Hello,

I'm the new Membership Development Coordinator for the Holland
Historical Trust in Holland, Michigan.  We have a membership of nearly
930 households with a 93% renewal rate. I want to continue this
wonderful legacy and have a few questions regarding program do's and
don'ts from those in the know out there in listserv land.

1.  First, a business membership program question. We are developing a
Business Partnership Membership program.  From what type of businesses
have you received a favorable response to your solicitations?  Also,
what benefits do the business members seem to appreciate most?

2. I would like to offer a promo item for our next big new member
campaign and am wondering what types of promotional items have been
popular with your members?

3.  We've found that home tours really "go over big" with our members.
Does anyone have any other ideas for member events they'd like to share?
I'm especially looking for family-oriented ideas that can be managed by
a small staff.

4.  I'm also looking for subscription information/address for a journal
(?) called "Fund Raising Management".  I know it was in publication in
the early 1990's and contained WONDERFUL information.
Does anyone have any other journal/book recommendations for furthering my
education in development, membership, and fundraising?  I already own a copy
of the "Membership Mystique".

Please respond on or off-list.  My email address is: [log in to unmask]  I would
also love to correspond with other membership/development people if anyone has
any other advice for me.

Thanks in advance,

Kelaine Mish
Membership Development Coordinator
Holland Historical Trust

The Holland Museum
Cappon House Museum
Settlers House