, 2020 is over and we can exhale a small sigh of relief. The American Academy of Oral Medicine 2020 Annual Conference and 75 th Anniversary Celebration were canceled due to COVID-19.
Although the first quarter of 2021 may not look too different than the last quarter of 2020, association leaders are doing their best to complete their full calendar of programs and carry out their strategic objectives. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Communicate.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. – The Virtual Community Expo.
Fri 2/26 at 10 a.m.* – The Nonprofit Communications Engine (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). The Nonprofit Communications Engine is a framework designed to help nonprofit leaders and associations build, refine, and optimize their organization’s ability to communicate effectively. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Pawlucy at MultiBriefs shares ten things associations should start and stop doing in 2020. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. April Doty, Communications and Events Management, Minds@Work. Lyndsey Medsker, founder, Clear Skies Strategic Communications.
But the increase in engagement isn’t the only sign we’re seeing that communities are a key communication tool for associations, their members, and their industries. Welcoming the Whole Industry to the Community. APGA uses the community as a place for members to ask additional questions.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing General Inc.’s s (MGI) 2020 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey is open. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.
Event communications. MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. They also suggest ideas for communicating with people who registered for your cancelled event and other event stakeholders and provide advice on event FAQ page content. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. We’re taking the hard-learned lessons from 2020 and establishing a new normal for association pros. We’re taking the hard-learned lessons from 2020 and establishing a new normal for association pros. Tue 6/8 from 10 a.m.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tech Trends to Watch in 2020. 7 Things Your Nonprofit Can Do to Get the Most out of Your Website in 2020. Robb Lee, chief marketing and communications officer, ASAE. Tue 2/18 at 1 p.m. More info/register. Host: TechSoup.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Migrating to a New Community Platform (Connect 2020 Technology Track). Learn best practices and what to avoid from community experts that have gone through a recent migration. Host: Community Roundtable. to 4:45 p.m.
Community karma, baby. Communications. Take a look at Naylor’s 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report , an in-depth look at the communication challenges associations currently face, including issues related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Budget and Appropriations Outlook – Rounding Out 2020.
COMMUNICATIONS. Intermedia : Free Video Conferencing (for all of 2020) and Pro Video Conferencing (until 2021). Vonage : Free Vonage Business Communications services for non-profit organizations within the US, UK, and Australia. 90 days, until July 1, 2020. 2 months, valid during the month of April 2020.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. This discussion will examine the intersectionality between the elements of change management, DEI principles, and online community management to design an equitable user experience. Tue 3/9 at 12 p.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. COVID-19 restrictions on in-person events are forcing associations to quickly move education online so their members can maintain certifications and professional credentials. Presenter: Sheri Singer, owner of Singer Communications.
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. It has also surpassed Higher Logic’s community benchmarks! You’re in luck – registration for Super Forum 2020 is open.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey. Diversity and inclusion in marcomm.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Controlling Your Narrative: Crisis Communications for Unpredictable Situations. That means rethinking how you communicate on a small screen. Community Thrive! Virtual Summit 2020. Tue 8/11 at 2 p.m. 1 CMP credit.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? The 2020 predictions and trends articles are starting to appear. 3 tips for women who want to improve their mindsets in 2020. Plan to Produce: Convening Leaders LIVE 2020 Sneak Preview.
Discover the 5 levels of subconscious communication to avoid self-sabotage and seize opportunities. Hear how two associations responded to 2020 challenges by looking at member data in fresh new ways. See how agile analytics can help guide your 2020 decisions. The State of Community Management 2020.
Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: If your association has an online community, you’re encouraged to participate in the State of Community Management 2020 survey conducted by The Community Roundtable. CEX Virtual: Equipping Your Chapter Leaders & Volunteers for 2020. Host: ASAE.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 5 Tips to Engage Gen Z and Millennial eLearners in 2020 and Beyond. Learn how to create and use a strategic communications plan for your speakers, sponsors, and attendees. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Laura Withers, IOM, Vice President, Strategic Communications, NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association. We’re taking the hard-learned lessons from 2020 and establishing a new normal for association pros. Tue 6/1 at 12 p.m.
Want to know what’s on the horizon for association technology in 2020? As we move into 2020, associations will be ratcheting up their innovation as well. They can use modern AMS technology to offer up relevant, valuable information to members via websites, email newsletters, and online member communities. It’s that time again.
While many sectors of the global economy have been hard hit, community association management continues to be a profession in high demand. CAI launched the Community Management Training and Certification Program in September for 2020 college graduates. National and State Statistical Review for Community Association Data.
Go on a virtual visit to the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2020. ( This CEO dialogue will include real case examples and examine key topics including the timeframe for decision-making, board involvement, refund policies, and communication with registrants. Crisis Communications Expert Adele Cehrs. New York Times ).
Although Elizabeth Merritt wrote this article for the museum community in 2019, it’s applicable to the association community in 2020. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Going Virtual: The VMAE Summit 2020 Success Story. Virtual board meetings.
By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. Hear about a different way of thinking about how to successfully engage the audience you want while fostering robust participant communication and interaction. Host: The Community Roundtable.
Between now and 2020, we predict that organisers will adopt the following 10 key trends to improve the sustainability performance of their events. Aside from helping the planet, these trends will also improve attendee experiences, build stronger communities and generate significant cost-savings. 6 – Standards & Certification.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Most association execs understand how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to meetings, certification exams and online courses, but what about one of your key public spaces—your website? Tue 2/25 at 12 p.m. DC Idea Swap).
Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Nearly all the responses we received surrounded aspects of better communication: people want technology to enable easier ways to get information at the time it’s needed. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.,
Manage membership data and communications. Communications module. Email and text communications. Event and all-community calendars. Personify subsequently acquired MemberClicks in December 2020. Member communication. Education subscriptions and certifications. Grow membership. Generate revenue.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Associations reliant on member renewals, nonprofits dependent on fundraising, and corporations who need to build and retain clients are all suffering during the 2020 Coronavirus crisis. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.
Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Find out how the host communicated with members at the height of the pandemic to continue bringing in renewals and exceed their goals despite the circumstances. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. Tue 7/21 at 11:30 a.m.
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