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AD PACKAGES Ways to supplement your group’s income with sponsorship and advertising package ideas.

AMBASSADOR APPLICATION - SAMPLE  A sample ambassador application from Wichita Falls, Texas Gold Coats

AMBASSADOR GOODWILL TRIPS This outlines how to select, plan for, and carry out a goodwill trip for your ambassador group.

AMBASSADOR GROUP GUIDELINES  Most ambassador groups have their own set of guidelines, even if they operate under the Chamber of Commerce. Here you can choose to look at several different samples of guidelines from other groups.
 
AMBASSADOR MANUAL: SELLING A CHAMBER Stymied on new ways to approach prospective members? Learn what the chamber is, what it is not, and how ambassadors can approach chamber membership with a prospective business or individual.

AMBASSADOR PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES   Ideas and suggestions for useful activities or projects that you might consider doing with your ambassador group.

AMBASSADOR ORIENTATION GUIDELINES   Sample agenda for your first meeting with new ambassadors, and subject material you need to address with them. 

AMBASSADOR TRAINING This is a 3-hour training session that helps you identify to a new ambassador or new group exactly what their role is and what ambassadors do. You can adjust some aspects of the training to fit your group.

AMBASSADOR VISITS TO BUSINESSES Tips explaining the need to visit businesses, and how best to plan them.

AMBASSADORS & THE CHAMBERS THAT LOVE THEM Concerns the responsibilities, attendance, and motivators for ambassador members.

AMBASSADORSHIP  Guidelines for a positive relationship between the Chamber Executive and his or her ambassador group, and why this relationship is so important!

ATTITUDES FOR LIVING & CONTROLLING YOUR LIFE Simple principles to help you take control of your life and reach your goals.

CHAMBER BOARD, DIRECTOR, & STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES Guidelines for defining the responsibility breakdown in your chamber.

CREATING NON-DUES REVENUE   The keys to developing strategic plans for revenue that is not tied to a member's annual dues.

DEVELOPING YOUR TALENT & SKILL  As an ambassador you need to know the difference. Peter Vaughn shares some skills to be better ambassadors.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION  Points to keep in mind to identify differences in the way we all process information, and how this affects our communications.

ESSENTIAL GOALS FOR LEADERS   Peter Vaughn points out goals that all leaders need to strive for and advice on how to achieve them; from NACA Conference XX.

EXIT INTERVIEW SAMPLES   How do you respond to a member who is not renewing their chamber or ambassador membership? Here are some samples from other areas.

FIVE MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS LEADERS MUST DEVELOP  It doesn't matter what type of leader you are or what business you are in, these characteristics make terrifc leaders!

HOW TO BUILD A HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM    Tips to remember for the leader who has to put a team together to accomplish a project.

HOW TO GET & KEEP A GOOD AMBASSADOR   Some great guidelines for making sure you choose the right person for an ambassador, and that you help them want to stay involved.

IDEAS FOR & ISSUES TO CONSIDER IN CONDUCTING GRAND OPENINGS   Helps you plan grand opening ceremonies that run smoothly.

IDEAS FOR & ISSUES TO CONSIDER IN STARTING A NEW AMBASSADOR GROUP  Guidelines to help you cover all bases in forming a successful & productive ambassador group.

INITIAL CONNECTION  A checklist of five simple points that will help you create a great first impression!

INTERNET RESOURCES FOR NON-PROFITS When you need to look for money, look here first.

MOTIVATING & MANAGING THE VOLUNTEER    Brief overview of the important of a strong volunteer corps and ways to motivate the volunteers to get the job done.

NETWORK TO SUCCESS   Some terrific networking hints to help you make any meeting a success.

ONE HUNDRED & ONE FUNDRAISING IDEAS   Here are a few ideas you may not have considered that can help you in fundraising plans.

OVERCOMING CALL RELUCTANCE An individualized action plan to help you overcome the fear of prospecting, self-promotion and cold calling.

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Ideas to make and keep your ambassador group successful

POLICY MANUAL – DO YOU HAVE ONE? Takes a look at what goes into a policy manual, and gives general steps in putting one together

POWER OF VISION   Some hints and reminders of the importance of vision in your community

POWER STRATEGIES IN COMUNICATION   This outline from Peter Vaughan, a speaker at NACA Conference XV can help you and your group communicate more efficiently.

PREVENT AMBASSADOR BURNOUT   Suggestions and ideas from other groups around the country that keep your Ambassador group vibrant and engaged

PROVEN FUNDRAISER IDEAS The name explains it all – these ideas have worked for other groups and they will work for your group, too!

SEVEN TIPS TO IMPROVE AMBASSADOR ATTENDANCE AT CHAMBER EVENTS Help your ambassadors participate, and keep peace with your chamber as well.

SMALL GROUP MEETINGS WITH KING-SIZED TREATMENT   Suggestions to help ensure premium treatment for your next group meeting, regardless of the size

STRESS MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES Reminders of what stress does to our bodies, its symptoms and some solutions to ease stress.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOU   Do you look at others and admire their focus? Never have enough time in your day? Time can be on your side, and this piece gives us some pointers.

TEN BUSINESS COMMANDMENTS Reminders of some good rules to do business by, no matter what your business may be.

TEN TIPS TO MAKE SURE YOUR NEWSLETTER IS READ, NOT TOSSED! Are you responsible for the newsletter for your organization? These tried and true tips may help you.

THE YOU:ME RATIO OF FUNDRAISING SUCCESS You may have been doing your fundraisers all wrong! Check out the notes from this workshop to get your focus in the right perspective.

US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BENEFITS How you can benefit by joining the world’s largest business federation.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT BOARD MEMBER Explore ways to keep your board running smoothly and efficiently while creating a terrific board.

WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS  Learn what makes a special event truly special with these points from an ACCE Convention Workshop.

WHY BUSINESS EXISTS: ACTION STRATEGIES FOR THE 21st CENTURY CHAMBER Strategic points to keep your chamber active and successful in today’s business world.