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A Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation


Elective Courses | Group Three E310 Dues and Don’ts


Do you plan to reevaluate or restructure your organization’s membership investment schedule? This session looks at the major issues in developing a dues schedule and the approaches that different organizations have used.


• Advantages and risks of various dues schedules.


• Steps for conducting a review of your organization’s dues structure.


• Techniques to ensure smooth


implementation of a dues schedule change. E330 Learning to Let Go


The stress that comes from being responsible and accountable for performance can hinder success and job satisfaction. Delegation gives others a greater stake in organizational outcomes and can increase productivity. Explore strategies for empowering others to assume more responsibility.


• What to delegate and what not to delegate.


• How to delegate to the right person at the right time.


• How to improve staff accountability.


E331 CEO Lessons Learned Learn how to thrive as a nonprofit executive. Gain insight and refinement as an executive in the industry. Tips, lessons, and stories will be captured and shared during this interactive session.


• Tip sharing.


• Habits and behaviors of nonprofit executives, from challenges to everyday opportunities.


• Assessment of your career stage and growth opportunities.


E342 Advanced Strategies of Community and Economic Development


Expand your organization’s role in economic development; learn advanced strategies to compete globally.


• The art of structuring a deal, identification, and use of incentives.


• Redevelopment, revitalization, and regionalism.


• Technology in economic development.


E350 The Art of Persuasion and Negotiation


Persuasion and negotiation require patience and determination. Learn to shift opinions through key people, case studies, power words, and presentation techniques. Convince others to step up and take on new initiatives. Learn how to obtain the results you want through negotiation.


• Types of decision makers and how they can be most effectively persuaded.


• Words and techniques to persuade others to action.


• Plan of action for negotiations.


E360 Rethinking Communications Your communications plan needs to effectively convey organization products, programs, and services. Learn to evaluate your communications and marketing plans to ensure that your organization is properly branded to reach its critical audience.


• Writing and evaluating an effective communications plan.


• Targeting the right audience for various communications efforts.


• Determining the appropriate brand within the market.


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