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Among Chapter Leadership, including the Advisor, create a list of priorities foryour Chapter that entices potential members and is in alignment with SACNAS’ mission and vision. For example, at a meeting with the Chapter Leadership at the beginning of every year, the chapter can identify four focus areas for that year, such as Community Outreach, Professional Development, Presenting at Annual Conference, and Fundraising, and then the Chapter can refer to these priorities when creating activities and recruiting Chapter members.  \nYou should focus on being good at a few things, rather than trying to do everything that a community-based organization like SACNAS could do for its members. The few things you are good at should align with what members should get out of the Chapter. An example is, if your Chapter says members should get Professional Development out of participating, then your Chapter should be good or work toward being successful at identifying professional development resources, speakers, creating professional development activities and networking opportunities.  \nFeed People  \nConnect Members with Financial Resources  \nBe Flexible  \nFocus on Being Good at a Few Things Than Everything  \nCultivate  \nRelationships  \nBuild  \nCommunity by Checking in with All Members Regularly  \nIt is important to cultivate relationships, within the Chapter and also with individuals outside of the Chapter, such as faculty, staff, and administration of your organization or institution. You should promote your Chapter among those who are not members to potentially increase membership and increase the visibility of your Chapter at your institution or organization. Furthermore, at institutional / organizational events, mentioning your Chapter in asocial setting and speaking about the community you feel in your Chapter can entice others to join. Similarly, inquiring about if an institutional / organizational leader has heard of your Chapter could help the long-term visibility of the Chapter if there is institutional / organizational support for the Chapter’s goals. Cultivating mentorship between members of a chapter are important relationships to build as well.  \nBe sure to build community by checking in with all members regularly. Identify consistent meeting times so members can build this time into their regular schedule and will consistently come to meetings. Chapter Leadership should reach out to individuals who have not been at recent meetings and see if there is a way the Chapter can better support the individual member. For example, in the couple of weeks before finals, set aside some meeting time to check in with how everyone is studying and preparing for their exams. Similarly, when there are new members, be sure to include them in discussion and have more senior members introduce themselves to the new members.  \nIt is important to support the Chapter Leadership in their direction of the Chapter. Creating a supportive Chapter environment is every member’s responsibility. Empower the Chapter Leadership to push the Chapter in the direction they believe is best for the Chapter and help the Chapter Leadership develop leadership skills so that they can best gauge where the members want the chapter to go. For example, if your Chapter Leadership has identified priorities for the chapter that you feel could be improved, offer constructive criticism and encourage the Chapter Leadership to incorporate feedback. Conversely, ensure that Chapter Leadership elections align with the Chapter members’ values. Also follow the direction of the Chapter Leadership when volunteers are needed for prioritized activities and community building.  \nBe flexible-Remember SACNAS should be your scientific home where all members are part of the team. Recognize that members may have other life events that keep ","cbCaik2hxiWqIKkl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik2hxiWqIKkl","pdf",177323,"English","# Member Retention Strategies\n## Define Member Value and Priorities\n## Focus on a Few Strengths\n## Build Relationships and Community\n## Support Leadership and Provide Flexibility\n## Connect Members with Financial Resources\n## Use Food and Cultural Community Building","[{\"question\":\"How should a SACNAS chapter define what members should get from participation?\",\"answer\":\"Set priorities with Chapter Leadership, aligned with SACNAS’ mission and vision, and use them to guide activities and recruitment throughout the year.\"},{\"question\":\"What does it mean to focus on being good at a few things rather than everything?\",\"answer\":\"Choose a limited set of strengths that match member outcomes, such as identifying resources, speakers, activities, and networking opportunities for professional development.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a chapter build community and retain members through regular engagement?\",\"answer\":\"Establish consistent meeting times, check in with members who miss recent meetings, include new members in discussions, and set additional check-in sessions before key academic periods like finals.\"}]","Strategies for Retaining Members in Your SACNAS Chapter | PDF"]