References & Resources
Publications, Templates, & Tools with a Relation-centered Focus
Additional Modules and Tools
Coming in May & June
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After years of research and pilot testing, the Melos Institute will be making available its first series of references and resources for volunteer and staff leaders of membership-based organizations (MBOs).
As described in The Member Engagement Paradox, these pilot-tested, proven effective modules and tools can be used to help increase and expand member engagement in your MBOs.
Expect more to come as the year progresses…so keep checking back.
Or, better yet, join our mailing list. We’ll notify you when these and other modules become available.
After years of research and pilot testing, the Melos Institute will be making available its first series of references and resources for volunteer and staff leaders of membership-based organizations (MBOs).
As described in The Member Engagement Paradox, these pilot-tested, proven effective modules and tools can be used to help increase and expand member engagement in your MBOs.
Expect more to come as the year progresses…so keep checking back.
Or, better yet, join our mailing list. We’ll notify you when these and other modules become available.
Relation-centered References
Available April 2024
The Member Engagement Paradox:
Overcoming 7 Obstacles to Build and Maintain Thriving Membership Communities
Overcoming 7 Obstacles to Build and Maintain Thriving Membership Communities
Patricia A. Hudson, MPsSc
A comprehensive look at what MBOs are, how they contribute, and what they need to do to get more members to engage…especially in ways that help their members make the most of their membership.
Complete Bibliography
This publication lists the over 1400 references that Hudson reviewed as part of her research in writing the Member Engagement Paradox. Contact the Melos Institute for a copy.
Available Now
Special Interest Society:
How Membership-based Organizations Shape America
How Membership-Based Organizations Shape America
James R. Hudson, Ph.D. – assisted by Patricia A. Hudson, MPsSc
A groundbreaking book that, for the first time, explains what MBOs are, why they are distinctive from other for-profit and nonprofit organizations, their contributions to their members and their members’ respective practice settings, and their role in shaping American society.
To order directly from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, click here.
For 30% discount, use code: LXFANDF30
Relation-centered Resources
Available May 2024
Transformative Impact of Membership
a relation-centered icebreaker for volunteer leaders
Impact and Consequence of Membership
Specially-crafted, yet simple, short icebreaker (with a relation-centered focus) helps volunteer leaders offer specific examples of how their membership has positively impacted their lives.
Available June 2024
Making the Most of Your Membership
a relation-centered orientation module for new and current members
A Relation-Centered Member Orientation Module
This fully-customizable one-hour session helps new and current members understand what they need to do to make their membership worthwhile 365 days a year.
Available May 2024
A Relation-centered Dictionary for Association Management
glossary of key theories, concepts, and terms with a relation-centered focus
Impact and Consequence of Membership
This ever-growing and evolving lexicon offers relation-centered descriptions for key terms specific to association management.
Available June 2024
Using Power and Influence to Achieve Positive Social Change
a module depicting how MBOs, by generating a high degree of member engagement, advance their mission and vision
A Relation-Centered Member Orientation Module
This short presentation explains how MBOs, by serving and supporting their members, gain power and influence to advance their members’ individual and collective needs, interests, goals, and aspirations.
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