Executive summary: EA Purdue successfully grew from 4 to 15-20 regular members by implementing better organizational strategies, with key lessons around organizer effort, relationship building, and effective community development.
Key points:
Organizer time and commitment is the most crucial success factor—start early, meet frequently, and have a clear theory of change for events.
Build strong relationships through organizer friendships, faculty networking, and utilizing resources like OSP (Organizer Support Program) and EAG events.
Compete effectively in the college club market by offering both social and content value, maintaining a polished appearance, and planning for long-term sustainability.
Expect and plan for fellowship attrition—start with larger groups, follow up on absences, and maintain engagement through consistent communication.
Run engaging general meetings by combining presentations with 1-1 discussions, providing food, and creating events organizers themselves would enjoy attending.
Foster community through intentional norm-setting, regular icebreakers, and inspiring new organizers to ensure group continuity.
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Executive summary: EA Purdue successfully grew from 4 to 15-20 regular members by implementing better organizational strategies, with key lessons around organizer effort, relationship building, and effective community development.
Key points:
Organizer time and commitment is the most crucial success factor—start early, meet frequently, and have a clear theory of change for events.
Build strong relationships through organizer friendships, faculty networking, and utilizing resources like OSP (Organizer Support Program) and EAG events.
Compete effectively in the college club market by offering both social and content value, maintaining a polished appearance, and planning for long-term sustainability.
Expect and plan for fellowship attrition—start with larger groups, follow up on absences, and maintain engagement through consistent communication.
Run engaging general meetings by combining presentations with 1-1 discussions, providing food, and creating events organizers themselves would enjoy attending.
Foster community through intentional norm-setting, regular icebreakers, and inspiring new organizers to ensure group continuity.
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