Fundraising and Sponsorships: Understanding Who You Are and How to Properly Expand to New Revenue Verticals
2024-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | https://usteducation.org/event/fundraising-and-sponsorships-understanding-who-you-are-and-how-to-properly-expand-to-new-revenue-verticals/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Unlock 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Develop a clear understanding of your organization’s core identity and value proposition to effectively attract sponsors and donors.
Learn techniques to identify and approach potential sponsors that align with your mission and values.
Explore strategies for diversifying revenue streams by expanding into new and innovative funding verticals.

Bringing Your Data to Life
2024-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/bringing-your-data-to-life/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In 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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
– Understand how data enables personalized experiences for members.
– Learn strategies to keep member data updated and relevant.
– Implement methods for continuous data integration across systems.
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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93390509800
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Americans have grown increasingly hostile toward experts. We would rather take medical advice from a friend on Facebook than our doctor or the head of the CDC. Newspaper editorials and election endorsements no longer carry the same weight with the public. Science has become politicized and facts are debated.
Associations have long been trusted organizations for knowledge, research, and yes, political advocacy. How are associations faring in this increasingly hostile environment?
Join us for a lively discussion about the end of expertise. Our guests will discuss:

– How industries are being disrupted by the public’s lack of trust in our institutions
– How associations are being affected by this same trends
– How associations are modifying their services to maintain their credibility and retain members’ trust
– What organizations are doing to keep their organizations safe spaces for facts, open discussion, and expertise.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand how cultural attitudes towards experts affect associations
Learn ways to maintain credibility among members and the public
Learn how associations are adapting in this environment

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The Art of Persuasive Writing: Secrets from the Masters
2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96157005147
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Unlock the secrets of the greatest communicators and learn how to write with clarity, impact, and persuasion. In this session, you’ll discover proven techniques to craft compelling messages that resonate with your audience. From mastering the active voice to using simple yet powerful metaphors, you’ll gain practical insights to elevate your writing and influence others effectively.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Harness the Power of Active Voice: Learn how to energize your writing and engage your readers by consistently using the active voice, making your messages clear and direct.
Clarity and Simplicity: Understand the importance of putting the bottom line on top, using simple terms, and employing constraints and word limits to make your writing more accessible and impactful.
Contextualize Data with Simple Metaphors: Discover how to simplify complex ideas using relatable metaphors and provide context for your data, ensuring your audience can easily grasp and remember your key points.

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Top 5 Tips to Preparing for a Data Clean-Up Project
2024-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/top-5-tips-to-preparing-for-a-data-clean-up-project/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Data clean-up has the dubious honor of being both a vital strategic initiative and the project most likely to be postponed, reprioritized, or tabled. Competing priorities and limited resources do not have to stop you from tackling the challenge of data hygiene. Join us as we share 5 best practices on how to prepare for a data clean-up project so that you can better position yourself and your organization for success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
-Achieve a better understanding of the WHAT, WHY, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of data clean-up.
-Learn how to calculate the financial costs of dirty data
-Walk away with best practices, tips, and resources to better take a course of action amongst your organization to start your data hygiene journey.

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AI Use Cases for Now and Later: Insights and Forecasts from Association CIOs
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/ai-use-cases-for-now-and-later-insights-and-forecasts-from-association-cios/
Course Description:
Let’s pull back the curtain on artificial intelligence in action to discover how AI is reshaping member services, streamlining operations, and driving innovation in associations today. Our panel of association CIOs will share real-world examples of AI implementation, discuss challenges they’ve overcome, and offer their visions for AI’s future role in association management. Whether you’re AI-curious or already on the cutting edge, this session will equip you with practical insights and inspire new possibilities for leveraging AI in your organization.

Learning Objectives:

Current AI Applications: Learn about successful AI use cases already transforming association operations and member experiences.
Implementation Strategies: Gain insights into effective approaches for introducing and scaling AI within association environments.
Challenges and Solutions: Understand common hurdles in AI adoption and how leading CIOs have overcome them.
Future Trends: Explore emerging AI technologies and applications poised to impact associations in the coming years.

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Leveraging AI with Salesforce and Beyond
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/leveraging-ai-with-salesforce-and-beyond/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Artificial intelligence is on the mind of every company, but implementation can seem daunting and risky. Whether your goal is to use AI to save time for your staff, craft better marketing campaigns for your members, or speed up custom development, it’s important to understand effective strategies to make your AI rollout a success. We’ll review AI ethical considerations, new Salesforce Einstein features, and tips for using large language models like ChatGPT.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
– Identify Ethical Concerns with Artificial Intelligence Tools
– Implement Salesforce Einstein Features
– Use Large Language Models Effectively

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Public Support: Preserving Your 501(c)(3) Status
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98498147299
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Understanding and maintaining your public support status is crucial to be able to continue to enjoy the tax benefits of a public charity. This course will cover what it means to be a publicly supported charity and how that differentiates your organization from a private foundation. We will discuss the various ways an organization may “pass” the public support test, and importantly, how to protect and preserve your public support status for the future.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define public support and how being a publicly supported charity differentiates an organization from a private foundation
Outline the various ways a charity may qualify as publicly supported
Learn about the five-year “rolling” public support calculation
Discuss the differences between a 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2) public support calculation
Preserving and protecting your public charity status

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Don't Be a Data Hoarder!
2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/91770236805
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Data hoarding wastes staff time, creates a bad member experience, and costs your association revenue. Fortunately for your organization, there are steps you can take to better manage information and fight the tendency to accumulate harmful information. In today’s data-driven world, effective data management is crucial for business success. This comprehensive course is designed to help professionals streamline their data management processes, improve data quality, and leverage data for enhanced business outcomes. Through practical lessons and hands-on activities, you will learn how to efficiently organize and analyze data, improve member experiences, reduce costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn how to streamline your data management process and increase efficiency
• Learn how to improve the quality of your data and make it easier to analyze
• Learn how to enhance the member experience by using better, more useful data
• Learn how to reduce costs associated with organizing and managing large amounts of data
• Learn how to create new opportunities for revenue growth driven by better insights

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Planning Like It's Your Opening Day: Resources to Develop Your Next Annual Budget
2024-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/planning-like-its-your-opening-day-resources-to-develop-your-next-annual-budget/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Imagine your association is opening its doors for the first time this year. What will it cost to operate it? Where will its revenue come from? What will its impact be? This webinar is designed to help association CEOs and their leadership teams consider a new approach to annual budgeting – one focused on how to grow revenue, relevance, and relationships, not on how to simply cut expenses.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Discuss an approach to annual association budgeting aligned to the mission and requirements within by-laws.
2. Share in examples of the budgeting process at all stages of development.
3. Develop a plan for next year’s association budget built on an “opening day” mindset.

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Mastering the Art of Partner and Sponsor Engagement: Strategies for Avoiding Being Ghosted
2024-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98336688392
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Finding and connecting with the right partners and sponsors can be challenging, and in today’s uncertain economic landscape, the task becomes even more demanding. This webinar will provide insights on how associations can adopt a multi-channel approach to ensure they are not ghosted by potential partners and sponsors. From creative engagement strategies to building lasting relationships, attendees will learn practical techniques to generate revenue and foster meaningful partnerships.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
– Understand the challenges and uncertainties that associations face when it comes to engaging with potential partners and sponsors
– Learn strategies for implementing a multi-channel approach to connect with the right people, including leveraging social media, personalized outreach, and networking events
– Discover effective techniques for building and maintaining long-term partnerships, promoting mutual benefits, and avoiding being ghosted by potential partners.
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Advocacy for Associations: Keeping Members Engaged All Year Long
2024-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98488566910
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are your advocacy tactics keeping up with today’s digital tools? Are you leveraging your members’ grassroots power? If your association struggles to effectively engage your members in your grassroots advocacy efforts, this workshop is for you! The world has changed. Profoundly. Yet at many associations, government affairs and advocacy departments are based on an old and outdated model. Organizations that don’t change with the times will be increasingly marginalized. What we know for sure is, as the Congressional Management Foundation put it, “direct constituent interactions have more influence on lawmakers’ decisions than other advocacy strategies.” Easier said than done! So how do you activate your members for advocacy in 2024, when your members can access all the world’s information and entertainment on a device in their pocket? During this interactive and fun session, you will learn the best practices in association advocacy, how to effectively engage your key stakeholders, and how to use advocacy to strengthen your organization.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

How grassroots advocacy can strengthen your organization
How to communicate with members to active them for advocacy
How to teach your members to effectively engage lawmakers
How to use the social media and new technology to super-charge your advocacy efforts

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Modernizing Nonprofit Software for the Digital Age
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94466274967
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Modernizing nonprofit software is crucial for nonprofits to stay relevant and effective in the digital age. By addressing common business problems and providing better tools for finance and engagement, nonprofits can increase their impact and achieve their mission more effectively. By attending this session, you will learn more about the latest Microsoft cloud applications and platforms, and the rapid transformational impact of AI.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the Importance of Modernizing Nonprofit Software:
Gain insights into why updating software is crucial for nonprofits to remain relevant and effective in today’s digital landscape.
Identify Solutions to Common Nonprofit Business Problems:
Learn how to address common business challenges within nonprofits by leveraging advanced tools for finance and engagement to enhance overall impact.
Explore the Latest Microsoft Cloud Applications and AI Innovations:
Discover the latest Microsoft cloud applications and platforms, and understand how rapid advancements in AI can drive transformational change for nonprofits.

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VisionCorps' Journey: Migrating to an Accessible ERP System
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92144873810
Course Description:
This session dives into the overlooked challenges faced by individuals with low vision when using ERP systems. We will provide an overview of the challenges faced by low vision computer users and the journey that VisionCorps took when making the decision to migrate from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Alongside demonstrations of assistive technologies such as screen readers and magnifiers, we will see how the move to a modern ERP system has provided positive outcomes for users. Join us to learn how accessibility can empower organizations to thrive and what work still needs to be done.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the challenges faced by individuals with low vision when accessing and using modern ERP systems, including common issues and barriers encountered.
Explore strategies and solutions for enhancing accessibility within ERP platforms to accommodate users with varying levels of vision impairment, including practical demonstrations of assistive technologies and customization options.
See the outcomes of implementing these solutions and what improvements are still needed.

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How Service Management in Business Central Can Enhance Your Business Processes
2024-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93695601060
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Service Management module is a complete set of functionalities to streamline service-related operations within your company. This can include sales, finance, and human resources. In this session we will delve into the makeup of what the Service Module offers and the options of how simple or complex the module may be used.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn how to automate and streamline service-related operations for maximum efficiency
• Learn how to integration with sales, finance, and human resources for a cohesive system
• Learn customizable options to fit the needs of your company, whether simple or complex
• Learn how to improve overall productivity and effectiveness of service management tasks

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How to Build an Effective Business Continuity Plan
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97586729527
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
There’s a growing sentiment that business continuity planning is no longer relevant in the age of remote work. As convenient as this would be, it’s a misconception that has the potential to harm your ability to serve your members.
An effective BCP seeks to minimize downtime and lost goodwill in the event your operations are disrupted. This spans everything from identifying potential losses to drawing up recovery plans to designing system and personnel redundancies to simulating various incidents.
We’ll walk you through all in this session.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Why business continuity plans still matter in the age of remote work
The anatomy of a comprehensive BCP according to current best practice
How to go about building your association’s unique plan

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Keep Your Inventory in Shape With Microsoft Dynamics & Netstock
2024-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94168904124
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Is poor inventory health affecting your customers and impacting your bottom line?
We have the solution! Keep your business in tip-top shape with inventory specialists – Netstock!
Don’t let poor inventory management hold your business back. Join inventory specialist Vaughan Proctor where he’ll demonstrate how, together with Microsoft Dynamics, Nestock allows you to:

Place accurate orders
Prevent stock-outs
Minimize excess stock
Optimize capacity planning

With Netstock, your business remains agile. Quickly adapt to supply and demand trends and stay one step ahead of your competitors!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Reduce inventory levels between 10-25%: reducing working capital and improving cash flow.
Improve fill rate by 10%: minimize stock-outs and increase sales.
Reduce time: quicker planning, forecasting, and ordering.
Increase visibility: early warning of KPIS needing attention.

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Charting the Course Beyond Membership: The Essential Role of Non-dues Revenue in Association Success
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/charting-the-course-beyond-membership-the-essential-role-of-non-dues-revenue-in-association-success/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In today’s association environment, the reliance on membership dues to significantly fund an association’s budget is no longer sustainable. Fluctuating membership numbers and inconsistent dues payments can create financial uncertainty. However, the true value of the products and services associations provide remains constant and deserves to be monetized effectively. Join us for our webinar, “Charting the Course Beyond Membership: The Essential Role of Non-Dues Revenue in Association Success,” where we’ll explore the critical importance of diversifying revenue streams. We’ll delve into how associations can strategically leverage non-dues revenue opportunities to ensure financial stability and long-term success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understanding the Strategic Importance of Revenue Diversification: This webinar emphasizes the importance of exploring non-dues revenue sources beyond traditional membership fees. Attendees will discover various strategies and opportunities to broaden revenue streams for their associations.

Strategic Importance of Non-Dues Revenue: Gain insights into the critical role non-dues revenue plays in the success and sustainability of modern associations. Understand why it’s essential for associations to embrace non-dues revenue and how it contributes to their overall growth and influence.

Practical Implementation Tips: Attendees will receive actionable guidance on effectively integrating non-dues revenue opportunities into their associations. Learn practical strategies, best practices, and real-life examples to maximize revenue potential and drive success beyond traditional membership models.

Enhancing Financial Resilience: Learn how diversifying non-dues revenue streams can strengthen the financial resilience of associations, providing greater stability and adaptability in an ever-changing landscape.
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Mapping the Cookie Crumbs: A Hands-On Approach to Process Mapping
2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | https://usteducation.org/event/mapping-the-cookie-crumbs-a-hands-on-approach-to-process-mapping/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Get your hands sticky (and your mind sharp) as we map out the journey of making chocolate chip cookies. Learn practical techniques for process mapping while indulging in some tasty examples.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the Fundamentals of Process Mapping
Develop Skills to Create and Interpret Process Maps
Apply Process Mapping to Improve Business Operations

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Lessons From Amazon– Mastering Data Analytics for Unmatched Customer Experience
2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96337598475
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In today’s environment, members expect personalized, responsive service that anticipates their needs and preferences. Amazon has set the gold standard by leveraging data analytics to create ultra-curated experiences for each customer. But how do they do it? This webinar will delve into Amazon’s strategies and provide actionable insights for organizations aspiring to deliver similar excellence.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Data Governance:
• Structured data management for accurate recommendations.
• Future-proof strategies for adaptable data structures.
• Implementation of strict governance policies.
Even Small Organizations Can Be Like Amazon:
• Essential business intelligence tools for data analytics.
• Integration of analytics into daily operations.
• Continuous evaluation and quick pivoting based on insights.

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What's New in Business Central 2024 Wave 1
2024-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94536657140
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Here is an opportunity to learn what’s new in BC.
Business 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn about what is new in BC
• Learn about the update rollouts
• Learn about managing your update schedule
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Part 1/2: “The Power of Connection: The Foundations of Conversation”
2024-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | zoom.us/j/98295798867
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In a world driven by relationships, the ability to engage authentically and meaningfully with others is a fundamental asset.
This session delves into the art and science of conversation, offering participants a transformative journey toward becoming adept conversationalists. The course focuses on honing active listening skills, fostering empathy, and mastering the dynamics of engaging dialogue.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
-Understanding Conversational Dynamics: Exploring the elements that constitute impactful and meaningful conversations.
-Active Listening Techniques: Developing the ability to listen attentively, comprehend, and respond thoughtfully
-Building Genuine Connections: Cultivating authenticity and rapport through conversation, fostering lasting relationships
-Refining verbal and non-verbal communication to convey clarity, empathy, and understanding.
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Part 2/2: “The Power of Connection: Navigating Complex Dialogues with Skill”
July 11, 2024 @ 1:00pm (ET) Register here
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
-Navigating Challenging Conversations: Strategies for handling sensitive topics, conflicts, and diverse viewpoints gracefully.
-Elevating Communication Skills: Refining verbal and non-verbal communication to convey clarity, empathy, and understanding.

Customizing Word & RDLC Reports in Business Central
2024-06-05 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97164599815
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
One of the significant features of Business Central is the ability to customize the system for your individual company. This is especially true as it relates to documents and reports. BC allows users to modify document and reports without the need for developers or major programming skills. During this session, we will review how to make custom changes to various documents and reports within BC using both Microsoft Word and Report Builder.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review report selection within Business Central.

Discuss Differences Between WORD and RDLC reports.

Review how to use Microsoft Word to modify documents.

Review how to use Report Builder to modify RDLC reports.

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Unlocking the Secrets to LinkedIn: 3 Insider Strategies for Maximizing Growth and Engagement
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97379296939
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LinkedIn is a very powerful platform for attracting inbound leads. But most companies and individuals don’t use it well. Join us to learn the top mistakes make on LinkedIn and how to avoid them. During this session, we will share 3 insider strategies to turn LinkedIn in to a lead-generating machine.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
You’ll learn how to:

Write posts that attract your ideal audience
Leverage Newsletters to increase your reach and improve engagement
Use Content Loops to build your email lists

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Implementing AI Tools for Marketers & Advertisers
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97097959671
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
As global markets evolve, the integration of AI into advertising strategies becomes not just an option but a necessity for staying competitive. Are you a forward-thinking marketer at the helm of digital transformation in your organization? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this session is tailored for those eager to harness the power of AI.
This workshop will introduce you to a selection of intuitive, powerful AI tools designed specifically for the unique challenges of marketing & advertising. These tools are crafted to enhance your effectiveness in marketing, advertising, and communications across diverse members and markets.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
· Search Optimization Optimization: Employ NLP technologies for semantic-powered optimization and gain insights into global search trends and volume recommendations.
· AI-Driven Email Strategies: Learn how AI can significantly improve the timing and content of your emails, ensuring optimal engagement.
· Content Generation at Scale: Explore AI solutions for creating and editing textual and visual content that resonates with any audience and maintains brand consistency across borders.
· Dynamic Imaging Tools: Discover AI applications that automate the generation and refinement of visual content, catering to cultural nuances and preferences.
· Sophisticated Audio Editing: Use AI to enhance your campaigns’ auditory elements, from podcasts to multimedia advertisements.
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How to do a Finance Assessment & Find Process Improvement
2024-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92096262933
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Do you feel like your accounting and finance team is stressed, overworked, not accomplishing the tasks that need to get done to move your organization forward? Do you think you know some ways to make the situation better, but cannot quite figure out if it is right or how to execute on the changes needed? If so, then this session is for you. Jared and Colleen will discuss signs of needing a Team Assessment, how to approach the assessment with team members, ideal times to perform the assessment, and steps performed during an assessment. They will review the types of observations that may come out of an assessment along with recommendations, including new organization charts.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identifying when your Department might benefit from an assessment
Discuss how to approach the assessment to achieve the greatest participation and maximize the benefits to your Department and Organization
Review the steps taken during a Team assessment to review workload, Team structure, internal control environment, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Provide examples of observations and recommendations identified in a Team assessment, including organization charts.
Discuss how to implement recommendations and new organization charts and to make the hard decisions and implementations needed to make a successful change in your Department.

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How to Guide Your Association Through Major IT Change
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92360415559
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Whether you’re migrating to a new AMS, switching MSPs, or rolling out a new fleet of laptops, major IT changes require more than a methodical technical implementation to be successful.
If you want your teams to be comfortable with changes to their IT experience and empowered to use the new technology to the fullest, thoughtful change management is key. And it needs to factor into your project plans from the very beginning.
Join the experts at Optimal Networks whose combined 5 decades of experience can help your next big change go smoothly.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn the human side of implementing new technology
Learn how to create IT champions within your organization
Learn how to minimize disruption and maximizing adoption
Learn about real examples of successful project plans for associations

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Masterclass in Event Marketing: Transform Your Strategy with the 9-Point AI System for Content and Lead Generation
2024-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | https://zoom.us/j/96579494541
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Step into the future of event marketing with our exclusive Masterclass, valued at $15,000, now offered free for attendees of this session. This premium experience is designed to equip you with our revolutionary 9-Point AI System, transforming how you create content and generate leads. Delve into the power of AI-driven strategies to attract and engage your target audience effectively and learn to craft compelling content that enhances attendee and exhibitor acquisition.
This session is ideal for event organizers and marketers aiming to outpace the competition. By attending, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable strategies valued at $15,000—free for participants. Elevate your event’s profile and ensure its success with cutting-edge techniques that not only attract but also captivate your ideal audience.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
In this masterclass, you will:

Master AI-enhanced content creation tailored specifically for events.
Discover innovative techniques to generate highly targeted leads that convert.
Get hands-on with tools that automate and optimize marketing efforts, from dynamic email campaigns to sophisticated retargeting strategies.

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Session 2: Product Tour: Nonprofit GRANT Tracking Made Easy with Sage Intact
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | https://zoom.us/j/98968350062
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

In this insightful session, we will demonstrate how Sage Intacct can enhance your grant/fund tracking and budgeting processes. During the product tour, we will explore centralized and automated grant/fund tracking, encumbrance and commitment accounting, revenue recognition and compliance reporting, and role-based dashboards. Join us to learn the full potential of Sage Intacct so you can drive efficiency, growth, and collaboration within your nonprofit organization!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Centralized and Automated Tracking: See how Sage Intacct automates the tracking of grants and funds efficiently.
Encumbrance and Commitment Accounting: Learn how Sage Intacct handles encumbrance and commitment accounting seamlessly.
Revenue Recognition and Compliance Reporting: Discover how Sage Intacct simplifies revenue recognition and ensures compliance reporting.
Role-Based Dashboards: Review the role-based dashboards that grant stakeholders increased visibility into financial data.

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Real + Artificial Intelligence = Success: How to Collaborate Effectively in an Increasingly Automated World
2024-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | zoom.us/j/93615726785
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
While the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for almost 70 years, the dramatic entrance onto the tech stage of generative AI in 2022-23 with the release of large language model tools such as ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Now almost every tech tool or platform appears to be ‘AI-based’ or ‘AI-powered’. But diving into something just because it’s bright/shiny/new isn’t a sound strategy, and a tool in search of a solution rarely gets the job done. This session will explore how best to take advantage of recent advances in generative AI by thoughtfully applying such tools to help solve real world problems and advance your organization’s mission and vision. Generative AI is here to stay—and it is already changing the way we all work–but how you choose to use it can make all the difference in the world.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Keep informed about the ongoing evolution and development of AI applications (separating the truth from the hype).
Identify opportunities to increase productivity through the prudent use of AI tools.
Draft policies and practices to engage in ‘informed experimentation’ with AI products.

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