Peer2Peer Training Gaining Members & Keeping Them

Dance Society Statistics

Aims Why are you a society? What do you want to achieve this year? What worked previously? What did’t work previously? OUR AIMS: Inclusivity Collaboration

When to Start Plan ahead Three peak points: August September January Events throughout the year

Widening Your Audience Who is you current target audience? Are you catering for undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni? Do you want to expand? Is there demand for something?

Marketing & Communications

Fresher’s Fayre Freebies Keep the information short and sweet Make your stall stand out Print a brochure Performance Offer something they can’t refuse! Even if it costs you it’ll pay off in the end

Presence on Campus Posters Handing out flyers T-Shirts, Jumpers (KIT) Get to know your members!

Communications Keep your digital profile up to date Social Media: Facebook - Post on fresher and halls groups Instagram Twitter Link accounts Think outside the box Email regular updates (but don’t spam!) Don’t forget to add you members from the KCLSU website Make signup as easy as possible Reply promptly WEBSITE

Mailing List

Collaborations Use your connections to other societies Plan events together Help charities Make the most of the resources available KCLSU Activities Update Website #KCLSUHype TV Screens Officers Update Facebook Group for Committee Members Gazzette Roar! MSA Newsletter @LifeAtKings Radio

Membership Benefits What makes being a member different to the average Joe? What are you offering them? Discounted rates Special events Eligibility to vote at AGM Pride and ownership of a society

Keeping Your Members Make them feel welcome/part of the society Make sure your activities aren’t just for freshers Be consistent in your core activities Keep them happy: No hierarchy Open to contributions Always have volunteers Offer them something they can’t get anywhere else Make sure the next committee knows what to do

Thanks for listening! Any questions?