Network Glossary
2022 Network Guidebook & Glossary
Administration (General)
TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
Brand Assets | Contains brand standards, downloadable logos, and infographics | Brand Assets |
Budget | Sample budget template | Sample Budget |
Certification Program |
An annual program that certifies networks that meet benchmarks of excellence - Submissions due October 1. | Certification Program |
Dues Changes | National must be formally advised by September 30 for the subsequent year on new dues amounts along with supporting documentation | Dues Change Form |
Insurance | Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance | Insurance PDF |
Leadership Identification and Development (LID) Resources | This page contains a video, applications, process guide, and other key documents related to the process (note, processes, positions, and other procedures subject to change in 2022) | Leadership Pathways |
Legal | Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance | Insurance PDF |
Microsite Resources |
Resources include training video, fact sheet, and certification badge | |
Name Change |
Any network wishing to change its names must go through a rigorous process, to ensure it's not being done for short term gains |
Contact National to request at wcr@wcr.org |
National Officer Visit |
This form must be filled out when requesting a national officer to be a part of your local or state events | |
Network Charter Kit | A Charter guide outlines network formation steps, contact National to request kit and consultation: jsaltman@wcr.org | |
Officer Reporting | Officers must be reported via the form by the October 15th deadline for the subsequent year. Use this form if there are leadership changes throughout the year. | |
Operating Standards | These documents describe network operating standards. | |
Roadmap Newsletter |
Contains one year of timely information that state and local networks need to know | |
Taxes |
Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance |
Governance
TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
Appointment Cheat Sheet |
Outlines who appoints who at state and local level |
Coming Soon |
Bylaws |
All bylaws with dues amounts are on state and local microsites. | |
Consent to Serve | Leaders sign a form that outlines fiduciary duties – National offers samples to customize. | Sample Document - Local |
Confidentiality Agreement | State Agreement | |
Disband, Terminate or Merge Network | National must be contacted to initiate the process. Contact Jamie Saltman at jsaltman@wcr.org | Network Disband or Merger Process |
Election Procedures | This blueprint outlines how elections are to be conducted | |
Liaison (State & National Fact Sheet) | A visual piece/infographic with regional map and breakdown of states, levels and associated support systems | Fact Sheet |
Officer Job Descriptions | Job descriptions for leaders at the local, state & national levels | |
Scripts for Elections |
The National script is available for elections, which outline common language/verbiage (sample only) | |
Script for Installation | The National script is available for installations, which outline common language/verbiage (sample only) | |
Standing Rules |
Must not supersede bylaws. A podcast offers guidelines and information | |
Transition of Officers | Two zoom recordings provide guidance on how to effectively change over teams |
Meetings & Events
TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
Grant Program | Through our grant program with NAR, we have a list of events that provide programming ideas that other networks have done successfully | Grant Winners |
Outreach PowerPoint with Infographics | This PowerPoint is a template for you to use in the field and provides the latest and greatest info and is for you to customize | Coming Soon |
Realtor® Association Collaboration |
Outlines best practices to work with local association | Association Relationship PDF |
Strategic Partnerships | This template is customizable and networks can edit as needed | Template (Will Auto Download) |
WOW! Event Planning Guide |
Promotional tips on how to create a successful event | Guide PDF |
Membership & Marketing
TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
Exchange of Value | One page printable | Download |
Diversity and Inclusion |
Tips and resources | |
Member Recruitment Tools | Videos, resources, templates and strategies to promote new members | Coming Soon |
New Member Onboarding Toolkit | This is designed to provide you with templated information developed by other networks to onboard and systematize new members. | Toolkit |
Network 360 Year Round Facebook Group | This is a private group for 2022 leaders. A great place to network and share ideas. | Facebook Group |
State Specific Resources
TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
Budget & Finance | Budget and Finance Committee description. | Description |
Leadership Identification & Development | Leadership Identification & Development (LID) Committee Description | LID Description |
State Liaison Application | State Liaison Application form | Application |
State Liaison Reporting | Form to report your State Liaison | Reporting Form |
Check this page frequently for updates.