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Over the past two years, NPCA has conducted an extensive and systematic examination of its membership structure in an effort to develop a business model to more effectively meet the needs of members, affiliated groups and the national organization. We very much appreciate the intense and extensive efforts of the Membership Work Group, chaired by Bruce – more... Anderson, as well as the work of our excellent consultant, Merrill Rose.
The goal of this review has been to increase membership in NPCA and affiliated groups by reducing barriers for joining and making the value equation for membership more competitive. Specific efforts have focused on simplifying systems, reducing associated costs, improving service and the cost/value to members and groups.
NPCA's current membership structure is a product of years of evolution reflecting past needs. In September, NPCA Directors must make critical decisions to create a membership structure to meet the needs of the future.
The Board now has the requisite information upon which to base its decisions, including:
ideas and recommendations from the NPCA Advisory Council;
an intensive review by the Membership Work Group composed of Directors and Group Leaders and resulting in numerous recommendations;
a thorough analysis of NPCA's membership systems, processes and needs by a professional consultant;
recommendations of the President and staff. These are the recommendations from NPCA Staff:
Membership in NPCA should be available to individuals on annual or lifetime basis only. Three of the current five types of membership (Family, Teachnet, WorldView) would be eliminated to simplify the system, reduce costs and enhance service.
The standard annual membership fee should be $25. One free annual membership should be available to RPCVs for the first year after their COS. Charging $25 versus $35 for NPCA membership - a reduction of 30% - will enhance the value proposition making it more competitive and resulting in increased membership for both NPCA and affiliate groups. The average total for NPCA plus one affiliate membership will become $40, a reduction of 20% over the current average combined price of $50.
Members should be encouraged but not REQUIRED to join both the NPCA and an affiliated group. This would eliminate the "joint dues" category of relationship between NPCA and affiliated groups. Cooperative recruiting by NPCA and affiliate groups will be the norm, recognizing market realities. The change will simplify the system for both NPCA and affiliate groups, provide more flexibility and cost savings and lower barriers of entry for potential members.
As soon as feasible and, in cooperation with the affiliated Groups, NPCA will attempt to create a mechanism whereby combined membership payments for a Group(s) and NPCA will be paid directly to each respective organization. The "rebate" system should be eliminated, money will flow directly to the intended recipient creating efficiencies and eliminating a significant contention between NPCA and affiliate groups. Cost savings will be realized and service to members improved.
The development of such a system may be contingent upon some funding from Groups and processing fees paid by the entity receiving the payment. – less – More from ZoomInfo »
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