1. 2017 Pre-Conference Planning Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

2. We’re All In This Together

3. The Time Is Now!
Celebrate
Welcome
Connect
Listen
Engage
Thank

4. and… you’re going to do the same for me
I’m Your Brand Manager
I’m going to
interview you
compile facts
uncover fun information
learn your WIFS Why
present your brand to the group
and… you’re going to do the same for me

5. Pairs & Guidelines Evelyn Carol Ann Angie Angela Susan Louise Michelle
Ashleigh
Ande
Meghan
5 minute interviews
2 minute presentations
Creativity encouraged
Have fun!

6. I’m Your Brand Manager I’m going to interview you compile facts
uncover fun information
learn your WIFS Why
present your brand to the group

7. Pearls of Wisdom Growth brings forth need for change
WIFS is a living, breathing and evolving entity
Lots of moving parts & pieces
Build on what’s in place
Coach your volunteers to success
Issues/problems are opportunities
Approach from the positive, extend benefit of the doubt
Organization versus individual focus, 60 minutes test
Look ahead vs back
Feeling uncomfortable is OK
Ask for help
Sleep on it!

8. Dreaming Big

9. Eye On The Future Challenge Ask Questions Listen Anticipate
Mission Focused
Plan
Foster Sustainability

10. Accomplishment Through People
Managing
Leading
Command & Control
Influence & Inspiration
Give Directions
Ask Questions
Plan Details
Set Direction
Manage Work/Tasks
Lead People
Reactive
Proactive
Being Right
What Is Right
Existing Roads
New Roads

11. Team Work On The Fly

12. Planning & Leading Meetings
Regular Schedule
Calendar Invitations & Reminders
Agendas
Information Give & Take
Follow Up

13. Who’s Passion Is It? Child Advocacy Yoga Making a Difference Dogs
Friendship
Energy
Meals
Clean Water
Sisterhood
Teaching & Learning

15. Let’s Get Sparkly

16. What Should We Explore in 2017?
Our Core Areas
What Should We Explore in 2017?

17. Membership What We Know… 10% growth Dues $230/$130 partner affiliated
Dues are prorated 1st year
1,220 members on September 30th
463 members-at-large
70% is average renewal rate
Renewal drive October – December
30 day grace period (January 31st)
Chapter New Member Drive April & May
Scribe: Carol Ann

19. Industry Relationships
What We Know…
Non-dues revenue is essential to cover expenses
The industry is changing
Pressure for associations to align
High partnership inquiry rate; low conversion
Frequent change in partner contacts
Partner engagement varies widely
Program benefits need refreshing
Pilot corporate membership program in progress
Scribe: Angela

20. Education What We Know… Scribe: Ande Webinars Mentorship Managers
Study Groups
Most utilized benefit.
High mentee interest
New Program
Mastermind group is self directed. 1 group active
30-40% of registrants participate live
Mentor prospecting is a challenge
For managers vs future manager development confusion
1year RICP continuation unknown
Speaker balance between members & non-members
High % of mentees drop out/are non-responsive
High webinar engagement compared to general webinar series
Positive response to Advisor Difficulty scheduling 2nd group/time commitments
Personal development topics popular
Partners are looking for program metrics.
Manager Study Group outcomes needs review
High interest/call for recorded presentation access
Our matching process works. Difficulty encountered using other factors
Manager program track now part of each conference
Advance scheduling is key for partners
Chapters aren’t necessarily leveraging for programs
Scribe: Ande

22. Chapters What We Know… 22 Chapters Today / 757 Members
High Interest in Formation / Low Long Term Retention
New Chapter Formation Process Launching
Engaging & Retaining Board Members is a Struggle
Renewing Members is Challenging
National Policies Viewed as Negative vs Positive
Scribe: Ashleigh

23. Marketing & Growth What We Know…
We are not currently viewed as subject matter expert
Industry needs to attract more women
Our membership is aging
Online conversation can be expanded
Our members are the best advocate
We have a market niche
Scribe: Meghan

24. Conference What We Know… Strong reputation to uphold
Attendance increases year over year
Attendance is a driver to membership & renewal
Fortunate to secure near zero cost speakers
Event must be profitable/fund itself
Site selected only through 2018
Strong ask year to year for < 3 day rate
Program needs to align with diverse membership
Scribe: Louise

25. Next 3 Days The Time is Now – Enjoy! Board Picture & Headshots
Installation Ceremony
Scripts & Moderating
Engaging Members
Prospecting for Mentors & Volunteers
Thanking Exhibitors, Sponsors & Partners

26. Leading Change

27. What’s Next