January 25, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, non-profits, Organizations
How to Recession-Proof Your Association In an increasingly competitive world, the ability for associations to distance themselves from their competition is becoming more and more difficult. Associations everywhere are looking for new ways to increase profits, attract more members, and retain them for longer. Thankfully, continuing education–particularly of the online variety!–has proven to be […]
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The 4 Strategic Plans Your Association Needs to Survive and Thrive in 2021 and Beyond – Webinar
May 7, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, non-profits, Organizations
The global pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and unexpected opportunities. Some of these opportunities can be found in the way we engage members, in the way we grow our non-dues revenue, and in the way we choose and streamline our technologies. That said, to act on these opportunities effectively, your strategic plan needs to connect […]
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Helpful Tips for an Association Membership Manager
April 8, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A membership manager has multiple tasks and wears a variety of hats, but the essence of their job is to drive engagement with the association and grow membership. They need to use their knowledge of the industry including trends, member needs and tendencies, and available opportunities–to create interest in their association. For obvious reasons, these […]
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Keeping Members on Your Association’s Website
March 8, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Capturing the interest of members both new and old is one of the most important goals for any association; however, it’s not enough to just create interest. To drive successful and continuous engagement, associations need to take their audience from the initial contact all the way to their goal– whether that goal be information, a […]
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How Can Associations Ensure That Members Know Their Benefits
October 20, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations
There are reasons why members join an association in the first place and reasons why they renew. If members know about and use all the benefits that come with their membership, it’s far more likely that they will find the membership valuable. Having a great membership package can lead to more engagement, more loyalty, and […]
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How Association Leaders Can Have Successful Board Meetings
August 18, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
The purpose of most board meetings is to tap into the operational health of an association and to ensure that everything is organized and aligned moving forward. Despite handling incredibly important matters and making major decisions that can impact the future of the association, board meetings can become rather stale and/or ineffective if the organizers […]
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How to Generate More Revenue in a Changing World
June 30, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
For most associations, increasing revenue often comes down to increasing memberships or completely altering the way the organization operates by decreasing costs. While some changes will inevitably have to be made to keep up with a changing world, there are ways to increase revenue without completely reshaping your association. While non-dues revenues are different from […]
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Profiting from Online Continuing Education
January 25, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, non-profits, Organizations
How to Recession-Proof Your Association In an increasingly competitive world, the ability for associations to distance themselves from their competition is becoming more and more difficult. Associations everywhere are looking for new ways to increase profits, attract more members, and retain them for longer. Thankfully, continuing education–particularly of the online variety!–has proven to be […]
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5 Ways Online Instructors Can Improve Their Presentations
November 2, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations
Online learning grants participants the opportunity to learn almost anything from anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, like any course in a physical setting, online classes can come with their own challenges and obstacles if the instructor isn’t prepared. While there are many solutions and workarounds for these potential obstacles, acknowledging and preparing for impediments […]
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5 Best Practices for Offering Online Courses
September 22, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations
We used to learn in classrooms, sitting in rows of desks and chairs, all staring at one person in the distance. This process was mostly a one-way channel, always in one place at a specific time. With eLearning, the classroom disappears and the audience is always in the front row with the instructor. The […]
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5 Ways That Mobile Learning Enhances Online Education
August 18, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Mobile, Organizations
In the vast world of online education, there is often a fine line between beneficial components and unnecessary complications. Most associations want an eLearning system that provides the most effective educational experience for their users: one that includes advanced tools and up-to-date, efficient features–but one that is also straightforward and easy to use. So, […]
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