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You already know your members are more precious than gold. They are the reason your organization exists. They are the engine that propels you forward. They provide the financial stability, creative energy and political clout that make your organization an effective force for biking and walking in your community. That’s why you simply can’t afford to miss the Alliance’s Membership Development Training, July 20-22 in Chicago.

This specialized and affordable training will draw on the expertise of membership guru Ellis Robinson, who has more than 30 years’ experience serving more than 500 local, state, and national advocacy groups working to improve and increase access for bicyclists and pedestrians. She’ll be joined by Kate McCarthy from the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Lee Crandell of the Active Transportation Alliance and other bike-ped leaders from around the country who will add their expertise.

What specifically will you get out of the Membership Development Training? Straight from Ellis Robinson, here are the top five reasons you can’t miss this workshop:

• You’ll have a chance to ask about your membership program—what’s working, what’s not—and get responses designed and tailored to your situation.
• You’ll learn how to keep more of the members you have, by improving your renewal programs.
• You’ll have a chance to review the many means of recruiting new members and develop a new member program that best fits your organization—allowing you to take that next big leap forward.
• You’ll get help honing your message and materials to be most compelling for attracting new members and keeping the ones you have.
• You’ll meet and learn from dozens of peers working with the same challenges you are—and make friends and connections for the future!

So what are you waiting for? Advocates from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Transportation Alternatives, Active Transportation Alliance, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and others have already signed up. Don’t miss out! Register today!

If you joined us at the first training, this isn’t simply a repeat of 2009. The curriculum is different, drawing on plenty of new ideas and innovations to brush up and build on your current knowledge. (Click here for a draft agenda.) This training is for organizations of all sizes, at all stages: Whether you’re looking to lay the foundation for your first membership plan, enhance your current plan or learn tactics to better engage the members you already have, this workshop will address your specific needs.

Join us July 20-22 in Chicago, IL, for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn best practices and network with your peers on this vital topic. Sign up by June 18 to take advantage of early registration rates and discounted hotel reservations.

Click here to register today!

One of the most powerful tools to boost biking and walking in your community is a large, active membership. The 2011 Alliance Membership Development Training will give you the proven tools and innovative best practices to engage more people in your important work. Is your organization looking to lay a strong foundation for its membership plan? Does your group already have a membership program, but want to take it to the next level? Attend this affordable, three-day training geared specifically for bike-ped advocates and learn from top experts in the field.

Registration is now open!

The training will focus specifically on best practices in membership development and retention, provide opportunities for group discussions and sharing of success stories with peers, and offer a limited number of one-on-one consultations with trainer and membership guru Ellis Robison, Kate McCarthy, Membership and Volunteer Director for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and other Alliance leaders with expertise in this field. This event also includes social activities Wednesday and Thursday evening, providing plenty of chances for peer-to-peer networking.

Click here for a draft agenda. Click here for all the details and to register.