Innovation and new model thinking for membership cal sae 2016
1. Innovations and New Model Thinking
for Association Membership
Greg Melia, CAE
Chief Member Relations & Strategy Development Officer
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Email: gmelia@asaecenter.org
Twitter: @gmeliaCAE
2. “It’s important to learn the sheet music and the harmonies,
but after you’ve learn them,
it’s equally important to throw them away.”
John Kao, Innovation expert and author
Photo credit: IntraLink Global on Youtube
5. Keys to New Model Thinking
• Explore the challenge through the eyes of what the customer
wants to accomplish
• Think “many niches” rather than “one size fits all”
• Look for ideas everywhere
• Use the SCAMPER technique to escape “one size fits all”:
• Substitute • Combine • Adapt
• Modify • Put to another use
• Eliminate • Reverse
6. What are some innovations
membership organizations are
using?
9. Insider Membership Family Membership
The Art of Membership by Sheri Jacobs, CAE
Same Product, Different Interests
10. Niche: Students
• What are the challenges?
• What might be solutions?
– Sponsored student dues
– Training at introductory levels
– Connections to mentors
– Helping to find internships/jobs
– Connecting to other young professionals
http://www.aiche.org/
11. Student Membership Category
Gain networking contacts, develop
leadership skills and give back to the
community while in school
20 students who were selected by the
chamber's Recognition Committee based on
applications they submitted. Each student will
attend chamber events and programs - and they
will also complete a job shadow at one of our
local businesses
Engaging Students
Student Membership Program
12. Niche business needs
Individual
membership for
those exploring
starting a business.
1 year limit.
Entrepreneur Home-based Businesses
Targeted welcoming
messages; Home-
based Business
Roundtable; co-
working facilities
Membership
category with three
tiered levels
10 membership
categories including
taverns (with limited
PR), government, and
home demonstration
businesses
Niche Based Tiers
13. Niche: Retired
• What are the challenges?
• What might be solutions?
– Ask retiring members to share insights based on their career
– Develop a “connectors” directory of retired members who can
help build or facilitate relationships with external entities
– Provide a variety of engagement options – some will want to give
time, others talents, other treasure. Some, all three!
14.
15. Serving Individuals
Retired Individuals
Initial processing,
plus annual
membership fee
Individuals
*Listed by individual name, not
business or firm
For Independent Real Estate &
Mortgage Agents, Financial
Planners, Politicians
Job Seeker Membership
Allows individuals to join
the Chamber for a limited
time
23. • Dual membership structure: Hi tech, and Hi touch
• Core membership - geared to provide a relevant and immediate
response to members' most frequent questions through peer
assistance and a sophisticated online knowledge system . $250
• Premium membership - access to an account management team
which provides advanced business consulting, customized research,
public relations consulting, peer assistance, and a professional e-
journal. $2500
24. Group Enrollment - Save Money, Simplify Enrollment, and Reduce
Hassles
Groups of five or more physicians:
100% participation, 30% discount
90% participation, 20% discount
80% participation, 10% discount
75% participation, 5% discount
Additional benefits include Valuable practice benefit to new-hire
prospects by offering free MMS membership
25. • Institutional Membership
• 10 “personal membership groups” in specialty areas like
healthcare engineering, risk management, and human resource
administration. Personal membership includes access to some
(but not all) AHA benefits, such as members only website and
hospital literature.
• American Bankers Association too!
26. • Individual ($50 - $90)
– Build Job Skills (development programs and networks)
– Manage Your Career (member logo, mentoring)
– Stay Informed (magazine, e-news)
– Save Money (registration discounts, fellowships)
– Make the Case for Museums (advocacy)
• Museum Membership (Pay what you can - $8,000)
– Strive for Excellence (standards, resources)
– Distinguish Your Museum (directory listing)
– Stay Informed (magazine, e-news)
– Save Money (registration discounts, fellowships)
– Make the Case for Museums (advocacy)
28. Extending your reach
“Friends”
Ongoing affiliation to stay
informed about the
Chamber, involvement.
There is a fee, but friends
get member pricing,
services.
Ongoing affiliation to stay
informed about the
Chamber
It is free, but does not give
access to members only
content or pricing.
Social media connection to
stay informed about the
Chamber, involvement.
It is free, but does not give
access to members only
content or pricing.
29. Nat’l Defense Industry Assn.
• Government members were an underserved segment – changes
grew membership from a handful to 21,000
• Automation of join process removed barriers to joining
• Allow individuals to join, then sell upgrade to organizational
membership
• Data-mining & Business Intelligence from AMS enabled
segmentation
• Results: Doubled revenue with same staff
31. US Chamber Of Commerce
Tiers: Individual through Advisor Benefit bundles: Conference call updates,
Access to committee service, Customized GR web portal
Friends
Members
32. Potential Directions
• Create a portfolio of engagement options – from friend to
customer to varied membership opportunities
• Appeal to both individuals and organizations – maintain a focus
on companies, but seek to have relationships with individuals
• Serve many niches – create a model and systems that provide
value to demographic and functional niches.
• Leverage technology – to allow for targeted, customized service
(and self-service) in cost-effective ways
BE CREATIVE!
33. Thank you!
Email: gmelia@asaecenter.org
Let ASAE help you succeed.
www.asaecenter.org
www.associationsnow.com
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Greg Melia, CAE
Chief Member Relations & Strategy Development Officer
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Notes de l'éditeur
Innovations and New Model Thinking for Association Membership
As the operating environment and consumer expectations have shifted, the discipline of association membership has evolved as well. A forward-looking membership strategy must consider the potential member’s viewpoint; the feelings evoked by the offer; the details and flourishes to which members and perspective members relate, and above all, the intent of having a membership – that is, is the strategy designed for stability, growth, deepening relationships, political clout or other goal?
Based on the newly released 3rd edition of ASAE’s Membership Essentials: Recruitment, Retention, Roles, Responsibilities and Resources (Wiley, March 2016), this session will introduce you to a process to explore your membership value chain to design the next evolution of your membership model. Drawing on examples from professional societies, trade associations and hybrid membership organizations, you will leave this session equipped to with fresh thinking and a solid plan to reinvent your membership model to be more relevant to specialized niches and needs.
The Whitney Museum of Art, New York
Family Membership
Whitney Kids Passport
Free admission to family programs
50% off all Stroller Tours
Family guides for major exhibits
Insider Membership
Invitation for 2 to a Behind-the Scenes tour of the Museum
Exclusive presentation by curatorial staff with Q&A
Quarterly recommendations from curators and art insiders on NYC events
ChEnected—Where Chemical Engineers Mix it Up—is a unique online community created for and by young professional chemical engineers. Presented by AIChE, ChEnected is where chemical engineers can read, view, contribute, and engage with everything Chem-E. Learn new skills, solve challenges, find mentors, engage with other chemical engineers, and gain more exposure to hiring companies.
ChEnected is Reactive. The Reactor blog is the epicenter of ChEnected, featuring content that covers the spectrum of the Chemical Enginering profession – from hot developments and opinions in the areas of alternative energy to career and legal advice. By virtue of its name, The Reactor blog is meant to be the driver of discussions about all things ChemE. Those discussions will help mold its future, its content, and the entire ChEnected portal. So please, be an active participant by commenting on posts, providing feedback, or becoming a guest contributor.
ChEnected is Interactive, featuring polls, reviews, jokes, challenges, and contests.
ChEnected is Connected. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Slideshare and more.
ChEnected is Multimedia. Look for our ChEtube video content, which can also be accessed on our YouTube channel and ChemE On Demand.
ChEnected is You. Every month, we’ll feature new Young Professionals and Students.
Entrepreneur Membership
Starting a new business venture is always challenging, especially if you do not know where to begin. The Lancaster Chamber is here to serve as a resource for you through various aspects. From making new business connections to gaining training through professional development opportunities, The Chamber is here to help you succeed every step along the way.
Entrepreneur Membership is designed specifically for individuals who are exploring entrepreneurship and do not currently have an established business. The Entrepreneur Membership is a limited membership with a maximum of a one year period. Take advantage of this opportunity and join today! To learn more, download the Entrepreneur Membership brochure or contact The Chamber at 717.397.3531.
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American Library Association - The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) shall exist to develop programs of particular interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library services, including formal opportunities for continued involvement and learning; a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring; lifelong professional involvement and networking; and active engagement in the American Library Association and the profession of librarianship.
Personal members who have retired from full-time employment in libraries or related fields are eligible for discounted retiree dues in ALA and numerous divisions and round tables. Free lifetime Continuing Membership is available for those retired members who have also completed 25 consecutive years of membership.
Retired but Not Slowing Down. The Retired Member Round Table (RMRT)
Retired ALA members (or those starting to plan for retirement) are invited to join the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT). RMRT members develop programs of interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library service. Many members who are no longer formally working in libraries still want to keep connected with friends they have met over the years and colleagues they have worked with on various Association projects. RMRT offers both formal and informal opportunities for continued involvement and learning. RMRT members also will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring. Members who are anticipating retirement are invited to join to network, learn and connect.
http://www.battlecreek.org/downloads/Individual%20Chamber%20Membership.pdf
Grass Valle
http://www.manchester-chamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2014-MEMBERSHIP-BOOKLET_WEB.pdfy (CA) --- individual higher than up to 5 employee business rate ($24 per month versus from $22)
Job Seeker Membership
Investment of $75 for three months of membership privileges
https://charlottechamber.com/index.php?src=avectra&srctype=avectra_store_memberships_lister
http://www.epchamber.org/Student_Membership.asp
HOW IT WORKS...
Each year, the Chamber has a group of high school seniors who apply to participate in the Student Membership Program. As the first chamber in the nation to offer this unique opportunity for students, our program has helped young entrepreneurs and business people learn how to network, engage, do business, and even dress properly in the “real world.” Our success has resulted in other chambers copying this model.
This year's program has 20 students who were selected by the chamber's Recognition Committee based on applications they submitted. Each student will attend chamber events and programs - and they will also complete a job shadow at one of our local businesses. Anyone can offer to host a job shadow - whether you are a sales person, a sole proprietor or a manager. Job shadows typically take 1-3 hours worth of time and give one or multiple students the chance to learn about what you do at your job. This experience will provide hands on learning experiences and views of potential careers for the students.
If you are interested in supporting this program through sponsorship of a student to attend a luncheon or event, please contact the chamber directly at 952.944.2830 and speak with Pat MulQueeny.
Multi-tier
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) http://www.asta.org/join/?navItemNumber=1498
Core membership. These members will find ASTA making a real commitment to building a technology infrastructure to support enhanced online services, such as peer assistance and a knowledge system similar to that used by Dell, Microsoft, and other Fortune 500 firms. The strategy is geared to provide a relevant and immediate response to members' questions. "The core membership will find great value in this," says Ruden. "It's those types of repetitive questions and assistance queries that we need to institutionalize and deliver electronically." Core membership dues are $250 a year for an individual or agency.
Premium membership. For $2,500 a year, each premium member has access to an account management team composed of one lead person and one or two additional staff backups. Teams will provide such services as advanced business consulting, customized research, public relations consulting, peer assistance, and a professional e-journal. Premium members may identify four additional employees of their agencies who will be eligible to access benefits.
ASHHRA membership also includes:
AHA AffiliationAccess to the Members Only section of the AHA website at www.aha.org
Access to the world's largest collection of hospital literature through the AHA Resource Center.
Member discounts on more than 300 publications and AV resources, available through the AHA Member Resources, Publications and Products Catalog.
The opportunity to partner with other personal membership societies of AHA on a variety of projects and issues of mutual interest to the groups.
Access to the AHA Quality Center Web site and its resources.
ABA Membership Opportunities
Page Content
ABA Bank Membership US Domestic Banks De Novo Banks International Banks Insurance Institutions
ABA Service Membership Non-banks & Other Service Providers
ABA Individual Memberships ABA Marketing Network Certified Financial Professionals
ABA Subsidiary Individual Memberships
ABA Marketing Network
The ABA Marketing Network is the premier organization for financial marketing. Bringing together the brightest bank marketing professionals who are ready and willing to share their challenges, resources and successes. Learn more about the ABA Marketing Network.
For more information call 1-800-BANKERS or email marketingnetwork@aba.com.
Certified Financial Professionals - ICB
The Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB) is a national association of certified professionals in the financial services industry. The ICB is a non-profit, independent corporation that is sponsored by the American Bankers Association (ABA). ICB is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in all parts of the industry. Visit ICB's website.
Are you a Start-up, Sole Proprietor or Non-Profit? You may qualify for special pricing.
http://www.battlecreek.org/downloads/Individual%20Chamber%20Membership.pdf
Grass Valle
http://www.manchester-chamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2014-MEMBERSHIP-BOOKLET_WEB.pdfy (CA) --- individual higher than up to 5 employee business rate ($24 per month versus from $22)
Data-mining & Business Intelligence from AMS enabled segmentation
Open membership drives value engagement
Maintain membership growth during economic downturn without increasing staff
http://www.ndia.org/MembershipAndChapters/Pages/MembershipPackages.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5fkyFAgXWo
Doubled revenue with same staff
business automation
AHA moment: Government members were an underserved segment: they attend conferences, but not joining.
Our current model was an old model, little automation.
Massive growth required web based tools to manage relationships
Grew govt members from handful to 21,000
Pilot first, soft launch, learn test, adjust, go big when you are seeing results
Decision based in customer data
Tiers:
Individual through Advisor
Addt’l benefits:
Conference call updates
Access to committee services
Customized GR web portal