Leaders Blog

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.

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. 

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. 

Take advantage of our quarter two leadership training opportunities! During the second quarter of the year, we have one chance to become professionally certified and one deep dive training for our Chapter Leaders.

New to the Chapter Playbook this week - updated Candidate Selection Group (CSG) information and Administrative Fund uses!

NAIFA is excited to invite you to participate in our Blueprint Chapter Leadership Training — a transformative experience designed to empower current and future leaders. This dynamic program includes:

Topic announcement! Corey Mathews, Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services, will be conducting our Q2 training webinar, “Awards & Recognition - Utilizing NAIFA's New Universal Application Cycle,” on April 24 @ 4 p.m. Eastern. After the webinar, resources will be posted in the Chapter Playbook for Chapters to reference.
Chapter Executive Directors, Chapter Staff, Presidents, Programs Chairs, YAT Chairs and DAT Chairs have been invited, but if there are other Chapter Leaders you would like to attend, please feel free to send them the registration link above!