The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community
Good reads for the association community
Marketing advice for education programs. This post is every association marketer’s dream. Jeff Cobb of Leading Learning explains how to increase market awareness and sales of your online learning products. Seriously, you’d pay a hefty sum to a marketing consultant for this level of advice.
Career development resources. A job board is just table stakes, says Chris Johnson at Naylor Association Solutions. If you want to attract and maintain the loyalty of professionals in your industry, you need to upgrade your career growth programs and resources because that’s what people need and want, especially the young ones.
Vendor contracts. Ellipsis Partners shows you how to negotiate more wisely and avoid surprises that could cost your association thousands or lock you into unfavorable terms. Their contract checklist covers project management, deliverables, intellectual property, data security, confidentiality, fees and payments, contract renewal, disputes, exit strategy, and more. Learn which red flags to watch for, what language to negotiate, and how to protect your organization from scope creep, unexpected costs, and vendor lock-in.
AI-generated headaches. Given what I’ve seen, I shouldn’t have been surprised by the number of hours people waste cleaning up AI-generated ‘workslop’ produced by their direct reports and co-workers. Harvard Business Review describes the social and emotional costs of mediocre AI slop and ways to avoid getting in that situation.
Event budgeting. At PCMA Convene, Michelle Russell’s collection of event budgeting advice is definitely worth reading. Bill Reed of the American Society of Hematology cautions “against focusing solely on ‘addressing the expense side of a ledger’ without balancing that against how to ‘grow revenues.’” My (non-original) idea: bring in sponsors to help you design educational and/or social activities for attendees that generate new revenue and add value to the attendee and sponsor experience.
Membership marketing for small associations. For lean teams who need big membership results on a small budget, this guide from YourMembership explains how to personalize member communications, simplify joining and renewal processes, create effective onboarding experiences, leverage online communities, enlist member help with recruitment, rethink membership models, automate manual processes, gather member feedback, and use data for better decisions.
Snacks
Long live rock! The Who has been part of my life since 7th grade, so it’s bittersweet to see them age out, finally, and probably for real this time… The Who’s farewell tour marks the end of an era—the band never lost sight of what first made them great, and what made rock ’n’ roll great. | Isaac Sligh, The Spectator
WTF is job hugging? (spoiler: clinging to outdated processes in the attempt to protect standing) | Tony Case, WorkLife
Ignore the pessimists. We are living through a literary golden age. Literature is booming. Literary culture needs to catch up. | Henry Oliver, Common Reader
You never grow old at the table
When I saw a pic of this jägerschnitzel (thin, pan-fried, boneless pork chops) with a dark mushroom gravy, I thought Sunday dinner couldn’t get here soon enough. Deeeelish. Serve it with German-style red cabbage from the same blog—fantastic. On the side, sweet potato/cranberry bake, which we loved, but only because I reduced the brown sugar by half, that’s the Yankee in me. Next time, I’ll use the whole bag of cranberries. Yes, cranberry season has arrived! Joy!
Boursin was on sale, so what else could I do but make creamy sausage Boursin egg noodles again. Oh my, so good. I added onion to the mushroom mix and stirred in chives at the end. On the side, roasted cauliflower with garlic powder, smoked paprika and parmesan.
On the healthier side, Portuguese-style cod skillet made with Portuguese chouriço (What? Pork’s not healthy?), onion, poblano, jalapeño, broccoli stems, garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, white wine, canned diced tomatoes with juice, white beans, spinach, lemon juice and chunks of cod.
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Mon 11/3 at 8 a.m.* – Dance! (Thankful for the Arts Month on Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting)
Every week, Rogue Tulips brings the association community intriguing guests who discuss vital topics affecting associations around the world. Episodes are published Monday mornings in both audio and video format, available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and other channels.
Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting
Guest: Shana Corrada, Executive Director, Dance Tampa Bay
*All events are online at Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Mon 11/3 at 11 a.m. – Planting Seeds, Building Movements: The Future of Associations (Association Rockstars)
What started as a small group of association professionals who recognized a huge cultural gap in the association profession has grown into Association Latinos—a nonprofit powered by 40+ volunteer leaders, stapled community and professional development events, and a vision for the future of associations. Hear how they stayed rooted in culture, scaled with purpose, and are now shaping what the association of tomorrow looks like. More info/register.
Host: Lowell Aplebaum, Vista Cova
Tue 11/4 at 8 a.m. – Designing Nonprofits for Impact (Nonprofit Mission: Impact)
Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for association and nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. In this episode, move beyond simple restructuring to intentional association organizational design that aligns strategy, structure, and process to strengthen impact and sustainability. More info.
Host: Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting
Guest: Julian Chender, Founder, 11A Collective
Tue 11/4 at 11 a.m. – Mastering Memory for Professional Success & Peak Performance
Hear how to develop life changing memory skills that you can immediately apply to better retaining and recalling valuable information from conference sessions, training classes, and other professional development activities. Learn how to become a master at remembering names to get more out of the wonderful experience of networking at business events. Find out how to leverage how human memory works to make your company’s messaging and event programming more memorable. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Chester Santos, U.S. Memory Champion
Tue 11/4 at 12 p.m. – Leadership Retreat Role Modeling: The Role of the CEO
What should the CEO (and other key senior leaders) be doing at a leadership retreat? What should their intentions be? Are they showing up differently from their day-to-day? And how do you get the best from your team at the offsite? Your leadership retreat is a huge investment, and the opportunities are endless. Learn about the impact of the habits and mindsets of senior leaders to maximize the impact of your executive offsite. More info/register.
Hosts: Randall Craig and Ronja Francoeur from the Braintrust Professional Institute
Tue 11/4 at 1 p.m. – Comprehensive Financial Practices for Effective Reporting: Fostering Ownership and Clarity
Learn how to enhance the effectiveness of your nonprofit organization’s financial reporting, messaging and budgeting processes, addressing topics such as purpose-built financial messaging; engage staff and the board in the financial planning and performance management processes; and use segregation of duties to enhance inclusive financial management planning and strategies. Hear about adding pre-month-end closing meetings with department managers and finding opportunities for small financial teaching moments. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Raffa Investment Advisers
Speakers:
- Michael Gellman, CPA, CGMA, Co-Founder, Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits
- Paul Preziotti, CPA, Partner, Johnson Lambert LLP
Wed 11/5 at 11 a.m. – The 3 Shifts of AI for Associations
Learn how to recognize and lead the three major AI shifts affecting associations. Hear about ways to apply AI to strengthen engagement, sponsorship, and member value. Get a roadmap for evaluating, experimenting with, and communicating AI initiatives within your organization. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Sandra Nam, CEO and Co-Founder at Qiqo Inc. (Creator of The Association Marketplace)
Wed 11/5 at 12 p.m. – A Decade of Lean Startup: Lessons Learned
After ten years of working with lean startup methodology one of the main things we’ve learned is that it’s not the concepts, tools, and techniques that are the hard part – it’s the culture change. Association execs are always on the lookout for good ideas for new programs, products, and services, and once we think we have one, we want to build it as quickly and efficiently as possible. What are the challenges associations face in developing their ideas? How can lean startup methodology help? What is the role of organizational culture in successful innovation? 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: AIOT
Speakers: Elizabeth Weaver Engel, Jamie Notter, Tiffany Dyar and Chrissy Bagby
Wed 11/5 at 12 p.m. – Innovative Uses in AI: Maintaining Exam Relevancy & Improving Instructional Integrity
Learn how LLMs are being used to monitor changes (new developments) in domains on which global certifications are based and create instructional elements such as good and bad examples with commentary, performance support tools, case studies, and formative evaluations. Hear how panelists wrestled with the challenge of designing assessments that measure problem solving, hands-on skills, and domain knowledge and the insight they gained. More info/register.
Host: Certification Network Group
Wed 11/5 at 12 p.m. – Why Aren’t They Registering? Using Data & Martech to Drive Event Sign-Ups
Hear about data-driven strategies and marketing technology that help uncover what’s stalling your audience and how to lead them confidently across the finish line. From email engagement to landing page behavior and beyond, learn how to identify friction points, personalize outreach, and automate the right nudges to turn interest into action. Take away practical tactics to increase conversions and prove the ROI of your event marketing efforts. More info/register.
Host: HighRoad Solutions
Wed 11/5 at 12 p.m. – Deliver Tech Projects On Time, On Budget & With Impact
Get a clear, repeatable framework for delivering tech projects with measurable business impact. Learn how to lead digital transformation with clarity, even without a technical background. Hear what makes vendor selection successful (and what costly pitfalls to avoid). More info/register.
Hosts: Stratford Group and 108 ideaspace
Speakers:
- Rana Chreyh, Practice Leader, Stratford Management Consulting
- Ashish Malik, Chief Executive Officer, 108 ideaspace
Wed 11/5 at 12 p.m. – How AI is Driving Cybercrime
Cybercriminals are getting smarter. AI is now helping attackers write flawless phishing emails, clone executive voices, and create deepfake videos convincing enough to fool anyone. Learn how AI is powering new phishing, malware, and impersonation attacks; what deepfake audio and video mean for your organization’s trust and reputation; and what practical steps associations can take right now to protect staff, members, and data. More info/register.
Host: Brian Scott, nonprofit cybersecurity expert and founder of 501CISO
Wed 11/5 at 12 p.m. – Building Stronger Associations: Where Mission Meets Technology
Explore innovative digital strategies for enhancing long-term member engagement and retention. Learn about the key technological investments associations should prioritize for scalable operational efficiency; developing a data-driven culture to inform strategic decision-making and personalize member experiences; the role of virtual and hybrid events technology in expanding an association’s geographic reach and influence; and which emerging technologies offer the greatest potential for disrupting traditional association models. More info/register.
Host: Nexus Marketing
Speakers:
- Frank Paterno, SVP Growth at Click
- Kristofer Harrison, Director of IT at AVFX
Wed 11/5 at 1 p.m. – Data-Driven Insights to Strengthen New Member Engagement
Nearly 70% of association staff are worried about the number of members who join but never use their benefits. Members don’t ghost because they’re lazy. They ghost because the welcome didn’t click. Fresh data from the 2025 New Member Engagement Study shows how small shifts in onboarding can spark lasting engagement (and keep those renewals rolling in). Dig into the data and uncover what’s working for associations. Hear about best practices and common mistakes, and how your peers are adapting the research insights. More info/register.
Host: re:Members
Speaker: Amanda Lea Kaiser, keynote speaker and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community
Wed 11/5 at 1 p.m. – Creating Emails Members Actually Want
Email marketing continues to be the workhorse of marketing, but member conversions are declining. Learn four strategies to improve your email marketing: how to manage “we send too many emails!”; connecting with members as if they are the hero of the story; favorite AI prompts to make your emails great with little effort; and email design and content that are working well right now. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Amber Worthen, CEO at Email Maven
Wed 11/5 at 1 p.m. – Member Journey Blueprint, Part 2: Retention
Discover how to optimize your renewal campaigns, activate year-round value, and learn from associations that have seen real growth. Learn how to build renewal campaigns grounded in data, develop member value that extends year-round, and apply success stories from other associations that have turned retention into revenue stability and member loyalty. More info/register.
Host: Causeis
Wed 11/5 at 2 p.m. – How to Market Your Association’s Educational Content for Success in 2026
Learn why less than half of members feel content is targeted to their needs—and how to fix it; how to leverage your LMS and marketing tools to drive course registrations and revenue; and how to increase member engagement and retention through better content promotion. More info/register.
Host: Momentive Software
Thu 11/6 at 11 a.m. – Adventure Leadership: Key Leadership Principles from Expeditions
Learn key leadership principle learned from expeditions in the Himalayas and Andes; how to bring these lessons to the world of business, with examples from their experiences in coaching entrepreneurs and business management teams; and the science behind these winning strategies, exploring these principles at their fundamental level. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Don Schmincke, Author and Speaker at Saga Leadership
Thu 11/6 at 11 a.m. – AI and the Global Association: Adapting, Advancing, and Leading Together
In this interactive World Café, learn how AI is transforming association strategy and member value globally, with practical examples from the accounting, education, and international development sectors. Gain actionable insights on how associations can balance innovation with trust by using AI responsibly to strengthen programs, professional development, and mission impact across diverse cultural and regional contexts. More info/register.
Host: ASAE
Speakers:
- Stephen Rosenlund, CAE, IOM, Director, Association Development, Center for International Private Enterprise
- Travis Willard, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Institute of Management Accountants
- Ginger Ausloos, PMP, AAiP, VP of Technology Solutions and Data Strategy, AACSB International
Thu 11/6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – GURU Conference 2025
An email marketing conference designed to help exceed your current strategies with actionable advice you can deploy same-day, informed by a deep pool of real-time user data. Hear about the very latest digital trends, email best practices and emerging tools you’ll need to step up your email marketing performance today. Join us for two days of virtual sessions from industry experts that will take your email marketing programs to the next level. More info/register.
Host: GURU Media Hub
Thu 11/6 at 12 p.m. – Reimagining the Future of Healthcare Associations: Building Agile and Responsive Governance Systems
As healthcare associations face disruption and shifting stakeholder expectations, traditional governance structures are being tested. Learn about transforming governance to support strategic agility, rapid decision-making, and adaptability in an uncertain environment. Gain insight into how associations can create governance systems that align with mission-driven priorities, empower leadership to act quickly, and support continuous learning and innovation. More info/register.
Host: Association Laboratory
Speakers:
- Paul Pomerantz, FASAE, FACHE, CEO, Pomerantz Consulting
- Nikki Golden, CAE, Managing Director, Association Laboratory
Thu 11/6 at 12 p.m. – Beyond the Platform: How Your Approach Can Have Long-Term Impact
For event professionals, registration is more than a form—it’s the start of your participant experience and a lever for long-term organizational impact. Hear how to look past the feature checklist and build a smarter, outcome-driven event tech strategy. Discover how to choose technology that supports your association’s goals , turn event data into insights that fuel marketing and ROI, and align teams around a tech approach that delivers long-term value. More info/register.
Host: PCMA Institute
Speakers: Vinnu Deshetty (PCMA Institute Instructor) and Matt Dodson (A2Z Events)
Thu 11/6 at 1 p.m. – Belonging, Beyond Boundaries: How Mission-Driven Organizations Build Connection and Community
Learn how to foster community among fundraising professionals facing high-pressure year-end campaigns; keep teams, volunteers, and donors connected during Giving Tuesday and peak fundraising season; strengthen belonging without losing the human touch; and how partnerships between associations, nonprofits, and service providers can amplify impact. More info/register.
Host: Momentive Software
Speakers:
- Art Taylor, CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Renee Croteau, Senior Director, Distinguished Events, American Cancer Society
- Cara Dickerson, VP of Client Success, Momentive Software (Moderator)
Thu 11/6 at 1 p.m. – From Metrics to Money: How to Win Your CFO’s Confidence (and Your Next Budget)
Learn how to translate marketing outcomes into the financial metrics that matter most to your CFO, use data to tell a business impact story that earns executive buy-in, build stronger alignment between marketing and finance for smarter budgeting, and confidently prove ROI and make the case for continued investment. More info/register.
Host: Content Marketing Institute
Speakers: Jove Oakley, CFO, and Bo Bandy, CMO, Alchemer
Thu 11/6 at 2 p.m. – The November 2025 CIO Hour
Join us for fresh insights from leading CIOs as we explore the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the future of technology leadership. Don’t miss practical strategies you can put into action right away. More info/register.
Host: 501Works
Speaker: James Marquis, CIO, 501Works
Thu 11/6 at 2 p.m. – Meetings That Matter: The Secret to Real Engagement and Connection
Meetings can make or break momentum. Too often they drain energy, exclude voices, and fail to produce results. But with the right facilitation, meetings can be the spark that drives ideas, inclusion, and real change. Learn how to design meetings that generate real ideas (not just more talk); ensure participants feel respected, heard, and included; cut down on meetings that waste time and money; facilitation techniques that turn “status updates” into momentum; and why meetings are the fastest way to improve collaboration in your association. More info/register.
Hosts: Farhad Khan, CEO of Member Lounge, and Bruce Rosenthal, strategic advisor and consultant, Bruce Rosenthal Associations
Guest: Lee Gimpel, founder of Better Meetings
Thu 11/6 at 3 p.m. – The Culture That Fuels Breakthroughs
Behind every breakthrough is a culture that gives people permission to think differently. And behind every stalled initiative? A culture of hesitation, habit, or fear. Explore how the most effective organizations build cultures that reward experimentation, encourage autonomy, and create space for innovation. Whether you’re running a nonprofit, a small business, or a fast-scaling team, this is your blueprint for building a culture that doesn’t just adapt to change—but drives it. More info/register.
Host: Jon Bassford, JD, MBA, CAE, Lateral Solutions
Fri 11/7 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – GURU Conference 2025
An email marketing conference designed to help exceed your current strategies with actionable advice you can deploy same-day, informed by a deep pool of real-time user data. Hear about the very latest digital trends, email best practices and emerging tools you’ll need to step up your email marketing performance today. Join us for two days of virtual sessions from industry experts that will take your email marketing programs to the next level. More info/register.
Host: GURU Media Hub
Mon 11/10 from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Fall Symposium 2025 (Washington, DC)
A unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Sessions—see descriptions in the online versions below: Bridging the Gap: How Associations Can Win the Next Generation; Security by Design: Protecting Your Payments and Reputation; Putting AI to Work for Your Members: Practical Applications You Can Start Using Today; Overcoming Technology Trauma: Learning from Successes and Failures in Technology Projects; and Navigating the Future: Innovation, Security, and Member-Centric Strategies for Associations. 5 CAE credits. Location: Washington, DC. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speakers:
- Trevor Whyte, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Multiview
- Wade Tetsuka, CPA, President, U.S. Transactions Corporation
- Arden Winner, Senior Salesforce Consultant, Fíonta
- Olivia Wilkins Business Analyst/ Project Manager, PerByte & Josh Carlson Founder & Chief Innovator, PerByte
Mon 11/10 at 10 a.m. – Bridging the Gap: How Associations Can Win the Next Generation (Fall Symposium 2025)
Grounded in Multiview’s latest research, “Voice of the Member,” explore how associations can close the awareness-value gap, embrace digital fluency, and revive in-person connection to attract and retain Gen Z and Millennial members. Hear about real data and actionable strategies that unpack what young professionals truly want from associations: tangible career outcomes, authentic digital engagement, and meaningful community. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Trevor Whyte, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Multiview
Mon 11/10 at 11:15 a.m. – Security by Design: Protecting Your Payments and Reputation (Fall Symposium 2025)
From PCI compliance and tokenization to secure vaulting and gateway redundancy, learn how to create a payment ecosystem that is resilient, trustworthy, and built to handle evolving cyber threats. Using real-world scenarios from associations and nonprofits, hear how proactive security not only protects your data but also strengthens member and donor confidence. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Wade Tetsuka, CPA, President, U.S. Transactions Corporation
Mon 11/10 at 12:45 p.m. – Putting AI to Work for Your Members: Practical Applications You Can Start Using Today (Fall Symposium 2025)
Explore three realistic ways associations are already using AI to streamline operations and improve the member experience: guided onboarding, predictive renewals, and smarter self-service. This session is designed for a non-technical audience. We’ll walk through each example with real-world context, simple visuals, and a focus on what is possible today. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Arden Winner, Senior Salesforce Consultant, Fíonta
Mon 11/10 at 2 p.m. – Overcoming Technology Trauma: Learning from Successes and Failures in Technology Projects (Fall Symposium 2025)
Learn about the psychological and financial impacts of failed technology projects on teams and organizations; the value of openly sharing project outcomes—including failures—with peers to foster collective learning; strategies to rebuild team resilience and confidence following project setbacks; retrospective tools such as post-mortems to improve outcomes in future technology initiatives; and the role of organizational leaders in mitigating burnout, managing stress, and motivating teams during and after challenging tech projects. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speakers: Olivia Wilkins Business Analyst/ Project Manager, PerByte & Josh Carlson Founder & Chief Innovator, PerByte
Tue 11/11 at 12 p.m. – Reimagining the Future of Healthcare Associations: Building Trust and Competency in a Digital Era
Healthcare associations are being called upon to lead the AI transformation, equipping members to use AI responsibly while ensuring equity and human-centered care remain at the forefront. Explore how associations can serve as both ethical stewards and innovation enablers in the AI revolution. Learn about the barriers to AI adoption, including digital illiteracy, fragmented data systems, and misinformation, and identify solutions that promote trust, education, and interoperability. Hear how associations can help bridge the gap between innovation and implementation. More info/register.
Host: Association Laboratory
Speakers:
- Elizabeth Schumacher, CEO/Founder, Affinity Strategies
- Nikki Golden, CAE, Managing Director, Association Laboratory
Wed 11/12 at 11 a.m. – Passiontivity: Aligning Career Pathing With Career Motivators
Today’s association staff want more than an opportunity to excel at their jobs. They want to do work they love. Yet too often leaders hire and promote based only on a person’s competencies, rather than considering their intrinsic career motivators. Learn about a tool, Passiontivity, that can revolutionize the way you recruit, engage, and career path your staff. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer at Purposeful Hire
Wed 11/12 at 1 p.m. – Changing Perceptions About Audit Committees: How to Better Position to be Value-Added
Learn about the core purpose, structure, and operating cycle for an audit committee. Explore what has shaped general perceptions related to audit committees and the underlying causes leading to wide-ranging misconceptions related to audit committees. Hear about actions and tactics to make audit committees more value-added by expanding their scope of duties and filling additional fiduciary roles. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speakers:
- Michael Gellman, CPA, CGMA, Co-Founder, Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits
- Paul Preziotti, CPA, Partner, Johnson Lambert LLP
Thu 11/13 at 12 p.m. – Reimagining the Future of Healthcare Associations: Strengthening the Workforce for the Future
The healthcare workforce stands at a crossroads, facing critical challenges of burnout, retirements, and evolving skill demands. Healthcare associations are uniquely positioned to respond with strategies that promote well-being, build resilience, and ensure that professionals are prepared for the future of care delivery. Examine the human and organizational dimensions of workforce reform. Explore initiatives that support mental health, career development, and workforce reentry, as well as the association’s role in policy advocacy, leadership development, and cultural transformation. More info/register.
Host: Association Laboratory
Speakers:
- Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ, CEO of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
- Nikki Golden, CAE, Managing Director, Association Laboratory
Wed 11/12 at 12 p.m. – Board Governance, Board Development
Is your board operating at the highest level? Are you using your board meetings most effectively? Are all board members aware of their fiduciary responsibilities and conflicts of interest? Are they working effectively with the CEO? Are they up to date on timely issues, such as cybersecurity, IP protection, and risk? Learn how to build more effective boards with practical thinking on board governance, and best practices. More info/register.
Host: Randall Craig and Ronja Francoeur, Braintrust Professional Institute
Thu 11/13 at 11 a.m. – Turning Chaos Into Opportunity: Staffing Strategies for Associations in a Shifting Labor Market
The labor market is changing rapidly—layoffs, government shutdowns, and AI-driven hiring are creating both challenges and opportunities for associations. Learn how to turn staffing chaos into a strategic advantage. Discover how to streamline resume review, leverage technology effectively, and bring in flexible talent exactly when and where you need it. Take away practical strategies to keep your organization nimble, make smarter hiring decisions, and thrive in today’s evolving workforce. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speaker: Jaime Hirschfeld, Director of Client Sales and Services at FlexProfessionals LLC
Thu 11/13 at 12 p.m. – AWTC Meet & Greet
Connect with new faces in the association tech community. Join us for a 30-minute welcome event to forge fresh connections and discover our vibrant Slack community. More info/register.
Host: Association Women Technology Champions
Thu 11/13 at 1 p.m. – Smart, Safe, and Strategic: The New Rules of AI for Associations
AI is no longer an emerging concept, it’s reshaping how associations operate, engage members, and make decisions. Yet success with AI isn’t just about adoption; it’s about leading responsibly. Drawing on insights from the latest Association Trends Study by Momentive Software, explore how associations are using AI today, the hurdles that arise with association operations, and why establishing and maintaining a strong AI policy is essential. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: UST Education
Speakers:
- David Park, Director of Data & Business Analytics at National League of Cities
- Tirrah Switzer, VP of Product Marketing at Momentive Software
- Brian Chignoli, VP of AI and Product Experience at Momentive Software
Thu 11/13 at 2 p.m. – The Future of Association Boards (FAB) Community Dialogue Report @ 90 Days
It’s been about 90 days from the release of the FAB Report. What have we learned? What new questions has the report raised? What more can we do to help association boards strengthen their performance. This webinar will consider these and other questions, including your most important inquiries. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Hosts: re:Members and Jeff De Cagna, Foresight First
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