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  1. Adding More Detail (Recommended for Reforecasting)

    Use Line Item Detail Found under Data Input Tools Add sub-line items (e.g., individual events) Example:  Instead of: “Event Revenue: $50,000” You can break into: Event A: $15,000 Event B: $10,000 Event C: $25,000 This provides cl...
  2. How to Analyze Your Financials

    Drill Down (summary → detail) Understand what makes up a total number Drill Transaction (to Sage data) View underlying transactions See notes/comments tied to entries This is your primary tool for investigation and transparency ...
  3. How to Enter or Update Data

    Where to input Only edit blue cells How to input Type values directly OR use Excel formulas When done, click: “Save Data to Vena” Critical rule: If you don’t click “Save Data to Vena,” your updates will NOT be saved Formulas sav...
  4. Understanding the Template

    What you’ll see: Chart of accounts structure (Revenue, Expenses, etc.) Data aligned to your region/location Columns including: Prior year (if available) Current year actuals (from Sage) Budget Budget remaining Reforecast (if applicabl...
  5. Opening Your Financial Template

    Click  “Input Data” Download the Excel file Open it and: Accept the Vena add-in (first time only) Select your region (auto-filled for most users) Good to know: No software installation required Works on PC, Mac (Excel 365 required),...
  6. How to Access Vena

    Please note: only Regional Treasurers have access to Vena Step 1: Log in Go to: Vena.io Use your credentials from the password activation email If you didn’t receive access, contact: finance@hbanet.org Step 2: Land on the Task Pane O...
  7. What is Vena?

    Vena is an Excel-based financial platform that connects directly to Sage and other systems to support: Budgeting and reforecasting Real-time financial visibility Drill-down into financial data Self-service reporting Why we use it: Red...
  8. HBA Resource Center

    The HBA Resource Center is an ever-evolving knowledge base that houses all of the HBA's non-proprietary volunteer resources. Here you will find tools, templates, resources, how-to articles, policies, and so much more! In 2026, the HBA Resource Ce...
  9. HBA Organizational Components

    HBA Global works to define the organizational strategy and priorities at a global level. This global strategy is then translated by operating geography by our Operating Boards. Regions then refine and adapt this strategy for their regional territo...
  10. HBA regional structure

    Each HBA Region is comprised of a Regional Executive Committee, regional departments and local chapters. The Regional Executive Committee, Department Presidents and Chapter Presidents make up what we call the Regional Council: the leaders within t...