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Renewal Letters, Invoices & Applications
Sample membership renewal letters, applications, forms, and invoices from philanthropy-serving organizations.
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Exit Surveys
A collection of exit surveys conducted by regional associations when a member fails to renew their membership.
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Talking Points for Board Member Renewal Calls to Members
Sample talking points for board members to use when calling fellow members to discuss membership renewal and the value of membership in a regional association from the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers.
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Nonrenewal Letter
Template letter for a nonrenewing member of the Donors Forum.
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Dues Increase Renewal Letters
A collection of sample letters developed by regional associations to announce a dues increase.
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Non-member Surveys
Non-member surveys can help your organization gather important information about underserved audiences and pique interest in your regional association.
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Member Recruitment Letters and Other Tools
A collection of sample member recruitment letters and other tools.
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SECF Guest Program Flyer
Sample marketing piece for Southeastern Council of Foundation's guest membership program, where organizations can enjoy a trail 3 month membership for free.
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Membership Brochures
A collection of sample membership marketing brochures.
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The Foundation Review
All Forum members and their members are eligible for a 20% discount off the only peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy - The Foundation Review - a product of The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University. The journal, written by and for foundation staff and boards, provides rigorous research and writing, presented in an accessible style. It will share evaluation results, tools and knowledge about the philanthropic sector in order to improve the practice of grantmaking, yielding greater impact and innovation.