General Reasons

• What are the primary reasons you haven't joined our trade association yet?
• Are there any specific concerns or obstacles that prevent you from becoming a member?
• What would make you more likely to join a trade association like ours?

Perceived Value

• Do you feel that the benefits of joining a trade association align with your current needs and business goals? Why or why not?
• How do you currently access industry knowledge and resources that a trade association might provide?
• What do you think a trade association should offer to make it worth the membership fee?

Awareness and Communication

• Are you aware of the full range of services or programs our trade association offers? What do you think of them?
• Do you feel our trade  association communicates its value clearly to potential members?

Awareness of Offerings--Trainings

Did you know we offer Trainings that are available to everyone but have special guarantees or discounts for members.

• Colorado Pyramid ($350 each.  If staff quits during training members get a credit for another staff)
• Infant/Toddler Orientations ($60 per person)
• Compliance Trainings ($400 for non-members/$250 for members)

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Awareness of Offerings - Partnerships

Health plan with large group savings.

Save on your health care plans with an administrator that searches out medical credits for you.

Save $50/hour on an attorney.

Save 15% on Kaplan orders.

Save 10% on Playground Inspections.

Receive free business consulting from ECEA.  

Save over $1,000 on Child Care Software.

Don't pay any credit card processing fees ever again (free).

Save 10-33% on Food and supplies. (if you provide meals and serve 15+children).

Access industry EXPERTS for real estate, payroll service, business insurance, website development, and marketing.

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Awareness of Offerings - Advocacy

Did you know we do individual advocacy?  We will connect your program to solutions.  We also have multiple meetings with the department every month to elevate general issues/concerns.

Did you know we attend state meetings to gather information and provide provider input?

Did you know we have a paid lobbyist ($5,000 a month) to make a difference for you?

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Awareness of Offerings -Direct support

Did you know that we have an experienced consultant who can offer members support free of charge to improve systems, deal with staff issues, etc.?

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Cost and Time

• Do you think the membership fees are reasonable in relation to the benefits offered? Why or why not?
• Do you have concerns about the time commitment required to participate in a trade association?
• Would you be more likely to join if the association offered flexible membership tiers or payment options?

Trust and Relevance

• Do you trust the leadership and direction of our trade association? If not, what changes would improve that trust?
• How relevant do you think the association's programs and initiatives are to your specific needs and challenges in the industry?
• Do you feel the association is a good fit for your business size or type?

Peers and Community

• Do you know others in your industry who are members of our association? If so, what do they think about it?
• How important is it for you to be part of a community or network within your industry, and does our association meet that need?

Engagement and Experience

• What would make you more likely to attend our events or engage with our association in the future?
• Would you be more inclined to join if there were opportunities for you to take a more active role in association?  What would you need to do that?

Membership Process

• Is the process for becoming a member clear and easy to understand? If not, what could be improved?
• What could we do to make the membership process more attractive or convenient for you?

Feedback and Suggestions

• What would you change or improve about our trade association to make it more appealing to potential members like yourself?
• Is there any additional support or resources you wish a trade association would offer that would convince you to join?

Overall Association Satisfaction

How do you feel about us really?

1 - Don't approve -- 7 - LOVE what you are doing

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What type of events would you most like to see from us in the future that would make you join?

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