Membership Ideas

Playbooks for running a membership in a particular niche or industry.

Genealogy and family history memberships

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Genealogy and family history memberships: record guides, brick-wall clinics, privacy rules for living relatives and a steady content plan.

Reporting numbers to a board or committee

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Reporting numbers to a board or committee works best as one clear page. Learn which figures to include, how to add context and how to present bad news.

Holding annual meetings online

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Holding annual meetings online: check what your rules allow, choose a voting method, send clear notice, assign roles and rehearse so the meeting runs smoothly.

Tabletop gaming and games communities

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Tabletop gaming and games communities: paid table seats, game master programs, game nights and a membership that keeps players coming back to the table.

Fan memberships for creators and podcasters

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Fan memberships for creators and podcasters: what fans pay for, bonus content you can sustain, asking your audience to join and keeping supporters.

Working with a board or committee

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Working with a board or committee on an online membership: separate governing from managing, agree a delegation list and give the board what it needs.

Travel clubs and travel memberships

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Travel clubs and travel memberships: destination guides, trip planning help, member trips and community that keep travelers engaged between journeys.

Chambers of commerce: modernizing membership

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Chambers of commerce: modernizing membership with an online directory, benefit-based tiers, staff logins and proof of value for local businesses.

Local business networking groups online

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Local business networking groups online: meetings, referral tracking and a member directory that keep small business owners paying and engaged.