With so much energy and resources poured into recruiting new members, doesn’t it make sense to ensure that once they have joined, you make sure they are happy and engaged with your organisation? Welcoming your newest members might seem obvious yet it is something many organisations overlook.
The aim of today’s post is to show you that good membership management begins the second you accept a new member on board.
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Why you should make a fuss of new members
When new members arrive it is tempting iran rcs data to assume they will immediately immerse themselves in your organisation. After all, that’s why they joined, right? Whilst you might be right to think this, it doesn’t hurt to go the extra mile to welcome new members and to help them understand more about your organisation and their membership.
Think of it as orienting your newest members to your organisation and the beginning of building a lasting relationship. I say ‘make a fuss of them’ in the sub-heading, which may imply rolling out the red carpet and welcoming them in the extreme. But if you consider that going that extra mile to make your newest members feel a part of what you do from the outset, they are likely to form good first impressions and feel more empowered to engage with organisation activities from the start.
Essentially, by welcoming your new members, you are introducing them to a new membership community and shoring up their decision to join.
3 ideas for rolling out the red carpet
Of course, I mean rolling out the red carpet in the literal sense – although it is a nice touch to mention new members when you do stage events. Welcoming new members doesn’t need to involve going to great lengths to introduce them to who you are and what you do.
Below are 3 simple ideas which will help provide a warm welcome with minimal effort on your part.