Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management (IOM) is a professional development program designed for nonprofit managers.
Institute for Organization Management is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program for association, chamber, and other nonprofit executives. Since 1921, Institute has educated leaders from across the country, making it one of oldest and best regarded adult education programs in nonprofit management.
Today, Institute's curriculum educates executives on all facets of running a nonprofit organization. The program consists of four, weeklong sessions at four different sites across the country. While on-site, attendees participate in 24 hours of course instruction, on topics such as advocacy, new media, membership, finance, legal issues, human resources, and much more.
Participants engage in lively discussions on a multitude of matters affecting the association and chamber industries, ultimately helping them build stronger organizations, better serve their members, and become leading business advocates.
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- 2026 Winter Institute RegistrationWe are thrilled to announce that registration for 2026 Winter Institute is now open! Join us January 4-8, 2026, at the University of Arizona to experience "The blueprint for what's next" in professional development for association, chamber, and nonprofit executives.Get Registered!
- November Faculty "Ask Me Anything" AMA Office HoursParticipants can interact directly with faculty members on a variety of topics, creating a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere. Join us on Friday, November 7 at 2PM ET.Get Registered!
- Institute Webinars: Navigating Ethical Drift: How Good Boards Lose Their Way—and Find Their Way BackEven well-intentioned boards can lose direction through small choices made under pressure that gradually add up over time and change the culture. This session discusses how ethical drift can take root in otherwise healthy board cultures and how to get back on track. Join us on November 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET for an insightful webinar, "Navigating Ethical Drift: How Good Boards Lose Their Way—and Find Their Way Back" hosted by Marie Stravlo, IOM, CAE of Avlo Solutions & Governance Gal®.Get Registered!
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- Volunteers, when trained and supported, can drive membership growth, sponsorship revenue, and deeper community engagement for chambers and associations.Inspiring leadership and creating meaningful connections are key to turning volunteers into ambassadors who drive organizational success.Hardy Smith, IOM shares five practical strategies to plan, recruit, train, and retain volunteers—while avoiding common pitfalls and adapting to modern trends like flexible, hybrid, and micro-volunteering.Quick overview of IOM’s 96-hour, four-site program—covering curriculum, pricing, discounts/scholarships, site cultures, 2026 dates/deadlines, and no prerequisites.Purpose-driven organizations can reclaim trust and relevance in a noisy world by empowering their members as authentic influencers who share compelling, relatable stories that connect with and inspire their communities.Effective volunteer management involves aligning roles with motivations, providing clarity, fostering engagement, and showing appreciation to transform volunteers into impactful, mission-driven partners.Effective volunteer management aligns roles, fosters clarity, appreciation, and engagement, transforming volunteers into mission-driven partners for greater impact.Effective volunteer management transforms volunteers into mission-driven partners through clarity, meaningful roles, appreciation, and strategic engagement.Strong governance is essential for organizational success, requiring a committed board, adherence to legal responsibilities, strategic planning, and a focus on accountability to ensure long-term effectiveness and growth.Learn why regularly updating nonprofit bylaws is crucial for legal compliance, operational efficiency, and fostering strong governance to support your mission.
