Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual & Hybrid Events: Customer Stories to Inspire Your 2021 Conference. You made quick decisions, relied on instinct, and tried new things, including taking your conferences virtual! Guest: Patrick Bontinck.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They’ve worked with associations that provide all types of online educational programs from webinar and conference recordings to certification and accreditation programs, online courses and learning communities , digital badges , learning pathways , mobile and blending learning, and more.

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LMS Learning Management System Proposal Blended Learning 166

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APRIL 17, 2020

Associations are scrambling to virtually resurrect their canceled conferences. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hint, it has a lot to do with their course design strategy.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Case in point, the “Super Bowl of Conferences” will be held here in 2015. So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 12/21 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit. Host: PCMA.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

MemberSuite explains why the demand is growing for certificate and certification programs and points out the difference between the two. Conference content. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 2/23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – AMS Demo Days.

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Revenue Leadership Strategy Las Vegas 322

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Velvet Chainsaw – good reads on conferences and education from Dave Lutz and his team. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC. Tue 12/24 at 2 p.m.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A Call for Proposal (CFP) is more than just a request for submissionsit’s an opportunity to define your organization’s needs clearly and attract the right partners, vendors, or contributors to help achieve your goals. For example, consider an association seeking a keynote speaker for their conference.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Drinks & Debate: The Future of Meetings & Conferences in 2021 and Beyond. Gamification. Quick hits.

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Revenue North Carolina Leadership Technology 370

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). – Maximize Your Investment and Post-Event Potential: Turning Your Content Into Revenue Streams and Member Value With proper planning, your annual conference can fill your content calendar while generating non-dues revenue.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Spell out all the ways a new LMS can help you bring in new revenue: Conference management and recordings. Certification programs and digital badges. Pre- and post-conference programs. You’ll meet the educational needs of members who can’t or won’t travel to conferences. Live and on-demand webinars. Sponsorships.

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LMS How To Learning Management System System 161

GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Certifications. And conference registrations. create and track proposals. You may not realize it, but you’re in the business of selling. Think about it. You sell memberships. Sponsorships. Get the idea? But how do you really succeed in sales? It starts with being able to track and manage the sales process. forecast revenue.

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Revenue Proposal Certificate Software 92

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

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MARCH 4, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services: Improving Your Business Process and Net Income. Susan Newman, SVP of Conferences, National Retail Federation. Tue 3/8 at 11 a.m. – Did They Learn It?

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Certificate Class Content Committee 195

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Flexible work model.

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Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. Explore the legal implications of certification programs and how to ensure that they are compliant with relevant regulations. Hybrid work.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

With a new competition and the help of other organizations, ASAE is asking the public to submit proposals on how to use digital credentials to help close the skills gap. The challenge is open now through December 30, and the winner will be awarded up to $10,000 and a speaking slot at ASAE’s 2017 Great Ideas Conference.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

This is one of my favorite conferences, however, if you’re a consultant or vendor who provides products/services to associations, the only way you can attend is by becoming either a sponsor or speaker. The deadline for proposals is next Friday, November 15. Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNAP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips LLC.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Makes sense. Tue 4/28 at 2 p.m.

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North Carolina Survey Strategy Education 243

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JULY 26, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Putting together a request for proposal (RFP) is a critical step in selecting a new AMS vendor. Check for new episodes on Mondays around 1 p.m., or subscribe for updates. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC. Tue 7/30 at 12:30 p.m.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Conference Sustainability: Should You Be Prioritising It in 2022? Environmental scientists have long deplored the paradox of needing to fly to scholarly conferences around the world. Host: Certification Network Group. Panelists will share the top 3 (and only 3) ideas or ah-ha moments gained at the conference. Host: PCMA.

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Associations Now

MAY 18, 2023

Travel Portland recently reviewed its process for evaluating vendors when it issues requests for proposals and requests for qualifications. “We In addition, Travel Portland asks vendors if they have certification through Oregon’s Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity. Are they sourcing diverse subcontractors?

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APRIL 22, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Consider what should be provided and asked in RFPs and responded to by venues (hotels, convention centers, conference centers) to provide the critical information that impacts meeting and event outcomes. Tue 4/26 from 9 a.m.

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Plexus Consulting

JUNE 13, 2013

Venable LLP, Washington, DC Certification and accreditation programs ("certification" programs) sponsored by trade and professional associations are increasingly common. However, standard-setting and certification programs are not without liability risk, sometimes potentially significant risks. Tenenbaum, Esq.,

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MARCH 13, 2020

I go to one or two ASAE conferences a year and usually volunteer as a session proposal peer reviewer for one of them. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. A Why-To and a How-To: Virtual Conferences in the COVID-19 Era. Honestly, I’m not sure.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Host: Certification Network Group Breakout speakers: Exams and Technology – Marcus Bolton Assessment Integrity – William Luse Exam Assembly – Frank Williams Competency Modeling – Troy Brightson Credential Monetization – Christopher Sanders Wed 3/13 at 11 a.m. – More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Education DC Strategy Member Engagement 258

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since many associations already outsource operational IT functions, as long as someone owns the strategic and holistic technology perspective, what he’s proposing makes sense to some degree, although you’d have to tweak his idea for smaller organizations. Bad conference habits. Chief Digital Officer. That’s what we need!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Conference: 7th NASP Annual Meeting & Expo?. If you’d like us to consider your meeting for an upcoming Conference Circuit, contact Samantha Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. The conference will include the Women in Specialty Pharmacy Networking Lunch. Organization: National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Your conference is spreading the cult of myths, traditions and rituals. Providing conference education is not as intuitive as it seems! Science shows that there is a right way and a wrong way to design, deliver and implement conference education. Unfortunately, most conferences ignore the science. What do you mean?

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JULY 19, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Putting together a request for proposal (RFP) is a critical step in selecting a new AMS vendor. Check for new episodes on Mondays around 1 p.m., or subscribe for updates. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC. Tue 7/23 at 1 p.m.

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Delcor

MAY 3, 2019

For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check. Managing their CE credits and certification status. But have you changed the way you select and implement technology? Registering for events.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

In an update to its 2012 guidance restricting federal conference spending, the Office of Management and Budget said that agencies can ask for more money to send employees to face-to-face meetings in “mission-critical” situations. The strict rules limiting federal conference spending just got a tiny bit less strict.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 16, 2017

Receiving a grant has traditionally meant spending hours researching details that justify your need for the grant, writing a detailed proposal that outlines how you would use the grant money and then waiting and hoping you’re chosen to receive the grant. But, grants aren’t just for academics or community planners. The answer?

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

How are your conference attendees learning? We’ve got to confront the ineffectiveness of our conference education approaches! If we want to increase conference participant ROI and loyalty, we’ve got to just stop accepting speaker proposals, assigning speakers a time slot and then offering an exam for CEs to attendees.

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Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

You are more of an expert on many topics than you may think, and can offer up small chunks of time to prove your value to your industry and your organization,” says Pam Rosenberg , CAE, the Director of Education and Certification at the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.

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Event Industry News

JULY 23, 2019

She was subsequently awarded a Certificate of Distinction and received the highest mark in her class for her dissertation: ‘The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings’. Conferences. And there were many times when the sleepless nights, worry and stress made me wonder if it was going to be worth it.

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