Volunteer Leaders

This section provides updates and resources for association leaders—including presidents, regional vice presidents, other officers, and aspiring leaders—to better understand their leadership role in the REALTOR® association and enhance their leadership skills.


WHAT’S NEW

2012 Leadership Summit
Dates Announced

(Jan. 5) The 2012 Leadership Summit will be Aug. 20-21 in Chicago. 2012 presidents-elect are invited to attend along with their association executive to learn about integrating national programs and priorities into state and local association activities. Check the Leadership Summit page in the coming months for more information.
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Help Your Association
Prevent Internal Fraud

(Nov. 18) Fraud prevention and detection is the responsibility of the entire management team of any association -- staff and volunteer leaders alike. With an eye toward best practices, review the new Fraud Prevention Toolkit for Associations to work with staff to ensure your associations are adequately protected from fraud.
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Graduates of the 2011 Leadership Academy

Applications Now Accepted
for Leadership Academy 2013

(Oct. 25) Those wishing to build their institutional knowledge and leadership skills are encouraged to attend the Leadership Academy. Applications for the class of 2013 are now being accepted.
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How Can My REALTOR® Party
Help Your Association?

(Oct. 18) Take an assessment survey to identify your association's local political advocacy needs and how My REALTOR® Party can help.
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More about My REALTOR® Party > 


TALKING POINTS

For Media Interviews

These talking points on current industry issues will help you deliver NAR’s position and perspective during media interviews.
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For Member Communication

These talking points cover a range of current NAR issues.
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EVENTS

Leadership Summit

This annual meeting brings together incoming local and state president/AE leadership teams to unify the organization's message.
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Board and State Leadership Forums

The Board and State Leadership Forums enable presidents and presidents-elect to network with peers from like-size association and convey grassroots concerns to national leaders.
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Leadership Luncheon

This ticketed luncheon for AEs and their elected leaders features keynote speakers on industry issues.
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Presidents and Presidents-Elect Roundtable

These leadership roundtables focus on a variety of local and state topics in an informal setting at NAR’s national meetings to encourage information exchange and networking. 

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION

Volunteer Leadership Guide

This online resource briefs incoming local and state association presidents on their responsibilities and informs all volunteer leaders of the resources available to them at NAR - essential information for the first-time volunteer leader.
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REALTORS® Excelling in Association Leadership (REAL) Self-Study Course

Learn the basics of association leadership with this no-cost, self-guided online course.
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REALTOR® Leadership Program

The REALTOR® Leadership Program (RLP) comprises an initial online course and several interactive, live-presentation courses to equip REALTOR leadership with skills and knowledge to lead local and state associations. Learn how you can host this program at your association.
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NAR's Leadership Academy

This training and development program is for REALTORS® who are actively involved at the state and local levels, but not yet at the national level.
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 NAR Leadership Team Introduces the President's Challenge

(Feb. 1) Learn about the new model of leadership created to help leaders call REALTORS® to action to respond to important home ownership issues.
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