Member value is a key membership sector goal. So we have provided a dedicated space on the website that pulls together all related content.

The Memberwise Network is the UK’s leading community for those working in membership. Because of this, we create fantastic best practice guidance. We love helping you do your job well. We run conferences and events in London every year to do just that. Join the Network and you can access all our resources. You can also join our online community, Connect. This will give you the opportunity to meet other member value professionals and share your questions and ideas. Our commitment is to increase your efficiency as well as enhancing your member value proposition. We will help you improve your membership retention and engagement rates. Best practice content is generated by the community so it is timely, current, targeted and robust.

So what makes the Network different? Our members tell us it is because we have created a thriving international community. A community that is fully inclusive. We include membership professionals, sector experts, influencers, thought leaders and providers. Although we take our work seriously, we know how to have fun at the same time! We support over 6,500 individuals working in over 2,500 organisations. Many of which are member value roles.

How Smart Membership Organisations Layer Value to Keep Members Coming Back

2025-08-06T20:16:12+01:00Wednesday, 6 August, 2025|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Introduction  One thing you can always count on is that your members' needs will evolve. Static, one-size-fits-all benefits are giving way to more relevant, ongoing perks to match this evolution. The membership organisations that thrive today are those adding value at various stages throughout the member journey so that their offering feels essential rather [...]

Are Membership Services Really That Niche? Why Understanding Member Value Still Reigns Supreme in the Age of Automation

2025-04-17T13:47:05+01:00Thursday, 17 April, 2025|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

In a digital-first world where automation is king, the membership sector can often be seen as playing catch-up. With a seemingly infinite array of tools at our fingertips—CRMs, omnichannel platforms, AI, analytics dashboards—it’s tempting to assume that membership services are just another arm of customer service. But those of us who live and breathe [...]

How to Create High-Value Education Content for Your Members

2024-09-04T15:34:28+01:00Wednesday, 4 September, 2024|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Supercharge Member Engagement: 5 Strategies for High-Impact Education Craft Content That Clicks for Your Members   The members your association supports want to learn and improve their professional career development. However, they are likely overwhelmed by information and demands on their time. They need training that captures their attention and delivers real value. Crafting [...]

How to make your Member Value Proposition stand out

2024-03-07T14:57:52+00:00Thursday, 7 March, 2024|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

If you're a membership organisation, attracting new members – and keeping them loyal – is one of your top priorities. But without a compelling (and distinctive!) member value proposition, you'll struggle to do it. In this article, Consider’s Strategy Director Amy Nield outlines three key areas that will help make your member value proposition [...]

Post-Nominals (Letters After Your Name) – A Professional Body Benefit, But in What Order?

2023-12-18T19:05:39+00:00Monday, 18 December, 2023|Categories: MemberWise, Member Value|

A key benefit of being a Member or a Fellow of a professional body is gaining enhanced professional status. Typically this gained following a period of training/qualification and/or meeting set criteria of membership/fellowship. So, how can members outwardly display enhanced professional status? Usually this is done via a physical or virtual certificate, listing on [...]

Are Your Members Deriving True Value From Your Association?

2023-08-31T10:54:44+01:00Thursday, 24 August, 2023|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

It’s no great secret that the membership sector has undergone significant change in the last few years, thanks to a natural evolution of technology and external environmental and global factors.  More so than ever, associations play a vital role in bringing together like-minded individuals, professionals, and enthusiasts. However, a critical challenge that many associations [...]

New MemberWise Ambassador for Member Value Appointed

2022-11-14T13:32:01+00:00Monday, 14 November, 2022|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise|

The MemberWise Network is unique as being the only Network led by association and membership professionals. A core part of our team are the MemberWise Ambassadors; a group of practising membership professionals specialising in a specific area that we consider core and crucial to the world of membership such as engagement, recruitment and value. [...]

Private Members Clubs: Is it Younger Members they need or a New Value Proposition?

2022-08-24T19:50:18+01:00Wednesday, 24 August, 2022|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise|

A recent article in The Observer ‘Young blood at the Groucho? Duh….’ by Marie Le Conte was an interesting read. ‘The Soho hangout is aiming to attract more youthful members. It’s a shame millennials like me just can’t afford the privilege’ is how she starts the piece and really, they won’t be the only [...]

MemberWise Quick Poll Results – Member Email Open Rates

2022-04-11T19:56:00+01:00Monday, 11 April, 2022|Categories: Member Engagement & Retention, Member Value, Newsletter|

Our most recent MemberWise Quick Poll temperature checked Member Email Open Rates. The poll was open for 3 weeks and 37 membership organisations/associations responded. The largest proportion of membership bodies achieved an average open rate of 21-30% of emails sent. We outline the spread of results below: Less than 4% Open-Rate  (2.7%) 5% to [...]

Using data to understand your members and add value

2021-11-18T08:52:47+00:00Thursday, 18 November, 2021|Categories: Member Value, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Membership bodies and associations are likely to know the overall number of members they have and how many people engage in their activities and events. But do you truly know who your members are and how they engage across your organisation? In our experience, even the most sophisticated organisations across all sectors often struggle [...]

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