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Abstract Create a Members‐only Column Member Recogntion Share Members' Wisdom With Other Members Renewal Procedures Streamline the Renewal Process for Seasoned Members Focus On Purpose To Instill Passion Targeted Recruitment Create an Ideal Member Profile Publicizing Accomplishments Make the Most of Membership Milestones Communications Tools Performance Reports Are Invaluable Fund‐raising Methods Membership Clubs Can Help Raise Funds Regularly Evaluate Member Categories, Benefits Tout Membership Growth Successful Board Attributes Make Your Board All That It Can Be Member Recruitment Encourage New Members With Gift Memberships Membership Dues A Lesson in Lifetime Memberships Management, Personnel Issues Should You Be Hiring a COO? Valuable Membership Resources Grow Membership With Valuable Tools, Customer Service Strategies for Activating, Welcoming New Members Make Use of Storytelling Helping Members Cope With Change Break Through Resistance When Making Changes Member‐to‐member Recruitment Get Members Involved in Creating the ‘Membership Experience’ Payment Options Offer Membership Payment Plans Software Profile dfPowerStudio Helps Organize Data dfPowerStudio Profile Build a Community With Your Members Member Benefit Idea Publications Idea Dog‐and‐pony Show Tip Revenue‐generating Ideas Monthly Giving Program Helps Bring In Revenue Board Of Director Members Invite Ex Officio Members to Your Board Promote Past Presidents to Ex Officio