The MemberWise Network is unique as it is the only network led by practicing association and membership professional experts. Our insight is comprehensive, targeted and together we ensure the network is constantly growing, developing and driving measurable change, development and professionalism. We introduce the network’s Ambassadors below…
The challenge is to increase engagement in our governance, as well as making governance as open and transparent as possible to our membership and the wider public. The network has an immense reach, depth of knowledge and the ability to find solutions from colleagues from sectors that you don’t reach in the day job. Governance underpins all our roles and I hope to use the network to make this more accessible and understandable.
Throughout my career in membership, I’ve benefited from the expertise and generosity of others. In the same way, I hope to pass on what I’ve learned over the years.
Membership value is the very bedrock of our respective offerings and ensures our members have a long and happy relationship with us. As we all brace for a deep recession, the importance of member value will become even more important.
I hope to be able to focus on and share best practice and help remind the whole network of its importance and relevance from how we measure it to how we communicate, deliver and reap the benefits of it.
I’m looking forward to working with the Network to promote this vital area of work.
In my role as Ambassador, I will champion the critical importance of new member acquisition (in alignment with existing member retention) to enable sustainable and long term growth.
I am a keen supporter for introducing digital technologies to membership organisations, and using them for the benefit of members and membership professionals and I regularly chair tracks at network conferences.
I have been an advocate of MemberWise for over 10 years and have been involved as a volunteer at conferences, facilitated sessions, and I enjoy the networking/best practice insight the network offers.
I have worked within the Membership and Association Sector for over 15 years in organisations including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), British Veterinary Association (BVA), Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), RIBA Enterprises and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
I have long been an advocate of the MemberWise Network and since working at Coeliac UK I cannot remember not being a part of the network as it has guided so much of my work.
I am keen to talk to others about CPD and Professional Development. Having worked for several different membership bodies now, each with their own ways of working it is great to be able to learn from each other, share stories and talk about best practice so we can grow in knowledge together.
As Member wise Ambassador for leadership I would like to champion the cause of ‘everyday leadership’ and help people who are relatively early in their careers understand what this means to them and how to set them on a positive leadership path that will help them to direct their careers and find their purpose. For those who have been at it a while, I can’t stress enough how important it is to build networks and ask for help. It’s a cliché but it’s true, it can be lonely at the top, but to make good decisions you need to surround yourself with new ideas, proffered in a supportive environment.
I truly love working in membership and I am really passion about offering a good service and value to members. In my role as Ambassador I will be opening sharing my knowledge and experience from working in the sector for over 20 years.
Ensuring Data Protection is on the agenda for all membership organisations is key to ensuring customer / member confidence. As an ambassador I will advocate pragmatic advice is provided to enable organisations are clear in the way they operate to ensure compliance as well having confidence in their decisions.
I believe strongly that the sector must champion Member Value and will advocate that this sits at the core of all membership processes and activities. My advice is to commit time to get actively involved in the Memberwise network. Work through the training sessions and literature produced and network with colleagues and industry professionals as their experiences will support you within your role.
I am passionate that how we communicate with members is at the heart of a strong professional body and will protect the concept of membership for the future.
I strongly believe that we should provide a diverse range of accessible opportunities that enable all members to volunteer with and contribute to an organisation, whatever their availability and skills.
I want to champion the exchange of knowledge to build our collective understanding of the role of online and face to face communities in membership and professional associations.
I believe numbers tell stories especially when related to money. I’m an advocate for ensuring finance staff are present when strategic discussions are taking place.
I believe that CPD is an important part of being a professional, it supports developing new skills and knowledge needed to maintain a successful career.