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First stop for membership organisation support MemberWise is a professional network packed with resources and advice to help membership organisations and associations thrive. Founder Richard Gott shares the low-down on the free network Increasing membership growth and reducing churn are directly influenced by the membership experience. Therefore, teams and individuals responsible for membership often focus their energy on improving that experience, asking what they could do better and what's working elsewhere. There are always lots of shiny new ideas vying for attention, so how do you establish what to look at and where to spend your time? MemberWise is a fantastic place to start. Dedicated to supporting membership organisations and associations, and with a focus on best-practice sharing and innovation, it serves as a useful free platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth which can accommodate varying learning styles.
Best practice
In real life
A prominent feature of the MemberWise Network is its members-only learning portal. Containing mostly free content, MemberWise Learn provides access to a wealth of on-demand courses, modules and MemberWise webcasts which support growth-related insight and learning. It also offers best-practice guidelines that can be applied across various industries and sectors, ensuring individuals have access to the most upto-date and relevant knowledge in their field. In particular, this feature benefits individuals who prefer independent or self-paced learning.
Finally, MemberWise recognises the importance of in-person events as an effective learning tool: conferences, workshops, solution days and seminars where members can come together to learn from industry experts and solution providers. These offer fantastic opportunities to engage in face-to-face interactions, exchange ideas and gain practical skills that can be applied to their professional lives. A growing range of advisory and facilitation services are also available for organisations looking for more comprehensive help and support.
Shared experiences In addition to the learning portal, MemberWise offers an online community – MemberWise Connect – where professionals can collaborate with like-minded individuals. This community provides a platform where individuals can share insights, experiences and challenges, creating a vibrant network which fosters ongoing learning and professional growth. Through this online community, members can engage in discussions, seek advice, and form valuable connections with fellow professionals to expand their knowledge and strengthen their professional network. The platform also hosts the network's popular mentoring programme.
MemberWise Learn learn.memberwise.org.uk MemberWise Events & Webcasts memberwise.org.uk/events MemberWise Connect connect.memberwise.org.uk
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