skip to main content

Energize your membership messaging: Retain your division members and win back former members

Now is the time to send final renewal reminders for anyone who has not renewed for 2025 and ask former members to rejoin

APA Style leaf logo Cite This Article in APA Style
American Psychological Association. (2025, April 7). Energize your membership messaging: Retain your division members and win back former members. https://www.apa.org/about/division/digest/leader-resources/energize-membership-messaging

If you are planning to reach out to remind people to renew, here are five things to consider when writing marketing copy.

  • Personalize as much as possible and keep the focus on the member. Use language to let them know what’s in it for them—use “you” not “I/we.”
  • Plan on a series of messages/efforts. Don’t rely on just one or two messages.
  • Remind them of popular division benefits and create interest on future activities. Let them know what’s ahead.
  • When it’s time to renew, use language that creates urgency like “Don’t miss out” or “Keep your benefits.”
  • Later in the renewal cycle switch to “Your membership has expired” or “You will no longer receive benefits.”
  • Consider adding a promo code for a special discount.

You can use the Division Leadership Portal to get your nonrenewal list. If you have questions, or need assistance please contact your division engagement liaison.

You may also like