UST Education

Power Automate in Business Central: Approval Workflows and More!
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | https://zoom.us/j/94862200687
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Originally introduced to Business Central in 2019, Power Automate helps streamline business processes in your ERP system that otherwise require human interaction. It’s visible on nearly every page within Business Central, but, like many other elements of Business Central, many users don’t know how to use it because they were never shown how. This is your opportunity to learn how you can streamline some of your processes in Business Central using instant and automated Power Automate flows, some of which don’t even require you to leave Business Central! The goal of this presentation is to show you how easy it is to start optimizing your own business processes in Business Central. While you may not walk away from this webinar as an expert, I’m confident you will be able to understand the process enough that you can start creating simple flows on your own with ease.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the different types of Power Automate flows available in Business Central
• Understand the Approval User Setup in Business Central as it relates to Power Automate Approval Workflows
• Understand the components to a Power Automate Approval Workflow and be able to create one independently
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Mastering the Art of Email Newsletters: 15 Strategies for Success
2024-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | https://zoom.us/j/91499942605
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Navigating the world of email newsletter marketing can be challenging. Many organizations struggle to balance timely, relevant content with the need to keep their newsletters fresh and engaging.
Email newsletters are a fantastic medium for sharing relevant content to your members, but it’s crucial to ask: are your newsletters truly resonating with each individual, or are they just another generic email in their inbox?
Break free from the one-size-fits-all approach and join our interactive workshop. Discover how to leverage email newsletter marketing to captivate your members with the latest industry insights and trends. We’ll delve into best practices for elevating your newsletter content, boosting member engagement, curating diverse external content, and harnessing the power of automation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Explore cutting-edge technologies to enhance your newsletter’s process while reducing internal workload – a strategic approach to save time and effort.
• Gain actionable insights to transform your newsletter and marketing strategy, maximizing its potential and effectiveness.
• Master the core principles of email engagement to ensure your newsletter stands out and truly connects with your audience.

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Marketing and Membership Survival Guide
2024-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 | zoom.us/j/98449644781
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In the Marketing and Membership Survival Guide, we will look at communicating through a new lens. This very active and hands-on session is going to teach and encourage you to look at things a little differently so you are thriving in connecting and engaging with your members. We will be taking a pause to better understand the psychology of how people are engaging with content and trying something a little different based on YOUR strengths.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the psychology of messaging
Tap into YOUR personal marketing and storytelling superpowers to attract your ideal audience
Explore messaging that shares your mission, vision, thoughts, and expertise that turns heads and stops the scroll.

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Spring Into Savings
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98434879837
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are you looking to save jobs or reduce unnecessary expenses? ARG’s upcoming Cost Optimization Event can help!
Expert Speakers: Gain insights from industry leaders who have mastered the art of cost optimization. Practical Strategies: Discover actionable tips and strategies to cut costs without compromising quality. Real-World Case Studies: Learn from successful businesses that have significantly improved their bottom line through optimization.
Join us February 29th to find out how we find and implement millions of $ in cost savings for clients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Gain insights from industry leaders who have mastered the art of cost optimization
Discover actionable tips and strategies to cut costs without compromising quality
Learn from successful businesses that have significantly improved their bottom line through optimization.

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Drive Engagement Using Ancient Myth, Social Media and User Generated Video
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93760830898
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In 1949, Joseph Campbell published the book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. In it, Campbell reveals his discovery that myths from around the world and for all of recorded history with powerful influence all followed a similar pattern – The Hero’s Journey. Today, The Hero’s Journey powers your favorite movies and books, and has become a key to modern marketing. In a world of intense technology change this ancient story framework can guide us to effective member engagement and communications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Where technology is going and why it matters for your organization.
What is the Hero’s Journey and how it applies to companies, products, brands, and member engagement.
How video content is dominating the online landscape and how that changes your strategy.
How state-of-the-art tools and technology can give you access to the kinds of stories that move people to action.

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Master Employee Onboarding with Thoughtful IT: Top 7 Tips
2024-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92982579618
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
One of the quickest ways to tarnish a new employee’s perception of your association is to throw them into a sloppy technology setup.
After providing IT support to associations for 33 years we’ve become intimately familiar with employee on-boarding—and how technology will make or break the experience. As top talent becomes more and more difficult to attract and retain, mastering this process becomes mission-critical.
To help give your new hires an overwhelmingly positive start to their tenure we’ve compiled the most important lessons we’ve learned from our experience.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

IT’s critical role in a positive on-boarding experience
Best practices to maximize productivity, engagement, and security
Equipment recommendations to empower hybrid and remote workers

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Marketing in the AI Era: Tools and Techniques for Strategic Advantage
2024-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97254872936
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are you eager to harness the power of AI in your marketing initiatives but unsure where to begin? This session is designed for marketers looking to seamlessly integrate next-gen AI technology into their strategies.
Discover a range of easy-to-use AI tools tailored for marketing, membership, and communication roles. Delve into an array of AI marketing tools, from SEO optimization using NLP for enhanced semantic analysis and search volume insights, to email tools that optimize content curation. We’ll also explore innovative solutions in content generation, inline editing, image creation, and AI-driven audio editing tools. This session is the perfect gateway to leveraging AI for more efficient and effective marketing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of Marketing AI.
• Identify actionable Marketing AI tools to immediately enhance your marketing strategy.
• Master the art of initiating straightforward Marketing AI experiments, utilizing AI to streamline your processes and save time.
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Empowering Nonprofits: Streamline Operations with Our Custom ERP Solution
2024-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99707223583
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In today’s dynamic landscape, numerous not-for-profit organizations seek to optimize their operations through the adoption of advanced ERP systems. This course delves into the core functionalities of Sylogist’s Mission ERP, uniquely tailored to meet the specific needs of not-for-profit entities, seamlessly integrated within Microsoft’s Business Central platform.
Participants will gain insights into why many organizations are transitioning to new ERPs, whether due to outgrowing their existing systems or facing obsolescence with unsupported platforms. Through comprehensive exploration, attendees will discover the transformative capabilities offered by Mission ERP, providing a holistic understanding of its features, modules, and how it aligns with the operational intricacies of not-for-profit organizations.
This session offers practical demonstrations and real-world examples, empowering participants to leverage Mission ERP effectively within their respective organizational contexts. Join us to unlock the potential and embark on a journey towards enhanced operational efficiency and strategic decision-making within the realm of not-for-profit management.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review the Administrative Dashboard in Mission ERP
Discuss Setups for Fund & Net Asset Accounting
Discuss Deposits & Loans
Discuss Award & Grant Management

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Elevating Your Leadership: A Call to Learn from Your Team's Wisdom (Part 2 of 2)
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96742308010
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Want to elevate your leadership skills in 2024? Before you start, forget the conventional wisdom of learning only from those who lead—sometimes, the most valuable insights come from those who are led.
Join us for a dynamic two-part webinar series where we will explore original research of leaders who shifted the culture of their organization, by elevating the leadership wisdom found in the often-unheard voices of those they were leading.
Part 1: Unveiling the Unsung Wisdom
In our first session, we’ll explore why those being led are an often-overlooked source of invaluable leadership wisdom. Discover practical, low-maintenance methods for leaders to glean meaningful insights without resorting to burdensome practices (large 360 reviews, burdensome surveys, etc.). We’ll uncover the untapped potential of learning from your team and preview key lessons for a more impactful leadership journey.
Part 2: Lessons in a Case Study of Learning
Dive into leadership practices through original research focused on one organization that harnessed the wisdom of those they lead to elevate their culture and practice. This session serves as both a guide and a case study, offering tangible takeaways and illustrating the profound wisdom leaders can extract from those they lead every day.
By the end of this series, you’ll not only possess the tools to integrate lessons from your team but also gain an understanding of the transformative impact such an approach can have in your specific leadership context. Don’t just lead—lead with wisdom from all corners.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore eight characteristics of effective leadership distilled from an example with education professionals.
Identify the transferable elements within this wisdom, that can enhance leadership effectiveness across diverse contexts.
Draw inspiration from the examples, showcasing how leaders can glean invaluable lessons from those they lead.
Craft a personalized strategy to initiate and sustain a process of learning from your team.

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Top 8 Insider Cybersecurity Threats and How to Stop Them
2024-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99137748708
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In the webinar, we delve into the critical topic of insider threats—a menace that often eludes conventional IT security tools. Discover how these threats can compromise your organization’s sensitive data and operations, understand why traditional security measures fall short in detecting these threats, and more importantly, learn effective strategies to mitigate them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn the top 8 Insider Threats Often Missed by IT Security Tools
Learn 5 Ways to Prevent Internal Cybersecurity Gaps
Learn the role of Advanced Threat Detection Systems

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Your Ads Suck: The Transformation Playbook for Skyrocketing Conversions
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98407117588
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This session promises a no-nonsense, actionable guide to overhauling your social ad strategies for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and more. Attendees will discover insider tips and strategies for crafting ads that don’t just attract eyes but actively convert them into leads and sales, ensuring your business stands out in the crowded digital landscape.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understanding Audience Psychology: Crafting Messages That Resonate
Learn how to delve into the mindset of your target audience across different platforms. This point covers the importance of audience segmentation, the creation of persona-driven content, and how to tailor messages that speak directly to the needs and desires of your audience, thereby increasing the likelihood of conversion.

Creative Optimization: Designing Ads That Catch Eyes and Drive Action
Discover the secrets to designing visually appealing ads that not only grab attention but also encourage viewers to take action. This includes tips on using color psychology, imagery, and call-to-action buttons effectively across various social platforms, ensuring your ads stand out in a sea of content.

Data-Driven Decisions: Leveraging Analytics for Continuous Improvement
Dive into the world of ad analytics to understand what works and what doesn’t. This learning point emphasizes the importance of A/B testing, tracking conversion metrics, and using insights from platform-specific analytics tools to refine your ad strategies over time. Learn how to iterate on your successes and pivot away from underperforming elements to consistently improve ad performance and ROI.

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Beyond Certifications: Core Principles of Membership and Corporate Recognition Programs
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97470715666
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Recognition programs are useful to demonstrate the competency of professionals and companies. Non-profits that serve companies (trade associations) and professions (professional societies) can recognize their members’ work with best practice alignment, certificate, or certification offerings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identification of the three membership recognition program types.
Implementing best practices aligned with international standards.
Developing recognition requirements through stakeholder engagement, industry validation, and professional review.
Achieving transparency in programs through collaboration between industry leaders, professionals, and association staff to ensure fair requirements.

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Spring Symposium Information
2024-03-20 09:59 - 15:30
Innovate | Collaborate | Transform
Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: In-person will be held at Alliance Bernstein in Washington DC.
This symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics, this event is designed for you.
Agenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit

Session 1: (10:00-11:00 AM) Navigating the Transformation of Successful Member Engagement
Course Description:

Member engagement as we know it is ripe for a revolution. It’s time to move beyond just innovation and collaboration – it’s time for transformation. Often, we get so caught up in our typical day-to-day activities that we forget the power of real change. Without transformation, all those brilliant ideas and team efforts might as well be wishes in a well.

In this session, we’re diving deep into why and how transformation should be at the heart of your member engagement strategies. We’re talking about breaking the mold and challenging the status quo. We’ll explore the common pitfalls that hold associations back, like staff turnover, team silos, and the ever-present “time poverty.”
Learning Objectives:

The Real Deal with Member Engagement: What’s not working and why it’s time for a shift.
A Fresh Take on Engagement: A new philosophy that puts transformation front and center.
Embracing and Managing Change: Strategies to help your organization adapt, evolve, and thrive in the face of change.

Speaker: Dave Will from PropFuel

Session 2: (11:15-12:15 PM) Everyone, Every Role has IT Systems Requirements Responsibilities.
Course Description:
Technology projects are tenuous even with well-defined requirements. However, a technology project will surely fail if the requirements are incorrect and every single technology project has requirements. Join us for an enlightening presentation about how requirements play a critical role in every tech-dependent project. We will demonstrate and discuss various types of requirements, including business, system, user, functional, and nonfunctional requirements. We will also delve into how an organization’s characteristics and culture affect the outcome of a requirements analysis endeavor. It is imperative that everyone in the organization understand their role and accountability in a requirements analysis initiative. Whether you’re a CEO, VP, project manager, developer, user, or other, you have a role in the requirements project. This is true in every project; requirements must be defined regardless of whether you use classic waterfall or agile development methodologies.
Learning objectives:

Differentiate the different types of requirements and each one’s role in a technology project.
Identify leadership, business analyst, IT, user, and other roles and responsibilities required to ensure success.
Educate participants so they can take the steps necessary to keep their organization’s technology initiatives on track.

Speaker: Dave Coriale from DelCor

Lunch (12:15-1:15 PM)

Session 3: (1:15-2:15 PM) A Practical Approach to Cybersecurity in the Age of Hybrid Work and AI-Powered Fraud
Course Description:
It is not possible for busy association leaders to stay up-to-date with all things cybersecurity, especially as the rate of technological change continues to increase exponentially. That’s why we’ve designed this course to get you up to speed on the threats and strategies that matter most to organizations like yours in March 2024—a time when employees and members are more dispersed than ever, and when artificial intelligence is raising at least as many questions as it answers.
We’ll work through practical frameworks, real-life examples, and clear action items to turn a complex and intimidating subject into one you’re ready to tackle head-on.
Learning Objectives:

An executive-level framework to guide your cybersecurity strategy (and what NOT to worry about)
A realistic look at the current threat landscape given industry trends such as hybrid work
The dual role of artificial intelligence in amplifying and decimating successful attacks
How and where to delegate protective measures that minimize risk to employees and members

Speaker: Heinan Landa from Optimal Networks

Session 4: (2:30-3:30 PM) Designing Memorable Experiences: Leveraging Design Thinking and AI in Event Management
Course Description:
Create events that leave a lasting impression by mastering the art of design thinking and AI integration. This course is for event managers, marketers, and industry professionals looking to take their event planning to the next level and create remarkable, unforgettable experiences for their audience. In the world of event management, the power of a compelling experience cannot be overstated. This comprehensive course will equip you with the design thinking principles that empower human-centric innovation and AI’s advanced capabilities to refine event strategies and enhance engagement.
Learning Objectives:

Fundamental aspects of design thinking, including empathy, ideation, and experimentation, and how these principles can be applied to create more engaging and meaningful event experiences.
Insights into how the availability of unlimited design resources, coupled with a design thinking approach, can lead to more creative and attendee-centric event environments.
The strategic use of AI in social advertising to not only promote events but also to gather valuable data for tailoring event experiences to individual preferences.

Speaker: Bill McGlade from epIQ

Our sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have made significant contributions to these domains. Prepare to be engaged, informed, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation, Collaboration and Transformation.

Spring Symposium: In-Person Registration
2024-03-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Alliance Bernstein, Washington, DC

Spring Symposium: Virtual Registration
2024-03-20 10:00 - 15:30 | zoom.us/j/99450983965
Innovate | Collaborate | Transform
Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
This symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics, this event is designed for you.

Agenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit

Session 1: (10:00-11:00 AM) Navigating the Transformation of Successful Member Engagement
Course Description:

Member engagement as we know it is ripe for a revolution. It’s time to move beyond just innovation and collaboration – it’s time for transformation. Often, we get so caught up in our typical day-to-day activities that we forget the power of real change. Without transformation, all those brilliant ideas and team efforts might as well be wishes in a well.

In this session, we’re diving deep into why and how transformation should be at the heart of your member engagement strategies. We’re talking about breaking the mold and challenging the status quo. We’ll explore the common pitfalls that hold associations back, like staff turnover, team silos, and the ever-present “time poverty.”
Learning Objectives:

The Real Deal with Member Engagement: What’s not working and why it’s time for a shift.
A Fresh Take on Engagement: A new philosophy that puts transformation front and center.
Embracing and Managing Change: Strategies to help your organization adapt, evolve, and thrive in the face of change.

Speaker: Dave Will from PropFuel

Session 2: (11:15-12:15 PM) Everyone, Every Role has IT Systems Requirements Responsibilities.
Course Description:
Technology projects are tenuous even with well-defined requirements. However, a technology project will surely fail if the requirements are incorrect and every single technology project has requirements. Join us for an enlightening presentation about how requirements play a critical role in every tech-dependent project. We will demonstrate and discuss various types of requirements, including business, system, user, functional, and nonfunctional requirements. We will also delve into how an organization’s characteristics and culture affect the outcome of a requirements analysis endeavor. It is imperative that everyone in the organization understand their role and accountability in a requirements analysis initiative. Whether you’re a CEO, VP, project manager, developer, user, or other, you have a role in the requirements project. This is true in every project; requirements must be defined regardless of whether you use classic waterfall or agile development methodologies.
Learning objectives:

Differentiate the different types of requirements and each one’s role in a technology project.
Identify leadership, business analyst, IT, user, and other roles and responsibilities required to ensure success.
Educate participants so they can take the steps necessary to keep their organization’s technology initiatives on track.

Speaker: Dave Coriale from DelCor

Lunch (12:15-1:15 PM)

Session 3: (1:15-2:15 PM) A Practical Approach to Cybersecurity in the Age of Hybrid Work and AI-Powered Fraud
Course Description:
It is not possible for busy association leaders to stay up-to-date with all things cybersecurity, especially as the rate of technological change continues to increase exponentially. That’s why we’ve designed this course to get you up to speed on the threats and strategies that matter most to organizations like yours in March 2024—a time when employees and members are more dispersed than ever, and when artificial intelligence is raising at least as many questions as it answers.
We’ll work through practical frameworks, real-life examples, and clear action items to turn a complex and intimidating subject into one you’re ready to tackle head-on.
Learning Objectives:

An executive-level framework to guide your cybersecurity strategy (and what NOT to worry about)
A realistic look at the current threat landscape given industry trends such as hybrid work
The dual role of artificial intelligence in amplifying and decimating successful attacks
How and where to delegate protective measures that minimize risk to employees and members

Speaker: Heinan Landa from Optimal Networks

Session 4: (2:30-3:30 PM) Designing Memorable Experiences: Leveraging Design Thinking and AI in Event Management
Course Description:
Create events that leave a lasting impression by mastering the art of design thinking and AI integration. This course is for event managers, marketers, and industry professionals looking to take their event planning to the next level and create remarkable, unforgettable experiences for their audience. In the world of event management, the power of a compelling experience cannot be overstated. This comprehensive course will equip you with the design thinking principles that empower human-centric innovation and AI’s advanced capabilities to refine event strategies and enhance engagement.
Learning Objectives:

Fundamental aspects of design thinking, including empathy, ideation, and experimentation, and how these principles can be applied to create more engaging and meaningful event experiences.
Insights into how the availability of unlimited design resources, coupled with a design thinking approach, can lead to more creative and attendee-centric event environments.
The strategic use of AI in social advertising to not only promote events but also to gather valuable data for tailoring event experiences to individual preferences.

Speaker: Bill McGlade from epIQ

Our sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have made significant contributions to these domains. Prepare to be engaged, informed, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation, Collaboration and Transformation.

7 Tips for Marketing to Millennials
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94018626424
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Studies show that Millennials are now the largest B2B tech buyer group, making 59% of B2B buyers, with over 30% leading the charge and making those purchase decisions. Is your marketing meeting millennials where they are with the content they enjoy consuming?
During this session, you’ll learn seven practical tips to apply to your marketing strategy to attract this audience and pull them through your buyer’s journey from prospects to advocates.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Dig into research about the evolution of B2B buying committees
Gain an understanding of the Millennial mindset and how what worked in 2015 doesn’t work anymore with this audience
Learn tangible takeaways to help jumpstart your journey into thinking about your buyer demographics

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Strategic Partnership Essentials: 7 Key Elements in High Demand by Corporate Sponsors
2024-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99447932468
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Unlock the doors to successful corporate sponsorships in 2024 with this webinar, “Strategic Partnership Essentials.” Explore the Seven Crucial Sponsorship Elements that are in high demand, gaining insights into the latest trends and best practices. Join corporate sponsorship expert Lori Zoss Kraska, MBA, CFRE as she shares valuable strategies for creating sponsorship opportunities that resonate with corporations and set you apart from the competition.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn to recognize and analyze the latest trends in corporate sponsorships, gaining insights into the evolving landscape and understanding how these trends impact sponsorship strategies in 2024.
Attendees will learn the seven essential elements that corporate sponsors are seeking and gain a comprehensive understanding of the elements critical for successful sponsorship arrangements.
Attendees will be able to apply strategic insights to develop and enhance their own sponsorship strategies

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I Need Help. We Are Implementing Microsoft 365 Business Central and What Should I Do to Prepare, Prep, and Get My Team Excited?
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92604247389
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
You might have had a previous ERP Implementation, in your past, but today there are many factors to consider and also Change is not a popular topic with employees. In this session, Steve will take his 25 years of implementing Microsoft Navision/NAV/BC and provide you with information, tips and tools to be the best Project Manager, Implementation Leader, or Team Member in your project. You will leave excited that you can start bringing your Implementation team together and think about all the factors and prepare some of the key data areas, ahead of time.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Where to start preparing your Team to get excited and knowledgeable
Begin Learning and understanding Business Central
Thinking about moving Master Data to Business Central
Are there any Risks or areas to consider

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Make a Financial Splash: Exploring Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94456193092
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a review of Microsoft Dynamics Business Centrals 2024 wave 1 and the many exciting and useful features in the financial area of the solution.
These are some of the main features that you can look forward to in the financial area of Microsoft Business Centrals 2024 wave 1. They are designed to help you improve your financial performance and health and achieve your business goals and objectives.
We hope you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming update of Microsoft Dynamics Business Centrals 2024 wave 1, and we look forward to helping you leverage these features to grow and succeed in your business.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Some of the highlights are:
• More robust reporting
• Use of AI
• Automate and Simplify Bank Reconciliation
• Performance enhancements for data and transactions
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Using Business Central for International Operations
2024-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99954639128
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
As 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn how to utilize multiple localizations to meet regulatory requirements
• Explore techniques for keeping master data in sync across companies
• Simplify foreign exchange transactions and improve accuracy with standardized basis

Redefine Your Member Value for The Digital Age
2024-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97747965915
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
You just can’t rely on an annual event and a quarterly magazine to fulfill your member needs anymore.
And why would you?
Now, every new day is a new opportunity to provide your member value with a resourceful website, far-reaching social media, and revenue-generating content.
And your members don’t just want this from you – they expect it.
So how will you reach, retain and engage your members in 2024?
Join this open discussion among peers and experts on how to update and create your member value in the digital world.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

– Member Expectations: Understand your audience’s mindset and what they need from your association.
– Top Tactics: Identify and optimize what’s providing your member value now, and ditch what doesn’t.
– Sustainability: Uncover ways of funding the content streams that work with today’s members.

Session 1: Benefits to Moving to an ERP that Specializes in Nonprofits
2024-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96239137823
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A Nonprofit Playbook for Moving to the Cloud: A 3 Session Series

Session 1. Benefits to Moving to an ERP that Specializes in Nonprofits
Session 2. Product Tour: Nonprofit Grants Tracking & Budgeting Made Easy with Sage Intacct
Session 3. Microsoft D365 Business Central vs Sage Intact for Nonprofits

This 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

– 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.
– 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.
– Empower Finance Teams: Discover how Sage Intacct can empower finance teams within nonprofit organizations by driving efficiency, fostering growth, and promoting collaboration.

Culture Change Made Easy
2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96575917285
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Everyone 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

– Understanding what culture is and how culture patterns mess with success
– Developing strategies to improve agility and collaboration in your culture.
– Learning how to manage culture continuously.

Strategic Planning and Fiscal Sustainability for Finance Leaders
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92328772643
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Eighty-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?
One 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
This session will explore ways to enhance visibility, financial communications, accountability, improve management of financial resources, and optimize the impact of financial reporting and messaging.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

– We will explore four ways to optimize intra-year fiscal and financial planning and preparation
– 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
– Learn about two strategies to improve overall accounting and reporting effectiveness by being proactive with your financial messaging and adapting your communication methods

Communications between development and finance departments
Communicating beyond the numbers – financial storytelling

Tapping into the Youth Market: Why Associations Need to Target Young Adults
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93933491587
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Associations 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
– Understand why associations need to target the youth market and how it can benefit the organization.
– Learn strategies for making their association more appealing to younger adults, including social media, NIL programs, and networking events.
– Discover how associations can leverage the skills and passions of young adults for career development, volunteer work, and community service programs.

Volunteer Management - Making Applying and Selecting Volunteers a More Transparent Process
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/91416822242
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Members 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn how to streamline volunteer management with our easy-to-use, user friendly system
• Learn how to make the application and selection process transparent and fair for all applicants
• Learn how to increase satisfaction of members by providing a more efficient way to get involved
• Learn how to engage those not selected for a position with increased feedback on their applications

Mastering the Art of the Win-Back: Strategies to Reconnect with Lapsed Members
2024-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/95406903852
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are 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!
Join 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
– Learn A Deeper Understanding of Lapsed Members
– Learn Innovative Communication Tactics
– Learn Effective Win-Back Methods

15 Secrets to Newsletter Success: Elevating Membership Engagement
2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92596032367
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Join 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.
During 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Technological Empowerment: Discover innovative tools and platforms that streamline the newsletter creation process, allowing you to focus on quality rather than quantity.
Content Revolution: Learn how to curate content that not only informs but also engages your audience, ensuring your newsletter becomes a highlight in their inbox.
Personalization Mastery: Master the art of personalization, understanding how to segment your audience and tailor your messaging to meet diverse interests and needs effectively.
Engagement Amplification: Uncover strategies to boost open rates and click-throughs, turning passive readers into active participants in your community.
Efficiency Optimization: Find out how to save significant time and resources by adopting a strategic approach to your newsletter process, maximizing impact while reducing effort.

To Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!

Security Spotlight: Unlocking the Mystery of PCI Compliance
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93772550123
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) governs card security for all merchants.
Failure to comply can be extremely costly both financially and reputationally. This webinar will
discuss version 4.0 of this standard and how it applies to those accepting cards as well as tips and
techniques for reducing scope of applicability through contracting out card collection and storage.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Overview of PCI DSS 4.0 and the 12 principal requirements
Overview of Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)
Discussion of methods to reduce the scope of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)
Encryption vs Tokenization
Card Present vs Card Not Present environments
Brief marketplace survey of tools and techniques

To Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!

Ready to Redesign? 7 Signs Your Website is Ready for a Makeover
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/95676689119
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Your website can be – and often is! – the first impression for prospective members, partners, and stakeholders.
If 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.
In 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
You’ll learn how to tell if your website is truly:

Delivering a modern, mobile-friendly user experience
Visually consistent with your association’s branding
Easy to navigate for members seeking resources and information
Utilizing a content management system that empowers your team
Designed to attract new members and potential sponsors
Optimized for search engines and discoverability
Creating an overall positive experience for members and visitors

Join us for this informative and entertaining webinar and let us help you create the case for upgrading your web presence this year.

To Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
