Associations 360

Designed for Those New to the Association Profession or New to Associations West

This program focuses on providing an overarching examination of associations, their role in society, and their major functional areas, with an emphasis on developing leadership and management skills. This offering will be especially helpful for those who are newer to the association profession (3 years or less), those who would like a broader understanding of the profession as a whole, and those who are interested in expanding their career in the association industry. Open to both Association Professionals and Industry Partners.

This program will include getting tips from seasoned executives along with:

• Discussing the dynamic nature between volunteers and professional staff
  
  
• Understanding your leadership style as well as association leadership concepts
  
  
• Discovering common duties and basic legal responsibilities and risks
  
  
• Expanding your peer network—connecting with seasoned industry professionals
  
  
• Exploring different association structures, scope, and purpose
  
  

Facilitators

Jo Linder-Crow, Ph.D. brings more than 30 years of higher education and association executive experience as she works with individuals, boards, and organizations to achieve peak performance.  She is the Chief Executive Officer of the California Psychological Association and Foundation and is the CEO of JLC Consulting, where she provides individual and organizational consulting and Executive Coaching.   She is a member of the Board of Professional Affairs at the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations.  She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the California Society of Association Executives (Associations West) and was the recipient of the 2015-2016 Associations West Executive of the Year award.

Dr. Steve Swafford, IOM, Balance Warrior + CEO, has worked more than 30 years for and with non-profit and education-focused organizations in areas of strategy, leadership, volunteer development, communication, and executive management. He brings a practical knowledge of strategy and executive leadership from past organizations. Steve is a 15-year faculty member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of Management and serves on the Curriculum Committee for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. A native of Kansas, Steve has a B.S. in journalism from Kansas State University; a M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC; and an Ed.D. from Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology focusing on Strategic Organizational Change. Steve has received the IOM (Institute for Organization Management) designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as Supporting Faculty for Pepperdine University’s Full-Time and Fully-Employed MBA Programs. Steve is an original co-founder of Leadership Outfitters, LLC.

Tips from the Trenches Panel

Megan Hemming, Professional Development Director, California Special Districts Association

Beverly Hoeft, VP, Community Rela