Many groups use motivational point systems to incentivize involvement by members. Rather than punish, penalize and harass members to attend events, reward their dedication. I’m a fan, when they are done wisely. Here are some tips.
The same event every year… the same fundraiser… the same fake enthusiasm around an activity the rest of us grew weary of a long time ago? You’re coasting on one successful thing instead of staying relevant with innovative new efforts. It’s much harder, but better for the long-term health of your organization, to constantly reinvent your organization’s activities and campus image. Remember, today’s Justin Bieber quickly becomes tomorrow’s Backstreet Boy.
Are your members sick of mandatory events? Complaining constantly about how much your organization demands of its members? Are they increasingly finding creative excuses to get out of meetings and events? Is the “time commitment” discouraging people from joining or running for office? I am hosting a 75-minute webinar on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, and I will introduce 7 specific strategies to help you get your group’s calendar under control and reduce the burden on your over-programmed members.
