Chapter Resource Center

Call for Nominations

This is an official call for nominations seeking nominations for the 2010-2011 Board of Directors.

The nominations committee is seeking candidates to apply who possess the following leadership qualities and attributes:

Is a NAWBO voting member in good standing.

Has proven history of service and commitment to NAWBO – at the local and/or national level.

Is an experienced board member with history of service on other national boards of nonprofit or membership organizations.

Has the ability to see the big picture, and to help develop strategy and policy to help the organization achieve its mission.

Has the ability to serve and promote the interests of the organization and the women’s business community at large.

Has the discretion to maintain confidentiality of board discussions and speaks with one voice when representing the organization to the community, even when in disagreement with majority decisions.

Possesses knowledge and understanding of the issues and concerns of women business owners; and has the commitment to stay informed and knowledgeable on all pertinent issues that impact our members.

Has the willingness to become thoroughly familiar with the mission and how the organization actually carries out the mission day-to-day through its organizational structure and operations.

Is willing to take time and make the effort needed to fulfill director responsibilities: including understanding strategic, financial and operational issues facing the organization; and engaging personally and directly with the organization whether through financial support, advocacy, networking, personal service, or other support activities.

Has the ability to work well with others and to show respect for the ideas and views of fellow board members and staff; with the full understanding that boards operate as a body.

Represents a diverse segment of the women business community and has deep resources and connections in the business community.

You may learn more about the board position and access our National Bylaws by clicking on the links below:

NAWBO Board of Director Position Description

NAWBO National Bylaws

The written nomination materials submitted by or on behalf of the prospective director candidate are critically important to the evaluation of her candidacy and should be prepared and submitted with careful attention to their importance. To submit a nomination for full consideration, please follow these steps:

Complete the Nominations Form.

Prepare the most current resume/bio and headshot of the nominee.

Attach other supporting documents that may support your nominee’s candidacy.

Submit the complete nominations package – nominations form, resume/bio, headshot and all supporting documents - via email at nominations@nawbo.org by 6PM PST on November 30, 2009.

If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Nominating Committee at nominations@nawbo.org.

Thank you for your interest and continued commitment to NAWBO.

NAWBO Launches Lapsed Member Outreach Program

Everyone knows that it’s easier to keep a customer than to get a new one. That’s why the next six weeks are so critical for NAWBO and our chapters. We are preparing to launch a Lapsed Member Outreach Program—a national communications effort and incentive that begins the week of October 19th and runs through November 30th.

During this period, women business owners whose NAWBO memberships have lapsed for six months or more will receive three e-blast communications highlighting the powerful tools and resources NAWBO offers to help them power their dream. It also gives them a special incentive—a $35 discount on their annual dues—to renew now. These communications will include such messaging as:

Life is busy and even important things—like renewing your NAWBO membership—can slip through the cracks. We understand…but we don’t want you to miss out.

It’s been said that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Don’t let that happen with you and your NAWBO membership.

AND

Last chance: There’s still time to renew your NAWBO membership before November 30th, receive a $35 discount and regain access to the best connections, tools and resources to help you power your dream.

As chapter leaders and administrators, you play an important role in this outreach. Before the national program launches, consider getting together as a team to brainstorm ways to reach out to your local lapsed members and leverage your personal connection. Appoint someone to make calls to remind these members of the value of a NAWBO membership, including:

• Website at www.nawbo.org that is regularly updated with the most relevant news and insights for women business owners
• Ongoing e-communications with even more news and insights exclusively for NAWBO members
• Annual Women’s Business Conference (in Washington D.C. in June 2010) to connect with women business owners from around the country and the world
• Exclusive programs and discounts from NAWBO sponsors and affiliates
• A powerful advocate for political issues that impact women business owners
• Local chapter network for networking and support in your own community
• And more…

Also, consider sending a quick e-mail or note inviting them to a chapter event and reminding them of the incentive to renew now; announcing the incentive on your chapter Website; posting a status update about it on your social media page (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.); and asking why they have yet to renew their membership—you’ll make them feel important and may even learn something that will help you improve your chapter for all members.

For ideas from other organizations on how to retain members, check out this article from the ASAE & The Center For Association Leadership site:

Nitty Gritty Member Retention

Together, let’s make a strategic effort in the upcoming weeks—doing a few small things that will make a big difference in keeping the “customers” we already have!

Announcement from Headquarters
The NAWBO National fax number has changed to 202-403-3788 for membership applications and credit card payments. Please make note of it.