October 8, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Industry News, Organizations
Continuing education courses are some of the most effective ways for professionals to acquire new skills and advanced training. For that reason, associations use continuing education as a powerful and attractive membership benefit. Yet, offering meaningful training requires commitment and effort, so associations look for validation and rewards from their work. To help associations […]
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Journeying through CLE’s Past, Present, and Future
February 5, 2024 / by Elisabeth / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Welcome to our journey through the evolution of continuing legal education (CLE)! In this blog post–based on the exciting presentation that Vocalmeet’s own Dr. Laurelle Jno Baptiste gave at ACLEA’s 60th Mid-Year Meeting–we’ll be taking a look at the not-so-distant history, current trends, and future possibilities of association CLE. As association leaders, you’re likely well […]
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Technology Tips and Tools to Help Bar Associations Build Trust and Support Members – Part 2
November 7, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
If you’re looking for tips and tools to help your bar association make the most of the internet, you’re in luck! Vocalmeet and Lexum’s new series has got you covered. Last week, we looked at how to improve your association’s website; this week, we’ll be delving into one of the most crucial components of the […]
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Technology Tips and Tools to Help Bar Associations Build Trust and Support Members – Part 1
October 24, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
When it comes to maximizing your bar association’s potential, are you taking advantage of all technology has to offer? It may be tempting to stay in your organization’s comfort zone, but you could be missing out on key ways to build connections and engage your members. Thankfully, we’re here to help! This series of posts […]
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Building Better CLE: Tips for Bar Associations
August 2, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
It can be difficult for many attorneys to find good Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses. Fortunately, there are lots of resources available to turn to! Recently, Vocalmeet attended ACLEA’s 58th annual meeting, which was dedicated to helping bar associations improve their professional development programs. Most states require a certain number of CLE hours each year […]
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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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Why Legal Associations Should Care About Their Website to Increase Online CLE Sales
January 15, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Legal, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Though there may be a number of reasons as to why legal associations may be disappointed in their online CLE sales, one key reason may be the lack of marketing. Marketing online CLE courses requires a different strategy than marketing in-person CLE sessions. For example, it’s not enough to simply rebrand all in-person sessions as […]
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Never Stop Learning: Continuing Education Inside and Out
March 18, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, e-Learning, Engagement, Higher Education, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights, webinar
Offering continuing education courses can be a strong addition to any association’s membership offerings. Gaining access to courses and certifications gives professionals another reason to join your association and even more reasons to renew their membership. These can all lead to increases in non-dues revenue. In addition, offering continuing education courses can have many […]
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Taking the Fear Out of Updating Your Association’s Technology
November 19, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations
Not everyone feels the same about technology, so associations shouldn’t expect every member to welcome technological changes with open arms. Each generation and each individual relies on technology in considerably different ways. While some use it in nearly every aspect of their lives and can adopt new innovations easily, others use it more sparingly […]
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Why Customer Service is Important For Your Association
November 12, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, non-profits, online event, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
The goal of customer service is to create a bridge between an organization and a customer. Ideally, this connection sets the organization up as relatable and ensures that customers are heard and satisfied. For an association, customer service can keep members happy, involved, and willing to renew their membership in the future. If done […]
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How to Improve Continuing Education for your Association
October 8, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Industry News, Organizations
Continuing education courses are some of the most effective ways for professionals to acquire new skills and advanced training. For that reason, associations use continuing education as a powerful and attractive membership benefit. Yet, offering meaningful training requires commitment and effort, so associations look for validation and rewards from their work. To help associations […]
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