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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000
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SUMMARY:Using Business Central for International Operations
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAs Business Central continues to evolve\, it has become even more valuable to international organizations. We will explore options for organizations to meet the local and corporate requirements. This will include handling localizations\, standardizing the foreign exchange basis\, intercompany transactions and consolidations. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n• Learn how to utilize multiple localizations to meet regulatory requirements \n• Explore techniques for keeping master data in sync across companies \n• Simplify foreign exchange transactions and improve accuracy with standardized basis
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/m353-using-business-central-for-international-operations/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/99954639128
CATEGORIES:MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Good":MAILTO:agood@libertygrove.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T140000
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CREATED:20231207T191256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T183100Z
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SUMMARY:Redefine Your Member Value for The Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nYou just can’t rely on an annual event and a quarterly magazine to fulfill your member needs anymore.\nAnd why would you? \nNow\, every new day is a new opportunity to provide your member value with a resourceful website\, far-reaching social media\, and revenue-generating content.\nAnd your members don’t just want this from you – they expect it. \nSo how will you reach\, retain and engage your members in 2024? \nJoin this open discussion among peers and experts on how to update and create your member value in the digital world. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– Member Expectations: Understand your audience’s mindset and what they need from your association.\n– Top Tactics: Identify and optimize what’s providing your member value now\, and ditch what doesn’t.\n– Sustainability: Uncover ways of funding the content streams that work with today’s members.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w482-redefine-your-member-value-for-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/97747965915
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Stevens":MAILTO:dan.stevens@talewinddigital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T151525
CREATED:20240305T221742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T123640Z
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SUMMARY:Session 1: Benefits to Moving to an ERP that Specializes in Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nA Nonprofit Playbook for Moving to the Cloud: A 3 Session Series \n\nSession 1. Benefits to Moving to an ERP that Specializes in Nonprofits\nSession 2. Product Tour: Nonprofit Grants Tracking & Budgeting Made Easy with Sage Intacct\nSession 3. Microsoft D365 Business Central vs Sage Intact for Nonprofits\n\nThis session explains how Sage Intacct can help you achieve digital transformation for your nonprofit organization. Discover how to provide stake holders with real-time visibility to key operational data such as grant or fund positions to budget. See how dimensional reporting can reduce our time to close with more granular reporting than is possible in legacy systems\, while reducing or eliminating Excel-based reporting. You will also see how Sage Intacct empowers your finance team better support your organization’s mission by driving efficiency\, growth\, and collaboration. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– Enhance Real-Time Visibility: Learn how to leverage Sage Intacct to provide real-time visibility to stakeholders regarding critical operational data\, including grant or fund positions relative to the budget.\n– Streamline Financial Processes: Understand how dimensional reporting in Sage Intacct can significantly reduce the time required to close financial cycles. By replacing legacy systems and Excel-based reporting\, participants can achieve more granular and efficient reporting\, leading to streamlined financial operations.\n– Empower Finance Teams: Discover how Sage Intacct can empower finance teams within nonprofit organizations by driving efficiency\, fostering growth\, and promoting collaboration.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/b218-session-1-benefits-to-moving-to-an-erp-that-specializes-in-nonprofits/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96239137823
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stacey Campbell":MAILTO:staceyc@expressinfo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T151525
CREATED:20240305T225725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T124448Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Change Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nEveryone wants a strong culture that drives results and attracts top talent\, but most leaders don’t understand how their culture operates\, or which changes will improve it. Fortunately\, Jamie Notter can show you how to spot the hidden culture patterns that are standing between you and a stronger culture. Drawing from his most recent book\, Culture Change Made Easy\, he’ll give you a concrete model for changing culture that you can start applying right away. Now is the time to get serious about culture\, and Jamie will show you how. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– Understanding what culture is and how culture patterns mess with success\n– Developing strategies to improve agility and collaboration in your culture.\n– Learning how to manage culture continuously.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/b221-culture-change-made-easy/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96575917285
CATEGORIES:B2B/B2G,B2B/B2G IT,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Notter":MAILTO:jamie@propelnow.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T151525
CREATED:20240305T204142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T131133Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning and Fiscal Sustainability for Finance Leaders
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nEighty-four percent of nonprofit CFOs say their organization needs to optimize tools\, methods\, and systems to better serve their mission*. As a finance leader\, what steps can you and your team take to meet the needs of financial users (Boards\, volunteer leadership\, senior management\, and staff)\, accomplish more\, and make this fiscal year the most successful? \nOne first step? Examine whether the tactics\, financial communications\, and tools your finance department team uses are effective and are enhancing financial reporting\, day-to-day accounting and financial messaging\, and meeting important fiscal and financial compliance regulations and requirements  \nThis session will explore ways to enhance visibility\, financial communications\, accountability\, improve management of financial resources\, and optimize the impact of financial reporting and messaging. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– We will explore four ways to optimize intra-year fiscal and financial planning and preparation\n– We will discuss challenges of unusual funding and multi-year grants have on budgets and financial planning and show how to use a multi-year financial messaging and reporting platforms\n– Learn about two strategies to improve overall accounting and reporting effectiveness by being proactive with your financial messaging and adapting your communication methods\n\nCommunications between development and finance departments\nCommunicating beyond the numbers – financial storytelling
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w508-strategic-planning-and-fiscal-sustainability-for-finance-leaders/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92328772643
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T110000
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CREATED:20240105T191309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T130152Z
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SUMMARY:Tapping into the Youth Market: Why Associations Need to Target Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAssociations are an important part of many industries\, providing career development\, networking opportunities\, and community service programs. However\, many associations struggle to attract young adult members. This webinar will explore the reasons why associations should be targeting the youth market and offer insights on how to make those organizations more attractive to young adults. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n– Understand why associations need to target the youth market and how it can benefit the organization.\n– Learn strategies for making their association more appealing to younger adults\, including social media\, NIL programs\, and networking events.\n– Discover how associations can leverage the skills and passions of young adults for career development\, volunteer work\, and community service programs.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w492-tapping-into-the-youth-market-why-associations-need-to-target-young-adults/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/93933491587
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T151525
CREATED:20231205T192141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T125926Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Management - Making Applying and Selecting Volunteers a More Transparent Process
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nMembers who volunteer will generally find greater value out of their membership\, increasing their likelihood of renewal. We’ll discuss steps taken to improve the application process\, ways that the association became more thoughtful in the selection process\, and ways they are looking to better engage applicants not selected for a position. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n•  Learn how to streamline volunteer management with our easy-to-use\, user friendly system \n•  Learn how to make the application and selection process transparent and fair for all applicants \n•  Learn how to increase satisfaction of members by providing a more efficient way to get involved\n•  Learn how to engage those not selected for a position with increased feedback on their applications
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w476-volunteer-management-making-applying-and-selecting-volunteers-a-more-transparent-process/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/91416822242
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Burniske%2C MBA":MAILTO:justin.burniske@meta-dao.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T151525
CREATED:20240329T173912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T173927Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Art of the Win-Back: Strategies to Reconnect with Lapsed Members
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAre you looking to re-energize your community and boost dues revenue? The secret might lie with those who have already been part of your journey – your lapsed members. It’s time to transform these former members into active\, engaged participants once again! \nJoin Dave Will\, CEO & Co-founder of PropFuel\, to learn “Mastering the Art of the Win-Back: Strategies to Reconnect with Lapsed Members.” This will be a live and interactive session dedicated to re-engaging those who have drifted away with effective strategies and actionable insights. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n– Learn A Deeper Understanding of Lapsed Members\n– Learn Innovative Communication Tactics\n– Learn Effective Win-Back Methods
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w511-mastering-the-art-of-the-win-back-strategies-to-reconnect-with-lapsed-members/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/95406903852
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Will":MAILTO:dave@propfuel.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T140000
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CREATED:20240408T212155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T205120Z
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SUMMARY:15 Secrets to Newsletter Success: Elevating Membership Engagement
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nJoin our new exciting webinar and start redefining the impact of your email newsletters. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital communication\, standing out in your members’ inboxes is more crucial than ever. This interactive workshop is designed for associations looking to transcend the limitations of traditional email marketing by adopting a fresh\, dynamic approach that captivates and retains their audience. \nDuring our session\, we will explore 15 key strategies that illuminate the path to newsletter excellence. From leveraging cutting-edge technologies to minimize your internal workload\, to crafting personalized\, engaging content that resonates on an individual level\, we’ll cover the full spectrum of tactics that can transform your newsletter into a powerful tool for member engagement. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nTechnological Empowerment: Discover innovative tools and platforms that streamline the newsletter creation process\, allowing you to focus on quality rather than quantity.\nContent Revolution: Learn how to curate content that not only informs but also engages your audience\, ensuring your newsletter becomes a highlight in their inbox.\nPersonalization Mastery: Master the art of personalization\, understanding how to segment your audience and tailor your messaging to meet diverse interests and needs effectively.\nEngagement Amplification: Uncover strategies to boost open rates and click-throughs\, turning passive readers into active participants in your community.\nEfficiency Optimization: Find out how to save significant time and resources by adopting a strategic approach to your newsletter process\, maximizing impact while reducing effort.\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w515-15-secrets-to-newsletter-success-elevating-membership-engagement/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92596032367
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,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:20240425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T151525
CREATED:20240326T202407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T211906Z
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SUMMARY:Security Spotlight: Unlocking the Mystery of PCI Compliance
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) governs card security for all merchants.\nFailure to comply can be extremely costly both financially and reputationally. This webinar will\ndiscuss version 4.0 of this standard and how it applies to those accepting cards as well as tips and\ntechniques for reducing scope of applicability through contracting out card collection and storage. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nOverview of PCI DSS 4.0 and the 12 principal requirements\nOverview of Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)\nDiscussion of methods to reduce the scope of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)\nEncryption vs Tokenization\nCard Present vs Card Not Present environments\nBrief marketplace survey of tools and techniques\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w513-pci-dss-webinar/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/93772550123
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,B2B/B2G IT,MICROSOFT DYNAMICS,Payments/PCI Compliance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wade Tetsuka%2C CPA":MAILTO:wadetetsuka@ustranscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
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CREATED:20240405T171038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T210324Z
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SUMMARY:Ready to Redesign? 7 Signs Your Website is Ready for a Makeover
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nYour website can be – and often is! – the first impression for prospective members\, partners\, and stakeholders. \nIf it looks dated\, has a poor search\, loads slowly\, looks bad on a mobile device or is difficult to navigate\, your organization doesn’t just risk frustrating existing site visitors\, but it’s likely you are hindering future membership and revenue growth.  \nIn this webinar – Ready to Redesign? 7 Signs Your Website is Ready for a Makeover – we will give you the tools to help you assess if it really is time for a website refresh. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nYou’ll learn how to tell if your website is truly: \n\nDelivering a modern\, mobile-friendly user experience\nVisually consistent with your association’s branding\nEasy to navigate for members seeking resources and information\nUtilizing a content management system that empowers your team\nDesigned to attract new members and potential sponsors\nOptimized for search engines and discoverability\nCreating an overall positive experience for members and visitors\n\nJoin us for this informative and entertaining webinar and let us help you create the case for upgrading your web presence this year. \n\n \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w506-ready-to-redesign-7-signs-your-website-is-ready-for-a-makeover/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/95676689119
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000
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SUMMARY:3 Types of Content Every Association Needs to Grow Membership
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nA healthy and robust membership cycle happens when you bring in a steady stream of qualified prospects\, convert those prospects into new members\, and then retain those new members. You accomplish this through your content. In this webinar\, we will review a fictional case study of an association for CPAs\, and you will learn the three types of content every association needs to grow and strengthen its membership. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn how to take your existing content and use it to generate new membership leads\nLearn what conversion content is and how you can use it to address objections to joining\nLearn what the key criteria’s are for creating content that retains members\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w507-3-types-of-content-every-association-needs-to-grow-membership/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/94692657362
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leona Dalavai Scott":MAILTO:leona@jepmarcom.com
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