Membership
Member-to-Member Relationships Key for State and Local Associations
Retaining members is just as important as finding additional members. And because retention is such a critical component of membership, NAHB is introducing a new cash rewards program called Attention to Retention.
HBA Leaders Share Proven Keys to Effective Member Communication
Several guest speakers from around the country participated in the latest Third Tuesday Townhall and shared multiple ways in which they’ve managed to successfully stay engaged with their members throughout the year.
Pro Tips on Becoming an All-Star Member Recruiter
Member-to-member recruitment and retention efforts are the largest source of growth for NAHB. Recruiting new members to local associations is recognized and rewarded through the Spike Club. Learn top tips from an established Spike Club leader and how you can share your best practices at an upcoming Third Tuesday Townhall.
Small Companies Dominate NAHB Membership
NAHB’s recently published 2018 membership census reveals that the typical builder member today is a 57-year-old small business owner with a median number of five employees and a median six housing units started in 2018.
Nominations Open for National Housing Hall of Fame
Nominations are now open for the National Housing Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed in the home-building industry, and the Exemplary Service to Home Building awards.
Recognizing NAHB’s Largest Contingent: Associate Members
At the end of 2018, Associate members comprised 68% of NAHB membership, with a total count of nearly 80,000 members, according to a recent NAHB special report. Find out more about these members, and how you can recognize the Associate members you work with through the 2019 Associate Member Awards.
How HBAs Can Take Membership to the Next Level
From recruitment and on-boarding, to engagement and retention, each stage of the cycle is important. NAHB is continuing two programs this fall to help HBAs take their membership successes to the next level.
Building a Legacy Through Generations of HBA Leadership
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, we are reminded that the home-building industry is truly a family business, with many builders passing their companies on to the next generation in their family. In Dayton, Ohio, four generations of builders have been making an impact in their community and with their local HBA for more than 70 years.
Onboarding and Orientations: The First Steps in Successful Retention
With NAHB’s spring membership drive coming to an end, home builder associations (HBAs) are welcoming new members and focusing on engagement. The May session of the Third Tuesday Townhall series covered the first of NAHB’s pillars of retention: onboarding and orientations.
Sign Up for NAHB Transitional Board Meeting Webcasts
The first in-person meetings of the newly formed transitional board of directors will take place Tuesday, June 4, at 12 p.m. ET and Saturday, June 8, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Sign up today to watch the meetings via webcast.
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