UST Education

B130: PCI Workshop
2022-11-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | https://zoom.us/j/97645843867
In this course you will learn best practices of organizations in implementing PCI Compliance. The course starts with a basic overview of what PCI Compliance is and what it is designed to achieve. Next we review 9 practical tips that you can implement immediately in your organization to ensure a more secure payment environment. Finally we review the Self-Assessment-Questionnaire (SAQ), and what you should know about it.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Gain an overview of the PCI Compliance Requirements
Learn 9 practical tips to achieve a more secure payment environment
Understand what are the annual SAQ requirements

W356: Solving Managed IT & Security
2022-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97036482186
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Watching Uber’s former CISO face a felony conviction drives home just how much pressure is on companies to get IT & security right. Join ARG and a team of experts as we discuss the challenges facing companies and how to solve them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore the context for work in a post-pandemic world.
Understand the opportunity to accelerate your organization’s digital transformation journey.
Examine the market drivers and how you can benefit.
Learn how to identify where to best leverage internal and external resources.

W328: Data Lakes: No Question is Dumb
2022-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/95411236529
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Not an IT session, a conversation about why the association world is buzzing about data lakes, and giving you a safe space to ask questions, such as why are associations using these tools? How can you plan for them if you have a beer budget and/or small staff? When is the best time to get started? Relax, this easy-going non-techie session will help you understand the options and provide solid takeaways on what you can do right away spending only time and effort.
Target audience: Ideally suited for any association exec, in any department, who desires to improve decision-making by harnessing the sea of data that often goes unused. Great for business users including membership, marketing, finance, professional development, and events.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the pros and cons of data lakes and data warehouses.
Understand when data lakes are a good tool, or not, based on your association’s needs.
Learn about data privacy and data stewardship.
Learn what steps you can take to improve the current data situation.

W354: Data Breach Preparedness: The Reality of ID Theft and Data Breach Incidents
2022-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97219384966
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
More and more companies are at risk of becoming victims of a data breach incident, and yet most companies do not have an up-to-date data breach response plan in place. A response and recovery plan is a critical factor in helping a company successfully manage a data breach incident. CEOs and senior executives don’t get fired when their companies get hacked or experience a data breach incident. They get fired for failing to implement a clearly defined, strategic management response to their data-breach incident. Your company’s response and recovery strategy may be as important (or more important) than your cybersecurity technology initiatives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn more about data breach trends, identity theft trends, and about data breach risk management
Learn about information governance policy as well as information security training.
We will discuss State and Federal breach notification laws along with the breach source, assessment, and response plan.

W349: Leadership Echo Chambers: Let’s Dismantle One of Leadership’s Greatest Barriers
2022-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96873899756
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Echo chambers are environments that encourage amplifying and encouraging ideas and these systems have been progressively strengthened in recent history. The rise of media consumption and algorithms, mixed with fundamental human nature, has created a need for leadership to dismantle echo chambers with intention. Let’s discover why and how.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn how the rise of media consumption and algorithms, mixed with fundamental human nature, has created a need for leadership to dismantle echo chambers with intention.
Learn how Echo chambers are environments that encourage amplifying and encouraging ideas.
Learn how these systems have been progressively strengthened in recent history.

W350: Beyond Words: Changing Behavior and Holistically Implementing DEI
2022-11-03 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92526904060
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
After the events of the last two years many association boards are cultivating more understanding and capacity to improve what we do best as associations—creating belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion. This journey requires undoing the unconscious and default approaches currently used. Explore the DEI journey of a small-staff association in their first two years of implementing a holistic and courageous transformation. Facilitated dialogue and inquiry with the deputy executive director and their DEI consultant who is a DELP scholar, explore board decisions, public commitment, member push back, and lessons learned when holistically implementing DEI across an association.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore the DEI journey of a small-staff association in their first two years of implementing a holistic and courageous transformation.
Learn how to undo the unconscious and default approaches currently used when creating belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Engage in facilitated dialogue and inquiry with the deputy executive director and their DEI consultant who is a DELP scholar, explore board decisions, public commitment, member push back, and lessons learned when holistically implementing DEI across an association.

W276: Association Trends: Pulse of the Industry
2022-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93995565371
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The pace of change has accelerated dramatically over the past few years. The way we conduct meetings, attend conferences, and even structure our workdays has turned on its head. To keep pace with this rapid rate of change, the tools, and methods for providing valuable data to your members must also change.
Fueled by this rapid change in workforce, industry and consumer behavior, pulse surveys have emerged as an invaluable tools for gathering ongoing insights on critical business needs as they evolve in real-time. They provide your members up-to-date information on the issues that matter most to their industry, peers or customers as well as a clear picture of trends over time. These quick hitting, short surveys can also promote the issues essential to the success of your industry over time.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn how to provide your members up-to-date information on the issues that matter most to their industry, peers or customers as well as a clear picture of trends over time.
Learn how pulse surveys have emerged as an invaluable tools for gathering ongoing insights on critical business needs as they evolve in real-time.
Learn how quick hitting, short surveys can also promote the issues essential to the success of your industry over time.

W347: How to Conquer Changes in the Digital Marketing Space
2022-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96902384356
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
With the constant changes happening in the digital marketing space, the effects on analytics, ROI, and campaign effectiveness are questioned. We’re here to tell you that it’s not the end-all-to-be-all and we have the tips and tricks to help you conquer the hurdles that have come your way. All you need is the data, the mindset, and the energy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn what email marketing analytics are most important
Learn how to not allow new privacy initiatives to hinder your marketing plans
Learn how to still remain competitive in this ever-changing landscape

W348: Find Hidden Gems in Your Data & Discover New Revenue Opportunities
2022-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93552638589
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Membership and marketing association professionals are inundated with data everyday – from their AMS, their email marketing platform, their member community conversations, their event systems and the list goes on and on. Beneath data, however, lies hidden gems (aka insights) that can be monetized to bring in more revenue – as long as you know where to look and how to dig them out. During this learning lab, we’ll discuss ways associations can leverage their structured and unstructured data to come up with ideas for new revenue. We’ll discuss the top 3 areas you should analyze to find these opportunities, provide a framework for building a data monetization strategy, and share a case study about how one association’s hidden data insights led to monetizing intellectual property to bring in additional revenue.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand how analytics is a path to new revenue.
Analyze your product sales, events and member segment data to find new revenue opportunities.
Learn how to build and execute a successful data monetization strategy.

W346: Facilitation Tips and Tricks: The Art of Helping Others Engage
2022-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92226723334
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
New volunteer leadership and work environments have grown the need for conversations and meetings that focus as much on connection and listening as on the content presented. How do we engage each other better? The potential for connection exponentially increases when a meeting incorporates facilitation expertise in design and implementation. From the difference in the flow of a board meeting with a facilitator at the helm to how staff meetings in a hybrid environment still have space created for individual voices, we address real-life situations. Walk away with an increased knowledge of the theory of facilitation, a wider tool belt of approaches, the personalized experience of application and feedback, and emerge as a better facilitator.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn how to identify the nine competencies every facilitator should know and incorporate into the meetings they lead
Walk away with an increased knowledge of the theory of facilitation, a wider tool belt of approaches
Learn the personalized experience of application and feedback, and emerge as a better facilitator

W336: Bolstering Board Diversity: How Diversity Increases Board Effectiveness
2022-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99023004421
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In a recent study of board effectiveness, half of all respondents note increased diversity is an important strategic priority for their organization—but few have developed plans to diversify their board’s composition. Moving from intention to action requires a clear roadmap with concrete steps. Discuss the challenges and risks when creating actionable plans for improving board diversity and identify objective ways to measure diversity across skills and experience.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn the challenges and risks when creating actionable plans for improving board diversity.
Learn how to make a clear roadmap with concrete steps when developing plans to diversify your board’s composition.
Learn how to identify objective ways to measure diversity across skills and experience.

W340: How You Can Use Salesforce for No Cost as a Nonprofit
2022-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98999660553
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Salesforce is the world’s #1 CRM platform with a wide range of apps, integration capabilities and providing a single source of truth for your organization’s data. In our upcoming webinar “How You Can Use Salesforce for No Cost as a Nonprofit” our panel will be discussing how Nonprofits can leverage Salesforce’s Power of Us Grant & NPSP to begin utilizing the power of Salesforce for no cost to the nonprofit itself. Join us on DATE to learn about how Salesforce supports Nonprofits with it’s Nonprofit Success Starter Pack(NPSP) and how your organization can start it’s digital transformation at no cost.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn what Salesforce is.
Learn how NPSP & the Power of Us Grant supports Nonprofits.
Learn how your can organization get started with NPSP, what the common use cases are for nonprofits and how to become more comfortable with Salesforce.

B137: What You are NOT Being Told About Credit Card Processing
2022-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99112914601
Credit card processing or Merchant Services is widely used by businesses and nonprofit organizations. One can hardly image today going through life without being able to purchase goods and services without using a credit card.

In spite of its ubiquitousness in commerce, there are a lot of things that organizations are not being told about credit card processing (aka Merchant Services). If you know some important things that you are NOT being told today by your service provider (or in the general media), you would have greater opportunities for data security, cost savings, and process improvements (i.e., eliminating manual processes).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn about 4 important payment trends which emerged from the pandemic.
Learn two key changes you should make in 2022 with your payment and credit card collection practices.
Understand Credit card fees — what you are NOT being told and why that is costing your organization money.
Learn alternatives to credit card collections — the ecosystem that supports Visa/MasterCard and AMEX definitely don’t want you to know this.
Learn PCI compliance and security issues for 2022 — why are you not aware of this.
Learn how to do an RFP for Merchant Services — an outline that you can use today.

W324: Think Outside the AMS
2022-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | https://zoom.us/j/93002589792
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Member expectations continue to rise while association staff time is stretched thin. Join us for an interactive session exploring how to automate your digital ecosystem so that staff can deliver more member value in less time.
No matter how hard an AMS tries, it can’t be all things to all people. That’s ok. With the explosion of cloud technology, there have never been more options for organizations to streamline their operations while enhancing the member experience. The ASAE tech community calls this the “best in class” approach – finding software that fits your needs and integrating it in a seamless way with your AMS.
This session isn’t just for the techies… it’s designed to empower anyone who is thinking that “there must be a better way.”

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

Learn how to evaluate their organization’s approach to association software, distinguishing between an “all in one” versus a “best in class” strategy,
Learn how to translate often intimidating technical terminology surrounding APIs and SSOs into real-world concepts that can be implemented in their organization, and
Learn how to evaluate association software options for their ability to streamline staff work and improve the overall experience for members.

W342: Caveat Emptor: Becoming a Responsible Consumer of Research
2022-10-26 11:00 - 12:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85455500615
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Association execs consume – and produce – a lot of research in our day-to-day work, but most of us don’t have formal training in research. A lot of the language of research programs– p-values and confidence intervals and margins of error – can be pretty jargony, and some of the concepts behind what makes for good (or less good) research can be challenging for people who haven’t had the opportunity to take a graduate level methods course.
How can you be sure that the research you’re using or sponsoring is giving you the insight you need to make good decisions? How can you protect your association’s reputation as a trusted source of unbiased information for the profession or industry you serve?
Join Elizabeth Engel and Polly Karpowicz for a webinar based on their recently-released whitepaper, where they will share a plain-language review of key concepts and approaches in consuming and sponsoring research so you don’t have to “beware” and can be confident that you’re setting yourself, your association, your members and other stakeholders, and the people in the profession or industry your association serves up for success in making data-informed decisions that will allow you to achieve your most important goals and solve your most pressing problems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Participants will develop a working knowledge of key concepts in defining research questions, choosing data collection methods, designing research instruments, collecting data, and interpreting and reporting results.
Participants will learn about the types of methodological bias that can creep into research projects and the steps they can take to ameliorate them.
Participants will hear case studies of associations running efficient, effective research programs.

W320: Association/Nonprofit Board of Directors: Governance, Risk Management & Training
2022-10-25 13:00 - 14:30 | https://zoom.us/j/93180591922
GKG Law’s Rich Bar will be the instructor for a U.S. Transactions Corp. webinar on October 25, 2022. Rich’s webinar, Association/Nonprofit Board of Directors: Governance, Risk Management & Training, is targeted to CEOs, COOs and CFOs. Attendees will learn how to better equip board members and directors for success in their roles; how to ensure the board continuously works to promote and obtain the mission of the organization; fiduciary duty considerations and challenges; and appropriate conflict of interest management. Further course description can be found below.
One of the most important components of an association CEO/COO/CFO’s demanding role involves serving as a day-to-day conduit to the board. Boards comprised solely of volunteers sometimes don’t receive the comprehensive training needed to perform successfully. Too often, volunteer board directors don’t understand the full spectrum of fiduciary, contractual and legal duties associated with their role, or the risks and responsibilities involved when a perceived or actual conflict of interest arises. As a CEO/COO/CFO, what steps can be taken to avoid these potentially critical issues?

Learning Objectives

Learn how to better equip board members for success in their roles through training and communication.
Learn how to educate volunteer board members to understand their fiduciary, contractual and legal duties associated with their role
Understand what steps can be taken as a C-Level executive to avoid potential critical issues around board governance.

W289: The Value Of Emotional Intelligence – How To Be More And Get More From Yourself And Business Relationships
2022-10-25 11:00 - 12:30 | https://zoom.us/j/93795877234
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In today’s climate, organizations are experiencing change and transition due to shifting priorities affected by external societal demands – so it’s not enough to be technically sound – you must be emotionally intelligent and culturally competent. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is all about authentic engagement. It’s a thoughtful and profound way of showing up in life. A way that informs your relationship to yourself, others and the world.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn what EI is and why we need it
Learn how to get EI
Learn why EI important to leaders

W331: Five New Ideas: Not Your Grandma’s Non-Dues Revenue
2022-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92271357207
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
While average associations get the biggest chunk of annual revenue from membership dues, reliance on dues revenue is waning. According to the last ASAE’s Operating Ratio Report, over the last 65 years, the percentage of association revenue from dues has plummeted. To continue to effectively fund operations while holding dues increases at bay, many organizations are focused on driving non-dues revenue.
But we can’t depend on our members to be satisfied with the same-old, same-old concepts. At the same time, millennials are taking over workplace buying decisions and have new expectations about engaging with the organizations they belong to. Plus, your sponsors and advertisers demand fresh opportunities that will keep them digging in their pockets to support your association. There’s untapped and unexpected value right at your fingertips. Let’s dig in on the possibilities!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Obtain a clear understanding of why organizations should keep reinventing non-dues revenue opportunities
Articulate the business case and strategies for implementing the five non-dues revenue concepts
Gain insights from organizations already earning revenue using these new concepts

W240: Representation Matters: How to Use Video to Create More Inclusive Cultures
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:30 | https://zoom.us/j/92862426638
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Associations are uniquely positioned to create more diverse, inclusive and equitable cultures, both within the organization and throughout the entire industry. By lifting up the voices of real people, and especially those too often left out of the conversation, associations can move beyond written DEI statements and deliver long-lasting impact. In this course, we’ll walk through real-world examples from association leaders who are implementing these ideas and discuss best practices for gathering, editing, and publishing content that is more representative and inclusive of your diverse community.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn how to summarize the process of planning, executing, and optimizing user-generated video campaigns to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Learn how to assess the organization’s current campaigns to identify areas of opportunity to include more diverse voices and perspectives
Learn how to identify best practices for identifying video contributors, gathering the content, and deploying it across marketing channels

Cyber Fundamentals: What Association Executives Should Know
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94232862564
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The threats, risks, and potential solutions within cybersecurity are changing faster than any other area of technology. As critical as this topic is for an organization’s future and brand reputation, it is one of the least understood by executives. This webinar does away with the tech-talk and explains the must-know facts about cybersecurity risks, what executives need to understand, what questions to ask, and how to ensure your IT team is headed in the right direction at an adequate pace.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

What’s driving this surge in cybersecurity incidents?
What’s our greatest risks?
How can I understand if IT is doing the right thing?
How do I know if we’re doing enough?

Application Connection Tools: How to Use iPass Effectively
2022-10-19 15:00 - 16:30 | https://zoom.us/j/94022211544
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A new approach to connecting applications such as AMS platforms and fundraising tools, an integration platform as a service—or iPaaS—could cut down on the need for customization while simplifying integration. Here’s why it’s trending among association IT pros.
If your association has been leaning on custom integrations that feel costly and difficult to manage, know that with a little digital glue, you might be able to connect all your disparate apps—social networks, email providers, and online communities—together.
The concept is called iPaaS, or integration platform as a service, and it’s a growing trend that is finding new interest among associations. It simplifies integration among different types of tools by streamlining the connection of application programming interfaces (APIs)—essentially, interfaces that allow different tools and their data to connect with one another—utilizing a low-code or no-code interface.
iPaaS could help solve a problem for associations: It could make a best-in-breed approach feel as tightly integrated as an all-in-one solution. And that could change associations’ relationship with their technology stacks significantly.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn best-in-breed approach for an all-in-one solution
Learn a new approach to connecting applications such as AMS platforms and fundraising tools
Learn how you can cut down on the need for customization while simplifying integration
Learn to better understand potential opportunities to standardize how iPaaS tools are used by associations

Supercharging your Workforce Development initiatives with a Docuseries
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | https://zoom.us/j/94206268184
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) is similar to many associations. Successful and making a difference in their industry.
But that was not enough for SME. In a tight hiring market, they knew that they needed to spread the word on how impactful their industry is, and to attract young people into their industry – to discover the amazing career opportunities and diverse opportunities available. SME and WorkerBee.TV will share how the association leaned into a Docuseries model titled “Jobs of Tomorrow” that will be launching in Q4 of 2022.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn why a docuseries model can create content for members and for future members
Learn how a docuseries is becoming an exciting format to leverage wide distribution
Learn how this program can be self-funded
Learn how a docuseries can support your DEI and Workforce Development initiatives

Impact CEO: How to Develop a Relationship With Your Board
2022-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/95989390612
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
What do CEOs really think about their board chair relationship and its organizational impact? Research findings indicate that positive reciprocal relationships between CEOs and their board chair can result in organizational accomplishments and sustainability, while negative relationships can hinder performance and can compromise the sustainability of their organizations. Gain insights from fellow CEOs on how to cultivate positive and reciprocal board chair relationships.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn what CEOs really think about their board chair relationship and its organizational impact
Hear about how positive reciprocal relationships between CEOs and their board chair can result in organizational accomplishments and sustainability, while negative relationships can hinder performance and can compromise the sustainability of their organizations.
Gain insights from fellow CEOs on how to cultivate positive and reciprocal board chair relationships.

Demistifying AI: Learn Insider Tips for Your Association
2022-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 | https://zoom.us/j/93248336312
Is the term “AI” daunting and elusive? Are you thinking about implementing AI but have no idea where to start? In this session, we will demystify the idea of AI and talk about practical applications of AI technology that you can begin experimenting with at your association today.

Learning Objectives

Inexpensive AI tools you can begin using right now to optimize your association’s marketing and personalization strategy.
How to use AI to enhance your processes and make workflows less time consuming.
How to embark upon easy AI and automation experiments.

W279: Difficult Financial and Budget Communications with Nonprofit Boards
2022-10-13 13:00 - 14:30 | https://zoom.us/j/92219129373
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Nonprofit organizations are confronted with managing during continuing uncertain times where the path forward can and will most likely change quickly. These conditions naturally cause feelings of unease and hesitancy. Strong financial and budget communication practices and protocols are essential for management to effectively lead and be innovative during challenging times. We will discuss tactics for communicating difficult budget issues to your Board.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

We will discuss three tactics for communicating budget issues with your Board.
Learn how to incorporate multi-year budgets and associated key assumptions driving those multi-year budgets and forecasts into essential management and messaging practices.
We will explore how organizations should assess purpose and impact of Board designated funds and consider alternatives.
We will conclude with a discussion on why nonprofits need to strive to make a profit and how best to communicate planning related to this sensitive tactic.

W293: Communicate with Your Members (and Prospective Ones Too!) via a Feedback Loop.
2022-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93664872098
Boardroom Audience Disorder (BAD). We’ve all experienced it — those around the conference room table know just what is needed and how “it” should get done. This is certainly part of the equation! Listening directly to your constituents matters too however and combining this feedback with your own institutional knowledge is a win-win strategy. Even more, what if there is a failing member experience that isn’t on your radar? Join us to discuss these concepts, solution suggestions, and more and earn a coveted “we listen” reputation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn the importance of listening to your audience, especially via in-time feedback of their experiences with your organization.
Learn how to meld feedback into your organization’s governance, improving the member experience (and retention!)
Learn ‘asking for feedback’ tips to ensure you’re asking the right things at the right time!

How to Reduce Cyber Risk: 7 Ways to Reduce Risk
2022-10-12 13:00 - 14:30 | https://zoom.us/j/97942894371
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 93 percent of breaches involving companies with <1,000 employees were financially motivated. To reduce the risk of becoming another breach statistic, we discuss a list of cybersecurity best practices to implement for your organization.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn the best practices surrounding cybersecurity and the importance of a strong culture.
Learn how to identify the importance of a robust, formal security framework and prioritize managing third-party risks.
Learn the value of Security Awareness training and developing a secure incident response plan.

Volunteer Management Best Practices: 6 Key Tips
2022-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97282361517
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Get real world examples of successful programs to manage volunteers from a number of associations of varying sizes, types, and budgets. By examining case studies, we will highlight best practices for recruiting new volunteers, managing your volunteer structure, addressing volunteer burnout, and ensuring that your program is best designed to work within your volunteers’ busy lives. Leave with practical ideas for improving your association’s volunteer program along with new perspectives on volunteerism.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn real world examples of successful programs to manage volunteers from a number of associations of varying sizes, types, and budgets.
Learn best practices for recruiting new volunteers, managing your volunteer structure, addressing volunteer burnout, and ensuring that your program is best designed to work within your volunteers’ busy lives.
Learn practical ideas for improving your association’s volunteer program along with new perspectives on volunteerism.

Why You Should Build an Online Community for Your Association
2022-10-11 11:00 - 12:30 | https://zoom.us/j/95225672596
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Online communities are tremendous wellsprings of innovation. They give every association an always-accessible presence, moving ahead of magazines or newsletters as the most valued member benefit. When your online community fosters a genuine sense of belonging, it becomes core to your members’ professional identity. Association members are emerging from the pandemic with a significantly higher level of technical proficiency, giving membership-based organizations the opportunity to reassess and reimagine how online community can become a predictable core growth engine.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn techniques to foster a spirit of generosity within your online community.
Learn options to transform mentorship in your industry.
Learn how to create year-round engagement opportunities for your exhibitors and partners.

Innovative Ideas for Company Growth | Tips For Leaders
2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:30 | https://zoom.us/j/93722382665
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Let David Braun, CEO and founder of Capstone Strategic, a leading M&A advisory firm and author of Successful Acquisitions: A Proven Plan for Strategic Growth, guide you through the five growth options so you can find the best fit for your business. With more than 25 years of leading successful acquisitions, his real-world examples and depth of knowledge regarding the entire M&A process will help you as a company leader unlock the untapped potential in your organization and avoid the pitfall of overlooking opportunities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe the current state of the M&A market using relevant statistics and indicators
Define the five growth options for your company
Explain why external growth (acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) may be the best option for your company
