The new year brings resolutions, most of which are about change. While we focus on the need to change, we sometimes skip setting ourselves up for change.
Peggy Hoffman
PEN America Chapters Unite Readers Writers Nationwide share their journey of starting a new chapter model that's flexible and mission-driven.
Is 2020 the year to try harder or finally "fix" your chapters? Before you write your new year's resolution list, as a different question. Should we fix it?
Incorporating volunteering into your job search is a win-win for you and the organization you volunteer for. Treat volunteer work as seriously as your job.
Can we leverage chapters? Yes, we can and we’ve talked to a couple of associations who are doing it! Associations like NAHB, PRSA, AOA, ANA, and more.
Are virtual chapters viable? The jury is still out on this question. You see virtual isn’t a slam dunk. It doesn’t necessarily solve the connection issue.
We've done numerous chapter leader workshops and report that there are chapters succeeding in building volunteer engagement where other chapters struggle.
We are fond of replacing "best" with "effective". Maybe though we need to go another step. Could we provide a tool using why or how?
Chapters can play a key role in membership and revenue growth for your association: reach new audiences, provide community, and nail retention.
What resources are needed? How do we support volunteer leaders? We are gathering a group of association execs in two workshops...