This past year and a half has given associations some time to slow down and focus on getting their organization in tip-top shape. Now your board might be looking to grow membership with your new and improved processes. We’ve put together a few ideas to get you started!

When you are looking to make changes to your organization, the first place you often turn is to your members. Understanding what they want and how they feel about potential changes helps you to determine if you are spending time and energy in the right place. However, the most difficult obstacle is often the process of surveying members and actually receiving a response.

So, how can you get members to welcome surveys and provide their valuable feedback?

Once we get members in the door, our next step should be getting them engaged with the association. They will not be renewing if they step into a community that feels like a bunch of online profiles rather than real people supporting the same mission. You may already be putting in efforts to get members involved, but it never hurts to review your processes. Here are a few tips to bring those profiles to life.