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  1. Ambassador Recruitment/Selection Timeline

    The usual Ambassador Recruitment and Selection process takes ~8 weeks to complete. The HBA recommends following the below format to guide your weekly activities during this process. If you find yourself with additional time to complete these activit...
  2. Finalizing the Nomination Process

    Once you’ve identified what you’re looking for in an Ambassador, it’s time to finalize the nomination process. Below are some items to consider, along with best practice suggestions from the HBA: Who nominates or applies?  Will you allow self-a...
  3. Determining Ambassador Criteria

    Ambassadors are typically mid-level, emerging leaders who tend to be: Highly motivated, with great potential but needing just a little extra development to get to their next level Strong contributors within their functional area, but need expos...
  4. Champion Orientation

    Here is the HBA Global Ambassador Champion Orientation document, which covers basic HBA, Ambassador Program, and the Champion Role. HBA GAP Champion Orientation.pptx   ...
  5. What happens after Activation?

    Soon after submission, Champions and Executive Sponsors designated in the Activation Form will receive communications with: Their tools/resources to get started Access to the HBA GAP Resource Center Community of Practice schedule of live meeti...
  6. HBA Organization in HBA Foundational Onboarding

  7. Volunteer Organizational Components

    HBA Global works to define the organizational strategy and priorities at a global level. This then needs to be translated into regional strategies and then chapter priorities to create the member experience.  ...
  8. Functional Matrix

  9. Functional Responsibilities

    Market Research* Industry and member surveys, event evaluations, insights to drive strategic planning Corporate Relations*  Partnerships, sponsorship, employee engagement, account management, sales & business development  Membership Experience ...
  10. Role of HBA Staff

    The HBA Central Staff Team assists the CEO in efficiently implementing the board’s strategic objectives. The team is dedicated to providing the best member and partner experience while delivering on HBA’s value proposition.  A Culture of Success ...