2016 Webinar Finale:

Top 10 Takeaways for Chapter-Based Associations

Kyle BazzyDirector of Growth

Proud Detroiter

BillhighwayTechnology that solves real

problems exclusively for component-based

organizations

Founded in 1999

Why Are We Doing This?

Define Reality

#1

#1 Define Reality Current situation Who, What,

Where, When, Why, How

Identify red flags Create a plan

Know What Matters

#2

#2 Know What Matters Align your organization Define your goals Define what success looks like Track & measure them Identify key people Reevaluate

Start Small

#3

#3 Start Small KISS Identify 2-3 goals to start Pilot & Test Don’t fear failure Low hanging fruit Focus on top 10% and

bottom 10%

Tell A Story

#4

#4 Tell A Story Collect data Interpret it Put it to use Data is your friend

Learn From Other CRPs

#5

#5 Learn From Other CRPs Use ASAE’s

Collaborate Attend conferences Call or email

another CRP Ask Billhighway

Ask For Feedback

#6

Survey your chapters and members

Create a working or advisory group

Follow up

E.g. FEI Education & Networking

#6 Ask For Feedback

Support Volunteers

#7

#7 Support Volunteers Reduce the burden

Provide tools & templates

Unify systems & support

Training & professional development

Succession plans

Set A Cadence

#8

#8 Set A Cadence Communication is a Two-Way Street

Set a baseline

Create a regular check-in meeting (weekly, monthly, yearly)

Put it on their calendar Consistency > Quality

Traction Level 10 Meetings (example)

Set Expectations

#9

Bylaws

Set chapter expectations

Create Rules of Affiliation

Don’t want to play by the rules…?

Change of voice

#9 Set Expectations

Be Aware of Pitfalls

#10

#10 Be Aware of Pitfalls Paralysis by

Analysis

Fear of failure

Tough love

New Year’s ResolutionsI promise to…

Define Reality

Know What Matters

Start Small

Tell A Story

Learn From Other CRPs

Ask For Feedback

Support Volunteers

Set A Cadence

Set Expectations

Be Aware Of Pitfalls

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Date: Thursday, January 5th

Time:12:00-1:00 PM E.S.T.

Rowing the Same Direction: How ACG Has Aligned Global & Chapters Ways to strengthen the relationship

between Global (or national) & chapters Tactics and strategies to set up chapters

for successGuest Speaker: Gary LaBranche, CEO, Association for Corporate Growth

Register: http://bit.ly/2hvnSJo

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