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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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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Association annual meeting planning: a checklist for boards
How to plan an association annual meeting members actually attend: the agenda, notice and quorum, elections, a planning checklist and how to make it worth showing up for.
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Chamber of commerce marketing plan: a template you can copy
A simple chamber of commerce marketing plan template: goals, audiences, the channels that work for chambers, a 12-month calendar and marketing ideas that bring in members.
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The new member onboarding process and welcome packet: a 90-day plan
A simple 90-day new member onboarding process for associations and chambers: the welcome email, a personal touch, the first event and the check-ins that make new members renew.
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Membership renewal letter templates that get members to renew
Four membership renewal letter templates you can copy, for 60 days out, 30 days out, the due date and lapsed members, plus what makes a renewal email work.
