Membership Success in 2025: Top Tips to Nail Your New Year Planning
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: “We’ll tackle that in the New Year”.
It’s a familiar scene: December rushes by in a blur of events, year-end checklists, and closing the books. Then January arrives and it’s more than just a new month. It’s your launchpad for a successful year ahead.
With membership renewals, admin tasks, and engagement campaigns piling up, sheepCRM’s user-friendly tools can help you hit the ground running in 2025. This blog will show you actionable tips to simplify your processes and make this year your most streamlined yet.
Simplify membership management before the rush
Did you know around 40% of UK membership organisations set renewals in January, making it the busiest time for new sign-ups and renewals. sheepCRM simplifies this process by offering:
- Automated renewals: No more chasing emails or manually updating spreadsheets. Set up automated reminders and renewal processes that save hours of work.
- Automated payments: Streamline payment collection with Stripe, GoCardless and auto generated invoices.
- Accurate, reliable data: Ensure member contact details are up to date with automated reminders and self service portals.
- Data at your fingertips: Quickly identify lapsed memberships and trends, so you can focus your efforts where they’ll have the most impact.
Declutter administrative tasks – Start fresh
Spend less time on admin and more time growing your community. Focus on what matters: engaging your members and boosting your income. Our automation features are designed to help you eliminate time-consuming tasks.
- Event management: Organise New Year kick off meetings or fundraising events seamlessly.
- Payment processing: Accept and track payments directly through the platform without juggling multiple tools.
- Task automation: Set up workflows that handle repetitive tasks, such as sending welcome emails to new members.
Get on top of member engagement for a strong start
A new year is the perfect time to connect with your members. Our engagement tracking and communication tools make it easy to:
- Personalise communication: Segment members based on their interests, demographics or activity levels and tailor your outreach for maximum impact.
- Track interaction history: Know when members last attended an event or engaged with you to target re-engagement efforts effectively.
- Analyse engagement metrics: Use insights to identify what’s working and refine your strategies throughout the year.
Plan your year ahead with data driven insights
At sheepCRM we don’t just solve today’s problems, we set you up for long-term membership success. You can use our segmentation and reporting tools to help:
- Set realistic goals: Use past performance data to set achievable targets for membership growth, fundraising or events.
- Spot trends: Identify patterns in member behaviour to inform your strategies.
- Optimise budgeting: Analyse revenue streams to allocate resources effectively.
Why sheepCRM is your go-to partner for 2025
Your team already has enough on their plate and the last thing they need is the stress of juggling outdated, clunky systems.
At sheepCRM, we understand the unique challenges membership organisations face and provide user-friendly solutions to simplify processes and drive success. By acting now, you can position your organisation for a smoother, more successful 2025.
Start the year strong with sheepCRM! Book your free demo today and discover how to:
- Save hours on admin with automation and streamlined workflows.
- Boost member engagement and retention effortlessly.
- Achieve your 2025 goals with confidence.