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The Secret for Winning Back Your Long-Time Members

Elevating Engagement

Here are a few formats that offer collaboration: Special Interest Groups Special Interest Groups, or SIGS, are like chapters but a bit different. SIGS tend to be more successful when they have a tangible outcome goal like producing a whitepaper, industry standard, conference, etc. Labs Labs might be described as pop-up SIGS.

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Chapters Could Be Replaced by Special Interest Groups

Smooth The Path

Special interest groups (SIGs) deliver unique value to members. SIGs: Allow members to shortcut the process of networking and get connected with the group who cares about the same issues. SIGs also deliver unique value back to the association; SIGs: Might create content which increases the value of membership.

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Engagement: You’re Doing It Right!

Spark Consulting

But most of the stories we shared were of associations that had transformed one program, one service, and were using that as a springboard to further change: American MENSA’s SIGs (special interest groups), the Homebuilders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s awards program, the Hydraulic Power Association’s standards locator, (..)

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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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Sig VanDamme, Co-founder at Gojectory, who has been an entrepreneur since he was old enough to mow lawns and shovel snow, had this advice. Leaders, Sig notes, must be able to communicate each of those points to both staff and volunteers and to present risk within a cognitive framework. “I Sig is right.

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6 tips to make the most of your Special Interest Groups

Optimist Consulting

One of the key findings was how much the members valued the Special Interest Groups (SIGs). I think SIGs can be an embodiment of an organisation’s USP, bringing together like-minded members to share ideas, challenges and best practice. However, not all membership bodies make the most of their SIGs. Encourage sharing across SIGs.

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Membership 101: The Role of Volunteerism

Spark Consulting

As Diane Scheuring, ONS’s membership and SIG manager, said: “We don’t want checkbook members. We proposed a model, mission-driven volunteering, that empowers individuals through things like micro-volunteering and adhocracy, and provides episodic and virtual opportunities to contribute.

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4 tips to help out and stand out as an all-star volunteer

Association Success

I’ve served on the Stewardship Council at my church, as a course instructor, participated in a variety of committees and SIGs at Association Forum, and as a parent volunteer on the PTA. Don’t overcommit. I’ve also served as a professional mentor to several emerging leaders in the industry,” she said.

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