Alaska Miner Journal, February 2019

Crockett graduates from Institute for Organization Management

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and oth- er nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advo- cates. Institute’s curriculum con- sists of four weeklong sessions at five different university loca- tions throughout the country.

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Deantha Crockett, IOM, Executive Director of the Alaska Miners Asso- ciation has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In ad- dition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as lead- ers in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Tow- le, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic asso- ciation and chamber industries.”

Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively. Institute for Organization Management is the professional de- velopment program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foun- dation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

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