How to Deliver the In-Person Learning Experience Online
In-person courses and multi-day conferences are the top two leading formats for learning for association members today, according to the 2017 Member Professional Development Study. Trailing behind just slightly is online learning and webinars, with online actually taking over the number two spot for Millennial learners. Considering today’s learner consumption habits, how can you offer …
Protecting Members From Their Skills’ Short Shelf Life
This post originally appeared on #Onward, the blog of YourMembership, another member of the Community Brands family.
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report tells us many of today’s most in-demand skills didn’t exist 20 years ago. The report cites 65 percent of children now entering primary school will end up working in new types of …
Build Support Behind Your Learning Management System
Show of hands – who has a dedicated team to manage your learning management system (LMS)? Chances are, you’re among the 88 percent of surveyed organizations that don’t. That’s why our partner, Tagoras, and Community Brands very own VP of Professional Services and Account Management, Michele Windsor, dedicated an hour of their time to guide …
Xperience ’18: Repurposing Your Association’s Educational Content
Tell me if these questions sound familiar:
If I live stream my conference, will people still come?
Can I offer members more choices without building a whole new content library?
The answer to both questions is yes. Associations often resist repurposing their content, fearing prohibitive costs, lack of interest, or the dreaded boogie man that haunts …
How to Attract New Graduates to Your Association
According to our Member Professional Development Study, the number one challenge identified by professional organizations is attracting younger members to education and training programs. With graduation season fast approaching, there’s perhaps no better time to evaluate how well your organization is attracting and retaining new graduates, not just to your elearning offerings, but to your …
Only 13 Days Left to Register for Tech Conference of the Year!
The countdown is SO ON! Our first ever Community Brands conference – Xperience 2018 – is just 13 days away!
To get you excited about attending, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the event by the numbers …
# 1 association and nonprofit technology event of the year!
4 inspiring days …
AMS/LMS Integration Blueprint: Create Efficiency, Enhance Experience, Bridge the Gap
This post originally appeared on #Onward, the blog of YourMembership, another member of the Community Brands family.
Whether your association is working on an integration of your LMS and AMS, or don’t know where to start, here are the ins and outs to the benefits, challenges and support you need to succeed.
Perhaps one of the most important …
Xperience 2018: Must-Dos for Continuing Education Professionals
This blog was originally posted to #Onward, the YourMembership blog.
Xperience 2018 is just a few weeks away, and around here we’re gearing up for four days’ full of learning, networking, innovation, and fun! This year’s conference is bigger and better than ever, with tracks targeted specifically for continuing education professionals like you. Make sure to …
Xperience 2018: What to Expect
This blog was originally posted on #Onward, The YourMembership Blog.
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by, and what a year it’s been. A year ago, Community Brands was formed when we brought together association and nonprofit technology leaders Abila, Aptify, NimbleUser, and YourMembership. We later added Configio for registration and event management …
How to Knock Your Webinars Out of the Park!
In my office, our breakroom overlooks Suntrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves (that’s our view, above). With all the excitement next door, it isn’t uncommon for me to have baseball on the brain while I enjoy my lunch, and today is no different … especially since it’s opening day! With the Braves season kicking …