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Association Brain Food: 11.8.24

Reid All About it

For example, only a quarter of event planners are “innovators” who “are constantly evolving their event designs.” Volunteerism is not just about completing tasks with lower-cost labor, which can lead to feeling used. Certification requirements. Can an association require membership for certification? Attendee value.

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Open Source LMS: Hidden Costs for Associations

WBT Systems

At first glance, open source LMS may seem to have certain advantages over a commercial, purpose-built association LMS – no upfront licensing costs, full control over how the system can be customized, etc. Hidden Costs of an Open Source LMS. This support can include trouble-shooting, bug-fixing, and access to patches or updates.

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Association Brain Food: 2.7.25

Reid All About it

Have conversations with volunteers and staff about how you can all set an example for others. Earn up to 5 CAE credits by taking the SEO for Associations Certificate Course. She also shares examples of companies who built successful products but lost sight of what made them great. Association SEO course. Vendor acquisitions.

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The certification conundrum

Aaron Wolowiec

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? It’s tempting to jump on the certification bandwagon but first, it’s important to conduct research. And lots of it.

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Why your association should adopt pricing discounts

Nimble AMS

Consider providing pricing discounts on continuing education courses or certification programs to boost enrollment and increase long-term engagement in your association. Reduced marketing costs Offering exclusive discounts to your existing email list or member base is often less costly than acquiring new leads through paid advertising.

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New Year Resolution: Invest in Association Learning Technology

WBT Systems

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. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

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Three Ways Your Association Can Build and Strengthen a Certification Program

SBI

When it comes to credentialing and certification programs, there are many advantages awarded to both the association and the professionals who pursue them. Here are a few things your association can do to build and maintain a strong certification program. Be strategic about cost, content, and governance.