MEMBERSHIP
How are we envisioning our new membership structure?
Imagine a plant's shoot system. This is how the plant photosynthesizes and reproduces.
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Soil
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Stem
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Leaves
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Flowers
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Fruits/Seeds
(Image of an elderflower and elderberry branch;
of the Sambucus genus in the family Adoxaceae.)
Membership Model
Soil [Fiscal Foundation]
How do we uplift the work and ensure the safety and success of all involved?
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You are a sponsor, donor, and/or funder
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Community partners and collaborators
Stem [Volunteers]
What is a low-lift way to show your support?
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You are a supportive community member
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You begin to attend AFIRE events
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You offer to volunteer
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Make a donation
Leaf/Foliage [Community Engagement]
How do you see yourself in the work?
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You continue to show up at AFIRE events
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You continue to volunteer
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You show interest in becoming more involved with AFIRE
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You show interest in becoming a member
Flowers [Members]
How do you provide direction to your movement?
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You attend a Membership Orientation
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You participate in a 1:1 with an AFIRE staff to activate your member duties
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Opportunities to facilitate Membership Orientation for new members
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Opportunities to table with staff at events
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Provide support for volunteer and community outreach
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Priority invitation for special events
Fruits/Seeds [Member Leaders]
How can you build your power as a community leader?
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You attend a Leadership Training
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You participate in a 1:1 with an AFIRE staff to reflect your leadership experience
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Opportunities to facilitate Membership Orientations, Leadership Trainings, and Komite (cohort) Meetings with new members
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Opportunities to explore leadership roles based on self-interest, skills, or specialty
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Introduction to Healing Justice organizing
All roles have a responsibility to uplift outreach in the community; move in alignment with organizational values; and embrace the multiple truths, complexities, and nuances of the nonprofit industry.
Last updated: May 18, 2023