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CNIE Membership Fee Announcement

We have reduced our fees for 2015/2016! CNIE plays an integral role in innovation in education at a national level, we believe that the key to the strength of any organization is its membership – that means you!  To provide an environment that respects our membership and looks to the future we have changed our membership fees for 2015/2016: Regular Membership is now only $110 Student Membership is now only $40 Did you know that if your organization purchases an organizational membership you get four membership positions, which are transferrable throughout the year.  Additional members are $110 per member. These memberships are provided for educational institutions at all levels. Interested in a corporate membership?  Corporations may become active members at a cost of $1000 per year which will include free advertising at CNIE sponsored events.

CNIE Membership Promotion Strategies May 2010

CNIE Membership Promotion Strategies During the summer of 2009, a Committee of CNIE- RCIÉ directors – Lorraine Carter and Helena Fehr – chaired by former CADE president, Bill Fricker, discussed ways to enhance CNIE’s- RCIÉ’s membership. Additional input was provided by: Maureen Baron and Maria Chow (CNIE-RCIÉ directors), Tim Howard (Director of Administration), and Brad Johnson (web design, BB Webmedia.) The Committee reviewed the results of an online survey (administered by CNIE- RCIÉ members Bettina Brockerhoff-McDonald and Maureen Baron) which collected information about CNIE members’ work and professional interests. Lorraine Carter shared the results of the Canadian Association of University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Institutional Members Survey, which summarized member feedback on numerous member services and priorities. Both documents are appended to the Committee’s report. Report Structure Seven overarching categories ranging from implementing specific marketing tactics to addressing membership privileges (CNIE- RCIÉ services and supports) were identified: • Online registration • Marketing tools • Creation of repository of key contacts – institutional members • Membership targets as well as identification of specific sectors for strategic targeting • Web—#1 as a community tool • Web-based/online opportunities • New CNIE- RCIÉ identity Within these seven categories, 23 strategies were recommended. Each may be selected for implementation independent of other strategies and/or in combination with another strategy. The Board reviewed the Committee’s report during the autumn of 2009 to discuss which strategies to implement as well as timing and required supports for implementation. The Board encourages members to review the Executive Summary of the Committee’s report, which is attached, and to provide feedback and recommendations to cnie-rcie@cnie-rcie.ca

Executive Summary of Membership Committee Report May 2010

Executive Summary History During the summer of 2009, a Committee of CNIE- RCIÉ Board Members chaired by former Board Member, Bill Fricker, discussed ways to enhance CNIE’s- RCIÉ’s membership. The Committee discussed an online survey which had collected information about CNIE- RCIÉ members’ work and professional interests and identified ways of promoting membership. Seven overarching categories with 23 strategies were identified: I. Online registration II. Marketing tools o One page poster o Paid advertisements o Exit interviews III. Creation of a repository of key contacts IV. Identification of membership targets and the specific sectors for strategic targeting o Health care o K-12 o Masters’ students o Teachers’ associations o Institutional members o Non-renewing past members V. Increased use of the web for a CNIE-RCIÉ community tool o Membership FAQs o Develop wikis o Promote use of Twitter o Student/mentor access o Journal promos o Reinstate member info on website VI. Increased web-based/online opportunities o Weekly tips o Summaries of relevant journals o Provincial round-up o President/BOD news o Student news o Members only enquires listserv section VII. New CNIE- RCIÉ identity o Create new CNIE identity o Create logo o Create business identity package (business cards, banners, letterhead etc.) o Brand website o Align mission and values with strategies (7 –S or PERT) Outcome of the Recommendations The CNIE-RCIÉ Board of Directors categorized the sections and strategies as completed, to be implemented, or no action possible due to financial or human resources constraints. For example, categories I and VII have been completed. The remaining suggestions will be included in a three year plan as finances and human resources permit. Feedback and questions regarding this report can be sent to cnie-rcie@cnie-rcie.ca