This two-part workshop is designed for ABC staff that has come on board during this past year in the membership and marketing areas. This orientation will provide you with peer-based and professional training that covers an array of important elements of membership development as well as an opportunity to learn about resources available through ABC National and chapter best practices. The orientation will cover: Recruitment, goal planning, retention, volunteer management and engagement, membership sales, and events and services.Orientation attendees will work together to cover topic areas relevant to their membership development efforts and build a network of professionals to continue to work with throughout their tenure with ABC.

This two-part workshop is designed for ABC chapter staff hired during this past year in the areas of education and workforce development. This orientation will provide attendees with the skills necessary to respond to the challenges and opportunities faced by education professionals, including working with external stakeholders, growing your programs, managing instructors and leading a successful chapter education program. Attendees will work together to cover topics relevant to their education efforts and build a network of peers to collaborate with throughout their tenure at ABC.

This two-part workshop is designed for ABC staff that has come on board during this past year in the membership and marketing areas. This orientation will provide you with peer-based and professional training that covers an array of important elements of membership development as well as an opportunity to learn about resources available through ABC National and chapter best practices. The orientation will cover: Recruitment, goal planning, retention, volunteer management and engagement, membership sales, and events and services.Orientation attendees will work together to cover topic areas relevant to their membership development efforts and build a network of professionals to continue to work with throughout their tenure with ABC.

This two-part workshop is designed for ABC chapter staff hired during this past year in the areas of education and workforce development. This orientation will provide attendees with the skills necessary to respond to the challenges and opportunities faced by education professionals, including working with external stakeholders, growing your programs, managing instructors and leading a successful chapter education program. Attendees will work together to cover topics relevant to their education efforts and build a network of peers to collaborate with throughout their tenure at ABC.

It’s not enough to be good at what you do. You have to be able to tell people about it. Whether it’s your board, a member (or potential new member), your boss, a vendor – or anyone else, your presentation skills are critical for your success. Want to polish your presence for an upcoming Zoom meeting? Looking to up your game with a presentation to the board or another important audience? This opening session with Laurie Richards is for you!

Block 1

• • Defining Merit Shop, How it Has Formed ABC and Why it is a Driver for the Organization
• • Engaging in any Political Environment

Block 2

• • Onboarding and Engagement of Members
• • Perfect Your Pitch – What Works for YOU

Block 3

• • Managing Instructors in a Virtual Environment
• • Best Practices in Virtual Instruction

In a two-part keynote, nonprofit expert Erik Hanberg will cover the ins and outs of volunteers and committees. In the first part, he'll cover finding, engaging, and motivating volunteers for your chapter. In the second half, he'll cover getting the most out of the volunteers on your committees.

In a two-part keynote, nonprofit expert Erik Hanberg will cover the ins and outs of volunteers and committees. In the first part, he'll cover finding, engaging, and motivating volunteers for your chapter. In the second half, he'll cover getting the most out of the volunteers on your committees.

Block 1

• • Peer to Peer: Membership
• • Selling Government Affairs

Block 2

• • Peer to Peer: Education Professionals
• • Understanding and Operating a Registered Apprenticeship Program

Block 3

• • Peer to Peer: Marketing and Events
• • Translating Your Brand Identity Into Actual Marketing

Block 4

• • Peer to Peer: Grab Bag
• • Knowing the Tools in Your ABC Toolbox

Block 1

• • A Day in the Life of Our Members
• • Peer to Peer: Membership

Block 2

• • Operating NCCER Accreditation Programs
• • Peer to Peer: Education Professionals

Block 3

• • Sourcing, Contracting, Executing: OH MY! What You Need to Know Before Tackling Your Next Event
• • Peer to Peer: Marketing and Events

Block 4

• • Safety: The First Step to Delivering Value to our Members
• • Peer to Peer: Grab Bag