The State Association Leadership Institute (SALI) was established to support new State Association startups, provide additional support, capacity building, and professional development for all associations, and to showcase excellence in state association leadership.

COABE is excited to launch the third cohort of the State Association Leadership Institute (SALI)!

Here’s what you and your association can expect to gain by participating in SALI:
1) Leadership training
2) Professional development
3) Funding provided by COABE
4) Community of Practice
5) Resources and capacity building
6) Recognition and visibility opportunities
 
Who can participate?
Your paid staff and/or board of directors are invited to participate, however we ask that you select one individual as the representative (COABE liaison) for this initiative.

How much time will be required to participate?
We will hold one hour sessions on the 4th Monday of each month, starting in July 2024. Sessions will be recorded for those that are unable to attend, however we do require consistent attendance to access the funding that COABE will provide.

What funding is COABE providing?
a) Free COABE 2024 conference registration for your COABE liaison
b) $100 Amazon gift card for your COABE liaison at the close of the institute
c) State Association Leadership Award ($2,000) given at the COABE conference
d) Seed funding for new or struggling associations

At the close of the institute, your designated liaison will receive a certificate of completion and your association will receive a badge that can be showcased on your association’s web page as well as by your staff and board members. You will also have the opportunity to apply for funding, network with other state association leaders, and access SALI member only resources.

Please contact SALI@coabe.org with any questions.

Click the button below to register for SALI, brought to you in partnership with Essential Education.