Leaders Blog

Did you know that since 2021 more than 400 students from more than 100 schools have participated in NAIFA's Future Leaders program? This free program allows college students to hear directly from NAIFA members about their careers, the path they took to get where they are, and the things they know now, that they wish they would have known back then. Do you have student members in your chapter? Invite them to participate. If you know of a student (or even a child or grandchild of a client) interested in a career in our industry, invite them to participate in our Future Leaders program to explore career options. Our fall session starts on October 9th.

It's hard to believe that this weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. That means that this is the last report of the Summer Membership Challenge. But, these are not the final results...you still have until August 31st to make progress on your membership numbers. We've had some shifts in the leaderboard this week with Wisconsin moving into 2nd place and Massachusetts into 3rd! Here is our leader board as of August 26th: Washington, D.C. (+10), Wisconsin,  (+8), Massachusetts (+7), Arkansas (+6),  Montana (+4), South Carolina (+4), North Dakota (+2), South Dakota (+2),  Idaho (+2), and Hawaii (+1).

It's hard to believe that in a few weeks, it will be September! That also means this is the final push to the top of the Summer Membership Challenge. Here's our leader board this week: Washington, D.C. (+15), Arkansas (+7), Wisconsin (+7), South Carolina (+5), Massachusetts (+4), North Dakota (+3), South Dakota (+3),  Idaho (+2), Montana (+2), Nevada (+1), and Tennessee (+1). Arkansas and Wisconsin are now tied for 2nd place with South Carolina on their heels. Who will walk away with the prize money? Make the most of the last 2 weeks of competition!

There are only three weeks remaining of our Summer Membership Challenge! Which chapters will come out net positive at the end of August to be rewarded? Here's a quick look at the competition: Washington, D.C. (+15), Arkansas (+9), Wisconsin (+7), North Dakota (+4), South Dakota (+4), South Carolina (+4), Massachusetts (+3), Idaho (+2), and Tennessee (+2). Arkansas and Washington, D.C. have proven to be tough competitors throughout the summer but Wisconsin is closing in! How will your chapter make the most of the final weeks of competition?

It's Week Four of the Summer Membership Challenge! Congratulations to the following chapters showing growth since June 1st: Arkansas (+3), Greater Washington, D.C.(+14), Georgia (+1), Hawaii (+2), Idaho (+1), Illinois (+1), Kansas (+2), Montana (+2), Nevada(+1), North Dakota (+2), Rhode Island (+1), South Carolina (+3), South Dakota (+4), Tennessee (+1), and Wisconsin (+7).

The Trifecta Team comprised of Membership, Grassroots, and IFAPAC, is pleased to announce the Q2 2024 Hard Hat Winners. Membership, Corrado Gugliotta, Grassroots, Joseph Pearl, and IFAPAC Timothy Johnson. These gentlemen went above and beyond during the second quarter to move the needle in each respective area. We are #NAIFAproud of their efforts!

It's Week Three of the Summer Membership Challenge! Unfortunately, we do not have updated results this week due to staff vacation. But, you won't want to miss what's in store next week! Be sure you are registered for our webinar, Passion Powers People a special mid-summer meeting to focus on membership. With three Supreme Court decisions affecting our business, the looming DOL fiduciary-only rule, and the upcoming expiration of certain elements of the Tax and Jobs Cut Act, the time is now to expand our base so that we are prepared to welcome in new leaders at the state and federal levels.

Check your results for Week Two of our Summer Membership Challenge! Take a look at how you stack up against other chapters. Congratulations to the chapters that have grown since June 1st: Arkansas, Colorado, GWDC, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. We've added 3 more states with growth this week! Let's keep the momentum going!

The results are now for the first week of our Summer Membership Challenge! Take a look at how you stack up against other chapters. Congratulations to the 10 chapters that grew since June 1st: Arkansas, GWDC, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Don't miss your opportunity to shine! All award submissions will close at 11:59 pm eastern on Friday, May 31st. NAIFA's awards provide an opportunity for our members to differentiate themselves from the crowd and receive national recognition for their contributions.