Associations Now

MAY 1, 2025

These credentials can include certifications, licenses, continued education, memberships, and other forms of recognition that validate the skills and achievements ofmembers. This integration facilitates low costs, short timelines, smooth issuance, management, and successful verification of credentials.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 21, 2018

Once they start attending your webinars and finding value, they’ll continue coming back to you for more content – on-demand webinars, recordings from conferences, online certification and continuing education programs – you name it. But first, win their trust by offering them insightful and engaging content at no cost!

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

An LMS can significantly reduce costs while allowing organizations to create training courses and educational materials at scale. . Along with the cost-saving benefits, LMS-based courses also can help members increase regulation compliance within their own organizations. Certification and compliance management .

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Higher Logic

JUNE 4, 2019

Once they start attending your webinars and finding value, they’ll continue coming back to you for more content – on-demand webinars, conference recordings, online certification and continuing education programs, maybe even your annual meeting. Resource: 6 Key Features of the Best Learning Management Systems.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. This increases the visibility of the association’s education programs to the learner’s entire professional social network, without increasing marketing costs to the association. Request a Demo Today.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As a result, certification programs, assessment-based certificate programs, digital badging and competency-based education are likely to be areas of significant growth for continuing education and professional development providers.”. That said, associations should capitalize on technology, not shy away from it.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Learn how Snapchat is different from other social media platforms; how to use Snapchat to engage event attendees; how to design an effective On-Demand Geofilter for your event; and how to market your organization with Snapchat. Presenter: Gayle Rosnick, CMP and CMP-HC Certification Director, Convention Industry Council.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Association Artificial Intelligence Certificate Course teaches the practical use of AI tools for association professionals. Solving the Employee Turnover Problem Most organizations could dramatically reduce employee turnover costs and keep their top talent if they only took some simple steps to address the true reasons people leave.

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JULY 2, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sessions: How to Create an Effective Social Media Strategy for Your Event; How to Use Virtual Events to Promote Your In-Person Event; Reinventing Live, The Always-On Future of Events; The Future of the Event Industry – What Is Hybrid!?

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JUNE 28, 2024

Association Brain Food readers can earn up to 10 CAE credits with Chris Gloede’s popular live 10-week Association Academy Member Growth Certificate Course for only $499 with Brain Food promo code ACADEMY (a $50 discount). Membership course. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Hear case studies from nonprofits of all shapes and sizes who are working out through innovation, trial and error, how to thank, engage and capture new supporters through this new and growing area of social media fundraising.

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MARCH 5, 2021

A low-cost, low-effort way to connect members… from association CEO Lindsay Currie, CAE. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Quick hits. Lisa Boylan, Associations Now ). Tue 3/9 at 12 p.m.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Explore easy-to-implement, cost-effective ways to make a bigger impact with your events. Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

Competitive associations or sources of information (34 percent) and economy/cost of membership (31 percent) are the biggest external challenges to growing membership. More than 30 percent of associations offer certification of some kind. membership , membership renewal , networking , report , social media , study.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

So, try offering digital badges and certificates (shareable on social media) for credit completion or educational advances. And MOOCs are generally free, or at least low cost. Advertise related course offerings within a MOOC, or use it to satisfy prerequisites for a larger certification program. What do you think?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Communication Audits, Analysis & Answers Conducting a communication audit of emails, websites, social media pages and other tools is an important exercise to ensure that your organization presents itself in a positive, on-brand voice. Organizer: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Fri 9/20 at 4 p.m.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

He also addresses unconscious bias and privilege: “We need to see and acknowledge the costs and missed opportunities that the biases at work in our personal, professional, and societal lives impose before we can address them.” Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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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. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

. – The Power of Community: Why Social Media Isn’t Enough. Explore the differences between community and social media, and discuss which channel may be best for what activity. Investigate the limitations of a social-media-only approach to online community. Are there costs? More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

And often they can offer their services for little or no cost to you. Learn about the economic aspects of practice test preparation, examining costs, market trends, and the impact of technological advancements. Location: Alexandria VA. More info/register. Vice President, Client Services, Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc. .

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Sequence Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

Details on certification and training programs offered. If your association offers professional development opportunities, provide information on time, location, cost, and eligibility. Provide pre-written letters, access to petitions, and social media post templates. Petition and letter templates. Fundraising tools.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

An unprecedented 865 associations responded to the survey, reporting on things such as membership recruitment and renewal, social media usage and marketing budgets. 1 challenge, while cost remains an obstacle. Most associations reported their communications staff manages social media accounts.

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BlogClump

JANUARY 26, 2010

Do We Need Social Media Certification? My friend Maddie Grant tweeted this post the other day about Social Media Certification. There is no authority in Social Media Marketing, there is no standard. I bet these folks doing the certifications are trying to become the authority by offering them.

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Association Navigator

AUGUST 15, 2016

The “expense” of trade association participation includes several elements with both direct and indirect costs: Membership Dues – why are they so high, how are they used? Participation Costs – travel and time away from work. The Association Sponsors Professional Certifications. Participation can be expensive.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

When memberships are flat or declining, raising the cost of membership dues is not the answer. You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. Invest in your training and certification programs. Offer an online career center.

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ISAE

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Blue Sky eLearns guide to association LMSs goes into detail about a few core features of this tool: Certification and credentialing. At the end of specific courses, members should be awarded certificates confirming the completion of their training. A member engagement platform creates a social media-like site just for your members.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Integrate your eLearning content into your social media marketing strategies. One way to supercharge the engagement-boosting power of your online communities is to offer certifications, badges, and other markers of achievement for your users. Promote the session on your social media and other digital marketing channels.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

GrowthZone’s guide to selecting a credit card processor is perfect for those of you who need to understand the players and their roles, terminology, fees, rates, hard and soft costs, and security issues. From Data to Decisions: Analytics for Associations You don’t need a data science degree or coding certificate to understand your data.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. Diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. Can badges earned be shared with social media? Digital Badge Design Canvas – Initial Focus Areas.

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Associations Live

MAY 26, 2011

Career Development, Professional Certifications and Advanced Education. Cost is relatively high - on average it will run you $500-1,000. You receive a certificate at the end of your course. The cost for this program is around $300-500. This will cost around $2,000-3,000. Cost is based on tuition rates.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Non-dues revenue typically comes from two sources: Internal: Charging your members additional fees for added resources, opportunities, or products, such as conference fees, professional certifications, or branded merchandise. Creating merchandise has a big up front cost, so you’ll want to make sure you’re only making what the people want!

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Learn the pros and cons of offering micro-credentials, where micro-credentials fit in the ecosystem of professional development, ethical and practical considerations, and the impact a micro-credential could have on your existing certification program. Social Media Siloes (Association Chat). Costs of a Virtual Conference.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s one of the most cost-effective ways for your organization to grow and succeed! Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing. Use multiple streams of communication (email, social media, paper mail, etc.), Why does member retention matter? Engage your members.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. The Data Bunch: The Hidden Costs of Dirty Data: How Clean Up Can Transform Your Organization Find out about the hidden costs of dirty data and assess its impact on your organization.

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Leading Learning

MAY 24, 2022

These days, most of us carry around a high-quality video camera as part of our smart phones and uploading the video we capture into a distribution network—whether that’s YouTube, Vimeo, one of the major social networks, or something entirely—is a breeze. As with video, it would be hard to underestimate the impact of social media.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We are tempted to view AI’s powers as primarily in the realm of cost savings and efficiency; however, teamed with or without a human partner, AI can be a digital concierge helping organizations deliver that sought-after wow. Match Experiences to People Professional development and certification are primary revenue sources for associations.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A budget won’t just give you healthy restraints to work within, it’ll also make sure the cost of bringing on new members doesn’t end up canceling out the influx of new dues. Step 5: Create your workback plan The best membership campaigns utilize several different streams (social media, email, events, etc.).

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