Leaders Blog

We are calling for nominations for the 2026 Kenneth Black, Jr. 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 Kenneth Black, Jr. Leadership Award. The recipient will be chosen by a selection panel in November. Note that all recipients must be members of NAIFA and current national Board members are not eligible.

Strong Chapters start with strong leaders. Join us on September 17 for NAIFA's Empowering Chapter Leaders training and earn your designation as a NAIFA Certified Leadership Board.

The right mentor can help you gain confidence, expand your network and reach your professional goals. Whether you're looking for guidance or ready to share your experience, NAIFA's mentorship program makes it easy to build meaningful mentoring relationships with fellow members.

NAIFA’s Chapter Playbook is the go-to resource for Chapter leaders and staff looking to operate more effectively, engage members, and deliver a stronger member experience. Join Corey Mathews, NAIFA’s Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services, on August 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern for a guided tour of this powerful resource and learn how to leverage its tools, templates, and best practices to support your Chapter’s success.

Strong Chapters start with strong leaders. Join us on September 17 for NAIFA's Empowering Chapter Leaders training and earn your designation as a NAIFA Certified Leadership Board.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week, new PAC resources! These new resources help explain the importance of NAIFA’s PACs to NAIFA’s advocacy efforts and their role in helping you advocate for your profession and clients when making a PAC ask.

NAIFA’s Chapter Playbook is the go-to resource for Chapter leaders and staff looking to operate more effectively, engage members, and deliver a stronger member experience. Join Corey Mathews, NAIFA’s Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services, on August 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern for a guided tour of this powerful resource and learn how to leverage its tools, templates, and best practices to support your Chapter’s success.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week, an updated Guide to NAIFA Chapter Leaders & Executive Engagement Requests! Strong Chapters start with informed leaders. That's why we've updated the Guide to NAIFA Chapter Leaders & Executive Engagement Requests to the Chapter Playbook.

The countdown to one of NAIFA's most important leadership events has begun—registration is now open for the 2026 National Leadership Conference! Join fellow leaders from across the country as we come together to prepare for the year ahead, exchange ideas and strengthen the future of our association.

Every scholarship tells a story of resilience, hope and opportunity. Through the Life Lessons Scholarship Program, NAIFA Chapters have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who have experienced the loss of a parent or guardian with little or no life insurance. Since 2005, the program has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships, helping students pursue their educational dreams despite significant financial hardship.