A major challenge any leader faces is keeping members connected. It’s hard to keep them involved with the general workings and mission of their association. Regardless of your group’s purpose and goals, there are a lot of activities out there competing for your members attention, so you must continually strengthen their bond with the group.
Association guru Cynthia D’Amour has been around the block and offers excellent ideas for strengthening the bonds that hold your members to your chapter. You’ll have to register to view her articles, but it’s free and SO-O-O-O worth it!
One secret weapon: the magnetic president elect! Here’s what Cynthia recommends the president-elect do while she waits to take office. It’s like a mentoring relationship.
5 Ways to Get Members Involved in Your Group
- Talk to prospective leaders and committee chairs throughout the year.
- Emphasize the benefits of building their personal network within the club.
- Communicate the big picture about the group’s goals.
- Update them on strategic planning and solicit their input.
- Deepen personal connections and ask to spend one-on-one time with prospective leaders.
Just imagine how much stronger these strategies will make YOUR team when you take over leadership!