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Words of Wisdom

Renewal reminders work best when they are timely, clear, and welcoming.

The goal is to remind members of their options, not pressure them to renew.

What Success Looks Like

Members receive timely renewal reminders from the Local Group
Renewal information is easy to find
Communications remain positive and welcoming
Members understand how to renew
Renewal rates improve or remain stable over time.

Best Practices

Keep messages short and clear
Include renewal instructions or a link
Highlight the value of membership
Personalize when practical
Send reminders before expiration

Common Pitfalls

Using guilt or pressure
Assuming only active members benefit
Sending reminders too late
Hiding renewal information
Focusing only on events and not the broader benefits of membership

Purpose

Provide guidance and sample friendly, positive, and inclusive language for encouraging members to renew their membership.

What This Means in Practice

Members renew for many reasons—friendships, events, publications, intellectual stimulation, volunteer opportunities, or simply because they value belonging to the community. Communications should acknowledge and respect these different forms of engagement.

Keep it short and clear
Include renewal instructions or link
Reinforce membership benefits or engagement opportunities
Avoid guilt or pressure—frame it as a friendly reminder
Personalize when possible (name, local chapter, relevant activities)

Timing Considerations

Different Local Groups use different approaches.

Consider:

Sending a reminder before the member's expiration date
Including renewal reminders in newsletters or regular communications
Sending a final reminder shortly before expiration
Coordinating Local Group communications with reminders sent by American Mensa

More reminders are not always better. Focus on timely, relevant communication rather than frequency.

Additional Ideas

Gentle Reminder: Include a line about benefits they may have missed

Last Call: Friendly nudge a week or two before expiration
Multiple Channels: Post a brief reminder in email and newsletter or other communications

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 {{Words of Wisdom
 | wisdom  =
-Encourage members to renew their membership while keeping the tone '''friendly, positive, and inclusive'''.
+Renewal reminders work best when they are timely, clear, and welcoming.
-Remind them that all forms of participation are valued—renewal reminders should invite members to continue their membership, not pressure them to justify it.
+The goal is to remind members of their options, not pressure them to renew.
 | success =
-* Members receive renewal reminders before expiration.
+* Members receive timely renewal reminders from the Local Group
-* Renewal information is easy to find and understand.
+* Renewal information is easy to find
-* Communications maintain a positive and welcoming tone.
+* Communications remain positive and welcoming
-* Members feel appreciated regardless of their level of participation.
+* Members understand how to renew
 * Renewal rates improve or remain stable over time.
 | best    =
-* Keep messages short and easy to understand.
+* Keep messages short and clear
-* Include clear renewal instructions or a renewal link.
+* Include renewal instructions or a link
-* Highlight membership benefits and opportunities for engagement.
+* Highlight the value of membership
-* Personalize messages when possible.
+* Personalize when practical
-* Send reminders before the membership expiration date.
+* Send reminders before expiration
 | pitfalls =
-* Using guilt or pressure to encourage renewal.
+* Using guilt or pressure
-* Assuming only highly active members receive value from membership.
+* Assuming only active members benefit
-* Sending reminders too late.
+* Sending reminders too late
-* Making renewal instructions difficult to find.
+* Hiding renewal information
-* Focusing only on events rather than the broader benefits of membership.
+* Focusing only on events and not the broader benefits of membership
 }}
 == Purpose ==
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 * Avoid guilt or pressure—frame it as a '''friendly reminder'''
 * Personalize when possible (name, local chapter, relevant activities)
-{{Email Example
-| title = Friendly Renewal Reminder
-| collapse = yes
-| subject = Your membership with [Group Name] is coming up for renewal!
-| body =
-Hi [Name],<br><br>
-We hope you’re enjoying being part of [Group Name]!
+== Timing Considerations ==
-Your membership is coming up for renewal on [Date]. Renewing helps us continue offering events, resources, and ways to connect with other members.
+Different Local Groups use different approaches.
-'''Renew your membership here:''' [Renewal Link]
+Consider:
-Even if you don’t attend every event, your membership keeps you part of the community—and helps support all of the ways people engage, online or in person.
+* Sending a reminder before the member's expiration date
+* Including renewal reminders in newsletters or regular communications
+* Sending a final reminder shortly before expiration
+* Coordinating Local Group communications with reminders sent by American Mensa
-Thank you for being part of [Group Name]—we’re glad you’re here; we'd love to keep you as part of our community.
+More reminders are not always better. Focus on timely, relevant communication rather than frequency.
-<br>Best,<br>[Your Name]/ Team Name]<br>[Group Name]
+Additional Ideas
-}}
-== Additional Ideas ==
-* '''Gentle Reminder:''' Include a line about benefits they may have missed
+== '''Gentle Reminder:''' Include a line about benefits they may have missed ==
 * '''Last Call:''' Friendly nudge a week or two before expiration
 * '''Multiple Channels:''' Post a brief reminder in email and newsletter or other communications
+== Related ==
+* [[Renewal and Retention]]
+* [[Membership Renewal Reminder Examples]]
+* [[Member Engagement]]
+* [[Making It Personal]]