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SUMMARY:W333: Implementing a Member Engagement Scoring Program in a Small Association
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nTo implement a member engagement scoring analysis\, the first step is to shift away from assumption-based thinking and towards evidence-based thinking. Understanding what your members do and do not do will help you make more informed decisions and better assess risks for new directions. Learn how to implement an engagement scoring system\, including key metrics and how to weight scores to capture the full impact of member engagement. \n \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn how to make a more informed decision and better assess risks for new directions.\nLearn how to implement an engagement scoring system\, including key metrics and how to weight scores to capture the full impact of member engagement.\nLearn how to to shift away from assumption-based thinking and towards evidence-based thinking.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w333-implementing-a-member-engagement-scoring-program-in-a-small-association/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/93143520728
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T163000
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CREATED:20220908T194359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202646Z
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SUMMARY:W330: The High Life and Dangers of an Undercover Member Forum
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nLearn how to go undercover to review association website pages and the results of voicemails\, emails\, and contact-us forms. You will be trained as an undercover member to understand what these experiences and interactions can be within any organization through the perspective of an association member. Learn what to look for that may be confusing\, unclear\, or outdated for your members and prospective members. Additionally\, in this highly engaging session\, you will be challenged with examples and illustrations to elevate the member and event attendee experience. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn how to see member engagement points through the perspective of a new member\nLearn how to partner with others and target areas for review in a timely manner\nLearn how to energize and get total staff buy-in for an improved overall member experience 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w330-the-high-life-and-dangers-of-an-undercover-member/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96277165041
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T143000
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CREATED:20220804T150312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T184230Z
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SUMMARY:W268: "Who Gives?!” Exploring Contributions\, Agency Transactions\, and Equity Transfers
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nDuring this webinar we will cover the U.S. GAAP accounting for Contributions\, Agency transactions\, and Equity transfers. There are substantial differences between these transactions that can have a significant impact on your organizations financial reporting.  We will discuss what these transactions are\, and how and when they should be recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP. \n  \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\n\nYou will be able to recognize the differences between contributions\, agency transactions and equity transfers.\nYou will be able to explain the impacts these transactions have financial reporting.\nYou will be able to identify when a transaction meets the definition of a contribution vs. and agency transaction vs. and equity transfer.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w268-who-gives-exploring-contributions-agency-transactions-and-equity-transfers/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96086121340
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220909T194258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205223Z
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SUMMARY:How to Learn Product Development: Thinking Like a Developer
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nYour event is a product\, and it should be designed to meet the needs of your audience. Product development starts with understanding the audience at a fundamental motivational level. But how can you learn what it is your members need\, especially if they don’t know it themselves? Intended for those who plan or market events\, discover an exciting new approach to enhancing your events. Learn core design constructs to help you think about your event in new ways\, and break into interactive groups for prototyping and a product pitch. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn core design constructs to help you think about your event in new ways\, and break into interactive groups for prototyping and a product pitch.\nLearn how to understand the audience at a fundamental motivational level by learning how to know your members needs in advanced (even if they don’t know for themselves).\nLearn an exciting new approach to enhancing your events.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-to-learn-product-development-thinking-like-a-developer/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92306534714
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Culture/Communication,Marketing,Marketing/Member Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T143000
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CREATED:20220906T151654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T185711Z
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SUMMARY:W326 : Meetings and Events: Site Selection 2023 & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION:  \nHow do you figure out which location will most inspire your members and draw the greatest attendance and excitement among the attendees so that they are motivated to return next year? In this course\, you will gain an overview of the most important considerations for site selection and how those factors may have changed in the last 2 years with the pandemic. How does your Association define objectives for meetings and events in alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs. What are the best practices used by Associations to prioritize the use of organizational resources (i.e.\, cost considerations) to achieve successful meetings and events. What process can be used to evaluate outcomes (past and current meetings) relative to objectives to improve future meetings and events. Finally\, we will hear from 3 different site venues so that you can already start to evaluate your defined objectives against current offerings in the marketplace. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn an overview of the most important considerations for site selection and how those factors may have changed in the last 2 years with the pandemic.\nLearn how to define objectives for meetings and events in alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.\nLearn the best practices used by Associations to prioritize the use of organizational resources to achieve successful meetings and events.\nLearn the process used to evaluate outcomes relative to objectives to improve future meetings and events.\nLearn from 3 different site venues so that you can already start to evaluate your defined objectives against current offerings in the marketplace.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w326-meetings-and-events-site-selection-2023-beyond/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/91626233980
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T143000
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CREATED:20220825T152313Z
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SUMMARY:W315: How The Pandemic Affected State Tax Policies And What To Expect For The Future
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nStates have long relied on tax revenues to fuel their budgets. Those revenues were unexpectedly stretched thin in 2020 when the government shut down large parts of the economy to stop the spread of COVID-19. While many state budgets have fared better since then\, state leaders have been closely examining existing tax policies and considering changes to mitigate any shortfalls. \nTo better understand the fiscal situation in each state and the state policies under consideration\, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center\, funded by Avalara\, conducted a survey of state government officials. Watch this on-demand webinar to hear tax policy experts from these two organizations reveal key takeaways from the survey\, including a detailed look at revenue growth (or decline) by state and an overview of the potential shifts in tax policy that may impact your business. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn state-by-state revenue trends during the pandemic\, and future forecasts\nLearn state policy considerations for fiscal year 2022\nLearn plans for general sales and excise tax base changes\nLearn consumption patterns during the pandemic\nLearn changes that may be in store for economic nexus laws and the taxation of online purchases\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w315-how-the-pandemic-affected-state-tax-policies-and-what-to-expect-for-the-future/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/97954610864
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maia Cooper":MAILTO:maia.cooper@avalara.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220804T143118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T171404Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices of a Website Redesign Project Plan | Key Factors
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \n\nYour website’s responsibility has shifted from IT and “tech-speak” to marketing/ communications and “messaging mavens.”  However\, many traditional marketing and communications professionals have little experience with such initiatives\, much less a technology driven project such as a website. \n\n\nJoin us for an interactive “ask the vendor” session to get straight talk\, best practices and things to know or avoid before taking on your next website redesign project (or if you’re in the middle of one).  This session will give an overview of the redesign process and insight into key areas to make sure you get the advice you need to: \n\nDevelop a project timeline\nManage expectations for your new site\nWork effectively with your vendor\nProject Manage your website redesign\nLaunch your site on time and on budget\nPlan for ongoing management and optimization\n\n\n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:  \n\nHow to effectively manage a website redesign project so that it launches on time and on budget\nPotential project risks that can put a website redesign project at risk\nQuestions to ask your vendor and internal teams to prevent last minute surprises (or cost overruns)\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/best-practices-of-a-website-redesign-project-plan-key-factors/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/95939265002
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ray van Hilst%2C CAE":MAILTO:ray@yokoco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220804T142550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T153253Z
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SUMMARY:W310: Grab the Mic: Is Your Association Ready to Podcast?
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAs one of the fastest growing digital mediums today\, podcasting presents a great opportunity for associations to educate and entertain an industry audience of members and non-members alike. And\, it’s no longer a secret – podcasting is big business\, expected to grow to a $4 billion industry in the next two years.  Thought leadership AND non-dues revenue seems like a win-win\, right? But\, is podcasting right for your association? From getting started to identifying the right type of podcast for your association\, the presenters dive into specific ways to strategize\, produce and promote your organization’s podcast. They’ll provide examples of successful association podcasts and how non-dues revenue comes into play. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn if podcasting is right for your association and its communication strategy.\nDiscover how podcasting is changing the game when it comes to telling an association’s story.\nUnderstand how podcasting plays a large role in activating your membership\, allowing your members to become thought leaders and “influencers.”\nDive into relevant examples of how associations are using podcasting to reach SIGs within their organization.\nSee what works best when it comes to successfully promoting your association’s podcast.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w310-grab-the-mic-is-your-association-ready-to-podcast/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/98079965306
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Culture/Communication,Marketing,Marketing/Member Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T143000
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CREATED:20220804T141128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T194619Z
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SUMMARY:W267: Policies\, Procedures and Problems
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nWhich comes first the chicken or the egg; the fire or the firefighter; the operational problem or the policy and procedure?  The heart of the questions is whether you are reactionary or proactive.  Today we like to facilitate  a discussion on selected policies and procedures that must be monitored to avoid being more reactionary than proactive.   \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn how to recognize policies that should be updated.\nLearn how to identify procedures that should be updated.\nLearn how to think through a monitoring of policies and procedures schedule.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w267-policies-procedures-and-problems/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/98583845274
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Culture/Communication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220804T140832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T154814Z
UID:10000128-1663066800-1663072200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:W261: Your Members Are Individuals\, Not Just a Demographic
DESCRIPTION: \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: \nOften\, associations are quick to attribute changing membership numbers\, participation levels\, and overall engagement to generational and cultural characteristics. Have we missed the mark? Studies show that—more than generational and cultural differences—the beliefs\, values\, and behaviors of individuals are better indicators of association participation than the typical generational explanations. Join association thought leaders to explore how the unique characteristics of individual members factor into association membership\, find out what associations should be looking at to understand their members and prospects\, and how to incorporate the voices of all members to create a more representative organization.\n \n \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\n\nExplore how the unique characteristics of individual members factor into association membership.\nFind out what associations should be looking at to understand their members and prospects.\nDiscuss how to incorporate the voices of all members to create a more representative organization.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w261-your-members-are-individuals-not-just-a-demographic/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92620866952
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Marketing/Member Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220804T135151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T210146Z
UID:10000127-1662548400-1662553800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:B127: How To Write An RFP (Request For Proposal) For Merchant Services. Improving Your Business Process And Net Income
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat Criteria Should Every Merchant Services RFP Contain and Why Does it Matter? \nYour credit card processing fees are a top ten-line item in your General Ledger. When releasing an RFP to evaluate new merchant service providers\, knowing how the credit card industry works is crucial. Your fiduciary obligation and reputation are on the line. With compliance standards to meet\, and risks to mitigate\, there is much to understand. We will demystify the credit card processing flow\, players\, terminology\, and musts to consider. You will leave feeling prepared to write your RFP and EVALUATE your perspective merchant service providers based on the criteria most important for your organization. We will evaluate how to identify the gaps in your current payments ecosystem and supply you with the questions to ask to reduce these issues in your future state. \n1. Knowing What You Don’t Know \n2. Terminology of the Industry and the Flow of Payments \n3. Capturing Your Current State Through GAP Analysis \n4. Risk Mitigation (PCI Compliance\, Fraud) \n5. How to Compare Pricing and Find Hidden Fees \n6. Putting it All Together: Writing the RFP with Your Future State in Mind \n\n\n\n\n \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\n\nLearn how to give your organization a higher level of understanding of payment processing and equip you to make the most educated/informed decision on your payment processor/merchant services selection.\nProvide you with important recommendations that will assist your progress in creating an omnichannel payments ecosystem.\nLearn how to create a working framework that your Association can use to effectively evaluate future Processors while taking into consideration your current business process.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-to-write-an-rfp-request-for-proposal-for-merchant-services-improving-your-business-process-and-net-income/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/99951702989
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Cybersecurity,Finance,Payments/PCI Compliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T163000
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CREATED:20220526T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T171436Z
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SUMMARY:Branding & User Experience Best Practices | Key Tips
DESCRIPTION:View Recorded Webinar \nListen to the Podcast  \nMany associations struggle with archaic brand architecture where every department ends up with its own “brand.” This confuses your members\, which ultimately hurts conversions. During this webinar\, we’re going to help you solve that problem. We will cover how user experience and brand come together as one and how that can help you differentiate. \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn how UX and Brand have merged\nLearn how to differentiate in your digital universe\nLearn why UX should be part of your association’s culture\nLearn best-in-class examples
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/branding-user-experience-best-practices-key-tips/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96642326346
CATEGORIES:Association IT,B2B/B2G,B2B/B2G IT,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Culture/Communication,Marketing,Marketing/Member Engagement,Web Design,Web Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Toohey":MAILTO:jtoohey@adagetech.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220804T132154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T211526Z
UID:10000126-1661432400-1661437800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:B129: Unlocking the Mystery of PCI Compliance
DESCRIPTION:In this course you will learn best practices of  organizations in implementing PCI Compliance.  The course starts with a basic overview of what PCI Compliance is and what it is designed to achieve.  Next we review 9 practical tips that you can implement immediately in your organization to ensure a more secure payment environment.  Finally we review the Self-Assessment-Questionnaire (SAQ)\, and what you should know about it. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nGain an overview of the PCI Compliance Requirements\nLearn 9 practical tips to achieve a more secure payment environment\nUnderstand what are the annual SAQ requirements
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/unlocking-the-mystery-of-pci-compliance/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349685569
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Finance,Finance,Payments/PCI Compliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220803T192333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194915Z
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SUMMARY:W303: Activity Integrations – Different Approaches To Syncing Activities Between Your System Of Record And Other Systems
DESCRIPTION:Every association today is leveraging more than one system to engage with members\, whether that’s to collect award applications\, event registrations\, course enrollments\, or something else entirely. Yet when selecting those systems there is often little planning with regards to integration – thinking\, “Well that’s technical\, so I’ll let the technical people figure it out.” In reality\, integrations should be defined by the business requirements\, and associations should know that not all integrations are equal. This session will talk through different approaches to integrations along with business implications for each and reasons when each may be the best approach. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nAttendees will be able to understand the business impact of data integrations\nAttendees will learn about different approaches to data integrations\nAttendees will have a strategy to visually represent their integrations
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/activity-integrations-different-approaches-to-syncing-activities-between-your-system-of-record-and-other-systems/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2172193952?pwd=NzJ0bXh2d29FL211dkl5QXJQNG5Ndz09
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Burniske%2C MBA":MAILTO:justin.burniske@meta-dao.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220803T194456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194832Z
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SUMMARY:B136: Revenue Growth and 6 Common E-Commerce Mistakes for Office Supply /JanSan Dealers to Avoid
DESCRIPTION:Join the GOPD team to learn how e-commerce can help boost your revenue and how to avoid common mistakes like not knowing your target customers\, not encouraging customer feedback\, and making the checkout process too complicated. \nAttendees will gain a better understanding of how e-commerce can help drive their sales\, prevent pitfalls\, and put their customers first. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nUnderstanding key areas to focus on with an E-Commerce Solution\nWays to increase your revenue through E-Commerce\nSteps to an awesome E-Commerce Site
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/revenue-growth-and-6-common-e-commerce-mistakes-for-office-supply-jansan-dealers-to-avoid/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349685569
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220803T175453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194746Z
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SUMMARY:W300: Easy Steps for a DIY Tech Assessment
DESCRIPTION:A technology assessment is a tool to ensure your technology tools and investment is aligned with your organizational strategy. While associations can certainly benefit from a professional\, outside perspective\, there are do-it-yourself (DIY) steps that generate immediate insights and lead to long-term effectiveness. Get the right people with the necessary skills and training together with efficient processes and capable technology\, and the outcome will be an industry-leading association. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nGain insights on aligning your strategic plan with your people\, processes\, and technology\nIdentify inefficient technology use and ways to improve\n\nMotivate organizational change through staff buy-in\nLearn about best practices and current trends in association technology management
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/easy-steps-for-a-diy-tech-assessment/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2172193952?pwd=NzJ0bXh2d29FL211dkl5QXJQNG5Ndz09
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220526T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194642Z
UID:10000112-1660129200-1660134600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:W251: PCI Compliance Workshop 101 for Associations
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that PCI Compliance starts with your finance team.  In this course you will learn best practices of Associations and non profit organizations in for implementing PCI Compliance.  The course starts with a basic overview of what PCI Compliance is and what it is designed to achieve.  Next we review 9 practical tips that you can implement immediately in your organization to ensure a more secure payment environment.  Finally we review the Self-Assessment-Questionnaire (SAQ)\, and what you should know about it. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nGain an overview of the PCI Compliance Requirements\nLearn 9 practical tips to achieve a more secure payment environment\nUnderstand what are the annual SAQ requirements
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w251-pci-compliance-workshop-101-for-associations/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2172193952?pwd=NzJ0bXh2d29FL211dkl5QXJQNG5Ndz09
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wade Tetsuka%2C CPA":MAILTO:wadetetsuka@ustranscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220526T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205504Z
UID:10000111-1660042800-1660048200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Guide to Fraud Prevention & Detection | Safeguarding Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nListen to the Podcast \nIn this course\, you will learn how Associations can identify sources of fraud and how to limit your exposure to fraud. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nLearn how to reduce the likelihood of internal fraud.\nLearn about best practices to implement for fraud prevention\nLearn how to probe weaknesses that leave you vulnerable to bad actors
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/guide-to-fraud-prevention-detection-safeguarding-your-organization/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2172193952?pwd=NzJ0bXh2d29FL211dkl5QXJQNG5Ndz09
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Cybersecurity,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220525T214243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194447Z
UID:10000106-1659006000-1659011400@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:B134: What You are NOT Being Told About Credit Card Processing
DESCRIPTION:Credit card processing or Merchant Services is widely used by businesses and nonprofit organizations.  One can hardly image today going through life without being able to purchase goods and services without using a credit card.\n \nIn spite of its ubiquitousness in commerce\, there are a lot of things that organizations are not being told about credit card processing (aka Merchant Services).  If you know some important things that you are NOT being told today by your service provider (or in the general media)\, you would have greater opportunities for data security\, cost savings\, and process improvements (i.e.\, eliminating manual processes)\n \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n– Learn about 4 important payment trends which emerged from the pandemic.\n– Learn two key changes you should make in 2022 with your payment and credit card collection practices.\n– Understand Credit card fees — what you are NOT being told and why that is costing your organization money.\n– Learn alternatives to credit card collections — the ecosystem that supports Visa/MasterCard and AMEX definitely don’t want you to know this.\n– Learn PCI compliance and security issues for 2022 — why are you not aware of this.\n– Learn how to do an RFP for Merchant Services — an outline that you can use today.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/b134-what-you-are-not-being-told-about-credit-card-processing/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wade Tetsuka%2C CPA":MAILTO:wadetetsuka@ustranscorp.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220526T130312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205235Z
UID:10000110-1658408400-1658413800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:W239: 7 Community-Driven Video Tactics To Engage Attendees Before\, During\, And After Your Live Event
DESCRIPTION:Here’s a hard truth: attendees don’t want to engage with your brand. People attend your events because they want to connect with other real people. When you make attendees the hero of your event’s story\, your organization earns authentic engagement that extends far beyond the day of the event. \n  \nJoin Michael Hoffman\, CEO of Gather Voices\, to explore 7 proven community-driven video tactics for events. You’ll walk away with real-world examples executed by industry experts and practical how-to’s to get started. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nArticulate how community-driven video content drives year-round engagement\nExplore real-world examples and translate them to your own organization\nOutline the simple next steps to get started co-creating video with your community\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w239-engagement-is-a-two-way-street-how-to-put-members-voices-front-and-center-in-your-content-strategy/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:Culture/Communication,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Hoffman":MAILTO:michael@gathervoices.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220526T130005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205246Z
UID:10000109-1658228400-1658233800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:How to Improve Strategic Planning For Your Organization: 5 Tips
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nListen to the Podcast \nDo you do long-term or strategic planning? Do you do retreats to plan your organization’s future? Whether you’re running planning meetings with a board\, executive committee\, a department\, or a smaller team\, don’t miss this engaging session. Fast\, fun\, and easy-to-apply\, this workshop gives you five real ways you can improve your planning meetings. You’ll learn practical ways to turbocharge how participants look ahead\, generate ideas\, choose the best ones\, and come to agreement. You’ll discover how to easily sift through products and services that are winners and losers. And you’ll take home techniques to run meetings that will make you and your organization more confident and capable. No lecture and no PowerPoint; this is learn-by doing where you’ll walk away with real tools you can actually use the next day. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nExperience and learn 5 tools and techniques that improve planning meetings.\nUnderstand the value of meeting templates and predefined structures.\nApply active\, co-creative methodologies to your own meetings to increase effectiveness and engagement.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-to-improve-strategic-planning-for-your-organization-5-tips/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Gimpel":MAILTO:lee@bettermeetings.expert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220526T123901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205521Z
UID:10000108-1657710000-1657715400@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:What is NICRA: Beginners Guide to Understanding NICRA
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nListen to the Podcast \nA Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement\, or NICRA\, is a negotiated agreement between a company and its cognizant auditor\, documenting the government’s acceptance of the company’s estimated indirect rates for the next five fiscal years. The NICRA establishes the indirect rates a company may use on proposals for work with the Federal Government. Once established with one agency\, this NICRA is accepted across all other agencies within the Federal Government. In this basic-level course designed for small to mid-sized organizations\, participants will learn what a NICRA is\, when it is needed\, the pros and cons of having one\, and recommendations for how to prepare the NICRA. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nUnderstand the relative terms and definitions for a NICRA.\nLearn the Pros and Cons of having a NICRA.\nIdentify when to pursue a NICRA for the first time.\nLearn what is required to prepare a NICRA.\nHave the answers to the most frequently asked questions around a NICRA.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/what-is-nicra-beginners-guide-to-understanding-nicra/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:Accounting,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Budgeting,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Finance,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220526T121028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T211550Z
UID:10000107-1657105200-1657110600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:B131: Understanding the Payments Ecosystem in Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Payments Ecosystem and the flow of money / UST Education is a crash course in 5 easy modules that educates participants on what you need to know and why (credit card processing and ACH). \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nWho are the players (a basic flowchart):\nHow integrations work with your software platforms\nUnveiling the confusion of your credit card statement\nHow you can reduce your cost/fees\nMinimizing your risk and PCI compliance
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/b131-understanding-the-payments-ecosystem-in-your-organization/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:Finance,Payments/PCI Compliance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wade Tetsuka%2C CPA":MAILTO:wadetetsuka@ustranscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220629T150023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T204756Z
UID:10000122-1656500400-1656505800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Hold Them Or Fold Them: What’s Your Member Engagement?
DESCRIPTION:View Recorded Webinar \nListen to the Podcast \nShould membership renewal rates alone define how your organization measures return on engagement (ROE)? What data points should you use to measure member engagement? More importantly\, would your association align and agree upon those indicators org-wide and alter programming accordingly? Measuring engagement means understanding the member journey and how they interact with all of your programming. Join us as we explore potential data sets that can help you kick-start your ROE definition within your organization to build your own personalized engagement algorithm. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nUnderstand how ROE (Return on Engagement) can be calculated\nMetrics that can demonstrate escalating levels of engagement\nBuilding an organization-wide framework using engagement metrics as part of larger feedback mechanisms
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/hold-them-or-fold-them-whats-your-member-engagement/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Data Management,Marketing/Member Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220518T144331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T204811Z
UID:10000088-1656421200-1656426600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:How to Deliver the Best E-commerce Experience for Associations
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nListen to the Podcast \nAssociations often struggle with e-commerce.  Most understand that members and non-members have extremely high expectations in today’s digital age thanks to Amazon\, Google\, Target\, etc.  A common struggle is how to deliver that kind of experience\, particularly when transactions happen in their AMS and other platforms that were not built to do so.  Jake and Joe will talk about how to think of e-commerce and the use of traditional association platforms differently and show how to decouple the Store or Marketplace from legacy systems to provide a great buying experience for the user. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nComparing Best-in-Class e-commerce Experiences to Associations\nLooking at your Membership Model to support great e-commerce and innovation\nTechnicalities in how to build your commerce site
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-to-deliver-the-best-e-commerce-experience-for-associations/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Growth/Sales,Marketing/Member Engagement,Web Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Toohey":MAILTO:jtoohey@adagetech.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220525T210750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T193850Z
UID:10000105-1655909100-1655912700@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:S104: Symposium Session #4: Membership Engagement – Pass The Pen
DESCRIPTION:Highly relevant and engaging content is in ultra-demand as associations are trying to find meaningful connections with their constituents to boost their membership value. How do they produce content on a year-round basis that resonates with members and keeps them engaged? That’s where member-created content comes in. Members are often an untapped resource of knowledge\, ideas\, and stories. They bring authenticity and unique perspectives to your association that not only builds credibility\, but with the appropriate strategy\, member-created content can increase engagement through elevated experiences and building stronger connections that last. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nIdentify members who are actively creating content and/or are subject matter experts and invite them to become a contributor for your association\nReach highly sought-after audiences on a deeper level and draw in a more engaged audience by using content centered around member experiences\nSpotlight and share member-created content to simultaneously enhance the experience of your readers and engage the members who created the content on a new level\n\n\nTo attend the Symposium in person\, please register here: IN PERSON SYMPOSIUM
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/s104-symposium-session-4-membership-engagement-pass-the-pen/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220525T210220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T193812Z
UID:10000104-1655904600-1655908200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:S103: Symposium Session #3: Understanding the Payments Ecosystem Of your Association/Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon! \n  \n\nTo attend the Symposium in person\, please register here: IN PERSON SYMPOSIUM
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/s103-symposium-session-3-understanding-the-payments-ecosystem-of-your-association-nonprofit/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wade Tetsuka%2C CPA":MAILTO:wadetetsuka@ustranscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155413
CREATED:20220525T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T193722Z
UID:10000103-1655896500-1655900100@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:S102: Symposium Session #2: IT Zen – How to Create Harmony Across Leadership\, Business and Technology
DESCRIPTION:Organizations rely on technology to fulfill their mission\, deliver quality service to their members and customers. Everyone talks about “IT is everyone’s business”\, yet organizations continue to struggle to find true IT Zen – why? Ben and Gretchen will discuss their experience and observations to help organizations figure out what may be interfering with a more harmonious experience for customers and staff and the systems that support them. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nIdentify and discuss the the barriers to IT Zen\nDefine the role of is business leaders\nDiscuss the relationship of IT and technology resources\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTo attend the Symposium in person\, please register here: IN PERSON SYMPOSIUM
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/s102-symposium-session-2-it-zen-how-to-create-harmony-across-leadership-business-and-technology/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Muscolino":MAILTO:ben@amsgeek.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155414
CREATED:20220525T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T193640Z
UID:10000102-1655892000-1655895600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:S101: Symposium Session #1: Everything You Want To Know About Engagement Scoring (but didn’t know to ask)
DESCRIPTION:Association professionals understand conceptually what engagement scoring is and why it’s important\, but do you know how to produce accurate scores that are meaningful and actionable? The key is how you build your engagement model – the activities and behaviors you can measure and their relative importance to your picture of engagement. During this session\, we’ll dive deep into the nuances of creating a model that truly reflects what you value most in your members\, and what they value most about your association. You’ll learn the do’s and don’ts of building the right model for your association and walk away with tips on how to get started. \n\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nUnderstand the key principles of engagement scoring\nDetermine how to choose the right activities to score for individuals and organizations\nLearn how to assign points and weight them relative to all activities using 100-point scale\n\n\n\nTo attend the Symposium in person\, please register here: IN PERSON SYMPOSIUM
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/s101-symposium-session-1-everything-you-want-to-know-about-engagement-scoring-but-didnt-know-to-ask/
LOCATION:Group Internet-Based
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155414
CREATED:20220805T195341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T193553Z
UID:10000161-1655816400-1655821800@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:N116: AP Automation – Processing Global Payments\, Eliminating Fraud\, and Segregating Roles and Responsibilities to Reduce Risk
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of current challenges and trends impacting financial processes in today’s Accounts Payable departments. It will focus on how automation can drive new levels of efficiency and how digital transformation can improve payment analytics and eliminate manual errors. Additional best practices to be discussed include: \n\nProcessing global payments to any country in any currency.\nStrengthening fraud prevention.\nSegregating roles and responsibilities to ensure corporate accounting compliance.\n\nFinally\, the session will identify leading practices to automate AP in NetSuite \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nDiscover the leading practices to automate AP in NetSuite\nLearn how to segregate roles and responsibilities to spread control of info and reduce risk\nUnderstand how to use digital technology to prevent fraud in AP\nIdentify how to take full advantage of NetSuite’s 360° visibility to improve AP processes\nAnything additional\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/n116-ap-automation-processing-global-payments-eliminating-fraud-and-segregating-roles-and-responsibilities-to-reduce-risk/
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