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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T110000
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SUMMARY:Get Ready\, Get Set\, Go New Year!
DESCRIPTION:This event is eligible for CPE Credit only~ \n  \nCourse Description:  \nEnding the current year is a bit more involved than most months—especially from an accounting and financial operations perspective. We will discuss what to think about that is different between all the other months and the last month of the year. During the current year\, you learned some new things\, learned additional best practices and now is the time to prepare to put those processes in place for the new year. Once the year completes\, what are the last items to send you forward into a brand new year on the best foot possible. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify essential end-of-year tasks \nPrepare the processes\, documentation\, and system updates needed to transition smoothly into a new fiscal year. \nImplement a practical start-of-year plan to ensure financial operations begin accurately\, efficiently\, and in alignment with best practices. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/get-ready-get-set-go-new-year-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96188903618
CATEGORIES:Accounting,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Dallefeld":MAILTO:kim@dallefeld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20250907T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T085526Z
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SUMMARY:Upsizing\, Downsizing\, and Rightsizing: Lease Considerations in Times of Change
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nKey business shifts—such as return-to-office mandates\, work-from-home policies\, talent acquisition\, workforce reduction\, business expansion\, and funding cuts—can influence your organization’s lease requirements. In this session\, we will discuss the accounting implications of a changing footprint\, including the evaluation of lease modifications under ASC 842\, Leases\, and other essential considerations when downsizing or upsizing your leased space. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand the general guidance regarding lease modifications\, including when to account for a lease modification as a separate contract and when to remeasure a lease liability. \nIdentify accounting considerations when downsizing\, including:\n(a) Lease termination or reduction in leased space\, \n(b) Abandonment of leased space\,\n(c) Impact of becoming a sublessor\,\n(d) Recognizing right-of-use asset impairment\, and \n(e) Treatment of related leasehold improvements. \nIdentify accounting considerations when upsizing\, including:\n(a) Determining the commencement date or effective date\,\n(b) Treatment of incentives\,\n(c) Impact of becoming a sublessee\, and\n(d) Treatment of related leasehold improvements. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/upsizing-downsizing-and-rightsizing-lease-considerations-in-times-of-change/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94997543346
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Accounting,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Finance,Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Connolly":MAILTO:diana.connolly@aprio.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20251024T182507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T114917Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating Financial Health Assessments into Your Organization’s Planning Process
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe markers for tracking and assessing a nonprofit organization’s financial health are not a mystery. The key elements of financial health (operating reserves\, funding\, and operational expenses) are generally easy to identify and understand. The biggest challenge is making the commitment to periodically pause and assess which direction the key markers of financial health are trending (up or down). We will discuss how adopting a commitment to pause and make an honest assessment of your organization’s every changing financial picture is an essential best practice. We will also discuss why operating reserves need to be treated as a key strategic financial health priority. Organizations that have accumulated significant operating reserves are in a more sustainable position than organizations that do not have adequate operating reserves. Thus\, operating reserves are an important indicator of longevity and financial health.\n \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain the key elements of financial health and how they respond to changing conditions and unexpected disruptions. \nDesign and implement procedures to perform a periodic financial health assessment within their organization. \nAnalyze the role of operating reserves in organizational sustainability and use them as a strategic indicator of financial health. \nApply a financial health assessment template\, adapting it to evolving organizational needs and strategic priorities. \n\n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/changing-perceptions-about-audit-committees-how-to-better-position-to-be-value-added-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit-2/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92744218130
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Accounting,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Budgeting,Finance,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20251111T195650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T073614Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI: From Guidelines to Policies
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAI can boost productivity\, automate tasks\, make judgments\, and develop strategies. As a result\, the pressure on finance teams—and the organizations they serve—to embrace it is growing stronger every day. This session presents best practices and lessons learned for using AI responsibly. We will review the core concepts of AI—’machine learning\,’ ‘reasoning models\,’ and ‘AI agents’—and then focus on data privacy\, ethics\, and the development of guidelines and policies to govern the use of these technologies within an organization. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nExplain core AI concepts\, including machine learning\, reasoning models\, and AI agents\, and their relevance to financial and organizational workflows. \nEvaluate ethical and privacy considerations when implementing AI tools in finance and membership operations. \nDevelop practical AI governance frameworks and policies that align with organizational values and compliance requirements. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/responsible-ai-from-guidelines-to-policies-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99343237382
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edwin Harvey%2C PhD":MAILTO:edwin.harvey@yptc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20251024T174637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T073611Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Voice: Understanding and Reporting Lobbying\, Advocacy\, and Political Activities
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nWe help you navigate the complex tax and compliance rules for tax-exempt organizations engaging with the political process. This course helps differentiate between lobbying\, advocacy\, and political activities\, and details the reporting requirements and tax consequences of each. We outline specific rules for 501(c)(3) organizations\, including the no-substantial-part test and the 501(h) election\, as well as the rules for 501(c)(4)\, (5)\, and (6) organizations regarding non-deductible member dues and the proxy tax. Finally\, the course offers practical best practices and strategies for carefully tracking and reporting all political and lobbying expenditures. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDifferentiate between political\, lobbying\, and advocacy activities. \nExplain the tax reporting requirements and implications of engaging in political activities for various 501(c) entities. \nCompare and contrast lobbying rules and limitations for 501(c)(3) organizations with those for 501(c)(4)\, (5)\, and (6) organizations. \nApply best practices and strategies to accurately track\, document\, and report lobbying and political expenditures in compliance with IRS regulations. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/giving-voice-understanding-and-reporting-lobbying-advocacy-and-political-activities-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96136339580
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Hassler%2C CPA":MAILTO:ahassler@johnsonlambert.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20251030T180248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T124700Z
UID:10000820-1765278000-1765281600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Better Mouse\, Better Mousetrap: Making the Shift to Phishing-Resistant MFA
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nTraditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods\, like number matching and push verification\, are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing attacks that can intercept and reuse not only credentials\, but MFA tokens as well. This webinar\, led by DelCor Technology Solutions security experts Andrew Leggett\, Director of Cybersecurity\, and Chris Ecker\, CTO\, will explore why standard MFA is no longer enough and how organizations can protect their assets with phishing-resistant MFA solutions. Attendees will learn about cryptographic authentication methods\, such as Passkeys and Windows Hello for Business\, that bind credentials to both the device and the user\, making stolen credentials useless to attackers. The session will feature a live demo\, giving participants a firsthand look at how phishing attacks are perpetrated and how phishing-resistant MFA works to thwart these attempts and create a seamless and secure login experience for staff. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nExplain the vulnerabilities of traditional MFA and how phishing attacks exploit these methods. \nDescribe the principles of phishing-resistant MFA\, including cryptographic authentication and device binding. \nEvaluate organizational solutions\, such as Passkeys and Windows Hello for Business\, to determine the most appropriate security approach. \nDevelop a practical implementation plan for phishing-resistant MFA to strengthen organizational security and enhance user experience. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/better-mouse-better-mousetrap-making-the-shift-to-phishing-resistant-mfa-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99035822753
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G IT,Cybersecurity,Cybersecurity,MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Leggett":MAILTO:ALeggett@delcor.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20251113T173750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T124701Z
UID:10000832-1765285200-1765288800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:The Audience Advantage: How Well-Crafted Personas Power Smarter Web Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nGreat web strategy starts with empathy. This session demonstrates how to craft research-informed personas that bridge what your users need with what your organization provides—then use them to shape your site’s information architecture\, content\, calls to action\, and measurement. \nWe’ll share a practical\, lightweight framework\, sample questions you can use tomorrow\, and real examples that turn “user-centered” from a motto into measurable results. People visit your site to solve their problems. Personas help you meet them there and guide them forward. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDefine the essential components of an effective persona and explain how personas align user needs with organizational goals. \nTranslate persona insights into concrete decisions for navigation\, messaging\, and calls to action that improve engagement. \nApply a repeatable\, question-driven method to create or refine at least one persona for their organization. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-audience-advantage-how-well-crafted-personas-power-smarter-web-strategies-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/97086666583
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcie Peck":MAILTO:marcie@yokoco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221900
CREATED:20251111T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T071929Z
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SUMMARY:AI Tools You Can Use - Get Started Today
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nArtificial intelligence continues to evolve at lightning speed; for leaders\, staying ahead of the curve isn’t optional anymore. In this fast-paced and practical session\, Erica Salm Rench will break down the latest AI developments\, highlight must-know tools shaping productivity and marketing\, and explore how organizations can use these innovations to create real impact in 2025. \nWhether you’re just starting to experiment with AI or already integrating it into your workflows\, this session will cut through the noise and show you what matters most and how to leverage it effectively. Expect live demos\, real-world examples\, and actionable ideas you can apply right away to save time\, enhance creativity\, and strengthen your organization’s strategy. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify key AI trends and recent tool launches that will influence communication\, content\, and marketing strategies in 2025. \nEvaluate emerging AI tools across writing\, design\, analytics\, and automation \nIntegrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve efficiency and member or customer engagement without losing the human touch. \nAnalyze trends to anticipate where AI is heading next and how to future-proof your team’s skills and systems in an era of accelerating change. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-tools-you-can-use-get-started-today-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95018454373
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Salm Rench%2C MBA":MAILTO:erica@sidecar.ai
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221901
CREATED:20250730T202001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T133949Z
UID:10000758-1765450800-1765454400@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Once Upon an Association: Telling Your Compelling Story
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nOnce upon a time there was an association that no one knew about. Sound familiar? Join Sheri Singer\, president\, Singer Communications\, and an award-winning communications pro\, as she talks about telling your organization’s story to raise the visibility of your industry\, association\, leaders\, and members. \nParticipants will learn how to focus their storytelling on their organization’s mission\, create a dynamic narrative around why their organization exists\, pinpoint how their industry contributes to society\, know how to use a variety of storytelling resources\, and leverage volunteers to help tell their story. Attendees will walk away with a plethora of tips to help them tell their story in a compelling way that resonates with their industry. Great way to lean into 2026! \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nTie storytelling to the organization’s mission \nCreate a narrative around why their association exists & how it contributes to society \nLearn how to use a wide array of storytelling resources \nLeverage volunteers to help tell their story \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/once-upon-an-association-telling-your-compelling-story/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96419644544
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Singer":MAILTO:sheri@singercomm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221901
CREATED:20251024T165745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T134019Z
UID:10000815-1765458000-1765461600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:What Members Really Want: Insights for 2026 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nTurn member insights into data-backed strategy. This webinar will share brand-new findings from the Association Member Experience Report\, which surveyed hundreds of association members across industries to learn what matters to them. You’ll learn what benefits members value most\, how they want to connect and learn\, what makes them feel seen and supported\, and how they perceive their association’s value and use of AI. \nWe’ll explore what today’s members expect from their association experience—and what strategies can help organizations communicate their value proposition\, attract new members\, and deliver more personalized\, engaging\, and lasting value. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze new data on member preferences for 2026 to determine which benefits\, channels\, and engagement opportunities most influence satisfaction and retention. \nEvaluate how personalization and feedback mechanisms can strengthen member relationships through data-driven and automated strategies. \nFormulate adaptive approaches to address emerging member priorities—such as AI integration\, DEI\, and career development—within your association’s engagement strategy. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/what-members-really-want-insights-for-2026-and-beyond-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit-2/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91991818472
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Growth/Sales,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Whelan":MAILTO:kwhelan@higherlogic.com
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