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SUMMARY:Bringing Your Data to Life
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nIn the age of Artificial Intelligence\, data is the fuel that we use to feed our efforts to provide a truly personalized experience to our members. The more we know about our members\, who they are\, where they work\, what they need\, the better we can serve them. However\, your members are not sitting still\, they are evolving in their interests and progressing in their careers. Your data needs to evolve with them. In this session\, we will explore strategies for bringing your data to life\, making sure it stays up to date and relevant\, and is continually being fed across your systems to meet your members where they are. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n– Understand how data enables personalized experiences for members.\n– Learn strategies to keep member data updated and relevant.\n– Implement methods for continuous data integration across systems. \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/bringing-your-data-to-life/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cameron Aubuchon":MAILTO:cameron@propfuel.com
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/bringing-your-data-to-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000
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SUMMARY:Fundraising and Sponsorships: Understanding Who You Are and How to Properly Expand to New Revenue Verticals
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nUnlock the secrets to successful fundraising and sponsorship acquisition in this comprehensive webinar\, “Fundraising and Sponsorships: Understanding Who You Are and How to Properly Expand to New Revenue Verticals.” This session will delve into the essential strategies for identifying and articulating your organization’s unique value proposition\, targeting the right sponsors\, and diversifying your revenue streams. Through expert insights and practical advice\, you’ll gain the tools needed to build sustainable financial growth and establish robust partnerships that align with your mission and goals. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of your organization’s core identity and value proposition to effectively attract sponsors and donors.\nLearn techniques to identify and approach potential sponsors that align with your mission and values.\nExplore strategies for diversifying revenue streams by expanding into new and innovative funding verticals.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/fundraising-and-sponsorships-understanding-who-you-are-and-how-to-properly-expand-to-new-revenue-verticals/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Non-Dues Revenue
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Vardeman":MAILTO:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-vardeman-385849133/
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/fundraising-and-sponsorships-understanding-who-you-are-and-how-to-properly-expand-to-new-revenue-verticals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T110000
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SUMMARY:Set Your Educational Ground Floor With Abstract and Speaker Management
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nYour association’s education\, especially at live meetings\, helps drive\, invigorate\, and engage your members. Before you get to the meeting though\, you need to solicit ideas from your membership. Collecting abstracts and speaker information is not glamorous but it is the key to setting your association up for success. Learn how to lay out your process to make it easier on you\, your volunteers\, and your members. We will cover nuanced ways to refine your method\, and potentially create new revenue streams\, ensuring you have the right partners to drive your success. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nAfter attending this session you will:\nLearn about best practices for managing abstract and speaker management by setting up your ground floor utilizing your educational goals along with technology.\nCreate potential revenue streams for your association that will strengthen your attendance and quality of submissions.\nGain insights as to what to look for in software to fit your needs and find a vendor who wants to be your partner.\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/set-your-educational-ground-floor-with-abstract-and-speaker-management/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Heneghan":MAILTO:tom@planstone.com
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/set-your-educational-ground-floor-with-abstract-and-speaker-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T140000
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CREATED:20240730T161928Z
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SUMMARY:The Simplest of Terms: Translating Tech Talk for the Non-it Audience
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nHave you noticed during technology projects that sometimes things get lost in translation? Does your business unit say the deliverable is not quite right while your tech team is confident they fulfilled the requirement? \nNot every organization has an internal PMO to act as a go-between\, so you need to know how to get everyone on the same page. \nJoin us for a few tips and tricks on how to convey complex and abstract concepts to non-technology audiences to keep the lines of communication open and clear between the business and technology teams! \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n1. Learn how to simplify complex subject matter to make it more accessible to a wider audience\n2. Understand and incorporate appropriate artifacts that make the intangible tangible\n3. Evaluate the target audience to determine communication needs \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-simplest-of-terms-translating-tech-talk-for-the-non-it-audience/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/the-simplest-of-terms-translating-tech-talk-for-the-non-it-audience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T185255
CREATED:20240524T172957Z
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SUMMARY:Importance of Keeping Data Clean in Business Central
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nBusiness Central often is the central transaction system for an organization. As such it needs to be a trusted source of information for the daily operations and reporting. Keeping the data in BC clean is essential to it being a trusted resource. We will explore the various sources of data and techniques for ensuring it starts and remains clean. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n• Review types of data collected by BC\n• Learn techniques for identifying what business processes are key for data cleanliness\n• Share challenges and successes from other attendees \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/importance-of-keeping-data-clean-in-business-central/
CATEGORIES:MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Good":MAILTO:agood@libertygrove.com
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/importance-of-keeping-data-clean-in-business-central/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Chart of Account and Dimension Structures in Business Central
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAt the heart of all business software is the accounting structure.  An efficient and useful chart of accounts is essential for posting transactions\, analyzing financial results and preparing financial statements.  Every business has specific needs\, but the base structure of a chart of accounts is similar.  During this session\, we will review how charts of accounts are set up and used to meet the needs of the company management.  In addition\, we will review how “Dimensions” are used in Business Central to capture additional data to make business reporting even more useful. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n\nReview the purpose behind charts of accounts.\n\n\nLook at various options for developing charts of accounts.\n\n\nReview how dimensions in Business Central expand the functionality of charts of accounts.\n\n\nReview how charts of accounts and dimensions can help facilitate meaningful financial reporting.\n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/m350-understanding-chart-of-account-and-dimension-structures-in-business-central/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92964896134
CATEGORIES:MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Wiser":MAILTO:dave@dynamicsnorthwest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T185255
CREATED:20240726T193116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T191719Z
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SUMMARY:AI and Human Collaboration: Creating High-Quality Content Together
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAI has become an indispensable tool for content creation and marketing\, enabling us to create\, repurpose\, and optimize content more efficiently. This talk will explore how AI and human collaboration can enhance content quality and effectiveness. Attendees will learn how to use AI tools to generate data-driven personas\, tailor content strategies\, and engage audiences while ensuring that the human touch remains integral to the process. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n– Techniques for using AI tools to build detailed audience personas from existing data.\n– Practical strategies for creating and repurposing content with AI.\n– Methods for testing content with AI to gauge audience preferences.\n– The critical role of human oversight in maintaining content authenticity and creativity. \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-and-human-collaboration-creating-high-quality-content-together/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Marketing,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrian Speyer":MAILTO:adrian@mycli.co
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-and-human-collaboration-creating-high-quality-content-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T120000
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CREATED:20240718T163934Z
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SUMMARY:So What Is CRM Anyway?  How These Modern Tools Can Help You Increase Sales\, Members\, Sponsors or Just About Anything Else
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nWay back when\, companies purchased CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems to manage their sales pipeline. Today\, through fierce competition\, vendors of these products have introduced tools for service desks\, marketing departments\, customer support\, quoting\, and much more. Additionally\, the ability to customize these systems with no coding whatsoever makes them incredibly flexible to solve any kind of business process challenge. Whether your company is selling products\, services\, memberships or is just supporting a group of interested people (like an NGO)\, CRM tools will pull you out of the world in which your company is managed by Excel spreadsheets. In this course\, we will go over industry use cases and some of the built-in capabilities available in CRM tools. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nOverview of where CRM systems came from and what they have become. Modern CRM systems today. What can you use it for in your business?\nHow can you harness the power of these no-code systems to improve productivity\, sales\, customer/client retention\, track/report customer behavior\, manage customer issues\, and create just about any tracking tool you can dream up. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/so-what-is-crm-anyway-how-these-modern-tools-can-help-you-increase-sales-members-sponsors-or-just-about-anything-else/
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,B2B/B2G IT
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LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/so-what-is-crm-anyway-how-these-modern-tools-can-help-you-increase-sales-members-sponsors-or-just-about-anything-else/
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