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1 Using the Membership Model Membership Engineering… Using the Membership Model to find Solutions Mervyn Pilley Not For Profit Business Services

2 Using the Membership Model A story - 1966 and all that! A ten year old boy with an Engineer Father – showing interest in his membership application Pack for the British Institute of Management Many a discussion about Professional Body Membership and the reasons people join things And so began a lifetime interest in all things Membership MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

3 Using the Membership Model Starting with two definitions: Membership The state of being a member, as of a society or club Engineering The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

4 Using the Membership Model The Membership Model Evolving usage of the membership model Virtual vs. Real Part of the caring/sharing society? Can the Membership model meet today’s challenges? Political/Economic/Social/Technical Finding solutions? Let’s start the debate… MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

5 Using the Membership Model So how can Membership Find Solutions? Sharing of knowledge and information Sharing of common problems Sharing of understanding and resources Co-operating in the finding of solutions MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

6 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING A growing number of membership models: CIC Co-operatives Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups Charities Credit Unions Trade Unions Professional Bodies Trade Associations Federations Confederations

7 Using the Membership Model The Professional Body – an Alternative to University? Another way of gaining qualifications The Primary and Secondary Engineering model This model could potentially be expanded into other sectors MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

8 Using the Membership Model The Professional Body Is there a disjoint between apprenticeships and the world of work? Vocational Training has struggled to gain traction Can membership provide the link? MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

9 Using the Membership Model The Trade Association The traditional models still exist There is still the advantage of sharing resources and knowledge SME advantage Political lobbying – new challenges Hybrid model – effective? MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

10 Using the Membership Model The Commercial Membership Model Are the smart businesses now saying “join us” instead of “buy from us”? Buying clubs Newspaper subscriber clubs Homeware and Clothing Catalogues Wine Clubs Travel Clubs Loyalty clubs Digital communications – Netflix MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

11 Using the Membership Model The Co-operative Model Certainly not new Building the capacity of small and micro businesses Sharing best practice Financial advantage on procurement Getting the ground rules right Competition issues MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

12 Using the Membership Model The Co-operative Model Collective Buying – a new type of co-operative movement The energy market “Big Switch” - a good example Collective purchasing – getting the best price Spreading to other areas? The membership model adapting to austerity MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING

13 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING The Co-operative Model - Community Energy Projects Numerous community energy projects across the UK, with at least 5000 community groups undertaking energy initiatives in the last five years: Community-owned renewable electricity installations Switching to renewable heat sources Supporting energy saving measures Working in partnership to pilot smart technologies Collective purchasing of heating oil for off gas-grid communities Collective switching of electricity or gas suppliers

14 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING The Political Membership Model The Jeremy Corbyn/Labour Party model How to create 600,000 members in (almost) an instant Has the Political party membership model changed forever? Giving a voice to the masses?

15 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING The Culture Perspective Widening the appeal of our heritage Replacing entry fees with ‘Friends of’ and supporters Income generating, knowledge enhancement

16 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING The Niche Association Enables issue versus sector focus Aided by social media and virtual communication Growth area Can be local or National

17 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING To Conclude… Membership first referenced in 1643 Now adapted to meet today’s challenges; political, economic, social, technical What does the future hold?

18 Using the Membership Model MEMBERSHIP ENGINEERING And Finally A personal crusade… Making Membership Management a profession in its own right Enabling a career path Time for a debate!

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