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    • 21 Mar 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual Meeting
    • 9
    Register


    Your meeting planner comes to you - she/he is over budget. What happened? Why? What was missed? And, what does it mean for the organization's overall budget?

    In this nonprofit-only discussion, we will hopefully take some of the mystery out of budgeting for events. How CFOs, directors of finance and other finance professionals can work more closely and collaboratively with their event managers. We'll look at... 

    • How event managers create their budget
    • How to avoid some common mistakes in budgeting
    • The tracking of historical data and trends and how they impact budgets

    Join your nonprofit colleagues for this interactive discussion, facilitated as a peer-to-peer sharing opportunity.

    Host: Donna Tschiffely, FAR Executive Director and President/Owner of Conference Incorporated a 37 year old association-event management firm

    Location: A Virtual Conversation

    Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

    Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

    *Please note: Attendee contact information will be distributed after the meeting. If you have any objections to sharing your information with the other  attendees, please note it in your registration or notify Angelica Sullivan at hq@far-roundtable.org.

    **This event is for nonprofit members only. Contact hq@far-roundtable.org if:
    - Y
    ou are a nonprofit member and have staff you want to join
    - Y
    ou work for a nonprofit, but are not a FAR nonprofit member and would like to attend this event

    • 13 Apr 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual Meeting
    • 25
    Register


    Join your nonprofit colleagues for this interactive discussion, facilitated as a peer-to-peer sharing opportunity.

    Bring Diversity  to Every Aspect of Your Recruiting Plan. Hear from our experts to walk away with the following learning objectives: 

    1. Understand the importance of diversity recruitment strategies in organizations.
    2. Understand the role that unconscious bias plays in the recruitment process.
    3. Bring awareness to tools and methodologies that organizations can use to build diverse slates of candidates.

    Host: Mei Acuña, Director, Global Talent Acquisition, PhRMA & Julien Bois, Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand, PhRMA

    Location: A Virtual Conversation

    Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023

    Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

    *Please note: Attendee contact information will be distributed after the meeting. If you have any objections to sharing your information with the other  attendees, please note it in your registration or notify Angelica Sullivan at hq@far-roundtable.org.

    **This event is for nonprofit members only. Contact hq@far-roundtable.org if:
    - Y
    ou are a nonprofit member and have staff you want to join
    - Y
    ou work for a nonprofit, but are not a FAR nonprofit member and would like to attend this event

    • 18 Apr 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • SEIU | 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
    Register


    Back by popular demand!

    Andy Bauer, Vice President and Regional Executive
    for the Baltimore Branch of the
    Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Richmond

    Join FAR at our April Luncheon when Andy Bauer will provide an overview of the US economy. Bauer will talk about the labor market and inflation dynamics, and the current stance of monetary policy. There will also be a discussion of risks to the economy and what to expect in 2023. Bauer’s information is easy to understand and his style is engaging – this is a session you don’t want to miss! 

    Presentation Takeaways

    At the end of this session, you will be able to:

    • Understand the current state of the US economy and the outlook for growth
    • Learn the dynamics behind the rise in inflation and where inflation is likely to trend in the near-term
    • Understand recent monetary policy decisions and the direction of policy going forward

        Presenter: Andy Bauer, Vice President and Regional Executive for the Baltimore Branch of the Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Richmond

        Andy serves as the lead external facing officer for the Richmond Fed in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia. In this role Andy provides support to the Bank’s monetary policy responsibilities and leads the execution of Bank’s external engagement strategy. He regularly speaks about national and regional economic conditions and Federal Reserve policy to business, professional and trade associations, community groups, and the media. Prior to becoming Regional Executive, Andy worked as a Senior Regional Economist at the Richmond Fed. Before joining the Richmond Fed in 2006, he worked as an economic analyst in the macroeconomic policy group in the Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Andy serves on the board of the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Maryland Council of Economic Education and is a former affiliate assistant professor at Loyola University. He received a Ph.D. in economics from Emory University and a B.A. from American University.

          Knowledge Level: Overview

          Field of Study: Economics 

          Prerequisites: No prerequisite is required

          Advanced Preparation: No

          CPE Credit: 1

           

          When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
          Networking 11:30 am 
          Lunch  12:00 am
          Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 pm

          Where: SEIU  | 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

          SEIU Conference Center: Please note SEIU is a secured building, and you will need to present a valid photo ID upon entry. Security will direct you to the location where the session is being held.

          SEIU requires that masks must be worn entering and exiting the building. You may takeoff your mask when you arrive to your designated conference room. 

          Parking: Underground paid garage parking is available, but space is limited; entry into the garage is located on 18th Street. There are also other nearby parking garages as well as limited metered street parking.

          Metro: Closest stop is the Dupont Circle Station (south station exit) on the Red Line. Upon exit from the station walk towards 18th Street along Massachusetts Avenue; the SEIU Conference Center is located on the right-hand side almost immediately adjacent to Dupont Circle.

          FAR members, please make sure to log in to the FAR website to receive FAR member registration options. 

          This program is approved for CPE and CAE credit.

          FAR is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.  For more information regarding refund, complaint, and program cancellation policies, please contact the FAR office at: 1325 G Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 or email (hq@far-roundtable.org). There are no refunds or cancellations accepted after January 10, 2020. Field of Study: TBD Program level is basic – update. There are no pre-requisites nor advanced preparation. It is Group-Live delivery method. Sponsor ID: 109395

          FAR is a CAE Approved Provider. Program(s) will be evaluated monthly to meet the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer which qualifies for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation, and we will maintain records of your participation in accord with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.

          • 09 May 2023
          • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
          • SEIU | 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
          Register


          Description:

          As employers settle in to managing dispersed workforces, we revisit the various compliance items that come into play and discuss the importance of workplace norms for strengthening your organization’s culture and reducing conflict among team members.

          Presentation Takeaways

          At the end of this session, you will be able to:

          • Identify compliance items to be mindful of with employees in different state
          • Identify resources and strategies for ensuring compliance with various state employment laws
          • Define the term “workplace norms
          • Create workplace norms that are relevant and meaningful to your organization
          Simone A. Putnam, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Partner-in-Charge, Managed Services, Human Resources, Marcum LLP

          Simone Putnam is Partner-in-Charge of the Managed Services - Human Resources Department in the Firm’s Washington, DC office. She is also the regional leader of the Executive Search, Transition & Planning practice. Ms. Putnam came to Marcum via the Firm’s merger with Raffa, P.C., one of the nation’s preeminent public accounting and business consulting firms in the nation, specializing in nonprofits.


          Ms. Putnam has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, human resources, customer service, and business development. She provides clients with executive-level human resources management consulting support. Her clients range from between $3 million - $30 million in annual revenue


          Ms. Putnam leads a team of professionals who provide services in the areas of talent acquisition, audits and assessments, compensation studies and systems, employee relations, policy development, compliance, benefits planning and administration, payroll management, training, performance management, investigations, on-boarding, terminations, executive level searches, transition consulting, succession planning and eadership development.


          Ms. Putnam and her team take pride in supporting organizations fulfill their missions by creating workplace culture and environments where employees have the creativity and freedom to reach their full potential.

            Knowledge Level: Overview

            Field of Study: Business Management & Organization  

            Prerequisites: No prerequisite is required

            Advanced Preparation: No

            CPE Credit: 1

             

            When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
            Networking 11:30 am 
            Lunch  12:00 pm
            Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 pm

            Where: SEIU | 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

            SEIU Conference Center: Please note SEIU is a secured building, and you will need to present a valid photo ID upon entry. Security will direct you to the location where the session is being held.

            SEIU requires that masks must be worn entering and exiting the building. You may takeoff your mask when you arrive to your designated conference room. 

            Parking: Underground paid garage parking is available, but space is limited; entry into the garage is located on 18th Street. There are also other nearby parking garages as well as limited metered street parking.

            Metro: Closest stop is the Dupont Circle Station (south station exit) on the Red Line. Upon exit from the station walk towards 18th Street along Massachusetts Avenue; the SEIU Conference Center is located on the right-hand side almost immediately adjacent to Dupont Circle.

            FAR members, please make sure to log in to the FAR website to receive FAR member registration options. 

            This program is approved for CPE and CAE credit.

            FAR is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.  For more information regarding refund, complaint, and program cancellation policies, please contact the FAR office at: 1325 G Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 or email (hq@far-roundtable.org). There are no refunds or cancellations accepted after January 10, 2020. Field of Study: TBD Program level is basic – update. There are no pre-requisites nor advanced preparation. It is Group-Live delivery method. Sponsor ID: 109395

            FAR is a CAE Approved Provider. Program(s) will be evaluated monthly to meet the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer which qualifies for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation, and we will maintain records of your participation in accord with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.

            • 17 May 2023
            • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
            • Virtual Meeting
            • 24
            Register


            “Anatomy of a Breach”

            Did you know in the past 2 years, 43% of all cyberattacks are performed on small business and nonprofits? The shift in strategy to focus on smaller organizations provides threat actors with easier targets – weaker security defense and a quicker turnaround for ransom. With such devastation, nearly 60% of small businesses fail within six months of a data breach.

            Sit in on this one-of-a-kind webinar to hear first-hand experiences from an association that has gone through a breach and their lessons-learned to help you prepare for the inevitable.

            • Hear how an association COO and CIO navigated the rough waters of a security breach.
            • Find out the first critical steps you need to take to protect your organization.
            • Discover why it’s important to have a cybersecurity insurance and what type/s of insurances are necessary to protect you and your association.
            • Learn how to create an effective breach communication plan to address your staff, board, and members
            • Hear tips and tactics to fortifying your current systems

              Join your non-profit colleagues for this interactive discussion, facilitated as a peer-to-peer sharing opportunity.

              Speakers:  

              • Villy Savino, VP Technology Transformation, CoreNet Global
              • Larry Bazrod, COO, CoreNet Global

              Location: A Virtual Conversation

              Date:  Wednesday, May 17, 2023

              Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

              *Please note:  Attendee contact information will be distributed after the meeting. If you have any objections to sharing your information with the other attendees, please note it in your registration or notify Angelica Sullivan at hq@far-roundtable.org.

              **This event is for nonprofit members only. Contact hq@far-roundtable.org if:
              - Y
              ou are a nonprofit member and have staff you want to join
              - Y
              ou work for a nonprofit, but are not a FAR nonprofit member and would like to attend this event

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            15 Feb 2023 “Change Management – It’s Part of Everything”
            18 Jan 2023 What is a PEO, and could it be right for your organization?
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            06 Dec 2022 Holiday Party (Members-Only)
            16 Nov 2022 HR Policies: Do your policies help or hinder retention? - Nonprofit Member Discussion
            09 Nov 2022 November Luncheon "Making What Matters to You Matter to Others "
            27 Oct 2022 View Recording of Webinar: The Top Five Operational Challenges Facing Nonprofits Today Hosted by Nonprofit Advisory Board and FAR
            25 Oct 2022 FAR Meet Up - Tommy Joe's
            20 Oct 2022 Outsourcing Operational Functions - Nonprofit Member Discussion
            11 Oct 2022 October Luncheon "Sizing & Investing Nonprofit Reserves""
            29 Sep 2022 Strategic Planning Process - Nonprofit Member Discussion
            27 Sep 2022 FAR In-Person Happy Hour - Fall 2022
            27 Sep 2022 September Program: Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer a Question!
            25 Aug 2022 “What’s on Your Mind?” - A Nonprofit Member Discussion
            29 Jun 2022 Peer Mentoring/Management - Nonprofit Member Discussion
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            10 May 2022 FAR In-Person Spring Happy Hour
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            28 Jan 2022 FAR January Nonprofit Member Breakfast: Inflation and Unemployment Rates
            25 Jan 2022 FAR January Webinar - A Shot in the Arm- Boosting Non-dues Revenue to Strengthen Your Organization
            19 Jan 2022 January Webinar "Top 10 List: What’s New in Risk Management for 2022?"
            14 Dec 2021 FAR Virtual Holiday Happy Hour
            09 Dec 2021 FAR December Webinar - Diversity Equity and Inclusion/Racial Equity: Theory to Practice
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            14 Sep 2021 FAR September Webinar - Accounting Updates for 2022
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            27 Apr 2021 FAR April Webinar - Planning for Accounting Department Disruption: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
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            28 Jan 2021 FAR January Webinar - Paycheck Protection Program 2.0: Everything Associations & Nonprofits Need to Know
            19 Jan 2021 FAR January Webinar - 2021 Unmasked - Investment Themes for a New Year
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