Members are the focus of activities for all professional bodies as they work to add value and benefit to their membership offer.
As membership for professionals bodies varies in whether it is compulsory or simply an optional choice, we have done extensive research to find out why members join professional associations and what they feel is of real value.
From our research, you can learn about good practice in member services and how you can keep your members happy.
Find out more about the values of membership in the publications and downloadable resources below...
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| Publications on Membership |
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| Book: Raising the Value of Professional Body Membership |
| Christina Williams, Amy Hannington & William Hanson (2011) This book is intended to support those concerned with the development, management and promotion of member services and those involved in recruitment and retention strategies. From £40 |
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| Membership Structures of UK Professional Associations |
| Andy Friedman, Mary Phillips and Isla Cruickshank (2006) This book examines different membership groups, hierarchies of membership, and the range of qualifications and experience required - plus offers recommendations for good practice. From £20 |
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| Why Join? |
If membership is not a statuatory requirement, what makes professionals join a professional body? How do professionals choose which professional body to join and what ‘benefits’ and strategies encourage them to become members? As the
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| Social Networking |
We wanted to understand how today’s professionals are engaging with social networking technologies, with a particular interest in how their interaction translate from the home to work environment.
In our Fast Facts report, we present a
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| Branches & Groups |
In 2009, PARN conducted a survey of 7000+ professionals, via 26 professional bodies, in order to gather views on member networks and asked questions about... Branches (or geographical groups)
Special interest groups (or non-geographical groups)
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| IFPSM recruiting for a Director General |
| Date: 16/01/2012 |
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The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management
(IFPSM) is a global body comprising both national and regional
purchasing associations, facilitating global best practice and... |
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| Nuclear Institute has 2 new vacancies |
| Date: 12/01/2012 |
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The Nuclear Institute is the professional body for the
nuclear industry, with approximately 2000 members throughout the UK and internationally.
The Institute is looking to fill two part-t... |
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| Read our January News Update |
| Date: 10/01/2012 |
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Read our latest issue of the PARN News Update - our monthly e-newsletter and subscribe for free!
January 2011 News Update
Topics covered in this month's issue include...
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| New Training Courses for Winter 2012 |
| Date: 21/12/2011 |
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Why not kick-start the New
Year by signing up for one of our new Training Courses?
We've developed a selection of seven exciting courses specifically for
professional body staff, based o... |
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| 2011 Member Enquiries - Wrap up! |
| Date: 15/12/2011 |
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As
2011 comes to an end, we are looking back at the Member Enquiries that our
members circulated via the PARN network. Topics varied from membership, CPD and
discipline to governance and e... |
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