Events

AI: Association Intelligence - Defining the Business Intelligence Landscape for Non-Profits, Avectra Users and Developers Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 12, 2007

David DeLorenzo, Chief Technology Officer, NACUBO
Debbie King, President, DSK Solutions, Inc.
Alan Simon, Sr. Director, Business Intelligence, DSK Solutions, Inc.

Association Intelligence (AI) is the term we coined to describe Business Intelligence (BI) for Associations. All associations depend on reports for information and until recently this often meant the time-consuming and expensive creation and maintenance of scores of Crystal or MRS reports. Multi-dimensional analysis and advanced analytics have typically been expensive propositions that only the largest associations could undertake. Recent developments have made full-featured BI capabilities available at lower costs so that associations of any size can reap the benefits of BI, but there are important factors to consider before you start. This session will explain why it is important to be a data-driven organization and will cover the fundamental principles of Business Intelligence. We will also look at the real world position of a typical association as it relates to the Business Intelligence landscape – taking into consideration the decision points, strategies, change management and resources required – and what this all means to you.

Session Topics:
· BI (AI): what is it and why is it important?
· How BI differs from traditional reporting
· The importance of being a data-driven organization
· What associations are doing today: real world examples
· What associations should be doing tomorrow
· Roadmap for implementing BI: best practices and critical success factors

Making the Leap from Traditional Reporting to Business Intelligence
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2007 Association Technology Conference, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, February 13, 2007

Kate Evans-Knoblock, Mgr, Application Development, ASHA
Debbie King, President, DSK Solutions, Inc.
Alan Simon, Sr. Director, Business Intelligence, DSK Solutions, Inc.

Do you know what business intelligence (BI) actually is and how it differs from traditional reporting? A significant amount of preparation should occur long before specifying analytical requirements or designing the architecture of the underlying data warehouse. Discuss the work processes, human factor considerations, and technology preparation needed for success. An appropriate approach to BI can help you capitalize on hidden opportunities and leverage your data for maximum ROI. Learn how to identify and avoid the major reporting points of pain and how to unlock actionable insights from your data. Walk away from this session with a viable business intelligence strategy and discover the keys to achieving maximum value from your BI investment