Contributor FAQ's

• How can I contribute?

  Here are some easy ways for you to get started.

  • Participate in our Blog; share your comments, expertise and ideas with our business owners.
  • Become a fan of Aileron on Facebook; share your ideas, start discussions and make connections.
  • Follow us on Twitter; help us spread the word about what we are doing and how we help private business owners.
  • Tell a fellow business owner about Aileron, send them a link to the website, and encourage them to check us out.
  • Share your Story with other business owners.

  Would you like take on a role with a higher level of commitment (2 to 8 days a year), while still upholding our strict non-solicitation policy? Here are some examples:

  • Board Matching Program to be a Board Member for an Aileron client
  • Subject matter expert to Aileron's Instructional Design Team
  • Participate in a Panel Discussion as a moderator or panel member
  • Share your story through an Professional Perspective or President's Perspective
  • Facilitate a Think Tank Discussion or a Book Talk
  • Mentor Aileron clients
  • Facilitate an Aileron program or workshop

  If you are interested in the above positions, please download and complete this Contributor Questionnaire and e-mail it to jennifer.roettker@aileron.org. We will review your information and if an opportunity arises, we will contact you.

  • Would you like to make a financial donation? If so, you can send a check to Aileron at 8860 Wildcat Road, Dayton, Ohio 45371 or give us a call and we can process a credit card donation over the phone at 937-669-6500. We are happy to accept your donation in honor of someone special, to celebrate a special occasion, or the memory of a loved one or friend. If you would like, you can provide their name, address, and reason and Aileron will send a personalized card on your behalf notifying them of your generosity. Your gift will pay tribute to someone special while fueling Aileron's vision to raise the quality of life through professionally managed organizations.

  We truly appreciate your interest in contributing to Aileron. Our generous contributors enable Aileron to grow, to add new learning experiences and to reach more clients, bringing us closer to our vision. Thank you.

  • FAQ
    If you have more questions about becoming a contributor, visit our Contributor FAQ page.
  • Current Contributors
    If you would like to read about our current contributors, view our Contributors page.

• Can I work one-on-one with your clients?

  We work with outside contributors when it is in the best interest of the client, and follow-up work is orchestrated through Aileron. We want to emphasize that this is a non-solicitation environment; we are here to help our clients and will not allow our programs and workshops to be used as an opportunity to generate leads. Aileron will terminate its relationship with any contributor who is selling a product or service to a client, failing to serve the best interest of the client or inhibiting our ability to act as a trusted, objective resource.

• As a contributor, what do I get in return?

  In return for your time, you can expect a deep sense of personal satisfaction, knowing that you've made a lasting difference in the futures of other business owners and their companies. It's altruism at its best! Contributors who have ongoing relationships with Aileron also have the pleasure of watching individual client's grow, succeed and improve over time as they implement what they have learned through Aileron.

• As a guest facilitator, will I receive any compensation for my time?

  In addition to the rewarding experience of sharing your knowledge, guest facilitators who lead programs and workshops are thanked with an honorarium. For example, our Leader to Leader programs are typically short and have a tight focus. While not part of a prescribed roadmap, they make the journey richer and provide a more relevant experience. These programs invoke deeper thinking and connect participants with the Aileron environment and to each other. Therefore, the typical honorarium is $100-150 per hour of class time.

• What kind of time commitment is expected?

  Because of our desire to engage practitioners and business owners—and our respect for your time and busy schedule—we ask that you commit at least two days per year to Aileron.

• What is Aileron's approach to learning?

  We are focused on private business owners who want to work "on" their business to position it for growth. Aileron encourages owners to step away from the day-to-day grind of running their business and get them focused on the future. We don't give our clients sales pitches or tell them to read bulky textbooks. As peers helping peers, we give real-world advice that gets them results.

• What is Aileron's non-solicitation policy?

  Aileron strives to create an environment where our clients can focus on implementing professional management. With this goal in mind, we ask everyone to refrain from "selling" their products or services while at the campus or at Aileron events. Click here to learn more about Aileron's Non-Solicitation Policy.