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Justi Folladori

Justi Folladori


Recent posts by Justi Folladori

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Elevate Your Board Leadership. Become Certified in June.

By Justi Folladori on 5/27/26 9:41 AM

Great Chapters are built by great leaders. Join NAIFA’s Empowering Chapter Leaders program on June 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern for a dynamic 90-minute board certification training created to help Chapter leaders build stronger boards, improve collaboration and lead with greater purpose and effectiveness.

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Take the Next Step Toward Board Certification

By Justi Folladori on 5/12/26 9:00 AM

Great Chapters are built by great leaders. Join NAIFA’s Empowering Chapter Leaders program on June 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern for a dynamic 90-minute board certification training created to help Chapter leaders build stronger boards, improve collaboration and lead with greater purpose and effectiveness.

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Strengthen Your Career with NAIFA Mentorship

By Justi Folladori on 5/6/26 9:00 AM

No matter where you are in your career, one thing is true—growth doesn’t happen in isolation. The right guidance can accelerate your progress, sharpen your perspective and open doors you didn’t even know existed.

That’s exactly what the NAIFA Mentors Program is built to do.

Designed to connect members across experience levels, this program creates meaningful, one-on-one relationships between those eager to grow and those ready to give back. It’s more than a conversation—it’s a structured opportunity to gain real-world insight, build accountability and develop as a leader within NAIFA.

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Making the Most of the Life Happens Content Library

By Justi Folladori on 4/29/26 9:00 AM

On May 28 at 4 p.m. Eastern, join us for our next quarterly leaders training! This quarter, join Content Strategy Director, Julie Holsinger, for a walkthrough of the Life Happens Content Library and discover how easy it is to access and use the content available to support your marketing efforts.
 

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Empower Your Board. Elevate Your Chapter.

By Justi Folladori on 4/27/26 9:00 AM

Strong Chapters start with strong leadership. NAIFA’s Empowering Chapter Leaders program is a 90-minute board certification training designed to help Chapter leaders lead with clarity, confidence and impact.

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Unlock SkillSet for Your Chapter: Exclusive Pre-Conference Session

By Justi Folladori on 4/16/26 9:50 AM

If you’re heading to Congressional Conference, don’t miss the opportunity to get even more out of your experience—join us prior to Congressional Conference registration for an exclusive deep-dive into SkillSet powered by Trustworthy Selling®.

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Become a NAIFA Certified Leadership Board on June 11

By Justi Folladori on 4/12/26 12:00 PM

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.

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Supporting Students Through the Life Lessons Scholarship Program

By Justi Folladori on 4/8/26 9:00 AM

When students lose a parent or guardian without adequate life insurance, the financial impact can put their education at risk. The Life Lessons Scholarship Program, created by Life Happens, a NAIFA Community, helps ease that burden—awarding over $4 million to more than 1,000 students since 2005.

Now, NAIFA Chapters can play a direct role through Chapter sponsorship.

Save the Date: Quarterly Leaders Training – May 28

By Justi Folladori on 4/2/26 10:50 AM

Mark your calendars! The next quarterly leaders training is scheduled for May 28 at 4 p.m. Eastern, and you won’t want to miss it.

These sessions are designed specifically for Chapter staff and  leaders who are looking to strengthen their impact, stay aligned with key initiatives and gain practical tools to better serve their members. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to your role, these trainings provide valuable insights, updates and opportunities to connect with peers across the federation.

Be sure to save the date now, and keep an eye out for registration details coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Your Year at a Glance: Making the Most of NAIFA’s Leaders Calendar

By Justi Folladori on 4/1/26 9:00 AM

Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built through planning, consistency and showing up at the right moments. That’s exactly what NAIFA’s Leaders Calendar is designed to support.

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