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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. 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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Membership 101: The Role of Volunteerism

Spark Consulting

We proposed a model, mission-driven volunteering, that empowers individuals through things like micro-volunteering and adhocracy, and provides episodic and virtual opportunities to contribute. Bigger investment: item writing for their ONCC certification. Even bigger investment: national conference planning team.

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

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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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

Typically, this group includes membership, accounting, IT, events, member/customer service, education, certifications, and marketing staff. #2: 7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. 8: Select Two Finalists.

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Select an LMS Consultant Before Beginning Your LMS Selection

WBT Systems

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. Consultants know what you don’t know but need to know.

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LMS Vendor Relationships: Food for Thought

WBT Systems

Just as suppliers visit prospective restaurants to show their wares, enabling the chef to decide on the quality of what they have to offer, you may encounter several LMS vendors in your search for a learning solution that fits your needs, either through sales prospecting or through a request for proposals.

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Association Brain Food: 10.4.24

Reid All About it

The Association Artificial Intelligence Certificate Course teaches the practical use of AI tools for association professionals. This post also explains why the proposals of pandering politicians won’t work. Association AI. Learn how to create high-quality text, image, video, and other content through hands-on time in class.

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