Hi Marilynn,
We find that one of our offers, a free copy of one of the books we
have published, goes over well. That, however, is not the reason
people increase their giving level. Basically, people support us
because they want to. They like we are doing, and preserving this
history is important to them. It's an intrinsic thing that can't be
measured, and I'm not sure if it can be explained.
If you find any answers on the volunteer aspect, let us know!
Best,
Heather McClenahan, assistant museum director
Los Alamos Historical Society
http://www.losalamoshistory.org
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PO Box 43
1050 Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-6272 (office)
505-470-2912 (cell)
On Mar 21, 2011, at 9:42 AM, Marilynn Havelka wrote:
> I have been thinking about the value of memberships and wanted some
> input from others who might be doing the same thing. We have a
> relatively small number (150) and we offer the usual (free
> admission, gift shop discount, quarterly newsletter (also available
> on line) , and hit and miss with membership event. Categories are:
> individual $30, Couple $40, family $50 sustaining $100-$499,
> benefactor $500 - $999 and patron $1000. The free admission part is
> for tours of the Greek Revival mansion. Otherwise entrance to the
> grounds (1500 acres) with programs, walking trails, bird banding are
> basically free so even non-members benefit from this.
> I am taking on the task of calling members to inquire why they are
> members, what else would they like to see/ do at the site etc.
>
> My question is why would you want to be a member? The "value" part
> of membership (free tours) is not that well used and suspect it is
> not a hugh draw - historic house museum - "been there done that" so
> I expect most are members because they want to support the cause.
> How do I get members more involved (we are a rural location, some
> members are well over an hour drive away etc), how do I get them
> beyond membership to being donors? volunteers? Are membership
> programs worth it, why do some organizations have or not have them?
> Any opinions, information, comments or resources worth pursuing are
> most welcome.
> Look forward to your emails!
> ...and thanks
> Marilynn
>
> --
> Marilynn Havelka
> Chief Administrative Officer
> Ruthven Park National Historic Site
> 243 Haldimand Hwy. #54, Box 610
> Cayuga, ON, Canada
> N0A 1E0
>
> ph: 905 772.0560
> fax: 905 772.0561
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