Briefly, Institute for Organization Management was 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. It is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Its curriculum, comprised of four week-long sessions at different locations nationwide, is taught by university professors, industry experts, and leading practitioners (including me!) in the chamber and association industries.

Graduates of the four-year Institute for Organization Management program receive the IOM Graduate Recognition, signifying 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

Join us as we take a closer look into Institute and the value it has for your professional development and career growth.

Lisa

IACCE is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for a new All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This program is an excellent staff onboarding program and can also be used as a refresher to current staff members during staff meetings or a staff retreat. The series includes an introduction video and six (6) modules in the areas that cover "All Things Chamber":

All Things Introduction – Program Overview and Welcome Message

1. All Things Governance – Governing Documents, Board Role & Responsibilities, Committees & Task Force Groups, Board Meetings & Retreats
2. All Things Operations – Financial Management, Staff Teams & Culture
3. All Things Membership – Recruitment, Relationships, Retention
4. All Things Events & Programs – Event & Program Management, Fundraising, Meetings, Programs
5. All Things Community – Advocacy & Public Policy, Education Programs, Leadership Programs – Adult and Youth
6. All Things “Extra” – Foundations, Marketing & Communications, Non-Dues Revenue, Lessons Learned

The "All Things Chamber" bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module split into several shorter videos for ease of training, plus downloadable notes pages of the power points and additional PDF documents. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country. This versatile digital resource allows you to utilize the content for a comprehensive staff training or retreat or for individual training at your own pace. You will have access to the recordings through December 31, 2025.

​IACCE members can purchase this incredible tool for only $195. Upon registration, IACCE will notify Teri and you will receive a unique access code from her for your chamber to use. Please remember that your unique access code may not be share with anyone outside of your chamber staff.

Please contact Lisa Weitzel at lisa@iacce.org or 217-585-2995 with any questions