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SUMMARY:W342: Caveat Emptor: Becoming a Responsible Consumer of Research
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAssociation execs consume – and produce – a lot of research in our day-to-day work\, but most of us don’t have formal training in research. A lot of the language of research programs– p-values and confidence intervals and margins of error – can be pretty jargony\, and some of the concepts behind what makes for good (or less good) research can be challenging for people who haven’t had the opportunity to take a graduate level methods course. \nHow can you be sure that the research you’re using or sponsoring is giving you the insight you need to make good decisions? How can you protect your association’s reputation as a trusted source of unbiased information for the profession or industry you serve? \nJoin Elizabeth Engel and Polly Karpowicz for a webinar based on their recently-released whitepaper\, where they will share a plain-language review of key concepts and approaches in consuming and sponsoring research so you don’t have to “beware” and can be confident that you’re setting yourself\, your association\, your members and other stakeholders\, and the people in the profession or industry your association serves up for success in making data-informed decisions that will allow you to achieve your most important goals and solve your most pressing problems. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nParticipants will develop a working knowledge of key concepts in defining research questions\, choosing data collection methods\, designing research instruments\, collecting data\, and interpreting and reporting results.\nParticipants will learn about the types of methodological bias that can creep into research projects and the steps they can take to ameliorate them.\nParticipants will hear case studies of associations running efficient\, effective research programs.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w342-caveat-emptor-becoming-a-responsible-consumer-of-research/
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CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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SUMMARY:W324: Think Outside the AMS
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nMember expectations continue to rise while association staff time is stretched thin. Join us for an interactive session exploring how to automate your digital ecosystem so that staff can deliver more member value in less time. \nNo matter how hard an AMS tries\, it can’t be all things to all people. That’s ok. With the explosion of cloud technology\, there have never been more options for organizations to streamline their operations while enhancing the member experience. The ASAE tech community calls this the “best in class” approach – finding software that fits your needs and integrating it in a seamless way with your AMS. \nThis session isn’t just for the techies… it’s designed to empower anyone who is thinking that “there must be a better way.” \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVE: \n\nLearn how to evaluate their organization’s approach to association software\, distinguishing between an “all in one” versus a “best in class” strategy\,\nLearn how to translate often intimidating technical terminology surrounding APIs and SSOs into real-world concepts that can be implemented in their organization\, and\nLearn how to evaluate association software options for their ability to streamline staff work and improve the overall experience for members.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w324-building-member-value-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
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CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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SUMMARY:B137: What You are NOT Being Told About Credit Card Processing
DESCRIPTION:Credit card processing or Merchant Services is widely used by businesses and nonprofit organizations.  One can hardly image today going through life without being able to purchase goods and services without using a credit card.\n \nIn spite of its ubiquitousness in commerce\, there are a lot of things that organizations are not being told about credit card processing (aka Merchant Services).  If you know some important things that you are NOT being told today by your service provider (or in the general media)\, you would have greater opportunities for data security\, cost savings\, and process improvements (i.e.\, eliminating manual processes).\n \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n \n\n\nLearn about 4 important payment trends which emerged from the pandemic.\nLearn two key changes you should make in 2022 with your payment and credit card collection practices.\nUnderstand Credit card fees — what you are NOT being told and why that is costing your organization money.\nLearn alternatives to credit card collections — the ecosystem that supports Visa/MasterCard and AMEX definitely don’t want you to know this.\nLearn PCI compliance and security issues for 2022 — why are you not aware of this.\nLearn how to do an RFP for Merchant Services — an outline that you can use today.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/b137-what-you-are-not-being-told-about-credit-card-processing/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/99112914601
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Finance,Finance,Finance,MICROSOFT DYNAMICS,Payments/PCI Compliance,Payments/PCI Compliance,Payments/PCI Compliance
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