Join Shari Pash as she presents:
Membership Staff Strategy Lab
From Transactions → Relationships → Sustainable Growth
Culture of Membership
Topics
• What does a “culture of membership” really mean for your Chamber?
• Membership is not a department—it’s an organizational mindset
• Members stay when they feel understood, supported, and connected—not because of a renewal invoice.
• Member lifecycle: Prospect → Join → Engage → Renew → Advocate
• Shifting from selling benefits to solving problems through investment
Our Data Tells the Story
Topics
• How to identify and track the right custom fields and user defined type fields
• Ways to connect data to recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies
• How to use data to demonstrate that your organization is essential — not just relevant — to your members
• How to personalize your messaging and member touchpoints using the information you already have
Sustainable Member Recruitment
Topics
• Uncover strategic approaches to attract and engage prospective members and investors, while building a vibrant, thriving community.
• Learn how to foster a culture of commitment and engagement at every stage of membership.
• Explore effective onboarding strategies to make a lasting impact on both new and renewing members.
• Understand the power of attention economics and how to craft messaging that boosts engagement and recruitment.
• Discover practical tools and techniques to create value-driven, loyal, and actively engaged members.
Engagement and Retention Systems
Topics
• First 90 days matter most
• Onboarding journey
• “Micro-moments” of connection
• Staff or volunteer ownership
Practical Training Block
Rotate quick skills:
• Handling objections confidently
• Renewal conversations
• LinkedIn prospecting
• Time blocking for sales focus
• CRM best practices
• “What will we do differently starting tomorrow?”
$95 for the day includes lunch
Please arrive by 8:45 am! Lunch will be provided.