[MW #05] Celebrate & Learn: Christmas Quiz, Leadership Insights & New Opportunities

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This week, dive into member insights, leadership lessons, and festive fun. Here’s what’s inside:

📅 Get festive with The Great Membership World Christmas Quiz, hosted by Gordon Glenister — test your knowledge and let’s celebrate the season together.

🎧 Hear from John Newcomb as he shares how he steered his organization through the pandemic while keeping members connected.

📰 Explore our latest reads on mentorship, AI-driven member engagement, and inclusive event practices.

🌟 Meet CDS Global — the partner helping associations streamline operations, enhance member engagement, and deliver exceptional service.

💼 Explore fresh opportunities and open roles shaping the membership and association space.

Scroll down for this week’s insights, stories, and events!

📅 What’s Coming Up

Take part in The Great Membership World Christmas Quiz, hosted by Gordon Glenister — a lively virtual quiz bringing together members, suppliers, and associations for trivia, teamwork, and holiday cheer. Exciting prizes, laughter, and festive competition await!

Here’s what’s next on the calendar:

• January 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM GMT
  Rethinking the ROI of Learning: The True Cost of Strategic vs. Budget Decision-Making with Sasha El-Halwani. Register here.

🎧 This Week on the Podcast

Podcasting offers a dynamic way to reach audiences and communicate expertise effectively. Hear from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, as he shares how he steered the organisation through the Pandemic — relocating, making tough decisions, lobbying government, and using online education to keep members engaged.

📰 Articles Worth Reading

• How to Use AI to Predict Which Members Might Leave. Read here.

• Why Accessibility and Inclusion Should Shape Every Event You Host. Read here.

🌟 Vetted Partner Spotlight

Behind every successful membership organisation are partners who know how to make things work smarter. Our vetted partners are trusted experts helping associations elevate their strategy, technology, and member experience.

This week, meet CDS Global — a technology-driven outsourcing provider helping associations and non-profits streamline operations, deliver tailored CRM solutions, and boost member engagement.

💼 Opportunities & Open Roles

• Business Development Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Head of Operations – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Membership Services Advisor – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Membership Relationship Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Head of Project – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Events Producer – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

Grow alongside membership professionals who are learning, experimenting, and building meaningful, member-first associations together.

Thanks for reading — see you in the next edition!

The Membership World Team
www.membershipworld.com