View the recording of Chapter Specialist Support Teams that describes in detail how this initiative will support chapter leaders.
About Chapter Specialist Support Teams
This year, the AGO is establishing Chapter Specialist Support Teams to assume the responsibilities previously held by District Conveners.
Teams are composed of six members, volunteers with expertise in marketing and communications, technology, programming, education and certification, membership, chapter leadership, and financial development.
Team members serve a one-year term beginning July 1 and, in conjunction with Regional Ambassadors, will address the critical needs of AGO chapters of all sizes to operate more effectively. Special attention will be paid to membership recruitment and retention.
Team members can include current and past:
- District Conveners
- National Committee or Task Force Members
- Chapter Leaders
- Regional or National Officers
- Experts in the Six Chapter Specialist Support Areas
Team members should be comfortable using technologies such as Zoom and online collaborative platforms like Google and Microsoft Teams.
Areas of Support
Marketing and Communications (working with AGO’s Marketing Committee)
- Newsletter Design and Distribution
- Membership and Event Marketing Campaigns
- Social Media Engagement
- Public Relations to Promote Events and Activities
Technology (working with AGO’s Technology Committee)
- Website Design and Development
- Social Media Accounts and Pages
- Tech Support for Zoom, Google Meet, and Collaborative Platforms
- Livestreaming on Facebook Live and YouTube
Programming (working with Regional Ambassadors, National Committees, and Staff)
- In-person and Virtual Recitals, Workshops, and Events
- Collaboration with Other Chapters
- Engagement with Other Arts Organizations or Nonprofits
Education and Certification (working with Committee for Professional Certification)
- Education and Recruitment of Prospective Candidates
- Study Resources for Current Candidates
- Chapter Achievement Awards Programs
Membership (working with COMDACS and the AGO Membership Team)
- New Member Recruitment
- New Member Onboarding and Engagement
- Current Member Retention
Chapter Leadership (working with Regional Ambassadors and Chief Membership Officer)
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Meetings and Governance
- Creating a Leadership Pipeline
- Conflict Resolution
Financial Development (working with Committee on Finance and Development and Treasurer)
- Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Donor Identification and Engagement
Please use this form to request support: