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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T110000
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SUMMARY:Psychological Safety: The Key to Individual\, Team\, and Organizational Success
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nDiscover how fostering psychological safety can unlock individual potential\, strengthen team dynamics\, and propel organizational success. Led by Don Rheem\, acclaimed author\, TEDx speaker\, and Founder of CultureID\, this session highlights how creating a culture of trust and openness drives measurable business outcomes\, including higher engagement\, increased innovation\, and lower turnover. Rooted in neuroscience and validated by global data\, this session equips leaders with actionable strategies to transform workplace culture into a thriving\, high-performing environment where employees feel empowered to take risks\, collaborate\, and exceed expectations. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDrive Measurable Business Outcomes: Discover how psychological safety translates into higher engagement\, increased innovation\, and improved retention. \nUnderstand the Science of Thriving Teams: Learn how neuroscience-backed principles underpin trust and collaboration in high-performing teams. \nAddress Barriers to Engagement: Identify common challenges to psychological safety and gain practical tools to overcome them effectively. \nEnhance Leadership Impact: Develop communication and feedback techniques to inspire trust\, build team alignment\, and foster creativity. \nTurn Insights into Action: Leave with actionable strategies to embed psychological safety into your culture\, driving long-term organizational success. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/psychological-safety-the-key-to-individual-team-and-organizational-success/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99598798336
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Culture/Communication
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Rheem":MAILTO:don@cultureid.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20250306T145332Z
CREATED:20250114T140212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145332Z
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SUMMARY:Master Employee Onboarding with Thoughtful IT: Top 7 Tips
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nOne of the quickest ways to tarnish a new employee’s perception of your association is to throw them into a sloppy technology setup. \nAfter providing IT support to associations for 33 years we’ve become intimately familiar with employee on-boarding—and how technology will make or break the experience. As top talent becomes more and more difficult to attract and retain\, mastering this process becomes mission-critical. \nTo help give your new hires an overwhelmingly positive start to their tenure we’ve compiled the most important lessons we’ve learned from our experience. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nIT’s critical role in a positive on-boarding experience \nBest practices to maximize productivity\, engagement\, and security \nEquipment recommendations to empower hybrid and remote workers \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/master-employee-onboarding-with-thoughtful-it-top-7-tips/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95603236537
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,Hiring/Retention/HR,Workplace
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20250313T113159Z
CREATED:20241021T173106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T113159Z
UID:10000639-1741784400-1741788000@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Increase Sponsorship Revenue with Video
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nIn this one-hour webinar\, association leaders will discover how to leverage video to unlock new revenue streams. We’ll discover how video can add non-dues revenue around events\, from pre-event promotions to in-event showcases and post-event recaps. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to drive additional revenue from existing digital\, print\, and year-round sponsorships by integrating video into their mix of available digital sponsorship space. This session will provide practical insights on how to offer dynamic\, high-value opportunities to sponsors while enhancing member engagement. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nExplain how video serves as a low-lift strategy to increase revenue from exhibitors and sponsors. \nIdentify strategies to increase revenue for exhibitors without adding square feet to your event. \nAnalyze how video can provide year-round revenue for your association while increasing engagement. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/increase-sponsorship-revenue-with-video/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96283401091
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Non-Dues Revenue
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Hoffman":MAILTO:michael@gathervoices.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T113000
DTSTAMP:20250314T155540Z
CREATED:20250114T093127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T155540Z
UID:10000665-1741863600-1741865400@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Love Your Content Again: Repurposing Webinars for Ongoing Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nFall in love with your content all over again! During this webinar I will show you how to turn your existing webinars into fresh\, exciting content that keeps your audience engaged and your brand shining. Learn how to repurpose your webinars into blog posts\, social media gems\, podcasts\, and more—without the extra work! \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have the tools\, tips\, and strategies to keep your content alive and thriving\, making sure it continues to deliver value long after its first date! \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nEvaluate the benefits of content repurposing \nIdentify effective formats for repurposing \nDevelop a repurposing strategy \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/love-your-content-again-repurposing-webinars-for-ongoing-engagement/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95639751640
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Marketing,Marketing,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reilly Moriarty":MAILTO:reilly@ustranscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20250314T180817Z
CREATED:20250114T101131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T180817Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Association / Nonprofit Board Governance in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nBoards face unprecedented challenges as organizations undergo digital transformation. This session focuses on equipping board members with tools to address cybersecurity risks\, leverage digital opportunities\, and maintain accountability in a data-driven world. Case studies and best practices from top-performing organizations will provide actionable insights.\nFormat: Panel with Case Study Presentations.\nLearning Approach: Expert presentations followed by Q&A and group discussion. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nRecognize digital risks and opportunities in governance. \nApply governance frameworks for digital transformation. \nEnhance board oversight on cybersecurity and data use. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/best-practices-for-association-nonprofit-board-governance-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92882288567
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Dea":MAILTO:dddea@fusionproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20250319T060136Z
CREATED:20250218T091215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T060136Z
UID:10000676-1742295600-1742299200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Conflicts of Interest in Associations and Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThis session will address potential and actual conflicts of interest in nonprofit organizations\, with specific focus on the three IRS classifications most common to the association marketspace. Knowing how to recognize\, manage\, and avoid damage from conflicts of interest while still operating an effective organization is the goal of this presentation. Whether you represent an association\, a social welfare organization\, or a public charity\, this session will address conflicts from your organization’s perspective. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to recognize and discuss the key features of conflicts of interest in nonprofit organizations\, especially including associations. \n\nParticipants will become familiar with the differing regulatory treatment of conflicts in 501(c)(6)\, 501(c)(3)\, and 501(c)(4) organizations \n\nParticipants will become familiar with the key non-legal consequences of conflicts of interest \n\nParticipants will learn key features of a management plan to address conflicts of interest \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/conflicts-of-interest-in-associations-and-nonprofits/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98343856948
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Wyland":MAILTO:michael@sumptionandwyland.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T113000
DTSTAMP:20250320T164704Z
CREATED:20240828T220538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T164704Z
UID:10000612-1742382000-1742383800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Bite-Sized Big Impact: How Microlearning Is Reshaping Education
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThe modern member is busy\, mobile\, and looking to learn. Equally\, they are short on time\, working remotely\, and highly digitally literate. In a world where people check their smartphones nine times an hour\, and competition for attention is exceptionally fierce\, it is no wonder that shorter digital learning content is becoming more necessary and popular. Amongst the many methodologies employed to deliver professional education\, microlearning has emerged as a frontrunner in transforming the membership sector’s learning landscape; and given the pivotal role of education in associations’ value proposition\, in this session we explain why and how associations can create and curate content that is mobile\, media-rich\, on-demand\, and suited to the modern learner. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nDescribe the Dynamics of the Attention Economy \nIdentify the Demands of the Modern Learner \nAnalyze and implement the Key Components of Microlearning \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/bite-sized-big-impact-how-microlearning-is-reshaping-education/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Chamberlain":MAILTO:andrewchamberlain@you-elevated.com
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/bite-sized-big-impact-how-microlearning-is-reshaping-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20250321T154757Z
CREATED:20250220T232157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T154757Z
UID:10000679-1742468400-1742472000@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Association Tech: Why Women-Led Innovation Matters
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nMost of the technology shaping our world—including the tools associations rely on—was not designed with women at the table. With less than 2% of venture capital funding going to women-led startups and AI systems reflecting systemic biases\, association leaders must consider: How does this lack of diversity impact the future of membership\, engagement\, and innovation? \n\nJoin us for The Future of Association Tech: Why Women-Led Innovation Matters\, where we’ll explore how the historical lack of women in tech leadership affects everything from AI-driven membership platforms to digital engagement strategies. We’ll uncover why women’s perspectives in tech lead to more innovative\, human-centered solutions\, how gender imbalance influences the tools associations depend on\, and what leaders can do to ensure technology better serves their members\, staff\, and mission. \n\nThis session is a must-attend for C-suite executives\, membership professionals\, and nonprofit leaders who want to future-proof their associations by advocating for smarter\, more inclusive technology—because the best innovations happen when everyone’s voice is heard. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUncover the hidden bias in association technology – Learn how the underrepresentation of women in tech impacts the tools\, AI models\, and engagement platforms shaping the association industry. \nUnderstand why women-led innovation drives better outcomes – Explore case studies where women-led tech companies have built more effective\, human-centered digital solutions. \nPrepare for the future of association technology – Get ahead of emerging trends in AI\, automation\, and engagement strategies that prioritize diverse leadership and inclusive design. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-future-of-association-tech-why-women-led-innovation-matters/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93377930845
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Nam":MAILTO:sandra@qiqochat.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20250321T161101Z
CREATED:20241206T193400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161101Z
UID:10000652-1742475600-1742479200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Transforming Online Professional Learning With Unreasonable Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nOnline professional learning has the power to offer more than just knowledge—it can deliver extraordinary experiences that champion individuals and transform their lives. Drawing from the best selling book Unreasonable Hospitality\, this webinar highlights how a culture of care\, personalized service\, and human connection can enhance engagement and drive success in online and blended professional learning environments\, benefiting association members of all fields. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDescribe innovative ways to build member engagement through personalized\, service-driven professional learning approaches \nExplain how embracing hospitality principles can align with association goals and create more inclusive\, thriving learning environments \nApply practical steps to foster a caring and vibrant community \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/from-ordinary-to-extraordinary-transforming-online-professional-learning-with-unreasonable-hospitality/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92969608816
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Bongers":MAILTO:bbongers@educause.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTSTAMP:20250326T132454Z
CREATED:20250224T135910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T132454Z
UID:10000680-1742900400-1742904000@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Your Association and PCI Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) governs card security for all merchants. Failure to be in compliance can be extremely costly both financially and reputationally. This webinar focuses on the new version PCI DSS 4.01\, which replaced 4.0 on December 31\, 2024 and with which all merchants must comply by March 31\, 2025. The discussion will include changes of the standard and how it applies to those accepting cards as well as tips and techniques for reducing scope of applicability through contracting out card collection and storage. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the 12 principal requirements of PCI DSS 4.01 and explain their significance \nUnderstand Self Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) \nAnalyze methods to reduce the scope of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) \nCompare encryption and tokenization as data security measures and assess their impact on compliance \nDistinguish between Card Present and Card Not Present environments and examine their unique security considerations. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/your-association-and-pci-compliance/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/97024830943
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Finance,Payments/PCI Compliance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Ricker":MAILTO:rickricker@ustranscationscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T140000
DTSTAMP:20250326T134808Z
CREATED:20250221T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134808Z
UID:10000681-1742907600-1742911200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Passiontivity: Aligning Career Pathing With Career Motivators
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nToday’s association staff want more than an opportunity to excel at their jobs. They want to do work they love. Yet too often leaders hire and promote based ONLY on a person’s competencies\, rather than considering their intrinsic career motivators. In this eye-opening presentation\, search consultant Shira Lotzar of Purposeful Hire\, will introduce you to her proprietary tool\, Passiontivity\, that can revolutionize the way you recruit\, engage\, and career path your staff. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze strategies to overcome the inherent career tension between employers and staff. \nDevelop a personalized career pathing model that aligns with key engagement areas. \nApply Passiontivity as a tool for both recruitment and workforce planning. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/passiontivity-aligning-career-pathing-with-career-motivators/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93212620401
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shira Lotzar":MAILTO:shira@purposefulhire.com
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