Leaders Blog

Interested in serving your association colleagues as NAIFA Secretary or a Trustee? Submit your application today!

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - a Why Volunteer for NAIFA flyer! As we continue through the nominations and elections cycle for 2026, this flyer will assist you in your recruitment efforts of new volunteers.

You're invited to participate in NAIFA’s Blueprint Chapter Leadership Training, designed to equip our Chapter leaders with the tools, strategies and support needed to lead with purpose and confidence. Whether you’re new to your role or a seasoned leader, the program provides a comprehensive roadmap for successful Chapter management, member engagement and impactful programming. This dynamic program includes:

Join Connecticut, Greater Washington D.C., Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island, Utah and Virginia as NAIFA Certified Leadership Boards on May 29!

The NAIFA Certified Leadership Board designation is awarded to NAIFA Chapters upon completion of a live presentation of NAIFA’s 90-minute training program entitled “Empowering Chapter Leaders” by the President, President-Elect, and at least 80% of the Chapter’s Board.

We are currently seeking Mentors and Mentees for our Mentor Loop Program! NAIFA's Mentor Loop Program is an exclusive initiative designed to help professionals like you connect, learn and grow through meaningful mentorship relationships. Whether you’re an emerging leader looking for guidance or an experienced professional eager to give back, this program provides a structured yet flexible platform to foster valuable career development.

By joining Mentor Loop, you’ll gain:

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - an updated awards page! The updated page outlines why awards matter, National-level awards and our new deep-dive training on utilizing NAIFA's new universal application cycle.

Life Happens has created and coordinated the Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) campaign, as disability insurance is arguably the most misunderstood of all major insurances. However, it doesn't have to be. Now is the time to come together to do something about the enormous gap that exists between Americans' need for disability insurance and the actual coverage they have. 

Join Connecticut, Greater Washington D.C., Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island and Utah as NAIFA Certified Leadership Boards! 

The NAIFA Certified Leadership Board designation is awarded to NAIFA Chapters upon completion of a live presentation of NAIFA’s 90-minute training program entitled “Empowering Chapter Leaders” by the President, President-Elect, and at least 80% of the Chapter’s Board. Our next training is on May 29 @ 3 p.m. Eastern! 

Each May, Life Happens creates and coordinates the Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) campaign, as disability insurance is arguably the most misunderstood of all major insurances. However, it doesn't have to be. May is the time to come together to do something about the enormous gap that exists between Americans' need for disability insurance and the actual coverage they have. 

NAIFA’s Mentor Loop Program is an exclusive initiative designed to help professionals like you connect, learn and grow through meaningful mentorship relationships. Whether you’re an emerging leader looking for guidance or an experienced professional eager to give back, this program provides a structured yet flexible platform to foster valuable career development.

By joining Mentor Loop, you’ll gain: