Rethinking Benefits and Value: Delivering What Members Really Need
By Avi S. Olitzky
For years, Chambers of Commerce have promoted membership by pointing to a long list of activities and programs: networking events, ribbon cuttings, newsletters, and advocacy opportunities. These are important, but they are not what truly differentiates membership. At their core, these are features—and ...read more
August 2025bob@rchcae.comAgenda Design Bob Harris, CAEThe NonProfit Center
Ask a board why the agenda looks like it does, and the answer is, “It’s always been this way.” The purpose of an agenda is to facilitate the work of the board of directors. It is the prerogative of the chief elected officer to create an agenda that will enable a high performing board. Design is a partnership with the ...read more