LeadingAge National Launches New Peer Networking Groups
LeadingAge members now have eight new ways to connect, collaborate, and learn from fellow members across the country. Peer groups, launched last month by LeadingAge National, are listserv-driven networking groups focused on key areas of interest for members.
Members are encouraged to sign up for one or more of the new groups and contact Amanda Marr at amarr@leadingage.org with any questions.
Human Resources (HR)
The HR peer group offers HR professionals and others who work for LeadingAge members an opportunity to discuss your community’s biggest strategic challenge – HR and workforce issues, policies, and best practices.
Peer Group Owner: Amanda Marr
LGBTQ+
The LGBTQ+ peer group offers a forum for engaging and sharing with peers about LGBTQ+-inclusive programs, services, and practices. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental dignity and intersectionality of all individuals and are committed to maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Peer Group Owner: Kevin Bradley
Next Gen Professionals
The Next Gen Professionals peer group offers members who are new to the field and interested in professional growth an opportunity to build connections and learn from leaders in the field.
Peer Group Owner: Sharon Sullivan
Philanthropy
The Philanthropy peer group offers fundraising professionals, CFOs, and others who are interested in philanthropy-related issues an opportunity to discuss various aspects of fundraising, ranging from best practices for fundraising campaigns to recommendations for donor management software.
Peer Group Owner: Christina Carden
Join the Philanthropy peer group
Rural Providers
The Rural Providers peer group is a platform for providers serving older adults in rural areas across the country to talk about challenges and opportunities that they face while operating in more remote areas.
Peer Group Owner: Janine Finck-Boyle
Join the Rural Providers peer group
Single Site Life Plan Community (LPC)
The Single Site LPC peer group invites providers to connect with colleagues operating single site communities across the country. Use this platform to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities that arise managing and working at a single LPC location.
Peer Group Owner: Julie Koch
Join the Single Site LPC peer group
Technology
The Technology peer group offers members and business partners a vehicle to discuss technology applications for the aging services field.
Peer Group Owner: Scott Code
Join the Technology peer group
Workforce
The Workforce peer group offers providers across all settings an opportunity to share best practices, ask questions, and discuss challenges related to managing staff, pipeline building, recruitment, retention, and creating healthy organizational cultures. HR staff, department managers, and site leaders are encouraged to join.
Peer Group Owner: Jenna Kellerman