Leadership Resources

Membership Recruitment & Retention
Retention Ideas: How can associations “roll out the red carpet” for new members? Explore ideas like a welcome packet, establishing a buddy system, organizing first-year member receptions, recognition, scholarships, and more.
Advising Ideas: Personal contact with an adviser who is a longstanding member of MTNA is one of the best ways to make new members feel included and valued! This document includes specific suggestions and tools for establishing an advising program for new members.
Getting Started with Recruitment
Local Associations Membership Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention Strategies
Recruitment Methods
Sample New Member Survey
Collegiate Member Recruitment
Collegiate Member Retention
Starting a Collegiate Chapter

Sample Recruitment Letters
General Recruitment Letter Template
College Faculty Recruitment Letter Template

Sample Position Descriptions
State Membership Chair Job Description
Local Membership Chair Job Description

Leadership Bulletin
The MTNA Leadership Bulletin is a bimonthly email newsletter to State Presidents, State Presidents-Elect, State Membership Chairs, Local Presidents, and Dues Contacts. Read August 2026 Leadership Bulletin

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