Institute Recruitment Toolkit

Published

January 28, 2025

Volunteer Expectations

All members of the Board of Trustees and Boards of Regents are expected to actively support and participate in the program’s recruitment and retention efforts.

Training Participation

Attend or facilitate at least two trainings before registration for their site closes

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Retention

Contact individuals who attended the previous year and have not graduated

Trustees receive the list after summer sites

Regents receive the list a month before registration closes for their site

Recruitment

Recruit individuals who have not yet attended from the prospect list

Basic Program Info

Institute for Organization Management (Institute) is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program for association, chamber, and other nonprofit executives.

Designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize association, chamber of commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of nonprofit management.

Curriculum intended to provide an overview of all facets of running a nonprofit organization.
National program taking place on four different college campuses throughout the year.
Opportunity to learn from industry experts and share best practices amongst peers, all while building your network and contacts.
Various scholarships and enrollment incentives available.
Flexibility to attend in a manner that best suits your needs.
Register by clicking here!

Benefits

Wondering what’s the benefit of attending Institute? There are many!

Education from expert faculty members and sharing of best practices from your peers.
Networking and relationship building with industry professionals throughout the country.
Staying abreast of industry trends and applying knowledge gained to increase your members’ ROI.
Credibility amongst your colleagues and peers.
Credit towards CAE (Certified Association Executive) and CCE (Certified Chamber Executive) industry credentials.

Year-Round Programming

We understand that Institute is a big commitment, not only financially, but also with time away from your office and personal lives. If the on-site program is not the right fit, we encourage you to take advantage of the many additional year-round programming and learning opportunities, all of which are free of charge and available to everyone. Current attendees are also encouraged to supplement their on-site experience with these opportunities.

Webinars
- A one-hour session facilitated by an Institute faculty member on a curriculum-focused subject with live Q&A. Previous webinar recordings are also available.
This is IOM: A U.S. Chamber of Commerce Podcast
- A window into who and what makes Institute possible, featuring interviews with Institute staff, faculty, and volunteers over various topics.
Industry Consultations
- An opportunity to meet 1:1 with a subject matter expert for a confidential discussion in an area of your choosing.