• Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Blog

Chamber of Commerce Training, Connections, and Resources.

  • About Us
  • Services
  • Free Resources
  • CPEd
    • Login
  • Contact

Non-Dues Revenue: 15 Proven Ways to Grow Your Chamber’s Non Dues Revenue

Non-dues revenue ideas are a favorite topic among chambers because it’s a relatively pain-free way to grow your revenue. Non-dues revenue can increase your chamber revenue faster than most chambers can recruit members. That’s because there’s more opportunity with non-dues revenue. After all, there are only so many businesses in town and even if that’s growing, it’s limited.

Sources of non-dues revenue from chamber professionals

Ideas to Grow Non-dues Revenue from Other Chamber Pros

What’s the best way to grow non-dues revenue? Ask other chamber professionals for their ideas, of course! Here are some of the best from the Chamber of Commerce Professionals Group on Facebook.

  1. Upgraded directory listings (Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce)
  2. Advertising on shop local website (Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce)
  3. Managing the local license bureau (Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce)
  4. Fundraisers
  5. Golf tournaments
  6. Community festival
  7. “Taste Of …”  event
  8. Sponsorships (get the ultimate guide to chamber sponsorships here )
  9. Advertising (on the marquee, website, newsletters, etc.) (Titusville Chamber of Commerce)
  10. Trips (Titusville Chamber of Commerce)
  11.  Carnival (Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce)
  12. Key Indicator Forecast series (Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce)
  13. Vine and Dine event (Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce)
  14. Reverse Raffle (Salem Area Chamber of Commerce)
  15. Christmas Raffle (Salem Area Chamber of Commerce)

The nice thing about this list is that it encompasses things you can put on quickly as well as things that take a bit more work. For instance, with a little design know-how, you could begin selling advertising on your website, newsletter or within your directory today. Or if you want something that leaves a big impression, consider adding a signature event to your chamber calendar.

Whatever you decide to do, remember it will require marketing. As many times as you might tell your members about the new offering, remind them through every channel. Someone who watches your Facebook page might not read the newsletter.

By: Christina R. Green

Related Chamber Articles

Grab a time on Frank's calendar.

Search (1,500+ Articles)

Receive the Chamber Pros Community Online Newsletter. 7,000+ subscribers. It’s FREE.

Let us make your life easier…

Explore these new posts

  • How to Create a Chamber Year-end Review
  • You Need a Chamber Board Review. Here’s Why:
  • The Best ChatGPT Plugins for Chambers
  • Launching a 501(c)(3) Foundation: A Comprehensive Guide for Chambers of Commerce
  • Unwrapping Success: Creative Strategies for Small Business Support During the Holiday Season
  • 38 Ways to Win at Your Chamber on Opposite Day
  • The Big List of Chamber Volunteer Gift Ideas
  • How to Do a SWOT Analysis for Your Chamber
  • Leveraging AI in Content Creation for Chambers and Associations

Archives

Our Authors

Frank Kenny is a successful entrepreneur, chamber member, chamber board member, chamber board of directors chair, and chamber President/CEO. He now coaches chamber professionals, consults with chambers, trains staff and members, and speaks professionally. He helps Chambers and Chamber Professionals reach their goals. See full bio.

Christina R. Green teaches chambers, associations and small businesses how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular guest blogger on this site and Event Managers Blog. Christina is just your average bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.Visit her site or connect with her on Twitter @christinagsmith.
Faculty Member:

Institute for Organization Management

W.A.C.E. Academy

Chamber Pros Online Conference

WACE
ACCE

Testimonials

“This workshop was a major success and the attendees loved it.” -Mark Sturdevant, President/CEO La Habra Chamber Testimonials

Legal

Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Copyright © 2023 · WordPress · Log in