For any association executive, the 990 can be a powerful asset for past performance reflection, a snapshot of current standing or even a discussion starter for where the organization wants to go. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances. Although tax exempt nonprofits are required to file the IRS Form 990 every year, many may feel a bit uncertain about its different parts and what they mean. This webinar is ideal for those who would like to build confidence in their competency when working with this tax document.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015
1-2 pm CT

 Change happens. How should you respond to it? How to ensure your association transitions smoothly through generational changes.
 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015
1-2 pm CT

 Whistleblower litigation is growing at an exponential rate. State and Federal Agencies have enormous resources dedicated to investigations and enforcement actions. The Plaintiffs' bar recognizes the potential for lucrative recoveries. For employers, an ounce of prevention - generally - is worth a pound of cure. When that doesn't work, care must be taken to dial in the right response. Participants in this session will: review the most prevalent whistleblower protection laws; learn key elements of programs to manage whistleblower complaints; and take away strategies to respond to administrative and civil actions.
 

Tuesday, August 25, 2015
1-2 pm CT

 This presentation will focus on how we can reach our full potential by applying the knowledge and wisdom of top athletes to our daily lives so we can think, feel, and do our best. This presentation will cover: 

• How we can work towards achieving ideal work/home balance
• Efficient and effective behaviors to increase time management
• Identify our own, unique "recipe" to reaching our full potential

The presentation will include hands-on activities and the participants will have opportunities to start applying strategies immediately.  

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
1-2 pm CT

 Many of us struggle with the same issue and that's how to make data truly work as a visceral part of the organization. A popular mantra is "that which gets measured gets managed," but what about those organic things, like fun, or wonder or awareness? How can you measure the intangibles that move the proverbial needle from good to great? This session will focus on a data-informed approach to qualitative and quantitative ways of strategically measuring the intangibles, helping organizations find ways to use data as a tool rather than as a measuring stick. This session will allow participants to understand the data-informed concept which describes agile, responsive, and intelligent organizations and be presented with case studies to illustrate quantitative and qualitative data models utilizing a data-informed approach.
 

Thursday, October 1, 2015
1-2 pm CT

 In a time when every priority claims itself as the most urgent, it is essential to understand the attitudes, behaviors and skills required to become effective and efficient at utilizing the resources at our disposal to handle multiple tasks and priorities. The perfect planning system, Outlook tasks, and a smart phone can certainly help improve our productivity, but they are not the solution. This fun an interactive session will provide participants an opportunity to learn specific, practical strategies to work smarter, not harder.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 

• Define success
• Identify personal and professional high payoff activities
• Utilize communication styles to maximize productivity
• Integrate personal and professional goals
• Minimize interruptions
• Utilize alternatives to multi-tasking