Ignite Your Volunteer Impact at Grand Chapter Conclave
Calling all dedicated volunteers - Conclave is your opportunity to elevate your skills and knowledge to new heights! This prestigious event gathers passionate individuals from across the country, united in their commitment to guiding their chapters to unprecedented success.
At the heart of the volunteer education at Conclave lies a dynamic curriculum led by renowned expert facilitators. Through practical, interactive sessions, you will dive deep into a wealth of essential topics - from housing to educational foundation funds and volunteer skills. You will master student housing and property finances best practices, implement foolproof strategies for catastrophe avoidance, enhance your abilities to hold chapter leaders accountable, leverage educational foundation funds beyond the CIF, and achieve SigEp Learning Community Accreditation.
But the learning doesn't stop there. Conclave also offers invaluable opportunities for collaborative discussions, allowing you to exchange insights and best practices with your fellow volunteers. Together, you will explore cutting-edge techniques for driving growth through recruitment and retention while also diving into the updated Balanced Man Program.
This is your chance to become a true trailblazer as a volunteer. Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates innovation, fosters camaraderie, and equips you with the tools to guide your chapter to the biggest and best on your campus. Seize this opportunity to elevate your impact and leave a lasting legacy on your campus community.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this transformative experience. Register for Conclave today and unlock the keys to unlocking your full potential as a volunteer leader.
Schedule of Volunteer Education Sessions:
9:00 - 10:00 AM:
2025 Trends in Student Housing and Property Finances
Delve into the evolving landscape of student housing equipping you to navigate the changing tides expertly. Gain the insights needed to adapt your chapter's housing strategy, enhance the residential experience, and strengthen your financial footing. Leave empowered to evaluate your rent structure and leverage supplemental programs that elevate your community.
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Elevate Your Chapter’s Impact: Proven Accountability Tools for the Executive Board
Unlock your chapter's growth potential through this essential session on optimizing your executive board. Explore strategic planning best practices, effective goal-setting frameworks, and cutting-edge accountability tools top mentors use. Gain insights into fostering a culture of ownership and achievement within your leadership team. Leave empowered to propose impactful solutions to drive measurable progress toward your chapter's objectives.
10:00 - 11:00 AM:
Unlock Your Chapter’s Potential: Maximizing Foundation Funds Beyond the CIF
Discover the untapped power of your chapter's funds through the SigEp Educational Foundation beyond the Chapter Investment Fund (CIF). In this dynamic session, volunteers will delve into diverse resources, uncovering strategic ways to leverage these assets for maximum impact. Participants will leave empowered with a clear plan to optimize their chapter's financial resources, ensuring sustainable operations and a thriving future.
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Navigating the Path to SigEp Learning Community Accreditation
Designed for chapters recently applying for SigEp Learning Community (SLC) status, this session provides hands-on guidance and application review from SigEp staff and SLC committee members. Dive deep into the updated accreditation rubric and develop a personalized roadmap to achieve SLC success and eventual Buc Cup eligibility. Leave empowered with the knowledge and tools to elevate your chapter's programming and operations.
9:00 - 10:00 AM:
Protecting the Chapter Facility: Asset Protection to Help Prevent Catastrophe
As a volunteer, safeguarding the chapter facility is a top priority. This is a must-attend session that could save your facility from disaster. Dive into how to self-evaluate your chapter's life safety and asset protection measures, utilizing case studies and insider knowledge to leverage lucrative incentives for installing cutting-edge catastrophe avoidance technology. Discover how to upgrade your chapter facility's safety in a way that pays for itself through grants, insurance discounts, and more. Take advantage of this opportunity to safeguard your chapter's future.
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Thriving Together: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Engaged Members
Dive into the second year of the Fraternity's Raise Your Bar Strategic Plan through these dynamic roundtable discussions. Volunteers will engage in candid conversations on the lessons learned, challenges faced, and strategic shifts to drive recruitment and retention. Gain invaluable insights to refine your chapter's approach and position your organization for continued success. This interactive format encourages peer-to-peer learning and collaborative problem-solving as you strive to be the biggest and best on your campus.
10:00 - 11:00 AM:
Streamline your Chapter’s Ritual and BMP Transition: Proven Strategies from Pilot Programs
This essential session equips you with the strategies to implement the organization's updated Ritual and updated Balanced Man Program (BMP) seamlessly. Gain insights from pilot chapters that have navigated the challenges and adapted best practices. Uncover practical steps to enhance your member development programming and boost retention in preparation for the new BMP rollout. Leave with a tailored action plan to efficiently manage these transformative changes and position your chapter for success.
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Hot Topics in Higher Education: Presentation
This session will be led by a content-expert, sharing their advice and wisdom on a topic related to student success, well-being, or chapter operations. The specific topic will be announced closer to Conclave, as we know the needs of students and our volunteers who support them can shift and we aim to provide the most relevant, timely educational opportunities for our volunteers.
9:00 - 10:00 AM:
Hot Topics in Higher Education: Roundtable & Panel Discussion
Join volunteers from across the nation to address hot topics in higher education in roundtable discussions. Students and their needs are changing rapidly — these discussions will prepare you to support chapter members as the 2025-2026 academic year begins. Specific topics will be announced closer to Conclave!
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How To Leverage Planned and Legacy Commitments for your AVC
Charitable giving to your AVC provides the resources to send undergraduate students to events, pay for house maintenance, and affords flexibility for everything in between. Unfortunately, many of these donations are made on an annual basis and are not always dependable. Donors can’t always write a check when you call, but many can make commitments out of their estate plans, through beneficiary designations on investment accounts, and by making annual contributions through their IRAs. This session will train you how to discuss legacy giving with your alumni, key information to look out for, and how to possibly transform your chapter through legacy and planned giving.
10:00 - 11:00 AM:
Lessons Learned from the BMP Pilot Panel
Dive into the real-world experiences of student leaders and volunteers who participated in the pioneering BMP Pilot program. Gain invaluable insights into the challenges, triumphs, and strategies they employed to navigate the program's implementation. This engaging panel discussion offers an unprecedented opportunity to learn from those at the forefront of this transformative initiative, equipping you with the knowledge to manage change and drive successful program rollouts effectively.
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Concurrent session coming soon!
