Chapter Academy 2021

Join us for a virtual happy hour where Academy attendees will open a pre-event swag box, NIGP staff will preview the program and we will get to know each other in an informal and fun environment!

To kick things off we have an industry expert joining us to discuss what is happening across chapters in associations currently. With the impacts of COVID19 and financial uncertainty, we will hear how other associations chapter leaders are handling the disruption.

This session kicks off the program by focusing on the technology needed to succeed in a virtual world. Not only to collaborate with members, but to have board meetings, to engage with suppliers and to event host events and trade shows---learn what technology chapters are using, hear lessons learned and brainstorm strategies to move forward.

In a time where we need to be creative to identify revenue streams for our chapters, this session brings together a panel of chapter leaders and suppliers to discuss how to get creative when raising revenue for your chapter.

Taking a deeper dive into the world of team building and creating virtual events, this session introduces strategies in which chapters can create engaging virtual experiences to help with team building, recruitment, and supplier relationships.

How are chapters staying connected? How are they recruiting new members? This session dives into the world of virtual member engagement and volunteering. Identify ways in which your chapter can be innovative and think outside of the box when it comes to engagement.

What do chapter leaders need to know about contracting with venues or for services during a pandemic? How can chapters protect themselves financially when trying to still push forward and plan events? What requirements do leaders need to be aware of? How can suppliers help? These are all questions many of you need to know, join us for this session to uncover best practices and tips for chapters to move forward.

Wrapping up the program with our final session, join NIGP leaders as they share with chapters what NIGP is doing to partner with them during this challenging time. Find out what resources we have available, how to schedule training for your members, and where to continue collaborating with your peers from Academy!