Gone are the days of being fully dependent on membership dues! Non-dues revenue allows chambers to have much more diversified revenue streams. These methods range from one-time events to long-term programs that can help to significantly boost total income.
Chamber Revenue Models Whitepaper - Report examines revenue streams and contains data about dues structures, community events, affinity programs, CVBs, economic development funding, policy revenue, and total resource campaigns. The report is an excellent thought-provoker for staff meetings and board retreats, and a baseline to begin building your chamber funding model for the future. ACCE members, login to download the free 76 page report, published Dec. 2013.
Leveraging Technology to Streamline Your Non-Dues Revenue (Or here's why your Chamber should ditch that underpeforming networking social) - White Paper from ChamberMaster. Summary: Chambers rely on non-dues revenue to remain financially solvent. But what if increasing non-dues revenue didn’t necessarily mean osting another golf tournament or Chamber dinner? What if you could boost revenue by using technology to bolster an underutilized service you may already be able to offer members?
Chamber Revenue Programs Survey - by Chris Mead, ACCE University Webinar on 6/9/2016 (free). Non-dues revenue programs allow chambers to diversify their revenue streams, and can range from one-time events to long term initiatives that can significantly boost total income. Presentation handout available here.
5 Secrets to Grow Non-Dues Revenue with Your Website and Directory - This eBook from WebLink uncovers five ways for chambers to drive traffic to their websites and help them promote their members, both of which will provide chambers with essential tools to increase their non-dues revenue.