잠재 회원을 찾는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다면 커뮤니티의 이러한 그룹에 문의하세요.
에린 챈들러
가족, 친구, 직장동료들을 키와니스 가족으로 영입했지만, 키와니스 클럽은 언제나 전 세계 어린이들을 위해 봉사할 새로운 회원을 찾고 있습니다! 다음은 가까운 지인들을 대상으로 클럽 회원 모집을 위한 5가지 아이디어입니다.
1. Partner organizations. Think about companies and organizations that believe in your club’s mission and support you throughout the year. Get in touch with their leaders and ask if they would be interested in taking your partnership to the next level by sponsoring a corporate membership in your club — or if they would be interested in joining themselves.
2. Diverse groups and businesses. It’s important to seek a diverse membership, so you get a wide range of service ideas that enrich your club’s impact. Research various business groups and nonprofits — including minority-owned businesses and organizations — that represent the demographics of your community. Seek opportunities to speak during one of their membership or board meetings to promote your club’s contributions to the community. Invite representatives from these groups to speak during one of your upcoming club meetings as well. You can find resources for diversity, equity and inclusion in our club toolbox.
3. New businesses and nonprofits. Scan the local business news and think about inviting owners of recently opened businesses and new nonprofit executives to attend a club meeting. Allow them to make a two-minute plug for their business — and make sure you provide them with Kiwanis membership information.
4. Retired teachers. Invite local teachers who have recently retired to a Kiwanis meeting or service project. These individuals have spent their lives working with kids and might be looking for a new way to continue mentoring young people.
5. Former members. Sometimes Kiwanians leave clubs when they are not fully engaged in activities, when life circumstances do not allow time for Kiwanis — or simply when no one attempts to reinvolve them. However, circumstances can change over time. You can “reMember” people by inviting them to attend a meeting or event, and to follow up with any concerns they might have about the club. Remind them that kids still need Kiwanis in your community and ask them to rejoin.
For more membership resources, visit our club toolbox.