Purpose:
Effective REALTOR® Associations require an informed membership and leaders who understand and can anticipate the existing and future needs of the Association. The IVAR Leadership Program provides REALTORS® the insight and tools needed to help lead IVAR through an ever-evolving real estate landscape.
Objectives:
- Equip leaders with the skills needed to guide our association, industry and communities.
- Allow leaders to strengthen personal development through networking and collaboration.
- Train leaders to be effective spokespersons and ambassadors to our industry.
Who Should Apply:
IVAR REALTOR® and Affiliate members who have an interest in getting involved in leadership at the local or state level are encouraged to apply. Previous leadership experience is not required.
The program will also provide personal leadership development objectives, including:
- Organizational and Volunteer Leadership Training
- Public Advocacy and Training
- Community Service Involvement
Time Commitment: Three Meetings & CAR Conference in Anaheim
The 2023 Leadership Academy will include three classes and conclude with a hosted reception at the Anaheim, CAR Re-Imagine Conference in September. Program requirements and timeline is listed below.
Cost:
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Free to IVAR Members
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
If you need additional information, please contact Mark Dowling
at 951-684-1221 or email at MDowling@ivaor.com
Program Requirements & Timeline:
MEETING 1: August 25, Friday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
The REALTOR® Association World
Whether you’re new to IVAR or an experienced agent, this course will give you the necessary tools and understanding to make your REALTOR® leadership experience positive and rewarding. This course provides a comprehensive overview to give you the background and resources you need to pursue a leadership role with a REALTOR® association or a nonprofit board. Session topics include:
- Association Structures
- Trends Facing the Industry & Association
- Volunteer Responsibilities & Roles
- Meeting Management
MEETING 2: September 1, Friday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Community Involvement – Guest speakers to include local community leaders with REALTOR® ties
As real estate professionals, our efforts fostering home ownership and property rights extends broadly to building better communities and regions. This session will focus on the benefits and role of community volunteerism and civic participation that may not be directly REALTOR® related. For example, serving your community as a planning or parks commissioner, serving on a non-profit board of directors, or volunteering with non-profit groups such as Feeding America or Habitat for Humanity.
MEETING 3: September 8, Friday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Government Affairs & Public Policy – Guest speakers to include local elected leaders
As a heavily regulated industry, the role for REALTOR® government affairs and public policy advocacy has never been more in demand. This session will focus on the various tools and resources available to REALTOR® associations and the need for supporting “REALTOR® Party” initiatives and candidates.
MEETING 4: Attend CAR Meetings & Reimagine Conference, Anaheim
Wed/Thur, September 20/21st
Register: https://www.reimagineexpo.org/
At the conclusion of the Expo, there will be an IVAR hosted cocktail reception
from 5pm to 7:00pm for all Leadership Program participants.