1. INSTITUTE FOR ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
Celebrating 90 Years of Excellence in Nonprofit Education and Networking
Institute for Organization Management is the U.S. Chamber's professional development program for chamber, association
and other nonprofit executives. Since 1921, Institute has educated hundreds of thousands of past, current, and future leaders
from across the country, making it one of oldest and best regarded adult education programs in nonprofit management.
Today, Institute's curriculum consists of four, weeklong sessions at five different sites across the country. While onsite,
participants sit through 24 hours of course instruction, on topics such as advocacy, media training, membership, finance, legal
issues human resources, and much more, educating them on all facets of running a nonprofit organization. Participants also
engage in lively discussions on a multitude of matters affecting the chamber and association industries, ultimately helping
them become active business advocates, better serve their members, and build stronger organizations.
Register today and make one of the best investments for your professional development, career, and organization!
TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND
With its unprecedented line up of classroom topics, Institute is the “must attend” professional training, networking,
and educational program for those at all levels of their career. Here are just a few reasons why:
1. Up-to-Date Information and Industry Trends. Institute's intensive coursework focuses on the unique challenges
facing associations and chambers today. Our faculty will share real-world problem solving skills that will have you
reinvigorated and prepared to tackle your greatest challenges, no matter the size.
2. Enhance your Credibility. Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying 96 hours of course
instruction in nonprofit management. The IOM recognition sends your peers the right message—its proof that you're
a reputable professional that actively participates in the nonprofit industry and its surrounding communities.
3. Networking, networking, networking! Institute is a great opportunity to meet your peers and learn from each other,
as well as make a friend or two.
4. Share Best Practices. Come participate in classroom discussions on how to make your organization thrive in today's
economy.
5. Build Strong Business Advocacy. Have a voice in issues affecting your industry. Institute's classes work on educating
and assisting industry professionals who represent their community on local, state and national issues.
6. ConnectIN. Connect with faculty, volunteers, and attendees, and learn from your peers all year round, on Institute's
very own social networking site.
7. Tips, ideas, and more! Institute provides a great way for you to pick up new ideas and strategies to reignite your
campaigns, communications and activities.
8. Did we mention networking? Each site features a number of events to allow time for casual conversation and fun.
9. Earn Credit Toward Your CAE and CCE Professional Certification. Institute's curriculum is directly tied to the bodies
of knowledge, allowing you to achieve all your professional goals in one easy way.
10. Five Sites to Choose From. Institute is held at five sites around the country each year. Mark your calendar and attend
a session right near your own back yard!

2. ENROLLMENT INCENTIVES
Institute offers four different enrollment incentives for individuals interested in enrolling in their first year at Institute.
National Institute Scholarship Program Group Pricing
Who it’s For: U.S. Chamber Members Who it’s For: U.S. Chamber Members
What You Get: Winners will receive a $500 scholarship What You Get: After the first student enrolls at the regular
toward their first year at Institute. Six scholarships per enrollment price, each additional student from that
site are handed out each year. organization will receive a tuition rate of $995.
Regent Scholarship Program Pay It Forward: State Scholarships*
Who it’s For: Everyone Who it’s For: State Chamber of Commerce Executive
What You Get: Winners will receive a scholarship Associations and Association Executive Societies
toward enrollment. Various scholarships per site are What You Get: If an organization partners with the U.S.
handed out each year to first-year participants and Chamber to promote Institute, that organization will
returning attendees. receive two $500 scholarships to help send their members
to their first year at Institute.
*Please contact your state organization for details.
ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS
No one sums up the value of Institute better than someone who's experienced the program first hand!
“My first year at Institute exceeded my expectations. I walked away with some excellent contacts, wonderful friendships,
and at least a half a dozen great ideas for my association. The entire experience was well worth my time and was a positive
return on the financial investment my association made to allow me to attend.”
Michael Smith, Director of Finance, National Telecommunication Cooperative Association
“I earned my CAE designation more than ten years ago and wasn't sure how IOM would compare. It was an amazing
experience and I know that there is always more to learn! Thanks for an invaluable experience!”
Lynda J. Patterson, CAE, Executive Director, Wisconsin Society of Association Executives
"Institute is the best kept secret in the association management world. This experience is not about attending a seminar to
learn best practices—it's about taking a hard look at yourself as a professional and building lifelong relationships. It's like
getting another M.B.A., only better."
Heather R. Singleton, IOM, M.B.A., Senior Vice President of Education, Rhode Island Hospitality Association
SITES AND DATES
Institute’s curriculum consists of four one-week sessions. Most participants choose to attend
one session per year over a four year period at a consistent location.
Midwest Institute | June 5–9, 2011 Southeast Institute | June 26–30, 2011
University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI University of Georgia in Athens, GA
West Institute | July 10–14, 2011 Northeast Institute | July 31–August 4, 2011
Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA Villanova University in Villanova, PA
Winter Institute | January 3-7, 2012
University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ