Sep 26, 2017
NACM Northwest and many other associations across the country recently signed new affiliation agreements with the National Association of Credit Management. This action was a milestone in a concerted and collaborative effort which began five years ago with the purpose of strengthening and unifying NACM.
In 2012, a focus group revealed that many NACM members and potential members were confused by the lack of consistency between NACM and its Affiliates and among the Affiliates. This began an Affiliate-driven process to better understand NACM programs and to more closely align the Affiliates with NACM, while still maintaining our independence and flexibility to meet the specific needs of the regions and industries we serve.
This multi-year process to build unity provided countless opportunities for input and has been a true collaboration between the Affiliates, NACM, and the NACM National Board of Directors.
The results of this work included new standards deemed necessary for an NACM Affiliate. These include several practices essential to successful Affiliate operations, including maintaining a paid staff, offering multiple NACM core services, and providing a consistent menu of programs, products, services, and member benefits. These standards have been incorporated into the new Affiliation Agreement, helping our efforts to build consistency.
NACM Northwest also rebranded, rolling out a new look earlier this year. The new logo, modern color palette, and streamlined design, better reflect the pivotal role we play in helping members drive results. As we continue to transition to the new brand throughout 2017, all NACM Affiliates will all share a similar look and variations of the NACM name.
With the new Affiliate Agreement in place and the transition to the new brand well underway, NACM Northwest remains a proud NACM Affiliate. Together, we will continue providing members the necessary tools and resources to drive results and be successful well into the future.
Rod Wheeland, CCE