Doug Levine

The industry leader in nonprofit education, Institute is a four-year program held at five sites each year—four in the summer and one in the winter. Most participants attend the one-week sessions at the same site each year, building valuable relationships with others in the industry and creating a network of idea sharing. Through a combination of required courses and electives, students not only enhance their own organizational management skills but add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively. 

Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in association, chamber, and nonprofit management. “IOM graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their communities” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, vice president, Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”