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SUMMARY:The Mindset Shift: Migrating from Legacy "AMS Thinking" to AI-Ready "CRM Thinking"
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 20! \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT! \nCourse Description:  \nFor years\, associations have operated under “AMS thinking”—relying on rigid\, all-in-one Association Management Systems to manage member data in structured silos. As member expectations evolve and artificial intelligence redefines operational capabilities\, transitioning to Salesforce offers a powerful alternative. However\, success requires more than just new software. It demands a fundamental shift to “CRM thinking.” This session is designed to guide association leaders through this paradigm shift and prepare them for a successful migration in an AI-dominated landscape.\n \nWe will focus on understanding the critical architectural differences between legacy databases and a relationship-focused platform.\n \nWe will specifically analyze how “CRM thinking” unlocks native\, predictive AI capabilities (such as member churn prediction and personalized engagement paths) that are impossible to achieve within the rigid\, siloed data structures of “AMS thinking.” Additionally\, we will demystify the Salesforce ecosystem\, helping you evaluate implementation partners and determine the right configuration of Salesforce tools (such as the Nonprofit Cloud) to meet your association’s specific operational needs.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nContrast the operational and architectural differences between legacy “AMS thinking” and a relationship-centric\, AI-ready “CRM thinking” approach.\n \nEvaluate implementation partners and determine the right configuration of Salesforce tools (such as the Nonprofit Cloud and Einstein AI) to meet your association’s specific operational needs.\n \nFormulate a structured vetting process to select a qualified Salesforce implementation partner who understands association workflows.\n \nDesign a high-level roadmap for aligning legacy business processes with Salesforce’s flexible automation and predictive intelligence capabilities.\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-mindset-shift-migrating-from-legacy-ams-thinking-to-ai-ready-crm-thinking-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92554380130
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Bailey":MAILTO:jasonb@bosma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
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SUMMARY:How Associations Can Connect Content\, Marketing and Data to Drive Membership Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAssociation audiences have changed — but most organizational structures haven’t.\n \nFor years\, content and marketing have operated separately\, often divided between audience trust and performance goals. Meanwhile\, today’s members are researching\, learning\, and making decisions across a fragmented\, non-linear journey shaped by digital channels\, peer networks\, events\, and AI.\n \nAs a result\, associations are producing more content than ever\, but often struggling to create meaningful engagement\, reach new audiences\, and connect efforts across teams.\n \nThis session explores a new model for association engagement — one where content\, marketing\, and data work together as a connected system rather than disconnected functions.\n \nAttendees will learn how to better align content strategy with audience behavior\, reduce duplication across channels\, and create more intentional member experiences that build trust and drive action. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks\, the session will demonstrate how associations can shift from siloed communications to a more connected ecosystem designed for modern audience engagement.\n \nThe session will also explore how AI and association technology platforms can support smarter content planning\, personalization\, measurement\, and cross-channel coordination.\n \nParticipants will leave with actionable ideas to improve internal alignment\, strengthen audience engagement\, and make content work harder across the organization.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify how siloed content and marketing structures create friction across the member journey.\n \nExplain how AI\, zero-click behavior\, and fragmented discovery are reshaping audience engagement.\n \nApply a connected content framework that aligns content\, marketing\, and data around shared goals.\n \nEvaluate practical ways to operationalize a more integrated engagement strategy within their organization.\n \n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-associations-can-connect-content-marketing-and-data-to-drive-membership-engagement-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92241356257
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Data Management,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Stella":MAILTO:jstella@backpocketagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
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SUMMARY:The Member Value Problem: Why Associations Work Harder but See Less Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAssociations are working harder than ever. Teams are stretched thin trying to keep up with communications\, programs\, and member expectations. Yet engagement stays flat\, retention is unpredictable\, and growth is harder to achieve.\n \nMembers are not always disengaged because they do not care. Often\, they simply do not clearly see what is relevant or valuable to them. When your audience and value are not clearly defined\, more activity creates more noise instead of stronger results.\n \nIn this session\, Cheri Quinn and Emily Youngblood will share how associations can step out of the cycle of constant activity and focus on what actually drives engagement and growth.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand why increased activity does not always translate into stronger engagement.\n \nIdentify where associations commonly lose clarity in how they communicate value.\n \nApply strategies to define member value in a way that resonates with the right audience.\n \nApply practical ways to align your messaging with what matters most to your members.\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-member-value-problem-why-associations-work-harder-but-see-less-engagement/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96422988441
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheri Quinn":MAILTO:cheri@mercurycreativegroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
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SUMMARY:Should You Stay or Should You Go? The AMS Edition
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nSo\, your AMS isn’t delivering what you need. Before you start shopping for a new system\, it’s worth determining whether your challenges stem from internal processes\, data\, adoption\, governance\, changing organizational needs\, or the technology itself.\n \nIn this session\, we’ll explore the key questions and considerations that can help you decide whether to stay the course and optimize what you have or move on to a new solution. You’ll leave with a framework for making a confident\, strategic AMS decision.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand the factors that should influence an AMS stay-or-go decision.\n \nRecognize common risks and opportunities associated with each path.\n \nApply a decision-making framework that supports long-term organizational success.\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/should-you-stay-or-should-you-go-the-ams-edition-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93007775607
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gretchen Steenstra":MAILTO:gsteenstra@delcor.com
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