Leaders Blog

Having difficulty finding the tools and resources available on NAIFA's website? We heard your request loud and clear! We've developed a landing page full of useful links to easily access many of the links and files on our website. In case you missed it (ICYMI) earlier this week, Emily Cabbage, Senior Director of Membership and Zack Huels, Director of Membership Engagement, hosted a special webinar to walk members through many tools and resources available from NAIFA and more importantly where to find them! 

NAIFA's MentorLoop is designed to foster professional development, enhance skill-building and create a supportive network within our membership. Whether members are looking to mentor someone, or seek guidance themselves, this platform provides a structured framework to facilitate these valuable connections.

Here are a few key features of NAIFA’s MentorLoop:

NAIFA-Iowa was recently spotted for their Tuesday Membership Tip on LinkedIn. You can learn more about key membership benefits here. 

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Join us! The Chapter Services Team will be conducting their Q4 training webinar, “Creating Local Engagement for the Expanded NAIFA,” on October 17 @ 3 p.m. Eastern! 

In 2020, NAIFA launched the Blueprint Chapter Leadership Training, a dynamic Chapter training program that covers a myriad of Chapter related topics. This year, we have undertaken a comprehensive review of the training and are relaunching the program with great new foundational information in an easy-to-use structure. It’s an essential program for newer leaders and a great refresher for experienced leaders. 

The Blueprint Chapter Leadership Training is now broken down into a series of short videos – which can be completed in less than two hours! Available content includes:

Governance & Chapter Operations

• Board Orientation
• Strategic Leadership
• Chapter Finance/Compliance
• Succession Planning

Governmental Relations

• Advocacy
• Grassroots
• IFAPAC

Marketing & Communications

• Branding

Membership

Chapter Staff and Chapter Leaders from across NAIFA Nation met on October 3rd, for the Chapter Leaders Webinar! Attendees were able to hear the latest NAIFA updates and announcements! This month's Chapter Leaders Webinar featured:

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.

If you attended the National Leadership Conference last month in Arizona, you were able to get a glimpse of some of the great things happening across NAIFA Nation. Even if you were not able to attend, don't worry! NAIFA membership is hosting a special a special session to review some of the latest and greatest programs and initiatives NAIFA has to offer. Join us on Monday, October 14th at 2 pm eastern. This session will provide tips, tools, and insights to close 2024 strong and set you up for success in 2025.

During the Membership Session of the National Leadership Conference, NAIFA Trustee and Membership Vice Chair Carina Hatfield announced the winning chapters from the Summer Membership Challenge. 

A message from NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux:

Dear NAIFA Leaders:

The final NAIFA 2030 Strategic Plan, as approved by the Board of Trustees in Phoenix, is now available here.

Thanks to many of you for submitting fantastic and forward-thinking input over the summer months. As you may know, the plan initially was drafted by a cross-section of NAIFA members, staff, and industry professionals who served on the strategic planning committee, then reviewed by a stakeholder review team, and enhanced by further feedback from you, as well as our past presidents, general membership, and our internal staff team.