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SUMMARY:Technology Trends to Anticipate for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nWhat upcoming technology trends do you need to plan and budget for in 2025? As an executive you don’t have time to parse through all the hype and scare tactics used to sell different products and services in the technology space. \nWe do. \nAllow us to isolate what trends will realistically impact your organization\, how you can prepare\, and what you can expect to achieve in 2025. We’ll cover: – System trends: Windows 10 EOL – Software trends: Artificial Intelligence and Shadow IT – People trends: Gen Z in the Workplace Join us for the executive-level discussion! \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify key system trends for 2025\, including the end-of-life (EOL) of Windows 10\, and assess how these changes will impact organizational IT infrastructure. \nEvaluate the emerging software trends\, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and shadow IT\, and understand their potential risks and opportunities for associations. \nAnalyze the workplace dynamics and expectations of Gen Z employees\, preparing organizations to effectively integrate this generation into the workforce. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/technology-trends-to-anticipate-for-2025/
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Budgeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/94505009941
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SUMMARY:Fall Symposium: In-person Registration
DESCRIPTION:Innovate | Collaborate | Transform \nDate: November 7\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nLocation: In-person will be held at Adage Technologies in Chicago\, IL \nThis Symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional\, an emerging leader\, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics\, this event is designed for you.   \nAgenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit \n\nSession 1: (11:00-12:00 PM ET) Growing Existing Sponsors and Attracting New Sponsors for Your Association \nCourse Description:  \nIn today’s competitive landscape\, associations must continuously seek innovative strategies to grow and diversify their sponsorship base. This dynamic 60-minute session led by corporate sponsorship expert Lori Zoss Kraska\, MBA\, CFRE\, “Growing Existing Sponsors and Attracting New Sponsors for Your Association\,” is designed for presidents and high-level executives of associations looking to enhance their sponsorship programs. Participants will explore advanced techniques for nurturing existing sponsor relationships\, leveraging programs to attract new sponsors\, and aligning sponsorship opportunities with organizational goals. By the end of the session\, attendees will have actionable strategies to boost sponsorship revenue and create lasting partnerships. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nDevelop strategies to strengthen relationships with existing sponsors by delivering exceptional value\, personalized engagement\, and continuous support.\nEvaluate the importance of measuring sponsor satisfaction and implement feedback to enhance future collaborations.\nDesign effective methods to identify and target potential new sponsors that align with your association’s mission and values.\nAnalyze what sponsors are looking for and determine how to best connect with them. Assess how to integrate sponsorship opportunities into your association’s strategic plan.\nCustomize sponsorship strategies to meet your organization’s and potential sponsors’ specific needs and goals\, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.\nConstruct ways to strengthen relationships with existing sponsors by delivering exceptional value\, personalized engagement\, and continuous support.\nUnderstand the importance of measuring sponsor satisfaction and implementing feedback to enhance future collaborations.\nAttract New Sponsors: Devise effective methods to identify and target potential new sponsors that align with your association’s mission and values.\nGain insights into what sponsors are looking for and how to best connect with them. A\nAlign Sponsorship Strategies with Organizational Goals: Analyze how to integrate sponsorship opportunities into your association’s strategic plan.\nUnderstand the significance of customizing sponsorship opportunities to meet your organization’s and potential sponsors’ specific needs and goals\, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.\n\n\nSpeaker: Lori Zoss Kraska\, MBA\, CFRE\, Founder & CEO\, Growth Owl \nCAE: Business Development\nNASBA: Specialized Knowledge\n\nSession 2: (12:15-1:15 PM ET) Elevate Your Impact: Three Strategies to Build Association Success \nCourse Description:  \nIn this session\, you will discover three powerful strategies to enhance your data-driven initiatives and meet your members’ needs. We begin with a comprehensive data audit to ensure you’re collecting the right information to support your goals. Next\, we’ll delve into identifying key metrics\, streamlining data collection processes\, and converting raw data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. \nThe session then shifts to the importance of creating complementary content. When a specific offering resonates with your members—be it a webinar\, article\, or other resource—we’ll explore ways to expand on that success. This could mean developing a sequel\, targeting a new audience\, or finding innovative ways to repurpose existing content. \nFinally\, we’ll focus on refining and quantifying your value proposition. We’ll help you pinpoint what your association excels at\, what unique value you offer to your members\, and how to measure your success in these areas. You’ll learn how leading associations use data to gain a deep understanding of their members and what matters most to them. \nThis session is essential for forward-thinking association executives. You will leave with the tools and insights needed to fully leverage your data programs and drive your organization to new success levels. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify key metrics and streamline data collection to inform strategic decisions.\nExplore the possibility and power of complementary content to continue to drive engagement and even revenue.\nClarify and quantify your value proposition.\n\nSpeaker: Merritt Rohlfing\, Senior Marketing Manager\, Association Analytics \n\nAE: Organizational Strategy\n\n\nNASBA: Business Management & Organization\n\n\nLunch (1:15-2:15 PM ET) \n\nSession 3: (2:15-3:15 PM ET) Supercharge Your Membership: 7 Gears Associations Need to Drive Growth \nCourse Description:  \nIt’s easy to have the “I want to go fast!” mentality when it comes to association growth\, but long term\, sustainable success isn’t about crossing the finish line first. The key is steady progress. While 0 to 60 is exhilarating\, if you don’t shift gears at the right moment\, you could easily crash and burn. Just like a skilled driver should have a strong understanding of how their vehicle operates before hitting the track\, association leaders must have a strong grasp of who their members are\, how to engage them\, and what influences their decisions before they can start to move their organization forward. \nLearning objectives: \n\nAnalyze how data can be harnessed to guide your association’s decisions and maximize performance.\nDesign personalized communications and targeted campaigns to enhance member engagement. Create valuable content to establish industry authority and influence.\nEvaluate member insights to refine strategies and ensure continual improvement.\n\nSpeaker:  Jon Smith\,EVP\, Strategic Partnerships\, Multiview \n\nCAE:Marketing & Communications\n\n\nNASBA: Communications & Marketing\n\n\nSession 4: (3:30-4:30 PM ET) Generative AI and Chat GPT: Uses\, Pros\, and Cons for Associations \nCourse Description:  \nAfter an overview of the technology and current offerings\, Dr. Rau highlights the business uses most likely to benefit associations now\, what to stay away from and why\, and what the future may hold. Pros and cons will be highlighted\, including the many risks of this game-changing technology. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExamine the current and future applications of Generative AI and Chat GPT for associations.\nEvaluate how to assess business value across various association processes efficiently.\nIdentify the advantages of applying Generative AI technology to streamline workflows.\nAnalyze potential risks and challenges to keep your association ahead of the curve.\n\nSpeaker: Lisa Rau\, PhD\, Founder\, Fionta \n\nCAE: Operations\n\n\nNASBA: Information Technology\n\n\nOur sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have significantly contributed to these domains. Prepare to be engaged\, informed\, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Transformation.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/fall-symposium-in-person-registration-2/
LOCATION:Adage Technologies 10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, 10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Data Management,Marketing/Member Engagement,Non-Dues Revenue
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SUMMARY:Fall Symposium: Virtual Registration
DESCRIPTION:Innovate | Collaborate | Transform \nDate: November 7\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nLocation: In-person will be held at Adage Technologies in Chicago\, IL \nThis Symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional\, an emerging leader\, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics\, this event is designed for you.   \nAgenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit \n\nSession 1: (11:00-12:00 PM ET) Growing Existing Sponsors and Attracting New Sponsors for Your Association \nCourse Description:  \nIn today’s competitive landscape\, associations must continuously seek innovative strategies to grow and diversify their sponsorship base. This dynamic 60-minute session led by corporate sponsorship expert Lori Zoss Kraska\, MBA\, CFRE\, “Growing Existing Sponsors and Attracting New Sponsors for Your Association\,” is designed for presidents and high-level executives of associations looking to enhance their sponsorship programs. Participants will explore advanced techniques for nurturing existing sponsor relationships\, leveraging programs to attract new sponsors\, and aligning sponsorship opportunities with organizational goals. By the end of the session\, attendees will have actionable strategies to boost sponsorship revenue and create lasting partnerships. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nDevelop strategies to strengthen relationships with existing sponsors by delivering exceptional value\, personalized engagement\, and continuous support.\nEvaluate the importance of measuring sponsor satisfaction and implement feedback to enhance future collaborations.\nDesign effective methods to identify and target potential new sponsors that align with your association’s mission and values.\nAnalyze what sponsors are looking for and determine how to best connect with them. Assess how to integrate sponsorship opportunities into your association’s strategic plan.\nCustomize sponsorship strategies to meet your organization’s and potential sponsors’ specific needs and goals\, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.\nConstruct ways to strengthen relationships with existing sponsors by delivering exceptional value\, personalized engagement\, and continuous support.\nUnderstand the importance of measuring sponsor satisfaction and implementing feedback to enhance future collaborations.\nAttract New Sponsors: Devise effective methods to identify and target potential new sponsors that align with your association’s mission and values.\nGain insights into what sponsors are looking for and how to best connect with them. A\nAlign Sponsorship Strategies with Organizational Goals: Analyze how to integrate sponsorship opportunities into your association’s strategic plan.\nUnderstand the significance of customizing sponsorship opportunities to meet your organization’s and potential sponsors’ specific needs and goals\, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.\n\n\nSpeaker: Lori Zoss Kraska\, MBA\, CFRE\, Founder & CEO\, Growth Owl \nCAE: Business Development\nNASBA: Specialized Knowledge\n\nSession 2: (12:15-1:15 PM ET) Elevate Your Impact: Three Strategies to Build Association Success \nCourse Description:  \nIn this session\, you will discover three powerful strategies to enhance your data-driven initiatives and meet your members’ needs. We begin with a comprehensive data audit to ensure you’re collecting the right information to support your goals. Next\, we’ll delve into identifying key metrics\, streamlining data collection processes\, and converting raw data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. \nThe session then shifts to the importance of creating complementary content. When a specific offering resonates with your members—be it a webinar\, article\, or other resource—we’ll explore ways to expand on that success. This could mean developing a sequel\, targeting a new audience\, or finding innovative ways to repurpose existing content. \nFinally\, we’ll focus on refining and quantifying your value proposition. We’ll help you pinpoint what your association excels at\, what unique value you offer to your members\, and how to measure your success in these areas. You’ll learn how leading associations use data to gain a deep understanding of their members and what matters most to them. \nThis session is essential for forward-thinking association executives. You will leave with the tools and insights needed to fully leverage your data programs and drive your organization to new success levels. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify key metrics and streamline data collection to inform strategic decisions.\nExplore the possibility and power of complementary content to continue to drive engagement and even revenue.\nClarify and quantify your value proposition.\n\nSpeaker: Merritt Rohlfing\, Senior Marketing Manager\, Association Analytics \n\nAE: Organizational Strategy\n\n\nNASBA: Business Management & Organization\n\n\nLunch (1:15-2:15 PM ET) \n\nSession 3: (2:15-3:15 PM ET) Supercharge Your Membership: 7 Gears Associations Need to Drive Growth \nCourse Description:  \nIt’s easy to have the “I want to go fast!” mentality when it comes to association growth\, but long term\, sustainable success isn’t about crossing the finish line first. The key is steady progress. While 0 to 60 is exhilarating\, if you don’t shift gears at the right moment\, you could easily crash and burn. Just like a skilled driver should have a strong understanding of how their vehicle operates before hitting the track\, association leaders must have a strong grasp of who their members are\, how to engage them\, and what influences their decisions before they can start to move their organization forward. \nLearning objectives: \n\nAnalyze how data can be harnessed to guide your association’s decisions and maximize performance.\nDesign personalized communications and targeted campaigns to enhance member engagement. Create valuable content to establish industry authority and influence.\nEvaluate member insights to refine strategies and ensure continual improvement.\n\nSpeaker:  Jon Smith\,EVP\, Strategic Partnerships\, Multiview \n\nCAE:Marketing & Communications\n\n\nNASBA: Communications & Marketing\n\n\nSession 4: (3:30-4:30 PM ET) Generative AI and Chat GPT: Uses\, Pros\, and Cons for Associations \nCourse Description:  \nAfter an overview of the technology and current offerings\, Dr. Rau highlights the business uses most likely to benefit associations now\, what to stay away from and why\, and what the future may hold. Pros and cons will be highlighted\, including the many risks of this game-changing technology. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExamine the current and future applications of Generative AI and Chat GPT for associations.\nEvaluate how to assess business value across various association processes efficiently.\nIdentify the advantages of applying Generative AI technology to streamline workflows.\nAnalyze potential risks and challenges to keep your association ahead of the curve.\n\nSpeaker: Lisa Rau\, PhD\, Founder\, Fionta \n\nCAE: Operations\n\n\nNASBA: Information Technology\n\n\nOur sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have significantly contributed to these domains. Prepare to be engaged\, informed\, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Transformation.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/fall-symposium-virtual-registration-2/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99582929687
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Data Management,Marketing/Member Engagement,Non-Dues Revenue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
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SUMMARY:Analysis That Moves the Needle
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nIn today’s business landscape\, data-informed decision-making has become the cornerstone of success. For association executives\, leveraging the right analyses can make all the difference in achieving strategic objectives and driving operational improvements. In this session we’ll discuss the top 5 analyses to cut to focus on for maximum results. \nIn this session we’ll dive into:\n• Churn Analysis\n• Engagement Scoring\n• Program Performance Analysis\n• Predictive Analytics\n• Member Satisfaction \nWe will identify the critical data points and the best ways to execute these analyses and interpret results\, using examples from associations like yours. \nThis will help make data work for you. Arm yourself with the knowledge and confidence to transform your association through analysis that truly moves the needle. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nAnalyze data to measure and improve operational performance across key areas like churn\, engagement\, and program effectiveness. \nOptimize resources by identifying the most impactful analyses for strategic decisions and operational improvement. \nApply a top-down approach\, working down from organizational strategy to departmental tactics\, to achieve maximum results. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/analysis-that-moves-the-needle/
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management
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LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/analysis-that-moves-the-needle/
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SUMMARY:Good Intentions vs Bad Actors: Considerations on Security for Non-profits
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThe responsibility of cybersecurity is crucial for all organizations\, regardless of their size or nature. It encompasses the protection of data\, technology\, and physical security. \nCommunity service and non-profit organizations are not immune from this. These organizations are also responsible for safeguarding data they collect and house\, such as personally identifiable information (PPI) and protected health information (PHI)\, as they are often targeted due to their sensitive data. Non-compliance with regulations such as HIPAA or increasing state privacy laws can result in significant fines and reputational damage. It’s essential for executives and board members to prioritize cybersecurity\, as reputational damage can also affect the leadership of an organization. Budget constraints can pose challenges\, but seeking grants and partnerships with larger organizations or educational institutions can provide access to security solutions. However\, exercising caution and oversight is crucial when engaging with external entities. Maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture is not only a legal requirement but also vital for protecting sensitive information\, preserving organizational reputation\, and ensuring the trust and safety of the people served. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nParticipants will analyze why cybersecurity is the responsibility of all organizations\, encompassing the protection of data\, technology\, and physical security. \nEvaluate the impact of non-compliance with regulations such as HIPAA\, identifying potential fines and reputational damage that can affect organizations\, including non-profits. \nApply tips on discussing the prioritization of cybersecurity at the executive and board level\, identifying opportunities to seek grants and partnerships for funding\, and exercising caution when engaging with external entities. \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/good-intensions-vs-bad-actors-considerations-on-security-for-non-profits/
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Cybersecurity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ali Niroo":MAILTO:ali@bpt3.net
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