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SUMMARY:Smart Practices in Association Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nPhilanthropy can serve as an important source of revenue to accomplish key association priorities\, especially in the areas of research\, professional education and workforce/talent development. But leveraging the generosity of stakeholders can only be achieved through a strategic\, thoughtful approach which is carefully and professionally managed. \nWhether your association is unsure of how to begin or seeking to ensure continued growth\, this session will cover best and smart practices in all areas of a comprehensive association (or association foundation) philanthropic fundraising program\, including: \n• Volunteer Leadership\n• Major/Planned Gifts\n• Annual Giving\n• Special Events\n• Marketing/Communications\n• Donor Stewardship/Recognition \nAdditionally\, the session will focus on the importance of developing a compelling case for support to inspire the generosity of members\, industry partners\, and other stakeholder\,s and review the components of an effective fundraising case for support. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze several strategic components of a comprehensive fundraising program and best/smart practices for each. \nIdentify the elements of a fundraising case for support and assemble them for their association’s fundraising program. \nApply provided templates on board fundraising expectations\, annual meeting visibility initiatives\, and other operational areas. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/smart-practices-in-association-fundraising/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98973385473
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Non-Dues Revenue
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Coyne%2C CFRE":MAILTO:dcoyne@sheridangp.com
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SUMMARY:Technology Management: When to Insource\, Outsource\, or Do Both
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nManaging technology in associations isn’t one-size-fits-all. This session explores the most common IT management configurations—insourcing\, outsourcing\, and hybrid approaches—and how to evaluate which is best for your organization. You’ll learn how to spot signs it may be time to shift your strategy\, and examine real-world examples of what different models look like in action\, including the investments involved and the return on those investments. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nOutline the most common IT management configurations for associations \nCompare these options to determine your best fit \nSpecify when you should consider changing your approach \nExplore real-world examples of investments and ROI \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/technology-management-when-to-insource-outsource-or-do-both/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94004977743
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Hiring/Retention/HR,Workplace
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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SUMMARY:RPA vs. Agentic Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nArtificial intelligence is transforming how organizations approach automation. In this session\, we’ll compare Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with agentic workflows—dynamic AI-driven processes that can plan\, adapt\, and act autonomously. Participants will gain clarity on the distinctions between these approaches\, explore real-world applications across go-to-market and finance functions\, and uncover opportunities to increase efficiency\, accuracy\, and strategic value through AI agents. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDefine the core characteristics of AI agents and agentic workflows \nDifferentiate between agents and RPA \nIdentify and evaluate use cases for AI agents in multiple functions (focus on GTM and finance) \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/rpa-vs-agentic-workflows/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91264214024
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Khaled Nassra":MAILTO:khaled@go4enki.com
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