Association Basics: A Practical Guide for Association Professionals
Wednesday, April 26 | 12 pm–4 pm ET
Thursday, April 27 | 10 am–2 pm ET
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Boost Your Effectiveness as an Association Professional
Given their unique, mission-driven nature and structure, working for an association can be exciting and rewarding - and also challenging and frustrating at times. If you’re looking to improve your effectiveness as an association employee or partner, investing time to deepen your understanding of the composition, legal status, governance structure, and core activities of an association is perhaps the fastest way to achieve your goal.
“Being new to the Association sector, I did not have a lot of basic knowledge about the Nonprofit area but this course was very helpful! I now have a basic understanding of the in's and out's of Association life and have more confidence at my job!”
Program Details
The Association Basics program will be delivered in two 4-hour Zoom sessions. Attendees will participate in breakout rooms and use a workbook to engage and discuss topics with other association professionals.
As a result of this virtual training, you will be able to:
- List the unique features of non-profits and associations compared to other types of companies.
- Describe the mission and purpose of your association.
- Describe and analyze the core programs, products, and services of an association.
- Explain the need to find a balance between “margin” and “mission.”
- Explain the volunteer governance structure of an association board and its supporting committees.
- List the types of membership, benefits, and member engagement.
- Describe how local sections and chapters operate.
- Identify effective techniques for supporting and working with volunteers and their committees.
Content developed and generously offered to CESSE members by Association for Materials Protection and Performance
CAE Credit
Attendees receive 8 CAE credits for participating in the workshop.
