“Why isn’t my membership growing?” “Why isn’t my membership more active?” “Why are my events not getting the attendance I think they should?” In order to answer these questions, I think we need to start with a more foundational one: What problems are you trying to solve for your members? Advocacy Networking Information Resource Professional […]

Networking I’m not going to reinvent the wheel here.  If you’re reading this, you probably already know how to network so I’ll just say this: Givers Get.  Don’t enter any networking situation wondering what you’ll get out of it.  Enter it wondering who you can help.  When you become a connector and a helper you […]

We created the GRIP research in 2013 to determine trends in grassroots influence tactics, and most important, what’s working (and not) regarding those tactics.  This research is important because it provides the pulse of grassroots advocacy tactics —–  what worked in 2016 may not be effective today. It’s also important because we know that you […]

Our current digital age and the ascendancy of social media has made engaging in government affairs more high stakes than ever.  Associations as a whole and association members individually operate under the constant threat of viral opposition or outright cancellation by opponents of their agendas. Engaging in the traditional role of political mover and shaker […]

From the perspective of a faculty member, I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the dynamic team at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where knowledge is not only shared but also celebrated. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to interact with attendees, staff, volunteers, and my fellow faculty members. Institute for Organization Management […]