Innovate to Motivate is not for everyone. It's for those who are serious about the political involvement craft, sincere in their desire for excellence in their lives and careers, and are comfortable with being challenged to raise the bar.

Our fearless I2M leaders for 2012 are Jenny Boese, Vice President, External Relations and Member Advocacy, Wisconsin Hospital Association; and Kari Lantos, Manager, Grassroots Outreach, NAFSA. You can read more about them at: 

http://www.innovatetomotivate.com/I2M_leadership

 

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Town Hall & Annual Conference

 

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Best of Innovate to Motivate® - February 17, 2012
Washington, DC
ASAE Headquarters, 1575 I Street, NW  

Want to have an upwardly mobile PAC in a down economy? (from a PAC leader who grew hers more than 200% since 2008)
 
Want to learn from Rock the Vote how to rock YOUR vote? (from the Executive Director of Rock the Vote)
 
Want to know when you must “go negative” in your next grassroots campaign, and how to do it without harming your brand or losing your job? (from someone who teaches NATO and the Joint Special Ops how to win over hostile audiences)
 
Want to brainstorm with other veteran political involvement professionals in a facilitated session that allows you to share best practices?  
 
Then get to Washington. D.C. on February 17, 2012 for the first ever “Best of Innovate to Motivate®” conference. We'll showcase some of our highest rated workstorms ever! We’ve delivered over 250 workstorm topics in the last decade, so we have some super stars waiting to share their secrets for maximizing your political involvement program's potential, as well as your individual potential.  

Innovate to Motivate® Institute (invitation only) December 4-6, 2012
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Place Hotel

More information coming soon!

"Chinese philosopher Lao Tzo said "to lead the people, walk behind them."  I can't help but think of this quote when I reflect on past I2M conference experiences.  Unlike others who claim to be leaders, Amy and her team don't pretend to have all of the answers. What Amy provides is an opportunity to interact with and hear from highly qualified, strong caliber, experts in an unintimidating environment.  Staff and attendees alike are very professional and willing to share their successes and shortfalls all in the spirit of helping other colleagues learn.  Attendees are in the driving seat; what and how much you take away from this conference is all up to you.  I have never heard anyone say, they wish they wouldn't have wasted their time and money attending this conference, but I have heard many people say that they could kick themselves for missing it.  Whether you are a rookie in this field or a veteran of this industry, you won't be disappointed.......the benefit and added value that attendees receive is priceless!"

- Carrie Schneider, PAC/Grassroots Manager
CMS Energy
Co-Chair, I2M 2011

 

"I attend the Innovate to Motivate Conference because I find it to be the best professional development conference to advance my skills in grassroots advocacy.  After many years in this field, I’m still able to bring home new ideas to implement in my organization."

- Kari Lantos
Manager of Grassroots Outreach
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Co-Chair, I2M 2011

 

"I2M is a conference for pros, given by the pros. Being able to attend only one conference, it is a no brainer to come to I2M. The hosts and conference leaders are just absolutely marvelous...full of good ideas backed up by factual science."
- Greg Norton
Area Manager, External Affairs
AT&T

I2M isn't for the faint of heart. We value...

We value:

  • Grassroots input. We have an Advisory Committee that provides insight on the topics most important to experienced political involvement professionals.
  • A robust curriculum, the science of influence (it's not an art), professional development, and going "an inch wide and a mile deep" on PAC and grassroots execution strategies (and we were the first to do it that way).
  • Political involvement professionals who want to learn and raise the bar vs. go on a junket (although we have lots of fun).
  • Our participants! We embrace vigorous discussion and idea sharing.
  • Giving back. We spend a volunteer afternoon at the Beacon of Hope project (optional activity, although over 30% of last year's conference participants joined the fun).
  • Doing work and life in a way that demonstrates excellence.

Our 2012 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

The Soft Edge

Gold Sponsor