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SUMMARY:Smart Practices in Association Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nPhilanthropy can serve as an important source of revenue to accomplish key association priorities\, especially in the areas of research\, professional education and workforce/talent development. But leveraging the generosity of stakeholders can only be achieved through a strategic\, thoughtful approach which is carefully and professionally managed. \nWhether your association is unsure of how to begin or seeking to ensure continued growth\, this session will cover best and smart practices in all areas of a comprehensive association (or association foundation) philanthropic fundraising program\, including: \n• Volunteer Leadership\n• Major/Planned Gifts\n• Annual Giving\n• Special Events\n• Marketing/Communications\n• Donor Stewardship/Recognition \nAdditionally\, the session will focus on the importance of developing a compelling case for support to inspire the generosity of members\, industry partners\, and other stakeholder\,s and review the components of an effective fundraising case for support. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze several strategic components of a comprehensive fundraising program and best/smart practices for each. \nIdentify the elements of a fundraising case for support and assemble them for their association’s fundraising program. \nApply provided templates on board fundraising expectations\, annual meeting visibility initiatives\, and other operational areas. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/smart-practices-in-association-fundraising/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98973385473
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Non-Dues Revenue
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Coyne%2C CFRE":MAILTO:dcoyne@sheridangp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
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SUMMARY:Technology Management: When to Insource\, Outsource\, or Do Both
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nManaging technology in associations isn’t one-size-fits-all. This session explores the most common IT management configurations—insourcing\, outsourcing\, and hybrid approaches—and how to evaluate which is best for your organization. You’ll learn how to spot signs it may be time to shift your strategy\, and examine real-world examples of what different models look like in action\, including the investments involved and the return on those investments. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nOutline the most common IT management configurations for associations \nCompare these options to determine your best fit \nSpecify when you should consider changing your approach \nExplore real-world examples of investments and ROI \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/technology-management-when-to-insource-outsource-or-do-both/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94004977743
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Hiring/Retention/HR,Workplace
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T173737
CREATED:20250808T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T160413Z
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SUMMARY:RPA vs. Agentic Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nArtificial intelligence is transforming how organizations approach automation. In this session\, we’ll compare Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with agentic workflows—dynamic AI-driven processes that can plan\, adapt\, and act autonomously. Participants will gain clarity on the distinctions between these approaches\, explore real-world applications across go-to-market and finance functions\, and uncover opportunities to increase efficiency\, accuracy\, and strategic value through AI agents. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDefine the core characteristics of AI agents and agentic workflows \nDifferentiate between agents and RPA \nIdentify and evaluate use cases for AI agents in multiple functions (focus on GTM and finance) \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/rpa-vs-agentic-workflows/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91264214024
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Khaled Nassra":MAILTO:khaled@go4enki.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T173737
CREATED:20250815T184649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T133839Z
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SUMMARY:Retrospectives - How to Continuously Improve Your Team
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nTired of retrospectives that feel repetitive or unproductive? In this lively and interactive session\, we’ll reframe retrospectives as a powerful tool for both celebration and improvement. Learn how to highlight and maximize what your team already does well\, while also tackling issues\, avoiding common mistakes\, and fostering real change. We’ll explore a range of engaging retrospective techniques\, discuss how to choose the right one for your team’s needs\, and give you practical tips to keep your retros fresh\, valuable\, and energizing. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nApply retrospectives to celebrate successes and maximize what your team does well \nSelect retrospective methods to address challenges\, avoid common mistakes\, and strengthen team performance \nEvaluate and select a variety of retrospective techniques and understand how to apply them effectively \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/retrospectives-how-to-continuously-improve-your-team/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96943046182
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Culture & Communication,Culture/Communication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
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CREATED:20250827T133810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T134233Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Deception for Associations: Stop Breaches Before They Start
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nDeception is a proactive defense strategy that uses canaries\, honeypots\, honeytokens\, and decoy credentials or endpoints to surface high fidelity alerts and reduce dwell time. This session explains what deception is\, where it fits in a modern security program\, and how associations can put it to work in real world environments. \nWho should attend: Association executives\, IT and operations leaders\, administrators\, and anyone responsible for safeguarding member and organizational data. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nExplain key deception tactics (e.g.\, canaries\, honeypots\, honeytokens) and identify scenarios where they add value in an association’s security program. \nDesign a minimal\, high-impact deception plan that aligns with existing security tools and workflows. \nDemonstrate implementation steps and analyze examples tailored to common association technology stacks. \nEvaluate measurable benefits of deception\, including earlier detection\, reduced dwell time\, and clearer incident signals. \nAssess governance considerations\, identify common pitfalls\, and recommend strategies to strengthen a proactive security posture. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/cyber-deception-for-associations-stop-breaches-before-they-start/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96943373577
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Cybersecurity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Muscolino":MAILTO:ben@amsgeek.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T160000
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CREATED:20250714T195001Z
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SUMMARY:Top 10 Things to Know About ERP Selection & Implementation for Associations and Nonprofits.
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nIn this session\, we’ll explore the top considerations associations and nonprofits must keep in mind when selecting a new ERP system. We’ll start by examining the unique operational and reporting needs of mission-driven organizations and how those requirements shape system selection. Attendees will learn how to properly assess ERP vendors\, focusing on their track record with nonprofits\, flexibility\, and ability to meet sector-specific demands. We’ll also break down the true cost of ERP ownership\, including often overlooked expenses like training and support. A key focus will be helping organizations distinguish between “must-have” and “nice-to-have” capabilities to guide a more strategic requirements gathering process. Finally\, we’ll address one of the most underestimated risks: data migration. You’ll walk away understanding how early planning and cleanup can avoid costly setbacks and ensure a smooth transition to your new ERP platform. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the unique operational and reporting needs of associations and nonprofits that influence ERP requirements. \nEvaluate ERP vendors based on industry experience\, system flexibility\, and nonprofit-specific features. \nAnalyze components of total cost of ownership (TCO)\, including licensing\, implementation\, training\, and ongoing support. \nDistinguish between must-have vs. nice-to-have features in the requirements gathering process. \nExplain the risks of poor data migration planning and the importance of early data cleanup and preparation. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/top-10-things-to-know-about-erp-selection-implementation-for-associations-and-nonprofits/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/97372033954
CATEGORIES:B2B/B2G,B2B/B2G IT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan Hack":MAILTO:bryan@thebhconsultinggroup.com
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