Wild Apricot

JUNE 3, 2016

Looking to continue your non-profit education? We've got you covered. Choose from among these 24 free webinars for June 2016.

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Education 211

WBT Systems

JUNE 28, 2016

How to ensure School’s NOT Out for Summer. Those dreaded words from years ago….summer school. The mere mention of them sent chills through students that were just getting by. No vacation, no trips to the beach with friends, just you and the almost as miserable teacher. The last thing you wanted to do on the summertime was more learning! However, the summertime is a great time to evaluate your current learning management system and the training courses your organization offers.

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LMS Learning Management System Certificate Course 186

Optimist Consulting

JUNE 29, 2016

I delivered an e-newsletter workshop recently for a client. One of the activities I took the group through was looking at other membership organisation’s e-newsletters. This version from the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) was a favourite among the participants. I wanted to share my thoughts on why I think it works well.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 28, 2016

Community will help your customer relationships -- they’ll feel more connected to you and to other people who use your product. But will community help your entire organization? You bet. When your organization fully embraces an online community, bringing every single customer into the fray, the beneficial effects of community trickle down into ever aspect of the organization.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

According to the United Nations, in the year 2100 the world’s population will be 11.2 billion people. Not surprisingly, Africa and India account for much of that growth, meaning businesses will steadily expand into those regions. As such, we could see a booming global marketplace, which opens the door for associations. As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional

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Strategy Social Media America Survey 167

Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2016

What is so special about July for membership organizations? Based on a study we conducted of over 1 million events you’ve created in Wild Apricot, July is the hottest month for big events. We’re talking retreats, conventions, and conferences.

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Conference Organization Newsletter 165

WBT Systems

JUNE 20, 2016

As we approach the end of June, and with a little inspiration from last week’s blog on Reflective Learning , we thought it was a good time to look back at some of the most popular association learning blogs of the first half of 2016. Apart from our roundup of the predicted 2016 Trends for Association Learning Technology , which is our all-time most popular blog post, the association learning blogs listed below have generated the most interest and conversation on our social media networks:

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LMS Learning Management System Education System 186

Reid All About it

JUNE 24, 2016

I’ve been thinking about morning habits, again. Last spring, after reading The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, I developed morning habits like exercise, meditation, reading, and gratitude journaling that stuck with me for quite a while. Et voilà, my productivity increased. But after a while, I lost my mojo and the habits faded. I picked these habits back up recently and, of course, my energy and productivity increased again.

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LMS Washington Cost Innovation 150

Higher Logic

JUNE 9, 2016

I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but have you actually ever read Dale Carnegie’s book, “ How to Win Friends and Influence People ”? If not, you probably should -- it’s an important read for anyone, but especially community professionals. First published in 1936, it is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide to date.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2016

Have you ever considered how you or your presenters introduce new content to learners? Last year I had the opportunity during a site visit with a client to partake in The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium. If you’re ever in the area, you absolutely have to check it out. The technology is quite remarkable within the outdoor recreation industry – and the memories, particularly if you’re new to climbing, will last a lifetime.

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Socious

JUNE 1, 2016

Some people think we are crazy.

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Association Management Software Membership Management 159

Potomac Core

JUNE 8, 2016

In an evolving and complex world , is it possible for associations to become vital to the industries they serve? Today’s norm means slow or uncertain market growth , member expectations of direct return on engagement , and an emerging view that an association either drive or facilitate market disruption. As organizations consider these factors, is becoming a vital association too tall an order to fill?

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DC eBook Member Engagement Innovation 131

WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

Reflection is an important part of learning, allowing us to process and comprehend new information, taking time to consider it in light of our experience, which helps us to create meaning and knowledge that can be applied to improve performance. In this modern world of ‘information at your fingertips’, how can your Learning Management System (LMS) help you to incorporate reflective learning in your education programs?

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LMS Learning Management System Course System 186

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Reid All About it

JUNE 17, 2016

If you host webinars for the association community, here’s a webinar especially for you: Thu 6/23 at 1 p.m. – How to Leverage Webinars to Fuel Your Marketing & Sales Engine. This HubSpot webinar will teach you how to: attract the right types of registrants to your webinar to ensure the broadcast is well-attended with marketing qualified leads, engage your attendees throughout the webinar to reinforce your message and educate your audience, and influence your attendees after they tune i

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Higher Logic

JUNE 16, 2016

Being a community manager is extraordinary and exhausting. You get to connect and create, but you’re also drowning in information. Comments, requests, questions, emails. Notifications whooshing around at 90mph, all day. KPI’s and ROI. Everyone demanding attention, needing you to listen, to fix, to respond, to cajole, to soothe, to champion. Some days it’s total overload.

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Montana Products Content Tips 170

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Carla Kalogeridis. Q & A with Carla Kalogeridis , president, Arion Media Services. Follow her on Twitter at @CarlaKalo. Q: Learn: Let’s say you’re studying for a big exam. Are you a crammer, or do you like to plan ahead? A: I plan ahead to cram. Q: Network: How do you help a wallflower, who’s not comfortable networking at a professional event, loosen up?

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Content Tools Resources Examples 150

Socious

JUNE 23, 2016

Do you remember that Android commercial from last year? It was full of animal friends, from rhinos and sheep walking together to a parrot stealing pasta and for a waiting dog. The point? The animals were different, but they were friends working together to have fun or snag a tasty meal.

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Association Management 156

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Mariner

JUNE 9, 2016

“It’s an embarrassment of riches” is how National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Director of Education Esther Washington described their volunteer pool. As the museum readies for its September 24 opening, Washington is busily preparing their 300-vounteer workforce. There are many amazing elements of this story which offer insight for associations.

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Washington Education 130

WBT Systems

JUNE 7, 2016

Restaurants that serve the tastiest food have great relationships with their suppliers. The chefs are able to design and deliver interesting and attractive plates, because their suppliers work with them as part of the extended team to provide knowledge on seasonal availability and trends, quality produce, and pricing that works for the restaurant’s needs.

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LMS System Education Proposal 186

Reid All About it

JUNE 10, 2016

Here’s the list of webinars and other professional development events for the week of June 13. If you’d like me to list your webinar, please send me the information before Thursday, and I’ll be happy to include it in the following week’s list. No demos, sorry. Tue 6/14 at 11 a.m.* – Make the Most of Your Analytics with Google Universal Analytics or Google Tag Manager.

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System millennials Member Insights Recruiting 150

Higher Logic

JUNE 27, 2016

The difference between effective, efficient writers and the rest is a matter of habit. The effective writers regularly and consistently do things that other writers only do sporadically. That’s why they get so much done. Having written millions of words for business since 1982, I’ve got some of those habits figured out. Do these things – and do them consistently – and the quality of your writing projects will increase, even as you produce them more time-efficiently.

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Review Press Release Process Report 168

Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d

Member Experience

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Carla Kalogeridis. Q & A with Carla Kalogeridis , president, Arion Media Services. Follow her on Twitter at @CarlaKalo. Q: Learn: Let’s say you’re studying for a big exam. Are you a crammer, or do you like to plan ahead? A: I plan ahead to cram. Q: Network: How do you help a wallflower, who’s not comfortable networking at a professional event, loosen up?

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Content Tools Resources Examples 150

Socious

JUNE 8, 2016

As a marketer, I’m accustomed to giving content away for free in order to attract people to our website. Apparently, this model is not best suited for all markets.

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Content Marketing Association Management Strategy 132

Optimist Consulting

JUNE 29, 2016

In my work with my clients, I see digital transformation in the membership sector, first-hand. So I was very interested recently to come across a digital skills toolkit from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), which I think will help many membership organisations to develop the digital skills of their staff. Building a digital workforce is specifically designed to help organisations plan, design and deliver a digital skills development programme for their workforce, but what

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Tips System Resources How To 124

Potomac Core

JUNE 30, 2016

. The Brexit vote in the United Kingdom along with modest and subdued global economic growth will continue to affect corporate decisions on external costs not related to top line growth and operating performance. Associations in a number of instances are increasingly more relevant , and have strategic objectives closely aligned with the industries they serve.

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Survey Member Engagement Leadership Innovation 124

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Association Adviser

JUNE 29, 2016

After more than three decades at the helm of various AGC chapters, Michael Dunham, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. still loves coming to work every day. He attributes his success to the many great mentors, role models and generous veteran members he sought out early in his career and now that he’s a mentor it’s time to continue the AGC tradition of paying it forward.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 15, 2016

AirBNB is more than just a company -- it’s a community of hosts and travelers from around the world who meet each other online and, somehow, trust each other enough to meet up in real life. To build trust -- between community member and company, between host and guest -- AirBNB relies on their strong community culture, both on- and off-line. AirBNB doesn’t get it right all the time and they deal with their fair share of problems and criticisms (more on this later).

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

According to the United Nations, in the year 2100 the world’s population will be 11.2 billion people. Not surprisingly, Africa and India account for much of that growth, meaning businesses will steadily expand into those regions. As such, we could see a booming global marketplace, which opens the door for associations. As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional

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Strategy Social Media America Survey 144