Association Analytics

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A recent Association Trends/Community Brands joint survey result showed just this, that the pros running the organization and the people they’re working for, look at the association in different ways. Conference prominence is fading Perhaps the most stark split is centered around meetings and trade shows.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories. Here’s another one.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Navigating Through Change (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting ) Every week, Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the worldand we have fun doing it! More info/register. Host: Community Boost Tue 3/4 at 12 p.m. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Virtual conference pricing. Fri 11/20 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? A learning organization becomes more like a community that members can feel a commitment to. Is your Association a Learning Organization. So, how can associations adopt a learning culture and strategic plan that will enable them to become learning organizations?

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Implicit bias.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Quick hits. New episodes are posted by 1 p.m. every Monday.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Now that your organization has nearly a year of remote work under its belt, it’s time to ask: do your managers know what they’re doing? The C-suite is no longer a full-time job at many organizations, including associations. Fri 1/29 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

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MAY 15, 2020

Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Fri 11/13 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. Professionals in Certification Networking Event. More info/register. Mon 11/16 at 11 a.m. – every Monday.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Conference/event evaluations. Association Automation: Work Smarter (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting ) Every week Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world—and we have fun doing it! Do you use all the data you collect?

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JULY 31, 2020

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. Planning virtual conferences. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level.

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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. Matt Locke at Attention Matters suggests three tactics for making your organization seem like a safe choice. Luke Burgis [A revealing one to ponder.]

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. Ethan Mollick thinks the ultimate winners on the AI playing field are organizations that create grimoires. What cultural leadership characteristics keep an organization from reaching its potential?

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APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. Fri 4/2 at 3:45 p.m. every Monday.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Read our blog to discover the top three factors your organization should look for in its online learning platform. Just 37% of association professionals prioritize certifications or credentials and training opportunities. Learners have the convenience of viewing conference recordings, anywhere, anytime, from any device.

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JUNE 11, 2021

What is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)? This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Quick hits. Beth Arritt, Higher Logic ). every Monday.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Join fellow association colleagues and Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE as we explore options around introducing a race equity framework to your organization. Virtual expo. More info/register.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Host: Adrian Segar, founder, Conferences That Work. Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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Virtual

APRIL 25, 2017

I’ve been a Training Specialist at Virtual for five-plus years, I’m part of a team that manages the coordination and administration of the Global Certification Programs for one of our largest clients, a security standards council for the payment card industry. 2) WHAT IS MOST EXCITING ABOUT YOUR ROLE?

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. Organizer: Claudia Trapp, CAE, Senior Director, Programs and Education, IRP, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. SEO for education programs. Quick hits.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. WBT Systems suggests offering a virtual fellowship program and describes the essential elements of such a program using examples from several nonprofit organizations. Post-Conference Chat & Networking.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 14, 2020

We spoke with a few of those customers to hear more about their initiatives, and we're sharing a few of these observations with you, to encourage you and maybe inspire some ideas for your own organization. It’s important that our organization support the profession as a whole during this difficult time.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A successful membership drive, unprecedented enrollment numbers in continuing education courses and record conference attendance are major accomplishments for an association that are worthy of celebration. MORE: Why organizations should invest in their employees’ failures. What do the very best people look for in an organization?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

On Thursday (9/26), ASAE is hosting a webinar about a possible existential threat to associations: legislators who want to apply the 21% corporate tax rate to the non-donation net revenue of tax-exempt organizations, like associations. Conferences. You don’t have to be an ASAE member to attend this consultant-organized event.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. Fri 10/9 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. Remote watercooler.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

While every association is unique, there are several types of incentives that consistently prove successful across different organizations. These incentives provide tangible value and can be a deciding factor for individuals or organizations considering membership. This encourages members to commit to multiple engagements at once.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Because skills are the new workforce currency , associations must focus on designing and delivering what members need: digital badges, certificates, and hands-on learning programs. You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting, and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. Post-event attendee engagement.

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