Membership Development

Features

Jackson Development Resources

Other Development Companies

In-depth study of Your Association in order to adequately train volunteers prior to the membership development program

Yes

No

Pre-Program meeting with association staff and lead volunteers to review membership development strategy and outline plan

Yes

Yes

Preparation and Mailing of Training Materials, Guides, and Marketing Materials for volunteers

Yes

No

Retention Consultation with a company that has direct, hands on experience and training in Membership Retention

Yes

No

Fees

25% - 33%, Minimum $3000.00
 of all dues collected by the final day of the event.  (Percentage based on the dues structure of the association and terms of the contract)

33% of dues collected at the close of the sales, minimum $5000.00

Expenses

Cost of airfare, car rental, lodging, & meals. Also, materials and postage for program mailings

Airfare, car rental, lodging & meals for two or more trips to association location

Leads

None provided. Entire program is relationship sales. Peer to peer.

None. Volunteers call personal contacts.

Time Frame

Pre-program meeting with association staff and lead volunteers one month prior to program. Arrive day before program to set up.  Conduct one-day program with celebration party. Wrap up next morning with staff.  

Initial training 6 weeks before the event. Pre-Program Training. Arrive on Monday for set up, conduct two days of membership recruitment on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Finalize all sales on Thursday.  Wrap up Friday Morning.

Association Staff Time

Approximately three full working days spread over 4 - 5 weeks

Approximately two weeks of staff time spread over six weeks