Growing closer. Virtually.

Chapter Academy 2021

New Format for this Year:

6-Month Virtual Leadership Program


Program Kick-off:  March 10th


Real connections. Real stories. Real challenges. Real accomplishments.

For 2021, given the challenges brought on by COVID, Chapter Academy will be a six-month chapter learning experience.  Engage in this exclusive six-month learning experience featuring an agenda that's relevant with compelling content designed to help you succeed in today's ever-changing world. Leave every session with new ideas that inspire action.

Topics include:

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

 

Collaborating, Meeting and Learning Virtually
Revenue Streams in a Recession
Virtual Events, Team Building
Member Engagement, Virtual Volunteering
Contracting during COVID-19
Chapter Resources

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

Schedule - Chapter Academy 2021

All times listed below are Eastern Standard Time.

March 10 - 5 - 6 PM

Pep Rally

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!

Thursday March 11

1PM - 3 PM

Engaging Members Differently in 2021

Its a new year which calls for new ideas and perhaps a refresh on tried and true ones. We’ll tap into a broader definition of member engagement to explore engaging members differently for collaborating, meeting and learning.

1:10 - 1:30 PM
Opening Keynote: The Possibilities in a New Year & New Decade

1:30 - 3:00 PM
Engaging Members Differently in 2021: Collaborating, meeting, and learning virtually

  • Develop a broader definition of member engagement (beyond events to content, micro-engagement, community service, 1:1 activities); let’s not leave members who aren’t engaging virtually behind
  • Share innovative ideas for engaging members
  • Idea storming: what activities can we offer virtually that are new and different? What new initiatives can we consider? How can we think small in-person to complement virtual?
  • Beyond traditional channels: How are chapters convening boards to get the job done? Are people pushing video updates?
  • How to enhance meeting virtually

Team meeting: Thursday, March 25

1:00 - 2:00 PM

This collaborative session is a chance for you to connect with peers for a deeper dive discussion around the main topics covered in the general session. Each team meeting gives participants a chance to network with as many peers as possible during the program.  

Thursday April 8

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Revenue & Resources in a Recession

How we can unlock regular and new channels to support our chapter’s member services and programs. Let’s take a fresh look at the revenue mix, identify alternative resources and refresh our sponsorship programs for a more virtual world.

  • What do we need $$ for – identifying the true need
  • Look at revenue mix: partnerships, sponsorships, member support
  • Identifying alternative revenue resources
  • Crafting new sponsorship ideas
  • When chapters should be tapping into reserves  

Team meeting: Thursday, April 22

1:00 - 2:00 PM

This collaborative session is a chance for you to connect with peers for a deeper dive discussion around the main topics covered in the general session. Each team meeting gives participants a chance to network with as many peers as possible during the program.  

Thursday May 6

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Decoding Volunteer Engagement to Boost Involvement

Association member research says members want to volunteer. Let’s explore what’s stopping them, what’s motivating them and how to tap into the virtual opportunities to engage more members in the work of the chapter.

  • Why members volunteer and how to use that to motivate members to volunteer
  • Explore micro and traditional opportunities and virtual volunteering
  • Downsizing volunteer responsibilities
  • How to engage members virtually
  • Taking advantage of new members participating virtually

Team meeting: Thursday, May 20

1:00 - 2:00 PM

This collaborative session is a chance for you to connect with peers for a deeper dive discussion around the main topics covered in the general session. Each team meeting gives participants a chance to network with as many peers as possible during the program.  

Thursday June 10

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Tapping Technology & Tools to Drive Activities

This will be the year of the virtual/in-person blend. We’ll continue to tap technology and tools to bring our members together as we explore how to (and when to) bridge back to in-person events. Together, we’ll share what’s worked and talk through innovative options.

  • Favorite tech and tools chapters use 
  • What is hybrid and can we do it? Can we look at the reverse trade show?
  • Tools for ice breakers, socials, team building
  • Communications and marketing tools and tips

Team meeting: Thursday, June 24

1:00 - 2:00 PM

This collaborative session is a chance for you to connect with peers for a deeper dive discussion around the main topics covered in the general session. Each team meeting gives participants a chance to network with as many peers as possible during the program.  

Thursday July 8

1:00 - 3:00 PM

What’s Next? A look at driving a strong second half of the year.

Let’s bring all the ideas and conversations over the course of the Academy to a robust dialog on how we can drive success in our chapters this year and next year. We’ll build the session around your questions and ideas.

1 - 2:30 PM
What’s next? Looking at chapter’s questions and needs.

2:30 - 3:00 PM
Closing