Rotary International Membership Donna McDonald Division Manager Membership Development Rotary International
1905 to Present
vs Worldwide As of 30 June 04 1,219,532 31,936 Clubs 674 New Clubs 17,276 Charter members As of 30 June 05 1,221,920+2,388.2% 32,403 Clubs New Clubs ,828 Charter members +1,552
Zone Year Trends ClubsMembers 30 June , June , June , June , June ,316
Zone Year Trends ClubsMembers 30 June June June June
Zone Year Trends Charter Clubs & Members ClubsMembers 30 June June June June
North America Charter Clubs & Members Research 1 July 2000 – 1 July 2004 ClubsMembers 390 9,869 North AmericaWorldwide 2% loss in clubs 9% loss 1% loss in members 10% loss Three year leveling off period Losses in clubs and member occur in the 2 nd & 3 rd year
Regional Breakdown 2000
Regional Breakdown 2005
Net Membership Activity Worldwide
Existing Rotary Club Activity Worldwide
Net vs Existing vs Charter Worldwide
Trends in North America
Trends in Latin America
Trends in Europe & Africa
Trends in Asia
What activity comprises total membership? Retention continues to be the greatest challenge New Members New Clubs
Retention Weekly Programs Involvement Projects Committees Social Functions Continuing Education Communication Other: Personal Benefits (WIFM)
Retention Club Assessment (Regular and action oriented) Member Satisfaction Projects (meet needs of members & community) Programs (meet need of members & relevancy) Retention Model (Who, How Long) Exit Interviews (Why)
New Members Club Survey & Assessment Community Demograhics Business & Professional community Identifying Prospective Members Prospective Member Education Responsibilities Cost New Member Orientation Public Relations & Public Awareness
Organizing New Clubs Accounted for RI Growth Organizing New Clubs: Where & Why Communities without a Rotary club Accommodate a different population Day or meeting time Must be mentored and supported
Organizing New Clubs
RI Resources Regional Rotary International Membership Coordinators (RRIMCs) Web based Prospective Member (new members) Referral (new members) Relocation (retention) Publications & videos Downloadable & Sales Rotary Basics (new & prospective members)
RI Resources Membership Best Practices (database) Surveys & Research (eventual database) E-Learning Center Public Relations
Membership Development Division Donna McDonald, Division Manager x3022 Jill Pohren, Manager, Comm. & Support x3236 Keren Braverman, Coordinator x3407 Chanda Rice, Coordinator x3435 Jennifer Deters, Manager, Systems & Research x5205 Jana Bodensteiner, Coordinator x5300 Christine Sanders, Coordinator x5371 Kristine Hartman, Assistant x5319