Practical tools to help clubs attract, engage, and retain members
Whether your club is developing a membership plan, looking for new members, improving the member experience, or addressing declining membership, start with the section that best fits your needs
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MIS Executive Infographic
A one-page overview of how District 5870 uses membership intelligence to support clubs and identify growth opportunities
The Secret Sauce for Membership Success
Ten practical practices that form the foundation of District 5870's approach to sustainable membership growth
Strategic Membership Advisors
Learn what Strategic Membership Advisors do and identify the SMA assigned to support your club
Sustainable growth starts with understanding where your club is today, setting a realistic goal, and creating an intentional plan
Club Membership Checklist
Current-year actions every club should consider
Membership Goal Setting Worksheet
Helps establish a realistic membership goal
Club Membership Committee Role and Tasks
Clarifies the responsibilities of an effective membership committee
District Membership Strategy Playbook
Understand the District strategy behind these tools
Club Membership Plan Template
Turns goals into actions, responsibilities, and timelines
Attrition Data for Goal Setting
District data supporting realistic membership targets
Accessing the Membership Action Plan
Instructions for using Rotary's Membership Action Plan through ClubRunner/DACdb
2. Attract Prospective Members
Membership growth is most effective when clubs intentionally identify people who fit Rotary and give them meaningful opportunities to experience the club before asking them to join
Who Do You Know? Exercise
A structured exercise for identifying prospective members
Recipe for a Successful Rotary Membership Event
Step-by-step guidance for conducting an effective prospect event
Reimagining the Membership Onboarding Process
Shows the movement from a traditional proposal-first model toward a prospect-development process
Intentional Membership Strategies
Proven approaches to attracting and developing members
How to Manage Your Club's Membership Inquiries
Guidance for following up with Rotary membership leads on the Prospective Member Management System
Prospective Member Orientation Template
A customizable presentation for introducing prospective members to Rotary and the club
Top Six Failed Membership Strategies
Common approaches that often consume effort without producing sustainable growth
3. Welcome & Engage New Members
Induction is the beginning of membership, not the end of recruitment. Early engagement helps new Rotarians build relationships, find meaningful roles, and understand Rotary
Induct → Discover Interests → Connect → Engage → Develop
New Member Induction Script
New Member Engagement Plan Description
New Member Roadmap — Example
Club Example — Adapt for Your Club
New Member Interest Survey
New Member Engagement Checklist — Example
Adapt for Your Club
Recruitment alone cannot produce sustainable growth. Members stay when they enjoy the club, form meaningful relationships, participate in worthwhile service, and feel that their involvement matters
Meeting Enjoyment • Leadership Confidence • Personal Growth • Connections • Meaningful Service
What Makes Up the Club Experience?
Club Experience Survey Template
A practical, anonymous survey clubs can use to understand member experience, identify retention risks, and discover opportunities for improvement
Club Experience Concierge
Understanding Why Members Resign
Improving Your Member Retention
Membership challenges often reflect broader club-health issues. These tools can help leaders assess the club, identify barriers to growth, and make intentional changes
Assess→ Understand → Act
Club Membership Coach
Use the district’s AI-assisted tool to assess your club’s membership situation, identify priorities, and receive recommended actions and resources.
6. Rotary Orientation & Learning
Build your knowledge of Rotary and take advantage of District and Rotary International learning resources
Rotary Membership Resources on MyRotary
Official Rotary International membership guides, tools, learning resources, and materials for strengthening clubs and engaging members.s.
How to Access the Rotary Learning Center
Step-by-step instructions for accessing Rotary's online courses through My Rotary
Rotary Leadership Institute
Lone Star RLI provides interactive leadership and Rotary education for members who want to deepen their Rotary knowledge and strengthen their effectiveness as club and district leaders.
District 5870 Membership Orientation
An overview of Rotary International, District 5870, The Rotary Foundation, service opportunities, and ways to get more from membership
Monthly Club & District Membership Zooms
Missed a monthly membership Zoom? View presentation decks, recordings, and key materials from prior sessions
7. Current District Membership Campaign Plan
District 5870's annual Membership Campaign translates our membership strategy into the priorities, goals, and actions for the current Rotary year
