Chapter Insights

It’s the end of the month, and you’re in the office crunching the latest numbers for your national association. A few chapters are struggling with membership and it makes you wonder what’s going on. The easiest way to evaluate chapter health...

Local chapters have a lot to manage. National can help, but locally there is much to do to keep the chapter running smoothly. From a technology standpoint, the basic need would be a website, a way to email members and prospective members.

8 ways to show value to members who may just feel distanced from your chapter in more than just miles.

Build community through volunteerism within your local area and through partnerships with non-profit organizations.

How honoring members for their contribution to your chapter should be for chapter success.

As associations aim to remain agile many types of memberships have emerged to meet ever-changing member needs. While corporate membership still has a place, the structure should be reevaluated.

It has been said that if you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind—you should always be looking for new ideas, tools and programming to add value for your members. Even if your chapter has strong attendance and is in great health, now is the time t

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How to reduce membership expirations in your chapter

A step-by-step guide to planning the perfect panel discussion to meet the needs of your chapter.

How to welcome prospective members (guests) to join the Chapter.

The top 3 myths about monthly meeting attendance and why they are mostly false.

The Proven Comforts of the Chapter Newsletter

Six rules to maximize the success of your chapter’s brand advocacy efforts.

15 member benefits that will remind prospects that now is the time to join your chapter.

How to use substitution variable fields to increase member engagement.

7 options for social media success aimed at attracting the next generation of members.

Three Key guidelines to learn from members leaving your chapter.

6 MUSTs to entice members to volunteer

The 4 top-performing CEO behaviors that your board should emulate for success.

5 steps to help ensure quality content contributions for your chapter.

Part 3 of a 3-part series exploring the life cycle of a member. Part 3 provides a deeper look at active member’s transition into leadership and the corresponding engagement levels.

Participation in strategies of social entrepreneurship ensures a growth in multi-generational membership.

Part 2 of a 3-part series exploring the life cycle of a member. Part 2 provides a deeper look at active membership engagement levels.

5 key ways to focus on long-term member value

A focused effort on your first-time conference attendees will ensure a legacy of positive conference experiences.

Our 5 tips to achieve chapter success without the pressure of perfection

Part 1 of a 3 part series exploring the life cycle of a member. Part 1 examines member engagement as it relates to prospect conversion.

See why a combined methodology for surveying members provides better data about who members are and what they need from the chapter.

4 spring cleaning activities every chapter should engage in to enjoy continued success. Take a fresh look at your chapter to ensure efficiency and success.

6 lessons about chapter management that can be gleaned from basketball’s March Madness.

Achieve a multi-generational chapter with a focus on growth by following these 4 steps.

Volunteer leaders can rely on these 6 tools for their quest for chapter growth in any industry or location

Read these 9 tried and true ways to express gratitude to your members.

Here is a 3-part model to shape the leadership style of incoming presidents aimed at realizing chapter success.

If your board’s term is reaching its end and a new leadership is about to take over, follow the StarChapter Checklist for Successful Board Transitions.

15 essential lessons to find volunteers for your events and keep them happy and engaged.

Show members their value to your chapter by inviting them to write the content and share their expertise.

A look at how the End of Year Review is an important tool in the shaping of your chapter’s success.

25 holiday and End of Year themed ideas that increase membership rates and non-dues revenues.

7 concrete ways to help your board volunteers build a shared leadership model for your chapter’s success.

Happy Thanksgiving to our StarChapter blog readers! We greatly appreciate your time, and to thank you, here are three delicious blog posts to read over the holiday.

6 networking solutions to amplify membership value and drive success in your local chapter.

10 ingredients to ensure positive community sponsorship of your local chapter.

7 marketing insights that will take your word-of-mouth marketing tactics to the next level for chapter success.

8 tried-and-true methods to accomplish success when it comes to managing membership growth.

Successful post-event management is key to ensure the legacy of a job well done and an increase in membership participation.

5 ways to build your team, enjoy time at an event, and share industry education.

StarChapter has earned a spot in the Top-20 Membership Management Software companies by Capterra.

7 strategies to eliminate event planning woes and to ensure your attendees know they are wanted back.