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Read the article: Five Ways to Create Better Engagement During Virtual Events before continuing located in Virtual Planning Tools. It's easy to focus on the in-person group—but your virtual attendees need connection, too. Engagement Strategie...
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Read the article: Virtual event platform options before continuing located in Virtual Planning Tools. Hybrid events require clear, advance planning around tech tools and access. Zoom Access (Preferred): • Use your regional HBA Zoo...
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When planning a hybrid event (simultaneous in-person and virtual audiences), plan early and intentionally. This format requires double preparation —both onsite and online. Key Best Practices: • Confirm AV capabilities before submitt...
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Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding Leverage your existing volunteers as mouthpieces: word of mouth is the most effective volunteer recruitment tactic! 3/6/9 Month check-in with newly placed volunteers: assess if placement is a good fit, next ...
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The HBA Global Ambassador Program annually recognizes incredible leaders and impactful initiatives across cohorts. As of mid-2024, the HBA is exploring strategically expanding and raising the visibility of the Ambassador Awards portfolio. No plans...
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The HBA Global Ambassador Program holds multiple program launch windows every year. The 2026 windows and deadlines for Activation Forms are as follows: September/October 2026 Deadline for Activation Forms: 31 July, 2026 These windows a...
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It can take between 3-6 months to set up and launch an HBA Ambassador Program. See our quick start guide below: Reference: GAP Getting Started Resource Kit ...
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Champions and PEMs can access real-time metrics reporting at any time during the program. This assessment data is helpful to ensure all Ambassadors are completing their assessments and inform your cohort's developmental priorities. Accessible vi...
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It is ideal if your program's Ambassadors are connected to the HBA location(s) nearest them so they more easily stay engaged with the HBA even after their program experience ends. To find HBA location(s), you can search via the HBA website . Onc...
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There are a few differences between an HBA Account Manager and a PEM, though there are some similarities as well. While the PEM role can appear like an account manager in a general sense, as they are assigned to manage the relationship with a part...