The WISPA Board has discussed the possibility of hiring an Executive
Director to handle the day to day operations more efficiently than the 7
member volunteer board can do. One of our largest challenges is financing
this position. We are looking or ideas to help fund this position and come
up with a job description for the position. Please take a few minutes and
jot down a few ideas below.
I believe this is the next logical step in establishing WISPA as a important
trade association. We have come a long way in the last 4 years and now we
need to take it to the next level. This will become a major thrust over the
next few months. I think I have some potential Vendor Members willing to
contribute, we need to develop this plan and market to the Vendors
specifically what their generous contributions will go towards. Your help
is needed.
Funding Ideas:
1. Work with Vendor Members to ask for contributions such as higher
level membership in the $5K to $25K range.
2. Work with larger WISPs willing to pay more than the normal $250
membership fee to help with funding.
3. Partner with other Trade Associations that have common interests
and see the value of an alliance with WISPA and Executive Management
4. Apply for Grants that would fund a position like this.
Job Description:
1. Handle phone calls and membership bookkeeping
2. Market WISPA to existing WISPs and Vendors
3. Develop partnerships with other trade associations
4. Attend Board meetings
5. Keep Board minutes
6. Communicate to the membership via email newsletters
7. Develop printed marketing material
8. Help facilitate Board Elections and nominations
9. Help organize trade shows/conferences
Respectfully,
Rick Harnish
260-307-4000
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