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SUMMARY:Modern Governance in Action: Strengthening Boards for Today’s Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nStrong board governance is the foundation of nonprofit and association success—but it must evolve to meet current needs. This webinar will explore key governance practices that support transparency\, accountability\, and strategic alignment. We’ll examine core topics such as board size\, term limits\, and the importance of regular Bylaws review\, as well as effective board member training and orientation. \nIn addition\, we’ll address emerging issues facing boards today\, including the implications of artificial intelligence on governance responsibilities and oversight\, and how associations are approaching diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) commitments in a shifting cultural and political landscape. Participants will leave with a practical understanding of how to strengthen board structures while navigating new and complex challenges. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze the impact of board size and term limits on governance effectiveness and decision-making\, and identify strategies for optimizing these factors. \nDevelop a framework for conducting regular Bylaws reviews to align with organizational needs and evolving legal and practical standards. \nUnderstand the importance of board member training\, orientation\, and the partnership between the board and the executive director in creating a cohesive leadership team. \n\nEvaluate emerging governance considerations related to artificial intelligence and DEI\, and formulate strategies for board engagement and oversight in these evolving areas.\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/modern-governance-in-action-strengthening-boards-for-todays-challenges/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98629079760
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Marketing/Member Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000
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SUMMARY:Leveraging AI Assistant & Agents to Enhance Staff Efficiency and Member Value
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nMany association and society leaders remain hesitant to embrace AI\, but ignoring it won’t make it go away – it will only put your organization behind the curve. The fact is\, with the right approach\, AI has the potential to save countless hours on repetitive tasks and increase the value you provide to members. Whether you’re an AI advocate or a skeptic\, join this insightful session to learn how AI can streamline your operations and support (not replace) the important work you’re doing for your members. We’ll explore: \n\n– The growth and limitations of large language models (LLMs)\n– The importance of fine-tuning and retrieval augmented generation (RAG)\n– Definitions and uses for AI Agents and Agentic AI\n– Practical AI uses to streamline your operations and empower your staff\n– How AI can help you enhance your member experience without sacrificing the personal touch \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nGain insights into the development and capabilities of LLMs\, including their strengths and weaknesses in various applications. \nDiscover how AI can enhance efficiency and save time by automating repetitive tasks\, improving operational efficiency\, and freeing up staff time for more strategic initiatives. \nMaster strategies to leverage AI in improving member interactions and services\, ensuring that the personal connection remains intact while increasing overall member value. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/leveraging-ai-assistant-agents-to-enhance-staff-efficiency-and-member-value/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91424412396
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Pollack":MAILTO:gpollack@higherlogic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T161549
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SUMMARY:The Modern Audit-Ready Association
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThe annual audit doesn’t have to be a stressful\, time-consuming process. In this session\, we’ll explore what it means for associations to be truly “audit-ready” in today’s environment. Drawing on real-world experience preparing nonprofit and association clients for their audits (and having conducted audits in a past life as well!)\, we’ll discuss common challenges organizations face\, from reconciling revenue and grants to documenting internal controls\, and share practical strategies for building strong processes throughout the year. Participants will also see how technology and modern accounting practices can streamline audit preparation\, reduce risk\, and create efficiencies that benefit both management and the board. You’ll leave with a roadmap to transform your audit from a once-a-year scramble into a tool that efficiently demonstrates financial health. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand what it means to be “audit-ready”: Learn the key practices that reduce last-minute surprises and ensure your organization is prepared for an external audit. \nIdentify common audit pain points and how to prevent them: Explore areas like revenue recognition\, grant reporting\, deferred revenue\, reconciliations\, and internal controls\, and how to proactively address them. \nApply practical strategies to strengthen internal controls and documentation: Gain insights into building sustainable processes for approvals\, segregation of duties\, and audit trail maintenance. \nLeverage technology and modern accounting practices: See how tools like cloud-based accounting systems\, workflow automation\, and dashboards can streamline audit preparation and enhance transparency. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-modern-audit-ready-association/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99637175117
CATEGORIES:Accounting,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yevgeniy Sukhenko":MAILTO:ysukhenko@grfcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260502T161550
CREATED:20250612T182059Z
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SUMMARY:Future-Ready Associations: Navigating Today’s Defining Trends
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nJoin us for an insightful webinar unpacking the four critical trends transforming how associations operate\, engage members\, and deliver value. Backed by findings from McKinley Advisors’ latest Trends Survey of 114 association executives\, this session will reveal how successful organizations are adapting to meet the moment and staying ahead of the curve. \nWe’ll explore: \nAI & Technological Transformation: Embracing innovation without losing focus \nWorkforce Challenges: Responding to evolving expectations and talent needs \nRegulatory Complexity & Political Uncertainty: Navigating risk and opportunity \nShifting Business Conditions: Repositioning for resilience and relevance \nDiscover how to turn disruption into opportunity for your association and the members you serve. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nApply proven approaches for tackling today’s biggest challenges \nRecognize what’s top of mind for association leaders \nUse tools to align your strategy with the realities of a rapidly changing environment \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/future-ready-associations-navigating-todays-defining-trends/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96256331491
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meena Dayak%2C M.A.":MAILTO:mdayak@mckinley-advisors.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:AI Stewardship: What Association Boards Must Know
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nFiduciary responsibility and the duty of foresight require boards to operate at the center of their associations’ AI decision-making. \nArtificial intelligence (AI) is the most perilous technology paradigm associations have considered for adoption in their history. Not only does AI create myriad significant risks for our community’s organizations\, it is inflicting daily harm on human beings\, including current association stakeholders. If boards agree to AI use in their associations\, they must fulfill their obligations for building robust AI governance and sustaining vigilant AI stewardship to create the conditions for ethical\, purposeful and responsible AI adoption. Given everything we know about AI today and in the years ahead\, this is the only defensible pathway forward. \nThis session is a high-stakes briefing for association board directors/officers\, chief staff executives/CXOs\, and other association community contributors on what is required of our community\, its organizations\, and their stewards and decision-makers with respect to AI adoption. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand the most critical issues in AI development and diffusion over the next 12-18 months. \nExplain the full range of risks and harms created by AI technologies today and their implications for association stakeholders. \nFocus organizational attention on creating the conditions for ethical\, purposeful\, and responsible AI adoption. \nCollaborate with other association contributors to begin building robust AI governance and sustainable board AI stewardship. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-stewardship-what-association-boards-must-know/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93235195255
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff De Cagna":MAILTO:jeff@foresightfirst.io
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