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Peter Finn, Executive Director, SmithBucklin
Peter serves the International Association of Business Communicators and the COE User Group. In this role, Peter is responsible for all aspects of strategy, operations, and performance of both associations. Prior to joining Smithbucklin, Peter served as deputy executive director and chief learning officer for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), where he oversaw all student and professional development programs, research activities, global programs, and event services.
Peter previously served as an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University in the School of Education and Social Policy. He recently served as the chairman of the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Board of Directors and was previously honored as a Forty Under 40 recipient by the Association Forum’s inaugural class. Peter holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark University in Worcester, Mass., and a Master of Science in from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.
Marlee serves the Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). In this role, Marlee is responsible for managing the business processes, strategic priorities, and volunteer committees for both organizations. Since joining Smithbucklin in 2018, Marlee has leveraged her dynamic nonprofit background to provide fiscal oversight and budgeting, membership life-cycle management, organizational change, chapter management, and supervision of cross-functional teams.
Webinar Weds - Revitalize, Collaborate Innovate: A Journey to Effective Organizational Governance
A virtual series that will explore topics relevant to the CAE domains.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PST)
Join us on Zoom
Event Details
Webinar Wednesdays
This 8-part virtual series will explore relevant topics curated to enhance leadership skills and provide strategies to navigate today's ever-evolving landscape. Each session will focus on a domain of the Certified Association Executive,CAE, credential.
Part #4 - Revitalize, Collaborate, Innovate: A Journey to Effective Organizational Governance
A well-functioning governance structure is a key component of driving successful outcomes—it sets the tone for how the organization manages daily operations, approaches decisions, and embraces change for future growth. One professional association recognized its operational inefficiencies and outdated governance as hindrances to its success.
Join an executive director and senior operations manager for an insightful education session based on the transformative journey of a professional association in redefining its governance structure for optimal outcomes. Discover how the organization’s strategic plan addressed challenges by emphasizing governance changes, enhancing member value, and expanding educational offerings.
This session will explore the pivotal role of technology evaluation and data integrity in aligning the organization’s goals and discuss the collaborative efforts of volunteers and staff in analyzing data, recommending governance changes, and ensuring financial transparency. This session is a must for those seeking to revitalize their governance structures for sustained success and future growth.
Pricing
Members: $49
Non-Members: $119
Recording will be made available post-event to registered attendees for 30 days.
CAE Credit
As an approved provider, this program may be applied for 1 CAE credit toward your CAE application or renewal requirements. This program covers content in the following domains: Domain 1: Governance & Domain 3: Organizational Strategy
Content Leaders
Peter Finn, Executive Director, SmithBucklinPeter serves the International Association of Business Communicators and the COE User Group. In this role, Peter is responsible for all aspects of strategy, operations, and performance of both associations. Prior to joining Smithbucklin, Peter served as deputy executive director and chief learning officer for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), where he oversaw all student and professional development programs, research activities, global programs, and event services.
Peter previously served as an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University in the School of Education and Social Policy. He recently served as the chairman of the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Board of Directors and was previously honored as a Forty Under 40 recipient by the Association Forum’s inaugural class. Peter holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark University in Worcester, Mass., and a Master of Science in from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.
Marlee Honcoop, Senior Manager, Association Management, Marlee serves the Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). In this role, Marlee is responsible for managing the business processes, strategic priorities, and volunteer committees for both organizations. Since joining Smithbucklin in 2018, Marlee has leveraged her dynamic nonprofit background to provide fiscal oversight and budgeting, membership life-cycle management, organizational change, chapter management, and supervision of cross-functional teams.
Prior to joining Smithbucklin, Marlee served as nonprofit programs and member engagement coordinator for Forefront, an Illinois statewide association representing grantmakers and nonprofits. In this role, Marlee brought the Giving Tuesday campaign to Illinois and achieved $10 million in contributions to nonprofits by year two. Marlee holds a bachelor’s degree from North Park University in Chicago and is a certified nonprofit professional (CNP). She was honored by the Association Forum as Forty Under 40 class of 2023.
Contact
Megan Denhardt, CAE, Education Consultant