The growth and success of the Society for Advancement of Management depend on strong relationships and strategic partnerships. The Institutional Advancement Committee plays a key role in cultivating these connections, ensuring that SAM has the resources and collaborations it needs to thrive. If you have a talent for building relationships, seeking new opportunities, and championing our mission, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
As a member of the Institutional Advancement Committee, you will work to strengthen SAM’s presence and reach through partnerships with educational institutions, corporate organizations, and community stakeholders. This involves identifying potential collaborators, fostering meaningful connections, and creating initiatives that align with our shared goals. Your efforts will directly contribute to expanding SAM’s influence and advancing its mission to develop leaders in the field of management.
The committee’s work is both strategic and creative. You might help design outreach campaigns, participate in meetings with potential partners, or develop proposals that highlight the mutual benefits of working with SAM. You will also collaborate with other committees to ensure that advancement strategies support membership growth, program expansion, and long-term sustainability.
Serving on the Institutional Advancement Committee provides you with the opportunity to develop valuable professional skills while contributing to a cause you care about. You will learn how to approach partnership development from both a business and relationship-building perspective, gaining experience in negotiation, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership.
Most importantly, your work will help shape SAM’s future. The connections you foster today can lead to programs, funding, and opportunities that will benefit members for years to come. Whether it is creating sponsorship opportunities, developing academic partnerships, or connecting with industry leaders, the impact of your efforts will be felt across the organization.
Nominations for this committee are now open, and we encourage members who are enthusiastic about relationship-building and strategic growth to get involved. By joining the Institutional Advancement Committee, you will help secure the resources and partnerships that make SAM’s mission possible.