Mike Chamberlain Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Kansas

I am the Chief Executive for the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). The GPA builds and supports a community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good. GPA advances the field of grantsmanship by promoting professional growth and development. GPA works to enhance the public image and recognition of the profession within the greater philanthropic, public, and private funding community.

Lees Summit, Mo

Westminster Association Group serves the association community through consulting in a variety of areas and provides additional human resources to aid associations and non-profits meet their member needs and strategic objectives. Our focus is to provide solutions to day to day issues and problems, so you can focus on your core business of serving your members.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

New Landings is a not-for-profit organization that strengthens our American economy providing resources, education, partnerships and encouragement to talented job seekers and entrepreneurially spirited individuals exploring options in an ever-changing environment, to secure meaningful, productive work.I serve as the liaison from the New Landings Board to the New Landings Think Tank, the group responsible for identifying revenue opportunities for New Landings.I facilitate an… Show more New Landings is a not-for-profit organization that strengthens our American economy providing resources, education, partnerships and encouragement to talented job seekers and entrepreneurially spirited individuals exploring options in an ever-changing environment, to secure meaningful, productive work.I serve as the liaison from the New Landings Board to the New Landings Think Tank, the group responsible for identifying revenue opportunities for New Landings.I facilitate an Executive Round Table and Accountability meeting once a week for executives in career transition. Discussions include leadership, peer networking, and transition issues for executives.I am a member of the New Landings Job Chat team that produces a weekly video series interviewing experts in career management and personal management. Show less

Independence, Mo

I served as the Executive Director for the National Association of Parliamentarians.The National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) is a dynamic, growing organization concerned with the practical problems parliamentarians face today. NAP is the oldest and largest professional non-profit association of parliamentarians in the world. NAP's primary objectives are teaching, promoting, and disseminating the philosophy and principles underlying the rules of deliberative assemblies. My… Show more I served as the Executive Director for the National Association of Parliamentarians.The National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) is a dynamic, growing organization concerned with the practical problems parliamentarians face today. NAP is the oldest and largest professional non-profit association of parliamentarians in the world. NAP's primary objectives are teaching, promoting, and disseminating the philosophy and principles underlying the rules of deliberative assemblies. My responsibilities included:+ Direct the day to day operations of a professional membership organization with over 3,100 members, 50 state associations, and more than 200 units;+ Serve as NAP’s principal resource person and adviser to the NAP President and Board of Directors;+ Participate with the NAP Board of Directors in planning future direction for NAP;+ Assure that NAP systems, resources, and processes are updated and support NAP’s future direction and a good work environment; + Manage the NAP budget, including development of the budget in collaboration with the NAP Treasurer and oversight of bank and investment accounts;+ Ensure the NAP membership is informed through regular communication vehicles and channels; and+ Serve as Advisor to the National Association of Parliamentarian’s Educational Foundation Show less

Olathe, Ks

I joined the AMP team in 2013 bringing my years of comprehensive experience in management at the AAFP. My innovative leadership and abilities in identifying and solving problems were key attributes in my role as an Association Manager. I brought a proven understanding of association management to offer an impressive balance of being able to efficiently and effectively handle necessary day to day operations while still being able to focus on the strategic future of an organization. My client… Show more I joined the AMP team in 2013 bringing my years of comprehensive experience in management at the AAFP. My innovative leadership and abilities in identifying and solving problems were key attributes in my role as an Association Manager. I brought a proven understanding of association management to offer an impressive balance of being able to efficiently and effectively handle necessary day to day operations while still being able to focus on the strategic future of an organization. My client assignment was the American Board of Genetic Counselors. My responsibilities included:+ Manage the day-to-day operations of client associations+ Work with the board of directors, committees and task forces to develop and implement policies and procedures, projects and services+ Communicate with president, board of directors and committee chairs in carrying out assignments, projects or research as directed by the organization’s board+ Assist with organizing and coordinating board of directors’ meetings+ Prepare board meeting agenda materials and supporting documentation; record and prepare minutes for board meetings+ Coordinate development of meeting content with volunteer members+ Monitor and update client website+ Coordinate technology services including online registration, website development and electronic communications to membership+ Monitor and participate in online professional and social networking communities Show less

Leawood, Ks

• Worked with team to create a consolidated contact center for AAFP, consolidating seven areas into one and reduced staffing• Created vision and mission for division• Developed annual business plan for division• Developed and manage service level agreements with internal partners (i.e. Membership, Event Registrations, and Publication Subscriptions)• Hired and developed division management staff, including counseling managers on personnel and policy issues• Motivated staff to… Show more • Worked with team to create a consolidated contact center for AAFP, consolidating seven areas into one and reduced staffing• Created vision and mission for division• Developed annual business plan for division• Developed and manage service level agreements with internal partners (i.e. Membership, Event Registrations, and Publication Subscriptions)• Hired and developed division management staff, including counseling managers on personnel and policy issues• Motivated staff to deliver excellent service to members• Handled escalated member and customer issues• Prepared regular Voice of the Member report to Board of Directors• Lead successful transition of division operations to new association management system (Avectra's netFORUM), including development of standard operating procedures and training materials• Prepared, compiled and maintained division budget of over $1.6 million• Participated as a member of the AAFP’s senior management team in the development and implementation of AAFP operational policies• Participated as a staff liaison to the Commission on Membership and Member Services• Staff Executive to Organization and Finance Reference Committee of AAFP Congress of Delegates and National Conference of Special Constituencies• Managed AAFP Linked In Group• Collaborated with Marketing Director to manage broadcast emails• Member of AAFP Information Technology Demand Management Team• Selected to serve on the advisory team to outside consultant conducting an assessment of Information Technology Division Show less

• Collaborated with Division Director providing leadership to the Division• Worked in partnership with Division Director to direct the mission, strategy, objectives and goals of the Administration Division (Facilities and Support Operations)• Prepared, compiled and tracked Division budget of $5 million, including budget for subsidiary• Served as Division Director in absence of the Division Director• Participated as a member of the AAFP’s senior management team in the development… Show more • Collaborated with Division Director providing leadership to the Division• Worked in partnership with Division Director to direct the mission, strategy, objectives and goals of the Administration Division (Facilities and Support Operations)• Prepared, compiled and tracked Division budget of $5 million, including budget for subsidiary• Served as Division Director in absence of the Division Director• Participated as a member of the AAFP’s senior management team in the development and implementation of AAFP operational policies• Lead the team that developed, implemented and monitored the AAFP Pandemic Preparedness Plan• Served as a member of the team that developed and implemented a Budget Management System for AAFP, this was a precursor to the internal audit program now used by the organization• Participated on the team that developed, implemented and monitored the AAFP Internal Chargeback Policy• Participated on the Association Management System Selection and Implementation team• Conducted site selection, lease negotiations, and oversaw interior construction for distribution and printing facility• Hired and developed front line managers for operational areas including Printing, Mailing, and Distribution Center Operations• Managed Catalog Customer Service Department Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Provided leadership to the KCSAE community and KCSAE Board of Directors. Worked with Board of Directors to develop strategic priorities and maintain focus on these strategic priorities.Through effective management and wise stewardship, KCSAE completed its fiscal year with a positive bottom line for the fifteenth consecutive year.Embarked on leveraging technology to improve communication within the KCSAE community, launching a new electronic newsletter with links to resources… Show more Provided leadership to the KCSAE community and KCSAE Board of Directors. Worked with Board of Directors to develop strategic priorities and maintain focus on these strategic priorities.Through effective management and wise stewardship, KCSAE completed its fiscal year with a positive bottom line for the fifteenth consecutive year.Embarked on leveraging technology to improve communication within the KCSAE community, launching a new electronic newsletter with links to resources, including sponsor’s websites, and an online archive of these newsletters that members can access anytime and anywhere. We enhanced the KCSAE Best Practices library and other online resources for members.Created a Leadership Development Task Force to address the needs of the future association leaders and create the tools to prepare those who aspire to association leadership to be prepared for the future opportunities. Show less

I was responsible for establishing the AAFP's warehouse and distribution operations. This included Catalog Sales Customer Service, as well as all back-end operations for fulfillment. I was responsible for freight logistics for the AAFP's meetings. This position also managed the AAFP's warehousing and record storage functions.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Executive Semester Participant under Jon Hope

Bsba, Marketing & Management

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Leadership Development Team

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Activities and Societies: FastTrac(r) New Venture (TM) Program