How to create a member referral program for your association
How to set up a member referral program that actually brings in members: who to ask, rewards that work, how to track referrals and how to make it easy for members to invite people.
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How to start a chamber of commerce: a step-by-step guide
How to start a chamber of commerce, from confirming the need and building a founding board to incorporating, setting dues, launching and building a website members will use.
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Board meeting agenda and minutes: templates for associations
A board meeting agenda template and a simple guide to writing board meeting minutes, with what to include, a consent agenda and tips for keeping meetings to an hour.
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Board member responsibilities for associations and chapters
What association and chapter board members are responsible for: the core legal duties, what each officer does, what to expect from every board member and how to hand off between terms.
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How to set membership dues for an association or chamber
How to set membership dues and fees: common dues structures, how to price them, when to raise dues and how to collect them without chasing checks.
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Event description examples that get people to register
How to write an event description that sells: a simple formula, five examples for conferences, golf outings, networking events, education sessions and annual meetings, and the mistakes to avoid.
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Post-event survey questions: what to ask and when
The post-event survey questions worth asking attendees, sponsors and speakers, how long to keep the survey, when to send it and what to do with the answers.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony ideas: a guide for chambers and businesses
How to plan a ribbon cutting ceremony: what the chamber does, a planning checklist, a sample program, creative ideas and how to get the most publicity from it.
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Event planning checklist: from six months out to the day after
A complete event planning checklist for conferences, education sessions and networking events, organized by timeline from six months out to the day after.
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How to find sponsors for your event or association
Where to find event sponsors, how to research them, and how to make the ask, starting with the companies most likely to say yes.
