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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| Managing Member Networks |
This is one of two projects for 2013-2014 - there are still opportunities for PARN Members to be financial supporters.
The rise of social media does not
seem to have diminished the importance of physical member networks such as
regional
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| New Approaches to Member Relations |
In 2011, PARN began our New Approaches to Member Relations research project which looked at how professional bodies feel about their member
relations, how they communicate the value of membership, the campaigns they employ to engage members, and the
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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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| Spring Conference |
| Date: 23/04/2013 |
| Engaging and retaining members through your professional brand
We're really excited that our (Re)defining Your Professional Brand conference on 24 April 2013!
Come hear from speakers f... |
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| CPD for the Maritime Sector |
| Date: 22/03/2013 |
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The Nautical Institute (NI) has recently been redeveloping
its CPD policies and its member tools for recording and planning CPD online.
The NI is an international representative body for mari... |
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| 2013-2014 Research Projects |
| Date: 07/03/2013 |
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Based on feedback from our
members and the PARN Steering Group, we are busy planning two research projects for
2013-2014.
Find out about each of the new projects from the links below:
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