Certificate in Chamber Management | Membership & Revenue Development
Explore recruitment, engagement and retention strategies, sales of sponsorships and non-dues revenue products, and insights into chamber foundations and fundraising.
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Introducing ACCE's new Certificate in Chamber Management Program
ACCE’s Certificate in Chamber Management program provides flexible, on-demand education in essential subject areas. Whether you are a seasoned chamber staff member or brand new to the industry, these courses serve as foundational basics or topical refreshers. Click below for more information and to get started with courses in Governance & Planning and Operations & Finance. Additional courses will be released in the coming months.
Introducing ACCE's new Certificate in Chamber Management Program
ACCE’s Certificate in Chamber Management program provides flexible, on-demand education in essential subject areas. Whether you are a seasoned chamber staff member or brand new to the industry, these courses serve as foundational basics or topical refreshers. Click below for more information and to get started with courses in Governance & Planning and Operations & Finance. Additional courses will be released in the coming months.
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Chamber Foundation Basics
In this two-part e-course, legal experts explain how to create a nonprofit, tax exempt foundation in connection an existing 501(c)(6) organization.
Events Division
Recordings of Events Division roundtables and related resources.
Chamber Foundation Basics and Beyond
Get started on your foundation with this package of two 2021 peer-led conference sessions on foundations and ACCE's popular Chamber Foundation Basics eCourse.
Innovative Non-Dues Revenue Ideas
Includes programs describing new twists on classic ribbon cuttings, innovative programming for area newcomers, and peer advice on chamber foundations. Recorded in 2021.
Selling Your Chamber's Mission
Looking to revamp your sales strategy to leverage your chamber's mission as an integral part of the sales process? Gain tips and strategies in this collection...
Outstanding Chamber Event Experiences
Get some great ideas for your next chamber event in this collection of new ideas. Recorded in 2021.
From the Winner's Circle: DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)
Hear how one chamber brought life - and foot traffic - back to its downtown during a most challenging time.
Mission 2.0 - How Capital Campaigns Fuel Private-Public Initiatives and Next Level Economic Success
Hear how chambers in three communities of differing sizes funded their strategic initiatives through successful capital campaigns.
Strategic Program and Event Realignment
Learn how to rethink, refresh, and re-evaluate your portfolio of events and programs so they align with your organization’s mission and current strategic priorities.
60 Sponsorship Ideas in 60 Minutes (2021)
Join us for a virtual version of the classic ACCE convention session.
Funding Your Community: Chambers and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Learn about Community Development Financial Institutions and how chambers can take advantage of them.
Funding Community Impact Through Your Chamber Foundation
Learn best practices for mission-based fundraising strategies.
Creating an Effective Foundation Strategic Plan
Take a deeper dive into foundation development and learn the key elements to create or tweak an existing foundation strategic plan.
The Future of Chamber Thinking: How to Approach Non-Dues Revenue
The future of chambers of commerce events and non-dues initiatives will require a significant shift in our approach and way of thinking.