Als je moeite hebt om potentiële leden te vinden, neem dan contact op met deze groepen in je omgeving.
Door Erin Chandler
Je hebt familie, vrienden en collega’s aangetrokken om zich bij de Kiwanis-familie aan te sluiten — maar je Kiwanis-club is altijd op zoek naar nieuwe leden om de kinderen van de wereld te helpen! Hier zijn vijf ideeën om de wervingsinspanningen van je club buiten je directe omgeving een impuls te geven.
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.