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What critical actions are required by all new potential members wishing to join your association, not for profit organisation or charity? We all know it is fantastic when we recruit new members, but there are some key governance actions each association must undertake during the joining process. They are:
Before joining, prospective members must have access to and read the association's constitution. This document should be prominently available on the "Join Now" webpage.
Associations exist for the benefit of their members, and new applicants must understand the organisation's rules before proceeding with their application. All members, not just the Board, must comply with the rules. In addition to the constitution, new members should review and agree to any associated codes of conduct.
As part of the application process, new members must formally acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the association's rules and code of conduct. This ensures they are fully informed of their obligations and enables the Board to address any breaches effectively.
If membership applications are submitted online, ensure all applicants know the rules and code of conduct. Include a mandatory checkbox in
the application form where applicants confirm they have read and agree to abide by these documents. By taking these steps, you will ensure
proper governance, promote compliance, and safeguard the integrity of your association.
How does your association manage the onboarding of new members?
What steps must you take to ensure those organisations applying agree to the rules and member code of ethics?
Our membership consulting team at Association Executive
Services includes
very experienced senior executives with years of experience managing membership induction, growth and retention and can provide their
expertise to assist with all your membership needs.
A renewal invoice is not a request for last year's money. It is a request to pay for next year's benefits. The moment a member — individual or corporate — opens that invoice, they make a decision: renew, or walk.
If your association is thinking about a rebrand because the colours look dated or a Board member doesn't like the typeface, stop. That's not the question worth asking. The real question is harder: does your organisation still represent the sector it claims to lead?
A website project is a governance decision with a technology component, not the other way round. The associations that get it right are the ones that invest in discovery, requirements, and contract scrutiny before a single pixel is designed. The ones that get it wrong skip straight to the demo, fall for the referral, and find out about ownership, integration, and total cost when it is too late to do anything but pay.
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