Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the process, we have noticed there are some common concerns and barriers that tend to come up on the road to better demographic data. In this blog post, we aim to address these concerns by sharing helpful highlights from two new, free microlearning courses. nonprofits and foundations.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Know What Educational Content is Worth Creating Analyzing data can help associations identify dead-end courses – or courses members take that don’t result in a secondary action – versus courses that lead to a track of other courses or the purchase of a product or service.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue. For example, some members might say they want more opportunities to earn CPE credits at your conferences; but when you look at the data, you might find that CPE course completions are low at your events.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Creating online courses that not only educate learners but captivates and leaves them full of curiosity is a difficult task. Most people will agree that the quality of the content is the most important aspect of any educational course. Similar to a learner taking a course, it is important for them to easily track their progress.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With a learning management system (LMS) your association can prioritize non-dues revenue while boosting learner engagement and streamlining staff processes. You can also consider breaking up existing course content into shorter more digestible courses called microlearning or nano courses. There’s the rub: great content.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How we create the Foundation 1000 sets The process of creating the Foundation 1000 set unfolds over a couple of years, as funders share their grants data with Candid and the IRS releases Form 990 and 990-PF filings (from which we source a significant amount of grants data.) Please reach out to our team at research@candid.org.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 28, 2024

To help you sift through the options, D2L’s buyers guide for associations offers advice on the LMS selection process and walks you through the different system features, capabilities, and support services you’ll encounter out there. Membership course. See the full course syllabus for more details. AMS selection. 1 CAE credit.

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Sequence Consulting

MARCH 21, 2025

When used thoughtfully and ethically, AI can automate repetitive processes, streamline operations, and help associations reach their goals faster and smarter. Consider these benefits: Streamline administrative processes. In fact, 34% of surveyed associations have invested or plan to invest in AI this year. Share tailored content.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For your association’s member businesses, this may mean mastering new emerging technologies in your industry or even hitting specific success metrics within their own internal processes. Luckily, there are digital tools designed specifically to help you through the process! Check it out: Embrace association management software.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 4, 2025

AI tools course. Earn up to five CAE credits from Association Academys live Association Artificial Intelligence Certificate Course , which teaches practical use of AI tools. The course meets Thursdays, 1-2pm ET starting May 22. Learn how to create high-quality text, image, video, and other content with hands-on time in class.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Association Artificial Intelligence Certificate Course teaches the practical use of AI tools for association professionals. This live course from Association Academy meets on five Thursdays, 1-2pm ET starting October 17. Association AI.

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Association Analytics

MAY 25, 2021

There are many integrations, processes and customizations that, in hindsight, should probably never really have been done. Of course, many AMS providers want to be responsive to their clients’ requests. Besides the above mentioned points, the fact is: AMS solutions are simply not designed for this.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Learn more Want to learn how an association is leveraging Freestone LMS + YourMembership AMS to streamline processes and boost efficiency? While this certainly cleans up data and streamlines processes for your association, the real benefit from an AMS + LMS integration comes from putting yourself in your member’s shoes.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 27, 2019

First-timers who log in have no problems finding their course information.” – Casandra D. Streamlined Course Experience. Often times during the instructional process, related topics are discussed that may be of interest to the learners. This is an amazing product. On the administrative side, it’s easy to use.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our buyer's guide will help you simplify the learning management software buying process. A modern learning experience Your online learning software should support your entire continuing education program with a full range of online learning options, including livestreaming, webinars, webcasts, and on-demand courses.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

And of course, make it easy! satisfaction), and, of course, your association’s strategic objectives (ex. You might use inconsistent content or course tagging, or team members might use a variety of names for one type of offering. Be creative in how you collect your data. Unsure where to start? credits offered).

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Association Leaders

JUNE 26, 2019

Of course that’s true, but remember, if there is no succession plan, there is no way the organization can achieve its mission. At that point the “recruitment” process begins. Many associations do some form of this but most wait until the end of their term to begin this process. But how can they do this? Directors.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2020

Create timely courses and keep members informed. Analyze trends surrounding your course offerings. An LMS with adaptive learning features, such as dynamic quizzes and automatic course suggestions, creates a personalized experience for each learner. Create timely courses and keep members informed. Social learning features.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2024

Membership course. Association Brain Food readers can earn up to 10 CAE credits from Chris Gloede’s popular 10-week Association Academy Member Growth Certificate Course —only $499 with Brain Food promo code ACADEMY (a $50 discount). See the full course syllabus for more details. Extra credit 50 ways to fuel a conversation. |

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Forj

JUNE 3, 2021

It’s also likely you understand the importance of choosing the right solution (especially if you don’t want to repeat this process in just a few years). When member organizations struggle to discover the best next steps for their individual members’ professional development, they’re not going to continue investing in courses.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2019

You need to allow 3-4 weeks for a mailed notice to arrive, be read, be responded to, and for the check that member mailed back to you to be received and processed. The mailed notices are, of course, not the ONLY reason for that improvement, but they definitely contributed. When should we start renewal communications? Mail is different.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Most Effective Ways to Monetize Educational Content: Here is what we’ve found to be some of the most effective ways for associations to monetize their educational content: Develop and sell online courses. Along the same lines of collaborating with a corporation for a virtual event, you could do this for a full online course as well.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By harnessing the power of learning analytics, decision-makers can gain valuable insights into learner behavior, course effectiveness, and overall program success. Let’s dive into how learning analytics can drive engagement, improve course completion rates, identify gaps in learning programs, and optimize the learning experience.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Hear about practical AI solutions you can start using immediately, with a focus on tools designed to streamline marketing processes and drive efficiency. CAE credit. More info/register. Host: Blue Sky eLearn Speakers: Jordan Baker, M.Ed., 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 27, 2017

User research has very much become part of our product development process. HL: What’s your process for adding new features? There are so many people who rely on us as part of their professional workflow, so of course they have a lot of suggestions and feedback. AD: Our community team tracks email requests very closely.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 14, 2024

Mapping the Cookie Crumbs: A Hands-On Approach to Process Mapping Learn about the fundamentals of process mapping. Find out how to create and interpret process maps and apply process mapping to improve business operations. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register (ASAE members only). CAE credit.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

However, the trick is to shift the conversation from the process to the outcomes. With analytics, the benefits sell themselves: Reducing manual work Optimizing processes Growing revenue Having consistent, trusted data Increasing engagement Driving your association’s mission For example, consider an association dedicated to promoting literacy.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

To preserve the online education programs and processes I worked so hard to put in place! Webinar and Course calendars with dates of events, scheduled speakers, and due dates. Course/webinar registration numbers. For preservation, safety, and ease-of-updating, all documentation should also exist electronically, of course!

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, they could assist with the search for a learning management system or consult on the pricing of your courses. Converting courses to new formats. This step helps us understand what level of support your team will need along the process. Environmental Scan. Final Report.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” Learn a step-by-step process and key considerations for choosing new technology that includes all of the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. Luring members/customers to your LMS.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Strategy: Charting the Course to Thrive A well-crafted strategy isnt just a planits the compass that guides your association toward sustainable success. Case Study Highlight: A global association in the environmental conservation sector sought to enhance their member interactions and streamline administrative processes.

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Higher Logic

MAY 20, 2020

To supplement the webinars, provide additional online courses and certifications through a Learning Management System (LMS) and boost your non-dues revenue even more. Set up an automated “welcome” campaign that includes your recorded webinar to make the process even smoother.

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Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

As you start this process, make sure to be deliberate, careful and comprehensive in gathering the information. Let’s use course registration as an example. Acumen allows you to look at your taxonomy of courses to see how they align with your members. Let’s use course registration again as an example for an easy test.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

The premise is two-fold: Grab your favorite grape (in wine form, of course) or cocktail of choice and spend an hour with us as we talk facilitation graphics. There will be good company, lots of laughs, some hands-on practice with graphics and, of course, sharing your work. LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 16, 2024

Whether you’re looking to improve retention rates, increase engagement, or simply refresh your renewal strategy, this webinar will equip you with fuel to reimagine your renewal process with insights from your members. More info/register. Host: PropFuel Tue 8/20 at 2 p.m. More info/register. Host: Zuddl Thu 8/22 at 1 p.m. – 1 CAE credit.

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ISAE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Your association can also realize increased non-dues revenue by using an LMS to deliver and promote engaging content in a streamlined course catalog. If your renewal process involves completing an online form, keep these trends in mind: 81% of users abandon online forms after starting to fill them out.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. The premise is two-fold: Grab your favorite grape (in wine form, of course!) Association evolution. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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