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37 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2018

Wild Apricot

Do you want to raise more funds, engage more volunteers, and stay on top of the latest online tools in 2018? If so, there's a free nonprofit webinar in January on each of these topics and more.

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Community for Career Development: A Look Inside One NAVUG Community Member’s Journey

Higher Logic

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead. I’m a member of NAVUG , an online community that is the epitome of Margaret Mead's statement. If you will humor me and enjoy the story I am about to share, you too can build a thriving and successful online community in your sphere of influence.

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5 Skills Every Sales Development Rep Needs to Master in 2018

GrowthZone

SDR/BDR Skills for 2018. Video prospecting. Highly customized outreach. Active listening. Great voicemails. Resilience and Coachability. We’re about to turn the corner into 2018. And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. The standard process for SDRs or BDRs (whatever your organization calls them) of sending out sequenced emails, calling, leaving voicemails, rinse and repeat?

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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

This is our most popular Managing eLearning post every year, and by now we know you want to see the hype curve first. Here it is: Our 2018 eLearning predictions set in terms of Gartner’s hype cycle. As always, we try to use this blog post to speak from our experience as a learning technology partner to organizations that provide continuing education and professional development.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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38 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2018

Wild Apricot

Do you want to raise more funds, engage more volunteers, and stay on top of the latest online tools in 2018? If so, there's a free nonprofit webinar in January on each of these topics and more.

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Facilitation with an upper case “F”

Aaron Wolowiec

There is a distinct difference, however, between facilitating meetings with a methodology that underpins the how and the why of the process, and simply convening a meeting or creating an agenda. This is what I call facilitating with a lower case “f” vs. facilitating with an upper case “F.

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Members Hire Associations, Members Fire Associations

Potomac Core

Members hire Associations, Members fire Associations is what the new mantra will be for Association Executives in 2018. The evolving external environment is continually redefining how member executives assess the impact of their memberships. At year end 2017, Association Executives would find it useful to see the world as their members do and understand what help they need to make progress in their Industry or Profession.

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December Update: A Year In Review

Wild Apricot

In this month’s update, Dmitry Buterin reflects on his time at Wild Apricot and gives a month-by-month overview of the features we launched this year.

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Use a STEM Launcher Activity to Kick Off 2018

Aptify

As you watch kids pile back into the classroom after a holiday break, you may notice that they need to engage in some active lessons to work off excess energy and get back into the swing of learning. Try this fun STEM launcher activity shared by Anne Jolly.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Gardian of the Month: Lindsay Gross

Aaron Wolowiec

Lindsay Gross, Certified Top Facilitator for Event Garde, is Gardian of the Month for January.

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3 Dramatic Changes that Could Hit Event Industry in 2018

Association Adviser

Photo credit: Steve Pate-Newberry. This article is reprinted courtesy of Smart Meetings. Attendees at the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Seasonal Spectacular opening session were given a heads-up about event changes coming in the industry that could impact how they plan meetings in the coming year. Get Ready for Change. Mike Dominguez, chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International, warned that the speed of change is coming faster than a lot of large organizations ca

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The Most Impactful Articles of 2017

Association Success

Which articles made the biggest difference in the community? The original plan for this particular publication was to round up our most popular articles of 2017 and write curated blurbs on them, just like we did last year. Easy enough, right? This information is ready available à la analytics by looking for the most clicked articles. But I was challenged by a community member: “Click rates don’t necessarily indicate impact.

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Happy New Year!

GrowthZone

/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/promo-NewYears.mp4. The post Happy New Year! appeared first on GrowthZone.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

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3 Dramatic Changes that Could Hit Event Industry in 2018

Association Adviser

Photo credit: Steve Pate-Newberry. This article is reprinted courtesy of Smart Meetings. Attendees at the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Seasonal Spectacular opening session were given a heads-up about event changes coming in the industry that could impact how they plan meetings in the coming year. Get Ready for Change. Mike Dominguez, chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International, warned that the speed of change is coming faster than a lot of large organizations ca

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3 Dramatic Changes that Could Hit Event Industry in 2018

Association Adviser

Photo credit: Steve Pate-Newberry. This article is reprinted courtesy of Smart Meetings. Attendees at the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Seasonal Spectacular opening session were given a heads-up about event changes coming in the industry that could impact how they plan meetings in the coming year. Get Ready for Change. Mike Dominguez, chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International, warned that the speed of change is coming faster than a lot of large organizations ca