Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand why several association revenue streams are vulnerable to AI disruption
• Use a viability framework to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your specific programs
• Use a value stack model to redesign programs around AI-enhanced opportunities and irreplaceable human engagement

SPEAKERS

• Vanessa Dennison, CAE

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• What goes into a “strong brand”
• Who should be involved in defining your brand
• Factors to consider through the brand development process
• Where to start and what to expect in a rebrand or brand refresh

SPEAKERS

• Victoria Veda

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize that data has the power to convey compelling narratives
• Understand the underlying reasons and context behind the numbers
• Learn that openness with data fosters confidence and stronger support
• Be able to transform data into practical steps that lead to lasting results

SPEAKERS

• Jackie McLaughlin, CPA

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain the strategic value of podcasting for associations as a tool for member engagement, industry leadership, and year-round content delivery
• Assess how podcasting can support an association’s broader marketing and communications strategy, including extending the reach of conferences, publications, and thought leadership
• Describe the key components of launching an association podcast, including format selection, planning, production workflows, and resource considerations
• Develop practical approaches for promoting and sustaining a podcast audience, leveraging existing association channels such as email, social media, and events
• Identify opportunities for generating non-dues revenue through podcasting, including sponsorships, partnerships, and branded content initiatives

SPEAKERS

• Colby Horton

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand what’s really happening beneath change fatigue
• Recognize how your energy patterns shape decisions and influence during times of uncertainty
• Practical strategies to shift those patterns so you can navigate change with intention instead of exhaustion

SPEAKERS

• Kelly Bubolz

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Utilize a customizable Board Skills Matrix to align recruitment efforts with future strategic needs
• Implement a structured framework to assess individual and collective board performance
• Develop strategies to revitalize board succession, ensuring a continuous pipeline of leadership talent
• Systematize robust onboarding practices to ensure alignment and opportunities for continued board education

SPEAKERS

• Nell Callen

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn how to identify and target high-potential exhibitors for upselling opportunities
• Gain skills to lead effective upsell conversations that align exhibitor goals with association opportunities
• Develop strategies that maximize revenue growth without overhauling current processes

SPEAKERS

• Julie Minnick

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Examine why alignment is uniquely challenging in associations
• Recognize the dynamics that cause groups to drift apart
• Explore a leadership shift that helps people move forward together
• Apply three practical steps to strengthen collaboration across boards, staff, and volunteers

SPEAKERS

• Mark Kenny

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify recurring workflow pain points within their organization and reframe them as opportunities for systemization
• Apply practical tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Teams, Forms, Excel, Google Photos, and comparable platforms) to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks
• Develop standardized templates and repeatable processes for events, membership campaigns, and sponsorship execution.
• Implement engagement planning strategies that align revenue generation with member value
• Create clearer communication structures that reduce team stress and increase accountability
• Establish a sustainable approach to process improvement by starting small and building incremental wins

SPEAKERS

• Ashley Wakefield

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Use the Member Experience Chain of Value to connect member experience work to retention and revenue outcomes
• Identify the member behaviors that matter most (renewal, event attendance, referrals, self-service) and how to measure impact
• Learn a repeatable method to uncover the emotions that drive member behaviors using existing surveys + member interviews
• Define one Emotional North Star and pick specific operational actions that create it

SPEAKERS

• Jim Tincher

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize how AI supports real-time safety and operational decision-making in events
• Assess practical AI tools and case studies relevant to event management
• Apply AI strategies to improve efficiency while enhancing attendee and staff safety

SPEAKERS

• Brian Avery

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize and diagnose leadership derailers that undermine trust, decision-making, and influence during disruption
• Apply the Legendary Leader Flight Plan™ to strengthen alignment across boards, teams, and stakeholders—creating clarity and momentum in uncertain times
• Utilize the complimentary Legendary Leader RADAR™ Assessment to evaluate personal leadership patterns and uncover strategic shifts that drive lasting impact
• Turn disruption into opportunity by reframing mistakes as catalysts for insight, growth, and transformation

SPEAKERS

• Michael Krumpak, M.S., PCC

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn how to effectively blend digital tools and self-service platforms with a personalized, memorable customer service experience
• Recognize opportunities to elevate both online and in-person interactions to meet the expectations of today's tech-savvy members
• Apply practical strategies to strengthen member or customer satisfaction, manage feedback, and foster loyalty in a digital-first environment

SPEAKERS

• Russ Webb, CAE

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Members

$75 USD for Non-members

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Define the key fiduciary responsibilities of the finance committee and understand how they align with the organization’s investment policy and mission
• Identify prudent practices for monitoring risk, performance, and policy compliance—including benchmarking and fee evaluation
• Leverage peer benchmarking data to evaluate investment outcomes and governance effectiveness relative to similar organizations
• Demonstrate how to use the Study on Nonprofit Investing Dashboard to inform Board discussions, validate fiduciary decisions, and strengthen transparency.
• Develop actionable governance and reporting strategies to make fiduciary oversight more efficient and accountable

SPEAKERS

• Ryan Frydenlund, CIMA, CIPM
• Mark Murphy, CFA
• Dennis Gogarty, CFP, AIF

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• The six essential questions that drive clarity and consistent direction
• Explore how to use these questions to bridge staff and volunteer roles, ensuring responsibility and accountability are clear
• Identify where their own organization may be stuck and begin drafting a playbook page they can take back to their team

SPEAKERS

• Melissa O'Hara

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Diagnose common Gen AI pain points in membership engagement, content creation, and governance
• Distill root causes of staff resistance, knowledge gaps, and workflow breakdowns
• Prioritize high-value Gen AI use cases that align with strategic goals, risk appetite, and resource constraints
• Craft responsible data-governance protocols that satisfy privacy, intellectual-property, and ethical requirements
• Implement iterative pilot projects that generate quick wins, validate assumptions, and secure stakeholder buy-in
• Measure success using clear KPIs for efficiency, member satisfaction, revenue diversification, and brand authority

SPEAKERS

• Gleb Tsipursky

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• The difference between 2-D and 3-D communication conversations and means
• How to select the proper channel for conversations to maximize efficiency
• New tools to improve communication in a post-pandemic and hybrid workplace

SPEAKERS

• Neal Glatt

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Define the concept of a Mentor Suite and identify the seven key types of mentors every leader needs to sustain professional growth and personal well-being
• Assess their current mentorship ecosystem and pinpoint gaps where targeted mentor relationships could enhance leadership effectiveness and resilience
• Develop an action plan to intentionally build, diversify, and activate their Mentor Suite to support strategic decision-making, confidence, and innovation

SPEAKERS

• Mary Hemphill

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Examine how associations are shifting from reminders to value
• Apply behavior-based signals, simple questions, and timely nudges to re-engage members well before their expiration date
• Identify simple, scalable tactics to create personalized renewal journeys that feel conversational and relevant rather than transactional

SPEAKERS

• Dave Will

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Evaluate Current AMS Effectiveness
• Apply Strategic Decision Framework
• Develop Implementation Strategy

SPEAKERS

• Ashish Malik, MBA, PMP

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• To enable leaders to ensure the Board focus is on a strategic governance partnership that drives the association's mission.
• To provide a step-by-step blueprint for transforming a board into an effective strategic asset.
• To understand how to implement new processes and communication frameworks that build trust and foster shared leadership.

SPEAKERS

• Susan Iris

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Association Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Differentiate between goals, strategies, and tactics to better align your organizational focus
• Apply a practical framework for identifying root causes and adjusting efforts accordingly
• Develop habits and accountability structures that make strategic plans actionable and resilient over time

SPEAKERS

• Avi Olitzky

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• How to strike a natural balance between professional and approachable
• Tailoring your messaging to what truly matters to your members
• Use stories, imagery, and even a little humor to stand out and spark connection

SPEAKERS

• Stacey Shipman

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify and describe the need for a longitudinal model of practice for members' careers.
• Describe and explain the stages of a member career focusing on consumption, contribution, and community building.
• Address practical applications for using the model in one's association.

SPEAKERS

• James Young

Credits

Credits Offered: 1 CAE

pricing

$45 USD for Member

$75 USD for Non-member

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Establish a culture of accountability
• Adhere to ethical principles
• Communicate the importance of ethical decision making

SPEAKERS

• Bonnifer Ballard