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SUMMARY:One-Size-Fits-NONE: “Watch Me” is NOT a Strategy for Sales Success
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nTraditional sales training often follows a “one-size-fits-all” formula—treating every salesperson as if they learn\, grow\, and succeed in the same way. Sure\, it might create a common language\, but it completely misses the mark on what truly drives long-term performance: empowering salespeople to think\, adapt\, and sell on their own. The reality? A shocking 75% of all sales training dollars go to waste\, and the old-school “watch me and learn” method is a guaranteed formula for failure. It’s time to break the cycle and embrace a smarter\, more effective way to build unstoppable sales teams. This game-changing workshop flips the script. You’ll discover a fresh\, highly effective method to develop salespeople based on their unique strengths—equipping them with the precise skills they need to fuel your company’s next stage of growth. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nMotivate with The Platinum Rule: Engage your sales team by treating them the way they want to be treated\, not the way you want to be treated. \nSpeak Their Language: Discover and leverage the three “love languages” of salespeople to connect\, inspire\, and drive results. \nHarness the Power of Sales DNA: Identify the specific skills\, behaviors\, and processes each salesperson needs to succeed. \nFour Steps to Improve Sales Team Training: The answer lies in a structured approach that considers the unique needs and challenges of your team. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/one-size-fits-none-watch-me-is-not-a-strategy-for-sales-success/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/97180658615
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Heroux":MAILTO:steve@thesalescollective.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195837
CREATED:20250319T123146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T184948Z
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SUMMARY:Autonomous AI for Nonprofits: Transform Your Team’s Capacity to Drive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIs your team spending too much time on tedious tasks like member renewals\, payment questions\, and volunteer scheduling? \nLearn how Autonomous AI tools like Agentforce can help free up your staff to focus on what matters most – building relationships and growing your organization. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand AI Agents\, potential tools\, and their capabilities \n\nDefine use cases for AI within your organization \n\nIdentify next steps for AI exploration and implementation \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/autonomous-ai-for-nonprofits-transform-your-teams-capacity-to-drive-impact/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91295977002
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen St. John":MAILTO:sstjohn@fusionspan.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195837
CREATED:20250218T084645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142308Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering Standard Operating Procedures: Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nJoin us for an insightful webinar on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\, designed to empower organizations with the knowledge\, skills\, and tools to develop and implement effective SOPs. SOPs are the backbone of quality and consistency in any organization\, ensuring that every task is performed with uniformity and precision. This webinar will guide you through the journey of understanding what SOPs are\, identifying your organization’s needs\, creating tailored SOPs\, and implementing them effectively. Learn how SOPs can enhance operational efficiency\, ensure compliance with legal and industry standards\, and provide a strong basis for training and quality control. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDescribe the purpose\, structure\, and significance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. \nAnalyze organizational processes to determine where SOPs are needed and map step-by-step procedures. \nDevelop Effective SOPs: Gain insights into creating clear\, simple\, and accessible SOPs with detailed instructions and visual aids to ensure consistency and quality. \nEvaluate SOPs: Understand the review and approval process to ensure SOPs are accurately written\, practical\, and effective123. \nImplement and Train: Learn strategies for implementing SOPs within your organization\, training staff\, and ensuring SOPs are easily accessible and regularly updated123. \nUtilize Digital Tools: Explore various digital tools and software that can help streamline the creation and implementation of SOPs123. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/mastering-standard-operating-procedures-enhancing-efficiency-and-compliance/
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Elacqua":MAILTO:daniel@strategico-consultants.com
LOCATION:https://usteducation.org/event/mastering-standard-operating-procedures-enhancing-efficiency-and-compliance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
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CREATED:20241206T172751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T181854Z
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SUMMARY:What’s New in BC 2025 Wave 1
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nBusiness Central has two major updates each year. Today you will get the highlights of what’s new in the latest release. This will cover multiple areas of BC. \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify what is new in BC \n\nExplain update rollouts for BC \n\nDevelop strategies for managing your update schedule \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/whats-new-in-bc-2025-wave-1/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93211118058
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,B2B/B2G IT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Good":MAILTO:agood@libertygrove.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000
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CREATED:20250220T214607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T193239Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Your Annual Conference Into Year-Round Engagement & Revenue
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nIn this webinar\, we’ll show you how to evolve your event into a 365-day content and engagement strategy. Learn how to repurpose conference content into always-on digital programming\, leverage multiple media formats (videos\, webinars\, podcasts\, and articles)\, and create sponsorship inventory that drives non-dues revenue. Whether you’re a CEO focused on long-term impact or an event manager responsible for execution\, this session will equip you with practical strategies to amplify your event’s reach and ROI. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze strategies to extend your conference’s influence beyond its in-person attendees\, reaching a broader audience. \nDevelop a year-round content strategy that boosts member engagement and brand exposure. \nEvaluate sponsorship models and monetization tactics that turn event content into a sustainable\, non-dues revenue stream. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/transforming-your-annual-conference-into-year-round-engagement-revenue/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98833345677
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Stevens":MAILTO:dan.stevens@talewinddigital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195837
CREATED:20250303T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T193537Z
UID:10000683-1745499600-1745503200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Reinvention: Building Future-Ready Associations
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThe association landscape is shifting beneath our feet\, demanding more than resilience – it demands reinvention. To meet the demands of today and ensure future readiness\, association leaders must innovate without compromising their mission-no easy feat. This session tackles the critical gaps between recognizing the need for innovation\, maintaining strategic focus\, creating alignment across Board and staff\, and ensuring successful execution. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify opportunities for innovation within the context of your strategy \nAssess your Board’s risk appetite and develop strategies to foster alignment and a shared understanding of its willingness to invest in new opportunities. \nFoster a culture that champions experimentation by embracing calculated risks and learning from “failures.” \nApply agile methodologies and execution best practices to test\, validate and track new ideas efficiently \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/strategic-reinvention-building-future-ready-associations/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93055914472
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alanna McKee":MAILTO:atmckee@scarletoakconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195837
CREATED:20250324T052337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T201902Z
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SUMMARY:Association of the United States Navy: Two-Year Plan to Reinvent Mission\, Leading the Way to a Bright Future
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThis session will provide an in-depth look at the Association of the United States Navy’s (AUSN) strategic two-year transformation plan. Participants will explore the organization’s renewed mission\, leadership transition\, financial restructuring\, and membership reinvention strategies. The course will highlight how AUSN is positioning itself for long-term sustainability through targeted investments\, new revenue models\, and reputation-building efforts. Attendees will gain insights into aligning board and staff priorities with revenue generation while maintaining a strong infrastructure and community presence. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n  \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n  \nAnalyze the key principles guiding AUSN’s two-year transformation plan\, including leadership changes\, financial priorities\, and membership expansion. \n  \nEvaluate the impact of fiscal responsibility and targeted investments on the organization’s long-term sustainability.  \n  \nDesign strategies for association leadership to navigate board transitions while maintaining mission alignment and operational effectiveness.  \n  \nAssess the role of partnerships and infrastructure investments in enhancing organizational effectiveness and external reputation. \n  \nFormulate innovative approaches to membership growth by identifying new verticals and revenue opportunities.  \n  \nDevelop an actionable framework for balancing internal improvements with revenue-driven strategies at both the board and staff levels. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/association-of-the-united-states-navy-two-year-plan-to-reinvent-mission-leading-the-way-to-a-bright-future/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95003732714
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Vardeman":MAILTO:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-vardeman-385849133/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260523T195837
CREATED:20250425T144058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T200444Z
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SUMMARY:2025 netFORUM Users Group Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n\nWednesday\, Apr 30\, 2025 at 9:00 AM to Thursday\, May 1\, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT \nNRECA Conference Center\, 4301 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22203\, United States. \n\nThe netFORUM Users Group Conference is an exclusive educational event for our members. Chances are\, your peers have implemented creative solutions for their business challenges\, leveraging their expertise and the member network—no need to reinvent the wheel!  Connect with fellow members\, vendors\, and Momentive Software staff to learn from experts using\, configuring\, and extending NetForum Enterprise. \nCheck out the Session List! \nNot a member?  Learn how your organization can join now by contacting me********@****************up.org or visiting netFORUM Users Group Community Site \n\n\n \n\n1 CPE/CAE Credit will be issued for Rick Ricker and Michaela Johnson’s session on May 1st from 1:00-2:00 PM (ET) \nCourse Description:  \nThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) governs card security for all merchants. Failure to comply can be extremely costly\, both financially and to a company’s reputation. This webinar focuses on the new version of PCI DSS 4.01\, which replaced 4.0 on December 31\, 2024\, and with which all merchants must comply by March 31\, 2025. The discussion will include changes to the standard and how it applies to those accepting cards\, as well as tips and techniques for reducing the scope of applicability through contracting out card collection and storage. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the 12 principal requirements of PCI DSS 4.01 and explain their significance. \nUnderstand Self Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). \nAnalyze methods to reduce the scope of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE). \nCompare encryption and tokenization as data security measures and assess their impact on compliance. \nDistinguish between Card Present and Card Not Present environments and examine their unique security considerations. \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/39337/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195837
CREATED:20250303T151017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T204056Z
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SUMMARY:AI: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nJoin a motley crew of association and AI experts as we break down the realities of AI —what’s working\, what’s risky\, and what’s still a wild frontier. AI is reshaping how organizations manage information\, engage members\, and extract value from their data\, but with rapid industry shifts and lingering uncertainty\, associations may be unsure of when—or how—to take the leap. \nJoin us for a showdown of perspectives as three experts step into their roles as The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly of AI in associations and business organizations— each bringing a unique take on the opportunities\, risks\, and uncertainties ahead. Don’t wait on the sidelines—AI is already changing the game. Join us for a practical\, candid conversation on what AI means for associations today and in the future. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nThe Good – Analyze how other associations have implemented AI to increase member engagement and maximize the value of data you already have \nThe Bad – Identify potential risks around using AI and how to mitigate the impact on your organization \nThe Ugly – Interpret emerging AI industry trends and navigate the evolving landscape with confidence \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92062747487
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Lakas":MAILTO:kelly@onyxpointsystems.com
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