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Expanding the membership base is crucial for the success and longevity of any organization. A larger, more diverse membership not only brings fresh ideas and perspectives but also enhances the organization’s capacity for networking and resource allocation. By actively recruiting new members and retaining current ones, organizations can maintain a dynamic, engaged, and sustainable community that contributes to achieving their goals and broadening their impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Things to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Makeup<\/div>
Consider the makeup of your organization in terms of class<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Numbers<\/div>
How many first-year, second-year, third-year, fourth-year and graduate students does your org have?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Growth<\/div>
It\u2019s important to have a relatively even number of each class to ensure long term success and natural growth within the organization.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Grow Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Involvement Fairs<\/div>
Participate in the Fall and Winter Involvement Fair<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tables<\/div>
Table often and in different places on campus<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Events<\/div>
Hold events that are open to all students in an inclusive space<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Attend<\/div>
Attend events that pertain to your student org<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Marketing<\/div>
Utilize marketing to spread the word about your org<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One-Month Recruitment Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Growing Membership Guide<\/a> can be accessed by clicking on the thumbnail below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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