1. Peer2Peer Training
Gaining Members
&
Keeping Them

2. Dance Society Statistics

3. Aims Why are you a society? What do you want to achieve this year?
What worked previously? What did’t work previously?
OUR AIMS:
Inclusivity
Collaboration

4. When to Start Plan ahead Three peak points: August September January
Events throughout the year

5. Widening Your Audience
Who is you current target audience?
Are you catering for undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni?
Do you want to expand?
Is there demand for something?

6. Marketing & Communications

7. Fresher’s Fayre Freebies Keep the information short and sweet
Make your stall stand out
Print a brochure
Performance
Offer something they can’t refuse! Even if it costs you it’ll pay off in the end

8. Presence on Campus Posters Handing out flyers T-Shirts, Jumpers (KIT)
Get to know your members!

11. Communications Keep your digital profile up to date Social Media:
Facebook - Post on fresher and halls groups
Instagram
Twitter
Link accounts
Think outside the box
regular updates (but don’t spam!)
Don’t forget to add you members from the KCLSU website
Make signup as easy as possible
Reply promptly
WEBSITE

12. Mailing List

13. Collaborations Use your connections to other societies
Plan events together
Help charities
Make the most of the resources available
KCLSU
Activities Update
Website
#KCLSUHype
TV Screens
Officers Update
Facebook Group for Committee Members
Gazzette
Roar!
MSA Newsletter
@LifeAtKings
Radio

14. Membership Benefits
What makes being a member different to the average Joe? What are you offering them?
Discounted rates
Special events
Eligibility to vote at AGM
Pride and ownership of a society

15. Keeping Your Members Make them feel welcome/part of the society
Make sure your activities aren’t just for freshers
Be consistent in your core activities
Keep them happy:
No hierarchy
Open to contributions
Always have volunteers
Offer them something they can’t get anywhere else
Make sure the next committee knows what to do

16. Thanks for listening! Any questions?