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TopClass LMS shares an association primer on skills-based microcredentialing. Learning revenue. In an industry filled with revenue models, engagement tactics, and membership initiatives, knowing what truly drives success can mean the difference between growth and stagnation. Ulin Microcredentials. Makes sense to me!
With more than 700 learning platforms on the market, how do you narrow the field down to the best learning management systems (LMS) for your association’s needs? Or, to ensure you absolutely get the best LMS for your association, hire an LMS consultant to help you with requirements, selection, and implementation.
As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learning management system (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. But, let’s face it, your current LMS is holding you back. You need a better LMS but the powers that be aren’t going to like that news. Preparing Your Case for a New LMS. Live and on-demand webinars.
Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learning management system (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Last week, we explained how to prepare your business case for a new LMS —from collecting evidence to gathering allies. You must figure out how to connect a new LMS to those values.
It’s during this time of evaluation that the organization’s learning management system (LMS) can come under scrutiny. As a starting point for evalutating your current learning solution, you might want to have a look at the post “ When is it Time for a New LMS “, and ask these questions: Are your learners frustrated?
TopClass LMS explains why, instead of competing, associations should partner with their chapters to design and/or deliver online education programs. They describe revenue-sharing models and offer tips for ensuring a profitable, equitable and peaceful partnership. Awards program. . Location: Washington DC. . Wed 11/20 at 10 a.m.
TopClass LMS describes how your association can support and enhance corporate workforce development initiatives through learning portals, skills training, credentialing programs, career pathways, and moreand suggests several reasons to prioritize these efforts. Workforce development. AMS selection. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
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On Thursday (9/26), ASAE is hosting a webinar about a possible existential threat to associations: legislators who want to apply the 21% corporate tax rate to the non-donation net revenue of tax-exempt organizations, like associations. Non-dues revenue. Clowder provides advice on increasing the adoption of your membership mobile app.
TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask for RFP samples on ASAE Collaborate. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/27 at 1 p.m. Website RFPs.
You can’t launch an empty LMS! Some companies offer turn-key online courses that you could buy or revenue share so you have something to offer initially. Use the same terminology across the board – in your LMS, on your website, on social media, and in the marketing messages. Tip #9 – Consistency. Stick to them!
Many members are struggling financially because they’ve been laid off, had their budget cut, or suffered revenue losses. Association websites compete with for-profits, media, and other associations for eyeballs, mindshare and even revenue. From Virtual Events to Real Revenue. Terry Brown, VP of Project Services, Protech.
TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Impexium describes three crucial principles that most associations and vendors overlook during an AMS implementation —things that will make your project much more difficult.
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LMS selection. The learning management system (LMS) market has exploded in response. 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.
Their key predictions for the trends that would impact on association learning solutions in 2016 were: The need for vendors to provide association-specific LMS functionality and professional services expertise, Mobile learning becoming a must-have, The growth of social learning, in particular digital badges and micro-credentials.
After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. One difference this year: “For the first time in the survey’s history, the challenge of generating non-dues revenue topped all other obstacles faced by associations.”
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Until after four months of trying (it can be a big project with a lot of hidden surprises) they realized that the replacement system had its own warts. Ecommerce sales are just one of the forms of non-dues revenue associations are gleaning from their AMSs. What AMS does all that?
A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Facilitator: Sean Soth, Founder and Leadership Advisory Board Chair of Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 2/8 at 11 a.m. Change management. Volunteer leaders. CAE credit. More info/register.
TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. Unlock the power of timeboxing for project management and professional development. Orthodox beliefs. Value proposition.
TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. Carolyn Shomali of Professionals for Association Revenue explains what associations can learn about audience engagement from the most popular podcasts today. AI vs human interactions. 1 CAE credit.
If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. You have a full-time job, and doing systems projects isn’t it.
A key ingredient for successful technology projects is collaboration. Join a discussion of emerging technology trends and the promise they hold for associations and non-profits, for-profit business practices that can grow revenue for your association, and how to better communicate and connect with your audiences in the new year (and beyond).
So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. Administering your LMS and providing call center management. This includes keeping your LMS up and running smoothly and providing end-user, after-hours, and overflow live phone support.
TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Building Your 2024 Video Strategy: A Guide for Associations To acquire and retain your membership and drive non-dues revenue, you need to include member-driven video in your strategy.
If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. who did her dissertation research project on mentoring programs Mon 1/15 at 8 a.m. – Learn how to automate time consuming manual tasks across a variety of systems (AMS, LMS, CMS, CRM, Email, Community, O365, etc.)
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On the DelCor blog, Tobin (also a Squiggle) explains how you can use this exercise to reveal and mesh different project team personalities. Your AMS’ member portal is first and foremost a member engagement tool, says MemberSuite, but they suggest several ways you can also use a portal to generate non-dues revenue. It depends, right?
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WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors. Pair his post with this one from Northstar Meetings Group: 17 ideas for incorporating revenue-generating opportunities into your online meetings, conferences and webcasts.
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Revenue and income diversification goals that detail specific profit margin targets, projected or desired growth, and income streams you must support or add. . ● Detailed growth and retention plans that lay out specific, measurable goals for acquisition, renewal , and retention rates.
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