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Association Brain Food: 11.8.24

Reid All About it

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? Someone shared an article from Pillsbury Law that explains the legal risk and consequences of tying membership to certification.

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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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What is CAE Certification for Association Professionals?

GrowthZone

In a snapshot, the purpose of the CAE certification is to : establish the body of knowledge; assess the level of knowledge ; encourage professional growth; formally recognize individuals who meet the requirements ; and. The benefits of CAE certification include: Individual. Employer/Organization. serve the public. Leadership.

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Association Brain Food: 2.7.25

Reid All About it

Earn up to 5 CAE credits by taking the SEO for Associations Certificate Course. The Dangers of Overcommitting (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!

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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

Without a comprehensive approach to pricing, your organization might run the risk of leaving money on the table or alienating long-term members with drastic changes and sticker shock. Try offering a limited-time membership discount to encourage potential members to finally make the leap and join your organization.

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Preparing your organization for an uncertain future

Aptify

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Here are five ideas from the association trends study to help prepare your organization for the future: 1. The organization was providing little value. Provide greater member value.