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Become a NAIFA Certified Leadership Board on December 11 and join these 24 Chapters! 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.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - a new member letter template! As studies have shown that successfully orienting members as to how to utilize the benefits of membership is the single greatest indicator of whether they will continue their membership in the future, Chapters are strongly encouraged to develop a process to welcome their new members.

We are calling for nominations for the 2025 Kenneth Black Leadership Award. If you know someone who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities and has made a significant contribution toward fulfilling the core values of relationships, education, and ethics, please nominate this individual for the Ken Black Leadership Award. The recipient will be chosen by a selection panel in early December. Note that all recipients must be members of NAIFA and current national Board members are not eligible.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional landscape, strong leadership is more important than ever. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or looking to refine your existing skills, having the right tools and insights is essential to driving success — both for yourself and your Chapter.

If not, join these 24 NAIFA Certified Leadership Boards on December 11! 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.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - 2026 Blackout Dates! As a reminder, Chapter programming is prohibited around Congressional Conference, the FSP Institute, the National Leadership Conference, Protectors and NAIFA Live. Exceptions include LILI classes, NAIFA Live watch parties, study groups, LUTCF classes, LACP exam prep classes and advocacy meetings.

We are calling for nominations for the 2025 Kenneth Black Leadership Award. If you know someone who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities and has made a significant contribution toward fulfilling the core values of relationships, education, and ethics, please nominate this individual for the Ken Black Leadership Award. The recipient will be chosen by a selection panel in early December. Note that all recipients must be members of NAIFA and current national Board members are not eligible.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week, Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Chapter webinar recording! The webinar covers:

We’re excited to announce that materials from NAIFA’s 2025 National Leadership Conference are now available! Whether you joined us in person or are looking to catch up on the valuable insights shared, you can now access presentation decks from this year’s event.

Join these 24 NAIFA Certified Leadership Boards on December 11!

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.