Utilizing key national ASTD staff and resources can save time and assist with chapter growth and success. Access valuable information to implement chapter “best practices” and connect with your chapter relations manager and National Advisor for Chapters for one-on-one support.
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Chapter Services Team
Your chapter relations manager (CRM) is your "go-to" person for all your questions, concerns, and suggestions.
Chapter Speaker Resources
National ASTD is committed to helping chapter leaders identify speakers for ASTD chapter events, programs, and meetings. These resources are free to chapter leaders and are kept current as new speakers are identified.
Marketing Materials
Request chapter logos, banner ads, website buttons, videos for online marketing, and marketing materials for upcoming chapter events free of charge. For chapter logos and online marketing materials, please contact your chapter relations manager. For all other marketing materials requests, please complete the online marketing materials request form. For ASTD brand specifications and guidance, please refer to the ASTD Logo and Branding Guidelines.
National Advisors for Chapters (NAC)
The NAC are distinguished ASTD chapter past presidents who serve as national volunteer advisors to the chapter services team and chapter leaders. NAC members are charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the development and support of ASTD chapters and members.
Next Level
The Next Level tool is an online resource designed to assist chapter boards with their annual strategic planning and goal-setting process. It will enable chapters to assess their current status on six dimensions key to chapter success: Communication, Community Outreach, Financial, Governance, Membership, and Professional Development. See what resources are available to help move your chapter to the next level. View the Next Level Planning Workbook to start the discussion with your board. Use this tool now as part of your board planning and build a stronger chapter today! Chapter leaders can access Next Level by utilizing their astd.org single sign-on information.
Sharing Our Success (SOS)
The Sharing Our Success (SOS) program helps chapter leaders find best practices in the areas of communication, contribution to the community, membership, and the development of programs, products, and services.
Toolkits
ASTD provides chapter leaders with information in the form of "Toolkits." These toolkits should be disseminated to chapter leaders responsible for that functional area throughout the year and when new information becomes available.
Volunteer Management Resources
Volunteers are the essence of a strong, well-run chapter. Resources for free and low-cost online volunteer management and event sign-up can help chapter leaders mobilize and coordinate their volunteers effectively and efficiently:
Webcasts
View and register for upcoming Chapter Leader Webcasts and access archived webcasts on key chapter leader topics.