The MemberWise Network is the leading free best practice network for membership and association professionals in the UK/EU. This year we embark on an ambitious programme to develop our successful MemberWise Ambassador Programme to further champion best practice and professionalism with the next generation of Membership and Association Professionals.We explain how you can get involved!

We wholeheartedly believe that common roles within Membership Organisations and Associations need to be represented within the Network, so that professionals conducting these roles have a ‘natural home’ or place where they can go to access targeted and practical help and support.

This help and support (featuring unique thought leadership, knowledge, experience and insight) is best championed by senior professionals who are ‘at the top of their game’ within these common areas and so we are proud to work with:

  • Ambassador (Member Engagement/Retention), David D’Souza, Membership Director, CIPD
  • Ambassador (Member Data), Lisa Goldsmith, Head of Digital & IT, CILIP
  • Ambassador (Digital Transformation), Daniel Bailey, Head of Marketing, Communication and Digital Transformation, ECA
  • Ambassador (Leadership & Governance), Director of Governance and External Engagement, The IET
  • Ambassador (Member Value), Director of Membership, British Horse Society
  • Ambassador (New Member Acquisition), Ian Oxley, Head of Supporter Recruitment, National Trust
  • Ambassador (People/Volunteering), Annette Woolman, Director Membership, Support and Volunteering, Coeliac UK
  • Ambassador (Leadership), Richard Lambert, CEO, National Hair and Beauty Federation
  • Ambassador (Community), Sarah Alder, Network Advocate & Volunteer

We are now looking to recruit a new MemberWise Ambassador to each of the above volunteer roles to co-represent these critical member-facing functions/specialties.

The Network is also looking for 2 x Ambassadors for the following functions/specialties:

  • Ambassador (Finance)
  • Ambassador (Mentoring)

Person description
– Responsible for the appropriate ambassadorial function (or similar)
– Working at a senior management/leadership level in a membership body
– Relevant experience over a number of years in this area

Role Requirements
– Ambassadors are exemplars in their area particular area of expertise/knowledge
– They will conduct the role whilst in a relevant role / membership body*
– Actively respond to related queries on MemberWise Connect
– Proactively enable related discussion / debate in area of expertise / latest thinking
– Be visibly active / attend relevant conferences and events
– Outwardly promote the network to the Membership and Association Sector

What’s in it for you?
– The opportunity to showcase your knowledge / experience / insight to the sector
– Outwardly display thought leadership / expertise
– A dedicated Ambassador badge that can be used on LinkedIn / MemberWise Connect
– Become an advocate of previously unrecognised roles/expertise

To nominate yourself and/or a colleague please contact Network Chair, Richard Gott, direct – [email protected]

Richard Gott
Richard GottChair and Founder, MemberWise Network