Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community New member onboarding. Clowder explains how to improve new member onboarding with your association’s membership app. They describe how to extend the life of your webinars while expanding your associations educational portfolio.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Looking forward. Association Laboratory is collecting data for its annual Looking Forward Challenges research study. Please take 10 minutes to contribute to our communitys understanding of what associations face in a complex and dynamic world.

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DC Education Arlington Case Study 258

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. Expansion of Membership – beyond geographic boundaries.

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Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Why Look to Associations?

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Whether your membership organization is an association or chamber of commerce, feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you compare and evaluate the best association management software currently on the market. . What Is Association Management Software (AMS)?

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

What I didn't realize then was that education never really ends. Continuing education is key to professional development, and some professions even mandate it, like the healthcare and teaching industries. That’s why this audience requires a unique approach to continuing education. Foster a sense of community.

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Education Strategy LMS Software 149

Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I just finished reading the latest white paper from Elizabeth Weaver Engel of Spark Consulting, this one written with Shelly Alcorn of Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, entitled "The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm." If you'd like a copy, you can download it here. It's a good list.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jennifer Schap, Allison Whitley and Kari Messenger, Association Management Center ). Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Good advice never goes out of style.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Consider providing pricing discounts on continuing education courses or certification programs to boost enrollment and increase long-term engagement in your association. Try using discount promotions in your associations e-commerce site to create an influx of revenue, especially during seasons of slow sales.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Introduction Your members look to your association as the “go-to” source for training and education. Shouldn’t your association use a modern online learning platform to deliver the learning experience your members are seeking? However, association professionals aren’t prioritizing these important member benefits.

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Software Learning Management System LMS Certificate 74

WBT Systems

MAY 31, 2016

Not all learning management systems are equal. With over 600 LMS vendors providing solutions for a variety of education technology needs, from generic to niche solutions, open source to proprietary platforms – how can you be sure that you have the right learning solution for your association? Are Your Learners Frustrated?

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LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 210

Association Success

JULY 8, 2020

This is especially true when attempting to navigate the alphabet soup of credentials and certifications geared towards association management professionals. Personally, I have often wished for a high-level ‘cheat sheet’ explaining all the acronyms I see in the email signatures of accomplished association leaders.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Membership trends.

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millennials Education Survey Certificate 370

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The health of an organization is directly proportional to the speed at which truth travels within it. Luke Burgis [A revealing one to ponder.] Tax reform threat. Purchasing decisions. AMS request for proposals (RFP). 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. Significant percentages of association memberships attend annual meetings or trade shows. So, what truly is the purpose of education?

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Education Michigan Certificate Revenue 100

Reid All About it

MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Leading when the plan is no real plan at all.

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NetForum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Association industry research shows that members are seeking professional education opportunities. You probably know that association members are looking for ways to further their careers. But do you know just how significant professional education opportunities are to members?

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 30, 2019

However, many associations may just link to a webinar registration page from their website or association management system. Especially if there is no continuing education or certification involved. Integrate with your Association Management System. At this point, we’re all familiar with webinars.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Their industry is blue collar, but it is also one with excellent career and salary prospects and a clear educational track. Associations Now recently profiled an initiative by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association focused on exactly this: recruiting young people into the industry.

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Recruiting Recruitment Florida Case Study 230

Eric Lanke

AUGUST 12, 2019

Two weeks ago, I posted about an upcoming panel discussion I was asked to participate in -- a panel on how associations are successfully working to develop a better educated workforce for the industries they represent. That post can be found here. More on that next week.

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Education Resources Certificate Maine 124

WBT Systems

JANUARY 17, 2017

Increasingly, associations are adopting Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help simplify the administration and delivery of education and certification programs to a membership that is more geographically dispersed, increasingly busy, and dealing with a changing economy which can make it more difficult to attend meetings and conferences in person.

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LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 150

Reid All About it

JUNE 4, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Of course, you know they have a good answer, which they share in their latest post along with examples of how two associations use chapter benchmarking data to spark change. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Video Innovation Content Education 367

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. The future of work.

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Recruiting Recruitment Certificate Tips 370

Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Make time for microlearning. Guest: Patrick Bontinck. CAE credits.

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Certificate Revenue Technology Communications 322

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Conference and education teams. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: Associations need new skills for a new era. Implicit bias. Moery, The Moery Company ).

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

Crowd Wisdom

JANUARY 11, 2024

Read our blog for the top learning trends of 2024 with tips to increase your continuing education program’s effectiveness and boost learner retention. 3 emerging continuing education trends in 2024 Did you know that y our continuing education program is a huge member benefit ? If not, now is the time.

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YourMembership

MAY 2, 2017

How one association went from a low-cost email marketing program to a more efficient process and better data quality to streamline membership renewal campaigns. Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) provides veterinary management professionals ongoing education, certifications, and networking opportunities.

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Revenue Email Marketing Certificate America 186

WBT Systems

MARCH 7, 2017

Many associations have, at some point, considered the benefits of choosing an open source LMS for delivering their education programs. This is especially true of associations that may be considering implementing an online learning platform for the first time, or those with a limited budget.

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LMS Cost Learning Management System System 210

Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

Plus, the right software will dramatically simplify the planning and management process in general, ensuring that the occasion itself will go off without a hitch. Here are 5 tips to help you maximize your impact and make sure your event is the event of the year: Picking the Right Association Management Software.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association performance and priorities. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Spicy” is a misnomer.

Education 354

Education Strategy Technology Revenue 354

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Montana Certificate Conference Education 351

AMG

AUGUST 24, 2021

According to CAI, the Educator of the Year Award is given to a member who has contributed valuable educational content. Mengert founded Association Management Group (AMG), a professional community association management company, in 1985. The combined asset value of these communities is more than $5 Billion.

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Freestone

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction According to the latest Community Brands research, 51% of association members rank continuing education as the most important membership benefit. With the right best practices and a little time, your organization can ensure your continuing education program is a valuable member benefit and a driver of non-dues revenue.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2020

This could mean providing networking opportunities ( maybe through an online member community ), posting job openings, and even providing continuing education (CE) programs. It’s vital to provide content that’s truly engaging to increase members’ productivity with continuing education programs. Live-Learning Events.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Achurch Consulting removes some of the mystery by sharing project management basics for AMS implementation projects. Binge-worthy education. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. 2021 attendee intent survey.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Jack is the inventor of Knowledge Direct ® - a robust learning management system (LMS) used by dozens of trade associations and professional societies including the Emergency Nurses Association, the Direct Marketing Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, among others. So how could this model work?

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Certificate Education Florida Learning Management System 150

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Association education in 2024. Conference design.

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