The Freestone Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Virtual Conference Lessons Learned
The past year brought about unexpected changes, a major one was about going virtual. Here is what we at Freestone have learned about virtual conferences.
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5 Best Practices for In-Person Conference Capture
As you begin to think about your in-person events for 2021 you should consider capturing your education content. With vaccinations ramping up across the country we are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic. As a result, associations are...
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Curating an Engaging Professional Development Day
Dive into how offering a Professional Development Day (PD Day) to your learners can improve member retention and grow your CE programs.
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LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls
How to choose a learning solution that is right for your organization With more than 700 learning management system (LMS) solutions in the marketplace, choosing the right one can be downright intimidating. How does one even begin to understand which LMS will best meet...
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AMS LMS Integration Blueprint: Create Efficiency, Enhance Experience, Bridge the Gap
Why integrating your learning management system (LMS) with you association management system (AMS) is crucial. This post originally appeared on #Onward, the blog of YourMembership, another member of the Community Brands family. Perhaps one of the most important...
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What is a fully-managed webinar platform?
Advantages of webinar hosting platforms designed for associations. Recently cited in the Community Brands Digital Member Study was this finding: Technology drives member loyalty. In fact, members who see their organization as an early technology provider are...
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Want to grow your membership? Offer certifications.
In this article, learn how to increase membership by building certification programs with a learning management system designed for associations.
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How do you make up for lost revenue from cancelled events?
Events are typically a huge source of their revenue. But in a time when in-person events are impractical, many associations have had to cancel or postpone events and tap into their reserves to offset revenue losses. Here’s how to expand your continuing education programs to boost non-dues revenue.
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3 things to look for in an online learning software platform
Deliver the learning experience your members are seeking. Here are three important things to look for in online learning software, plus the scoop on why Freestone is the association industry’s most relied upon learning management system.
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Use learner personas to boost engagement with your continuing education program
Developing a strong professional learning program starts with understanding your learners. Personas help you focus on groups of learners with similar needs and preferences. Here’s more about how to develop learner personas for your association.
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