Building an Alumni
Most people identify strongly with the school they attended in their youth (and that's not just…
Membership
A membership program (or, if you’re a school, university or TAFE, an alumni program) can provide a handy source of regular, predictable and renewable funds for your organisation. Friends-of schemes serve much the same purpose.
Of course, membership schemes are first and foremost about fostering a sense of belonging among your supporters – you need people’s enthusiasm more than you need their money. But the fundraising potential is also important.
Help sheets
Establishing a Membership Scheme
Establishing a membership scheme will allow your organisation to make more money and develop a…
How to build a strong membership program
So you’ve decided to establish a membership scheme, or you want to boost your membership numbers,…
How to retain members
Keeping the members you’ve already got is a lot easier than finding new ones. A well-maintained…
Membership basics
A membership scheme (or, in the case of schools, an alumni program) allows you to bring together…
Membership Structures
You need to know your supporters well before you can decide what membership structure will be most…
The Seven Pillars of Fundraising
To survive and thrive in a changing world, a not-for-profit organisation must develop a fundraising…
Tools
The Big Rethink: Fundraising in the era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all not-for-profits wherever they are, providing yet another…
Checklists
Top 10 fundraising ideas
In the eternal pursuit for funding, it is tempting for community groups to rely on just one or two…
12 Tips to Boost your Membership
If your membership numbers are going down year on year, you need to act – fast.
How to lose a member in 10 easy steps
Are you sick of pesky people who want to support your cause by joining up? Tired of banking…