Chapter Operations: Fostering Chapter Sustainability with a Strategic Plan
Each year, chapter leaders create new goals for their respective roles. While this is important for the short-term success of the chapter, it’s critical to have an overarching vision for the chapters’ progress over time. This is where a strategic plan comes into play. Developing a strategic plan helps to guide the chapter towards growth and progress that may not be achievable in one leadership term. This session will help you to understand the components of a strategic plan and how to implement it at your chapter.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to
- Develop long term goals based on their chapters’ unique needs and vision
- Adopt a sustainable timeline towards achieving the goals.
- Create a plan to assess progress and transition the strategic plan between leadership terms.
No. of CE Credit Hours: 1.25| AGD Subject Code: 750
Fundraising 101: Where to Begin?
Fundraising is essential to chapter programs, events and growth, but how do you dive into raising sponsorship funding if you’ve had little exposure to sales or sponsorships? This session will help you succeed in a chapter fundraising role by discussing the fundamentals: establishing your ask of sponsors, creating a communications plan, and starting a dialogue to reach an agreement that meets both parties’ needs.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to
- Outline their needs/asks from sponsors.
- Develop an outreach plan and contact list for potential supporters.
- Create talking points to utilize in initial discussions and negotiations to establish the relationship, funding needs, and benefits.
No. of CE Credit Hours: 1.25| AGD Subject Code: 750
Membership: What’s In It for Me?
Members typically get ASDA Fever after experiencing the intangible benefits of membership, and then they may become more actively involved in ASDA programs. So, how can you as a chapter leader increase your member engagement? Join this session and discover strategies to sharing the benefits of ASDA and answering the question “What’s in it for me?”
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to
- Describe the benefits of ASDA membership to current and potential members.
- Outline the career and personal advantages of pursuing an ASDA leadership role.
- Discuss the pathways to ASDA leadership and continued involvement in organized dentistry.
No. of CE Credit Hours: 1.25| AGD Subject Code: 750
Programming & Events: Is It Worth It? Assigning Value to Chapter Programs
In an era where you are competing for your members’ time against a variety of accessible in-person, virtual and hybrid events from other organizations, it’s critical to set feasible goals for your programs and evaluate them regularly. Chapter leaders planning events must consider what value each program is bringing to their members, and if the investment is worth the return. This session will explore best practices in assigning value to your programs and critically assessing them so that your chapter can offer successful programs.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to
- Adopt feasible goals for engagement in events and programs.
- Assess the value of programs based on metrics.
- Utilize best practices when determining whether to discontinue a program.
No. of CE Credit Hours: 1.25| AGD Subject Code: 750
Working with Administration: Fostering Positive Working Relationships
All ASDA chapters work with their school administration to continue to operate on-campus. Regardless of how closely you partner with your administration, you ought to foster a positive rapport and professional reputation with them. This session will explore strategies to collaborate with administration and engage in meaningful, productive dialogue, and tips for establishing a positive working relationship.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to
- Explore collaborative efforts with administration.
- Implement strategies to establish and/or maintain rapport with key administrators.
- Engage in crucial conversations with administrators as needed.
No. of CE Credit Hours: 1.25| AGD Subject Code: 750