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SUMMARY:From “What We Do” to “Why Members Care”: Building a Stronger Association Value Proposition
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \n\nAssociations offer meaningful value to their members\, but that value is not always easy to  explain\, or act on. When messaging is too broad\, benefits feel disconnected\, and teams describe the organization in different ways\, members may miss the very reasons they should engage\, renew\, attend\, or participate.\n \nWhen your audience\, value\, and strategy are not clearly defined\, communication can become too broad. Teams may describe the organization in different ways. Member benefits may feel disconnected. Marketing may become more focused on activity than clarity.\n \nIn this session\, Cheri Quinn and Emily Youngblood will share a practical brand strategy framework associations can use to clarify who they serve\, what they offer\, why it matters\, and how they deliver value differently. Using the same approach Mercury Creative Group uses when building brand guides with clients\, they will walk through how to write a value proposition and strategy statement that support stronger messaging\, better internal alignment\, and more meaningful member engagement.\n \nAttendees will leave with practical language frameworks they can begin using right away to make their association’s value clearer\, more specific\, and easier for members to understand.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine a primary audience so messaging is focused on the members who matter most to your organization’s growth\, engagement\, and impact.\n \nWrite a value proposition that clearly communicates who you serve\, what they need\, what you offer\, why it matters\, and how your organization is different.\n \nCreate a strategy statement that gives your team a simple internal guide for decision-making\, marketing\, and member experience.\n \nApply brand strategy elements as messaging guardrails for emails\, website content\, event promotion\, membership campaigns\, and internal alignment.\n\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/from-what-we-do-to-why-members-care-building-a-stronger-association-value-proposition-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91325907573
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheri Quinn":MAILTO:cheri@mercurycreativegroup.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260723T111653Z
CREATED:20260416T163817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T111653Z
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SUMMARY:The Strength of Associations: Volunteering Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nVolunteering is a powerful force behind the success of associations—but its impact looks different across regions\, cultures\, and communities. In this webinar\, we’ll explore how associations can harness volunteering as a strategic asset to drive engagement\, strengthen member value\, and expand global impact.\n \nYou’ll gain insights into how volunteering practices vary around the world\, what motivates individuals in different cultural contexts\, and how expectations of volunteer roles can differ significantly across geographies. We’ll also share practical strategies to help you recruit\, engage\, and support volunteers effectively—no matter where they are.\n \nWhether you’re building a global program or refining an existing one\, this session will equip you with actionable ideas to create a more inclusive\, scalable\, and impactful volunteer ecosystem.\n  \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nEvaluate how associations can unlock the full potential of volunteering to drive impact and engagement\n \nUnderstand how volunteering varies across cultures\, regions\, and expectations worldwide\n \nApply practical strategies to attract\, motivate\, and support volunteers in a global context\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-strength-of-associations-volunteering-around-the-world-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94209519667
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Hiring/Retention/HR,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pietro Macchiarella":MAILTO:pmacchiarella@ypo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T083405Z
CREATED:20260713T174323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T083405Z
UID:10000909-1785243600-1785247200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Top 10 Mistakes NFP Finance Teams Make in Reporting and Planning
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nNonprofit finance teams are expected to deliver faster insights\, support strategic decisions\, and do more with limited resources. This webinar will examine the ten most common reporting and planning mistakes organizations make—from disconnected data and spreadsheet dependency to ineffective board reporting and static budgets—and share proven best practices that help finance teams improve accuracy\, efficiency\, and decision-making. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the 10 most common reporting and planning mistakes nonprofit finance teams make and understand why they occur.\n \nApply practical best practices to improve budgeting\, forecasting\, financial reporting\, and board reporting without increasing administrative effort.\n \nEvaluate ways to reduce reliance on spreadsheets\, improve data accuracy\, and create a single source of truth for financial and operational reporting.\n \nExplore how modern planning and reporting processes can provide greater visibility\, support better decision-making\, and increase organizational agility.\n \nApply actionable ideas immediately to strengthen your organization’s financial planning and reporting processes\, regardless of your current systems.\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/top-10-mistakes-nfp-finance-teams-make-in-reporting-and-planning-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95535516552
CATEGORIES:Accounting,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Budgeting,Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Barak":MAILTO:cbarak@solverglobal.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260730T030228Z
CREATED:20260416T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T030228Z
UID:10000896-1785322800-1785326400@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Revenue Unplugged: Ask Us Anything About Non-Dues Revenue
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nYou’ve heard the presentations\, read the case studies\, and seen the slides—but when it comes to your association\, the practical questions about non-dues revenue always remain. That’s why we’re opening the floor for a candid\, fast-paced session with four of the association community’s go-to experts in sponsorship\, strategy\, business models\, and partnerships.\nThis “Ask Us Anything” session brings together more than a century of combined experience helping associations design\, diversify\, and grow their revenue streams. Bring your toughest challenges and most curious “what ifs”—this is your chance to explore solutions that make sense for your members\, mission\, and market.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify creative twists on traditional sponsorships and partnerships\n \nEvaluate the value of aligning revenue goals with mission\, member value\, and sponsor value\n \nAnalyze current trends in pricing packaging\, and corporate engagement\n \nApply strategies to move from one-off ideas or events to sustainable revenue programs\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/revenue-unplugged-ask-us-anything-about-non-dues-revenue-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98383897085
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Growth/Sales,Non-Dues Revenue
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Armentrout":MAILTO:barbara@bjasolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T030234Z
CREATED:20260626T192636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T030234Z
UID:10000908-1785330000-1785333600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Membership Innovation: Flipping the Script on Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAssociation professionals are constantly challenged to attract\, engage\, and retain members and volunteers in an increasingly competitive environment. This interactive webinar provides practical innovation tools that participants can apply immediately to strengthen engagement across their organization.\n \nAttendees will learn how to uncover hidden assumptions that may be limiting the effectiveness of current membership and volunteer engagement strategies. Through reframing techniques\, participants will explore new ways to approach recruitment\, retention\, volunteer involvement\, and member value creation.\n \nThe webinar combines expert insights\, real-world examples\, and guided interactive exercises that help participants evaluate their current engagement challenges and generate fresh ideas they can implement right away. Participants will also explore belonging-centered engagement models designed to foster stronger connections\, deeper participation\, and long-term loyalty.\n \nBy the end of the session\, attendees will leave with practical strategies that can help transform the way their organization engages members and volunteers.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nImprove member recruitment and retention efforts by using reframing techniques to identify barriers\, uncover new opportunities\, and adapt strategies to better meet member needs.\n \nEnhance volunteer engagement by analyzing how belonging\, motivation\, and behavior influence participation\, and by redesigning simple engagement models that create stronger connections.\n \nApply basic innovation tools such as idea mapping\, prototyping\, and peer feedback to test engagement ideas and bring practical\, low-risk improvements back to their teams and chapters.\n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/membership-innovation-flipping-the-script-on-engagement-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98080614986
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Hiring/Retention/HR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Justin26.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Burniske%2C MBA":MAILTO:justin.burniske@meta-dao.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095356Z
CREATED:20260616T143045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T095356Z
UID:10000905-1785927600-1785931200@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:The Mindset Shift: Migrating from Legacy "AMS Thinking" to AI-Ready "CRM Thinking"
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 20! \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT! \nCourse Description:  \nFor years\, associations have operated under “AMS thinking”—relying on rigid\, all-in-one Association Management Systems to manage member data in structured silos. As member expectations evolve and artificial intelligence redefines operational capabilities\, transitioning to Salesforce offers a powerful alternative. However\, success requires more than just new software. It demands a fundamental shift to “CRM thinking.” This session is designed to guide association leaders through this paradigm shift and prepare them for a successful migration in an AI-dominated landscape.\n \nWe will focus on understanding the critical architectural differences between legacy databases and a relationship-focused platform.\n \nWe will specifically analyze how “CRM thinking” unlocks native\, predictive AI capabilities (such as member churn prediction and personalized engagement paths) that are impossible to achieve within the rigid\, siloed data structures of “AMS thinking.” Additionally\, we will demystify the Salesforce ecosystem\, helping you evaluate implementation partners and determine the right configuration of Salesforce tools (such as the Nonprofit Cloud) to meet your association’s specific operational needs.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nContrast the operational and architectural differences between legacy “AMS thinking” and a relationship-centric\, AI-ready “CRM thinking” approach.\n \nEvaluate implementation partners and determine the right configuration of Salesforce tools (such as the Nonprofit Cloud and Einstein AI) to meet your association’s specific operational needs.\n \nFormulate a structured vetting process to select a qualified Salesforce implementation partner who understands association workflows.\n \nDesign a high-level roadmap for aligning legacy business processes with Salesforce’s flexible automation and predictive intelligence capabilities.\n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-mindset-shift-migrating-from-legacy-ams-thinking-to-ai-ready-crm-thinking-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92554380130
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Bailey":MAILTO:jasonb@bosma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095942Z
CREATED:20260728T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T095942Z
UID:10000911-1785934800-1785938400@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:How Associations Can Connect Content\, Marketing and Data to Drive Membership Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAssociation audiences have changed — but most organizational structures haven’t.\n \nFor years\, content and marketing have operated separately\, often divided between audience trust and performance goals. Meanwhile\, today’s members are researching\, learning\, and making decisions across a fragmented\, non-linear journey shaped by digital channels\, peer networks\, events\, and AI.\n \nAs a result\, associations are producing more content than ever\, but often struggling to create meaningful engagement\, reach new audiences\, and connect efforts across teams.\n \nThis session explores a new model for association engagement — one where content\, marketing\, and data work together as a connected system rather than disconnected functions.\n \nAttendees will learn how to better align content strategy with audience behavior\, reduce duplication across channels\, and create more intentional member experiences that build trust and drive action. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks\, the session will demonstrate how associations can shift from siloed communications to a more connected ecosystem designed for modern audience engagement.\n \nThe session will also explore how AI and association technology platforms can support smarter content planning\, personalization\, measurement\, and cross-channel coordination.\n \nParticipants will leave with actionable ideas to improve internal alignment\, strengthen audience engagement\, and make content work harder across the organization.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify how siloed content and marketing structures create friction across the member journey.\n \nExplain how AI\, zero-click behavior\, and fragmented discovery are reshaping audience engagement.\n \nApply a connected content framework that aligns content\, marketing\, and data around shared goals.\n \nEvaluate practical ways to operationalize a more integrated engagement strategy within their organization.\n \n \n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-associations-can-connect-content-marketing-and-data-to-drive-membership-engagement-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92241356257
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Data Management,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Stella":MAILTO:jstella@backpocketagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T074657Z
CREATED:20260806T132946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T074657Z
UID:10000912-1786532400-1786536000@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:The Member Value Problem: Why Associations Work Harder but See Less Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAssociations are working harder than ever. Teams are stretched thin trying to keep up with communications\, programs\, and member expectations. Yet engagement stays flat\, retention is unpredictable\, and growth is harder to achieve.\n \nMembers are not always disengaged because they do not care. Often\, they simply do not clearly see what is relevant or valuable to them. When your audience and value are not clearly defined\, more activity creates more noise instead of stronger results.\n \nIn this session\, Cheri Quinn and Emily Youngblood will share how associations can step out of the cycle of constant activity and focus on what actually drives engagement and growth.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand why increased activity does not always translate into stronger engagement.\n \nIdentify where associations commonly lose clarity in how they communicate value.\n \nApply strategies to define member value in a way that resonates with the right audience.\n \nApply practical ways to align your messaging with what matters most to your members.\n \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/the-member-value-problem-why-associations-work-harder-but-see-less-engagement/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96422988441
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheri Quinn":MAILTO:cheri@mercurycreativegroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T184954Z
CREATED:20260714T184828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184954Z
UID:10000910-1787742000-1787745600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Should You Stay or Should You Go? The AMS Edition
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nSo\, your AMS isn’t delivering what you need. Before you start shopping for a new system\, it’s worth determining whether your challenges stem from internal processes\, data\, adoption\, governance\, changing organizational needs\, or the technology itself.\n \nIn this session\, we’ll explore the key questions and considerations that can help you decide whether to stay the course and optimize what you have or move on to a new solution. You’ll leave with a framework for making a confident\, strategic AMS decision.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand the factors that should influence an AMS stay-or-go decision.\n \nRecognize common risks and opportunities associated with each path.\n \nApply a decision-making framework that supports long-term organizational success.\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/should-you-stay-or-should-you-go-the-ams-edition-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93007775607
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gretchen Steenstra":MAILTO:gsteenstra@delcor.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T075244Z
CREATED:20260812T074432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T075244Z
UID:10000914-1788354000-1788357600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Align\, Assess\, Govern\, Launch: Creating a Value-Driven AI Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAI adoption is accelerating—but many organizations lack a clear strategy for turning experimentation into meaningful outcomes.\n \nJoin this executive-focused webinar to learn how to align AI initiatives with organizational goals\, establish effective governance\, and launch high-impact use cases. You’ll walk away with a practical framework\, governance guidance\, and a 90-day roadmap for responsible AI adoption.\n \nIdeal for: Executive Directors\, CEOs\, CIOs\, COOs\, technology leaders\, and department directors driving organizational transformation.\n \nLearning Objectives: \nAlign AI investments with mission and strategic priorities.\n \nEstablish governance\, policies\, and oversight structures for responsible AI adoption.\n \nPrioritize and launch AI initiatives that deliver measurable value.\n \nCreate a roadmap for long-term AI success\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/align-assess-govern-launch-creating-a-value-driven-ai-strategy-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/97295470786
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Hickey":MAILTO:dhickey@delcor.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260216T152331Z
CREATED:20260213T174336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152331Z
UID:10000878-1790082000-1790085600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Inclusion Through Budgets\, Financial Reporting and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nIn this presentation we will discuss actions and tactics you can use to better connect project managers and staff with budget planning and budget building processes including adding an annual budget process assessment\, engaging staff with rolling projections and looking forward\, budgeting for revenue and support\, special tactics for budgeting for salaries\, and how decentralizing the budget building process and documenting budget assumptions is key to success.  We will also discuss how creating an inclusive culture about the budgeting process is critical to the above. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEmploy tactics to better connect project managers and staff with the budgeting process.\n \nCreate an inclusive culture to facilitate a better budgeting process\n \nDevelop and document more accurate budget projections.\n\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/building-a-culture-of-inclusion-through-budgets-financial-reporting-and-communication-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92190428486
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Budgeting,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Finance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MichaelPaul26.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T055952Z
CREATED:20260515T120621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T055952Z
UID:10000901-1790766000-1790769600@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Future-Proofing your Association: Creating Ethical AI Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAI is transforming how associations deliver value—but few have clear policies to guide AI use. A recent study shows that while most executives are embracing AI\, only 13 percent have implemented an AI policy. Without guidance\, associations risk inconsistency\, data exposure\, and missteps. In this session\, you will learn how to write and sustain effective AI guidelines and leave with practical strategies for what to include—and what to avoid\, how to balance compliance with innovation\, and how to use AI responsibly across content and distribution channels. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the essential components of an effective AI policy for associations\n \nDevelop an AI policy for your association\n \nDistinguise between which AI guidelines are nice to have\, and which are must haves\n \nUnderstand the difference between ethical v. legal perspectives\n \nAnalyze the risks and opportunities AI presents to association executives\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/future-proofing-your-association-creating-ethical-ai-guidelines-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96756240503
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Ethics
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sheri25-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Singer":MAILTO:sheri@singercomm.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260313T161659Z
CREATED:20260116T152900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T161659Z
UID:10000861-1792580400-1792584000@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:What's New in BC 2026 Wave 2
DESCRIPTION:This event is eligible for CPE Credit only~ \n  \nCourse Description:  \nHere is an opportunity to learn what’s new in BC. \nBusiness Central has two major updates each year. Today you will get the highlights of what’s new in the latest release. This will cover multiple areas of BC. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze what is new in BC \nEvaluate the update rollouts \nUnderstand how to manage your update schedule
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/50093-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91041321099
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Good":MAILTO:agood@libertygrove.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120044Z
CREATED:20260515T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T120044Z
UID:10000900-1794308400-1794312000@usteducation.org
SUMMARY:Till System Death Do Us Part: Lasting Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nSystem churn drains budgets\, burns out staff\, and frustrates members. This session shows how to cultivate vendor partnerships that last\, from pinpointing the real problem and requirements\, to choosing a true partner\, to sustaining the relationship long after launch. Participants will explore why implementations go off the rails\, how to establish governance and routines that keep both sides aligned\, and what to do if the partnership falters. Through real scenarios and clear checklists\, participants will leave with a practical roadmap to avoid “shiny object” distractions and maximize the value of their systems. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDiagnose the root causes of system churn in their own organization and vendor relationships.\n \nDesign a simple governance and communication framework to align internal stakeholders and vendor partners before\, during\, and after implementation.\n \nApply tools (scorecards\, health checks\, and structured conversations) to repair strained vendor relationships and extend the life of existing systems.\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/till-system-death-do-us-part-lasting-partnerships-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93631372529
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TobinDavid26.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Tobin Conley%2C CAE%2C CIP":MAILTO:tconley@delcor.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260216T152347Z
CREATED:20260213T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152347Z
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SUMMARY:Using Pipeline Reports to Navigate Funding and Improve Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nFor nonprofit organizations\, a robust and well-managed funding pipeline is the lifeblood of long-term sustainability. This session provides a deep dive into the creation\, analysis\, and strategic application of pipeline reports\, which track and project incoming revenue from all sources\, including grants\, major gifts\, individual donors\, and contracts. Participants will learn how to transition from reactive fundraising to proactive financial forecasting by establishing clear pipeline stages\, accurately estimating close rates\, and identifying potential gaps in future funding. We will cover how to use this data not only to manage the development team but also to inform the annual budget\, guide strategic decisions about program expansion\, and communicate a reliable vision of financial health to the board. Mastering pipeline reporting is key to ensuring continuous operations and achieving mission impact. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDesign a Pipeline: Structure a comprehensive funding pipeline that incorporates various revenue streams (grants\, individual giving\, etc.) into a single\, cohesive reporting system.\n \nForecast Revenue: Utilize pipeline metrics\, such as close rates and average gift size\, to generate accurate and reliable revenue forecasts for the current and subsequent fiscal years.\n \nIdentify Funding Gaps: Analyze pipeline reports to proactively identify potential shortfalls or high-risk areas in future funding and develop contingency plans.\n \nCommunicate Sustainability: Leverage pipeline reports to effectively communicate the organization’s current funding trajectory and long-term sustainability outlook to the board\, staff\, and external partners.\n\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/using-pipeline-reports-to-navigate-funding-and-improve-sustainability-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95678306303
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Budgeting,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Finance
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