Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides member organizations with tips, techniques, and best practices to recruit and retain members. It includes dozens of ways to add value to membership packages and winning ideas from other organizations. Important topics covered include: * Alternative membership dues * E-memberships * Membership incentives * Strategic partnerships * Membership coupons * Premier memberships * Unique member benefits * Member contests * Member communication * Member loyalty * Community engagement * Special events * Reciprocity agreements * Members emeritus * Student memberships * Online training * Networking VIP programs Microgrants Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides nonprofit organizations with information on how to use gift clubs to improve fundraising results, procedures for creating or improving gift clubs or levels, and examples of donor clubs and accompanying benefits. Important topics covered include: * Multiple levels of membership benefits * Planned giving * Giving recognition programs * Approaches to upgrading members * Analyzing a member s potential * Business contributors * High end donor recognition * Societies for specific constituents * Planned gifts societies * Gift club promotion * Giving circles * Annual operational plans * Gift and club naming conventions * Alumni engagement Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource presents organizations with strategies for recruiting and retaining members and includes examples of how various nonprofit organizations have successfully increased their membership numbers. Important topics covered include: * Staff engagement * Member testimonials * Award programs * Membership drives * Recognizing long-term members * Attracting younger members * Member feedback * Member benefits * Community outreach * Loyalty cards * Entry-level options for new members * Retention rates * Reciprocity agreements * Networking * Attracting corporate members * Members recruiting members * Volunteers and membership * Loyalty building * Recognition awards * Effective renewal notices Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource features goal-setting procedures, ways to engage key staff and others, and action plans for shaping effective annual fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations. Important topics covered include: * Annual dollar and participation goals * Board engagement * Committee objectives * First-year plans * Direct mail appeals * Quantifiable objectives * Staff retreats * Monitoring progress * Outreach to diverse audiences * Volunteer involvement * Analysis and evaluation Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides Chambers of Commerce with helpful information regarding growing, managing, and serving membership. From creating a plan and strengthening member benefits to recruitment strategies, this manual is filled with best practices and examples of what various Chambers of Commerce have done to achieve membership success. Important topics covered include: * Operation plans * Networking * Member benefits * Unique member incentives * Member orientation * Social media outreach * Effective communication * Member awards * Special events * Customer care * Internships * Member networking opportunities * Maximize member receptions * Effective ice breakers * New member receptions * Setting policies * Member communication Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource presents new and creative ways for nonprofit organizations to connect with more members through their websites. It includes proven strategies to help attract more would-be members and great examples of member-related website features from a variety of nonprofit organizations and member associations. Important topics covered include: * Virtual chapters * Personalized web pages * Blogging * Online member services * Publicity * Webcasts * Member orientation materials * Member publications * Testimonials as advertising * Virtual reunions * Online video tours * Social media * Member polls * Electronic banners * Online discussions * Online tools * Virtual meetings * Online communities * E-mail communication * Member benefits * Online renewals Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides great ideas and techniques to retain more of your volunteers and members, including step-by-step plans to create a retention plan that helps strengthen and increase your volunteer and membership base. This resource contains dozens of actionable techniques and procedures for retention, including strategies to develop member loyalty, communicate better, offer unique benefits, and avoid volunteer burnout. Successful ideas and programs from other organizations are presented, such as incentive programs, retreats that involve volunteers, member of the month programs, etc. Additionally, several useful sample forms and reports are provided, including feedback forms, member interests surveys, volunteer activity/involvement reports, complaint procedures, assessment forms, and more. Important topics covered include: * Staff and Volunteer Engagement * Recognition and Awards * Leadership * Effective Communication with Members and Volunteers * Automatic Renewal Strategies * Member and Volunteer Incentives * Effective Meeting Planning * Frequent 'Rituals' that Help Formalize New Relationships * Member Benefits that Attract and Retain * Mentoring Volunteer * Member and Volunteer Evaluation * Special Events for Volunteers * Large Awards Program that Generates Big Benefits * Using E-newsletters to Inform, Involve Your Base * Handling Volunteer Complaints * Catering to Diverse Volunteers or Members Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.