The sessions will show association professionals how to make their social network the hub of member online activity. “When associations implement and engage members on Avectra’s social CRM software, it creates an online community in which the association membership can find information as well as connect and collaborate with the association or other members,” said Annette Balgord, vice president of Equation Technologies.

“Associations must constantly communicate membership value, ensure member retention, promote events, drive recruitment and encourage member-generated content and collaboration. Avectra provides a perfect platform for association professionals to strengthen the connection and value for members,” noted Balgord.

Increasing Member Engagement for Professional Associations will be presented on March 15, 2012, from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. EDT. Those who wish to attend may register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/208569278 .

Increasing Member Engagement for Trade Associations will be presented on March 22, 2012, from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. EDT. Those who wish to attend may register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/645115214 .

About Avectra:
Avectra ( http://www.avectra.com/index.php ) Social CRM is uniquely positioned to usher in a new era of membership and donor success with its ability to provide world-class member/donor management, a private online community, social media management, a powerful analytics suite, including Avectra’s proprietary A-Score(TM), and more. Avectra is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with regional offices in Chicago and Orlando.

About Equation Technologies:
Equation Technologies – http://www.equationtech.com/ – has been a leader in the implementation of ERP technology, systems integration and advanced custom development since 1985. Partnerships with proven technology leaders, including Intacct, Avectra, Sage and Deltek allow Equation to help clients effectively manage finances, projects, people, constituent relationships, and assets.

The company has received awards including Sage President’s Circle, Accounting Today magazine’s “Technology Pacesetter,” and the Sage Customer Excellence Award for its high level of client satisfaction.

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TDRP provides organizations with a standardized framework for reporting on the current state of talent development internally. The short-term value for an organization is the ability to keep L&D and business leaders informed about talent development with easy to understand, standard metrics that cover three topics: (i) business outcomes, (ii) efficiency measures and (iii) effectiveness measures. In the long-term, TDRP will be similar in nature to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in that it will provide a standard that increases measurement efficiency by concentrating measurement efforts on the minimum number of necessary and useful measures.

Organizations interested in further details about this research can access KnowledgeAdvisors’ TDRP dedicated resources page at: http://www.knowledgeadvisors.com/tdrp .

KnowledgeAdvisors will be hosting a TDRP related webinar on Monday, April 18th at 12pm CDT. The main learning objectives for this session will be to:
- Preview the history and context of the reporting principles
- Provide an Overview on the Talent Development Reporting Principles initiative
- Discuss the measurement framework for the executive reporting process
- Review the framework in-depth, including recommended reports
- Discuss the next steps for further executive reporting for learning.

“For many years, the learning profession has been challenged in reporting performance to executives. Recently an all star cast of CLO’s from major corporations convened to address this issue and create a common set of reporting principles the profession could leverage to have more meaningful dialogues with senior executives regarding learning,” stated Kent Barnett, CEO of KnowledgeAdvisors.

About KnowledgeAdvisors:
For organizations that utilize learning and development to drive business outcomes, KnowledgeAdvisors offers learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning. Unlike the standard reporting and dashboard features included in most learning and talent management software, we combine data from multiple enterprise systems with information collected through evaluations and assessments to paint a complete picture of learning and business performance. KnowledgeAdvisors can even benchmark your learning programs against other organizations.

For more about KnowledgeAdvisors, visit: www.knowledgeadvisors.com .

For inquiries related to this news release, contact:
Medha Pratap, Marketing Manager
312-676-4435
mpratap@knowledgeadvisors.com .

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The webcast, entitled “Taking the Fear and Hype Out of Social Media: Advice for Nonprofits,” is the first presentation of its kind offered by JMT Consulting, which is a national provider of consulting and software solutions to nonprofits.

Dawn Westerberg Consulting was founded in 2010 by Dawn Westerberg following a successful career in marketing and sales at Sage, the 3rd largest seller of business software in the world. Westerberg, who is also an Authorized Duct Tape Marketing Consultant, says of the social media presentation: “I am excited JMT Consulting asked me to give this presentation. There are a lot of myths concerning social media and we hope to shed more light on how it can be an effective way for nonprofits to effectively communicate with their members.”

Westerberg has been working with JMT on a variety of strategic marketing, public relations and online marketing initiatives. “Dawn has been instrumental in increasing the impact of JMT Consulting Group’s online presence through our website, blog, and social media,” says Jacqueline M. Tiso, CEO of JMT Consulting. “We asked Dawn to share the same best practices her guidance has helped us enjoy with our nonprofit community.”

The webcast, scheduled for Thursday, February 17, at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, will cover a variety of social media topics including:
- general definition of, and introduction to, social media;
- social media best practices; and
- examples of nonprofits successfully using social media.

For nonprofits interested in attending the webcast, a registration page can be viewed at: http://www.jmtconsulting.com/resources/events/taking-the-fear-and-the-hype-out-of-social-media-advice-for-nonprofits .

About JMT Consulting Group:
Headquartered in Patterson, New York, JMT Consulting Group (www.jmtconsulting.com) is a leading provider of software and consulting services to nonprofits.

About Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC:
Based in Austin, Texas, Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC serves companies from coast to coast and border to border. Dawn Westerberg (http://dawnwesterberg.com) is the president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC. An Authorized Duct Tape Marketing Consultant, she invites business owners to “Fall in Love with Your Business Again” through sound marketing strategy, creative collaboration and inspired performance.

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http://send2pressnewswire.com/author/dawn-westerberg-consulting-llc/feed .

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The conference call series is hosted by Taren Coleman and features industry guest speakers who discuss current and timely topics – with a focus on what usually drives most businesses – the 3 P’s – people, processes and profitability. The calls take place live and are also recorded so they can be conveniently replayed at any time.

“We kicked-off with three successful calls: Social Media Strategies For A Stronger Business Presence, Maximize The Value of Your Business, and our most recent call was Take Your Business To The Next Level, with guest speaker John Hrastar. John’s presentation was jam-packed with the ‘critical next steps’ of moving your business ahead, so much so, that John is coming back with a Part 2 for our January call,” sais Coleman.

To listen in on our first three calls visit our website for the call archive: http://www.colemanfinancialgroup.com/section12.cfm .

Please join us for our next call on January 11, 2011: Take Your Business To The Next Level – Part 2 with John Hrastar 2-3 p.m. (EST)

To access the live conference calls: Dial-in#: 218-632-9762 and Access code: 236747#.

The conference calls are live and participants can ask questions along the way or submit them ahead of time (email to taren@cfgplanning.com.)

Don’t worry if you miss the call, join late or leave the call early – all of the calls are recorded and can be replayed from any computer or downloaded to an mp3.

About Coleman Financial Group:
Taren Coleman, host of Taking Care of Business Today, is the founder of Coleman Financial Group (www.colemanfinancialgroup.com/section3.cfm), a Registered Investment Advisor in Bethesda, MD. Coleman Financial Group specializes in retirement income planning for business owners and pre-retirees – managing investments and other financial strategies for more financially secure lifestyles.

Contact:
Taren Coleman, CRPC®
Coleman Financial Group
301-941-1810
http://www.colemanfinancialgroup.com .

Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through H. Beck, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. H.Beck, Inc. and Coleman Financial Group, LLC are not affiliated.

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The fee for the two-hour Web seminar is $229 per person. Registration includes function-specific training, downloadable regulations, and training certification. Students can register by phone, (888) 546-6511, or via the Internet at www.Lion.com.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a rulemaking that is aimed at tightening its lithium battery restrictions to eliminate regulatory exceptions for smaller shipments of lithium batteries. The DOT intends to increase packaging requirements and transport documentation, in addition to limiting the transportation of defective or damaged batteries. Manufacturers would be required to retain the results of their United Nations battery design-type test for each battery type. In addition, the proposed rulemaking would require that the pilot of an aircraft be informed if a battery shipment is being placed onboard the plane.

The seminar will cover the rules for ground, air, and vessel shipping under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and International Maritime Organization (IMO). It is designed for employees and supervisors who perform pre-transportation functions, such as battery classification, packaging, marking, labeling, or completion of shipping papers. It also applies to those who ship electronics or other products that are packaged with batteries or contain batteries.

Lithium batteries are a versatile power source that has been adopted quickly by many different companies. As the number of lithium battery shipments has increased, so have the number of lithium battery incidents. Lithium batteries pose significant risk if not packaged correctly. When a lithium battery malfunctions due to mishandling, improper packaging, or inherent defects, the batteries generate extreme heat and cannot be easily extinguished. This poses great risk for those transporting the batteries, especially during air shipments.

The DOT mandates that all hazmat employees who “directly affect the safety of hazardous materials transportation” be trained and tested on the hazmat regulations applicable to their specific job functions and responsibilities. With civil penalties up to $55,000 per day per violation and criminal penalties up to $110,000 per day per violation, it is critical that lithium battery shippers receive updated training on the latest hazmat regulations.

About Lion Technology:

Since 1977, more than 100,000 professionals have relied on Lion Technology to meet their regulatory compliance training needs. Lion offers comprehensive training and resources in the area of environmental, hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, and workplace health and safety compliance. Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live Web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry comply with Federal and State laws and regulations.

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