WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
If you spend enough time with educators, you’re bound to hear something about Bloom’s Taxonomy. But maybe you’re fuzzy on what it’s about. Something to do with levels of learning, action verbs, objectives?
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Your members are the lifeblood of your organization. They’re the reason why you do what you do and they’re what keeps your organization running. The more of them join, the better you’re able to act on your mission and make a difference.
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Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
As we head into 2022, the biggest question that we are asked is “ What should we be ready for when it comes to pricing for associations? ” Dr. Michael Tatonetti explains where you need to begin.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Rethink sponsorship. Sherry Budziak at.orgSource suggests you reconsider what sponsors can offer to members. She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. Bloom’s taxonomy. In another one of their “learning science made easy” posts, WBT Systems introduces the original, revised and rebuffed Bloom’s Taxonomy —a taxonomy used by instructional designe
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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.
Smooth The Path
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
I remember when email first became a thing. Software designers modeled templates on snail mail, and at first, users tended to type emails in the format of regular old letters. It took some time, but eventually, email protocols and etiquette developed independently of snail mail. Look at almost everything brought into the virtual world, and you’ll see humans initially interface with the digital version as if it were the analog version.
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Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
There’s never been a better time than right now to reimagine your education programming for your first in-person conference in some time, for many—in over two years. All those changes you’ve dreamed of trying can now become a reality. Conference education sessions have long been considered the main course of the event, yet typically they reek of status quo.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
If time is money, then marketing automation is about to make your association rich. Marketing automation is the eighth day of the week you have been longing for to accomplish that to-do list that felt like a fantasy. What is this magic? Marketing automation uses software to execute, manage, and automate repetitive email marketing activities. By automating these manual tasks, you free up your team to focus on other important things, especially those requiring a more human touch.
Smooth The Path
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
A big part of planning the conferences is selecting tracks, speakers, topics, and presentations. This model works well when the organizers, committee members, and speakers know what members need to learn. This model will likely continue to flourish wherever there is a successful well-trodden path, like courses on processes, programs, or regulations.
InternetAssociation
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Online marketplaces such as eBay, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace are essential partners to small businesses, craftspeople, and budding entrepreneurs. Sharing economy companies such as Airbnb and Uber have also emerged as facilitators for Americans to share, and profit from, their time and resources – whether it’s a ride across town or a stay in their home for travelers.
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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.
Ungrated
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Finding qualified candidates to fill job opportunities in community association management has been a challenge in recent years, more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some management company executives have shifted their hiring strategy to address shortages by looking for individuals with relevant experience outside the management profession and reevaluating work arrangements and existing benefits.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Member retention requires ongoing stewardship. You need to connect with your members on a personal level and provide them with the benefits they expect from your association. To do this, membership organizations require a plethora of software tools to keep track of important member information, from a membership database to data tracking tools. You’ll especially want to know which events and gatherings your members attend so you can: Send surveys to gauge their experiences with the events.
Ewald Consulting
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Members are associations’ best asset. The people who make up and represent your organization bring it purpose and life. While recruiting is important, keeping your members around is just as crucial. On average, it costs 7 to 10 times more to win a new member than to keep an existing member. In this post, we will go over some tips on how associations can retain their members.
InternetAssociation
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Today, IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives’ passage of infrastructure legislation: “IA applauds both chambers of Congress for coming together to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill that will positively impact Americans for generations to come. By including investments that will pave the way for broadband to be more accessible and available, this measure will ensure that communities across the country are able to more
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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!
Fonteva
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Whether you’re organizing a lecture for staff members or a conference for association members, attendance is everything. There’s no point in pouring your heart into planning an event if nobody shows up. Luring in attendees is challenging enough for traditional events and even more so for virtual events. So to help you out, we’ve made this concise guide on how to market and drive attendance for your virtual events.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Member retention requires ongoing stewardship. You need to connect with your members on a personal level and provide them with the benefits they expect from your association. To do this, membership organizations require a plethora of software tools to keep track of important member information, from a membership database to data tracking tools. You’ll especially want to know which events and gatherings your members attend so you can: Send surveys to gauge their experiences with the events.
Association Briefings
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Your members are busy, and their time to digest association content is shrinking. That’s a resounding reason why associations are starting to jump on the podcast bandwagon. While podcasting started in the early 2000s, the medium has seen a drastic growth in the last few years. And, associations are certainly taking notice. As one of the fastest growing digital mediums today, podcasting presents a great opportunity for associations to educate, entertain and engage an industry audience of members
Effective Database
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Don't forget Parkinson's Law "Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." - Cyril Parkinson Many of us are familiar with Parkinson's Law, especially as it applies to meetings. (If you schedule a meeting for an hour, guess how long it will take to cover the agenda?
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Your members are the heart of your association. Leaders in membership organizations and associations spend countless hours drafting communications, planning events, and nurturing these invaluable relationships. But are your members getting everything they need out of their memberships? One recent survey showed that less than half (40%) of younger members felt what they received was worth their dues.
Association Strong
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
With members being bombarded by content and associations having an unlimited supply of avenues to connect with members, having the right balance can be a huge challenge. To maximize your engagement, you need to clearly communicate your value proposition in a way that members hear it, feel it and act on it. In this episode of Association Strong, Tom and Dave interview Beth Arritt, Social Evangelist for Higher Logic to work through the keys to an effective communication strategy so you members h
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Your members are the heart of your association. Leaders in membership organizations and associations spend countless hours drafting communications, planning events, and nurturing these invaluable relationships. But are your members getting everything they need out of their memberships? One recent survey showed that less than half (40%) of younger members felt what they received was worth their dues.
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The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Member retention requires ongoing stewardship. You need to connect with your members on a personal level and provide them with the benefits they expect from your association. To do this, membership organizations require a plethora of software tools to keep track of important member information, from a membership database to data tracking tools. You’ll especially want to know which events and gatherings your members attend so you can: Send surveys to gauge their experiences with the events.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Your members are the heart of your association. Leaders in membership organizations and associations spend countless hours drafting communications, planning events, and nurturing these invaluable relationships. But are your members getting everything they need out of their memberships? One recent survey showed that less than half (40%) of younger members felt what they received was worth their dues.
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