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.

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NIGP is committed to developing our talented network of Chapter Leaders. That's why we'd like to invite two (2) leaders from each Chapter to join us for Chapter Academy 2021 ABSOLUTELY FREE.

 

NIGP Chapter Leader (1st registrant)

$0

NIGP Chapter Leader (2nd registrant)

$0

 

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*Attendance at the Chapter Academy is limited to two registrants per Chapter

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 11th

1PM - 3 PM

Engaging Members Differently in 2021

New year which calls for new idThursday March 11th 1pm-3pmeas 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.

Schedule on March 11

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

Thursday April 8th

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Revenue & Resources in a Recession

We’ll explore 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 out sponsorship programs for a more virtual world.

 

Team meeting: Thursday, April 22

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 peera as possible during the program.  

Thursday May 6th

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.

Team meeting: Thursday, May 20

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 peera as possible during the program.  

Thursday June 24th

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.

Thursday June 24th

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.

Thursday July 8th

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.