Strategies: Memberships

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Creating connections between membership and donations Do these two different sort of relationship with stakeholders have anything in common.
Do all nonprofits have members? No. And the term 'member' is used in many ways. In some organizations, members have specific rights and powers.
Can a member claim a 'refund' for contributions? When members leave a program, may they claim a 'refund' for part or all of donations they have previously made?
Is the cost of a members' magazine tax-deductible? Answering the question is complicated. Here is some guidance.
What membership benefits should we offer? It depends. On the purposes of your organization and the environment in which you operate. This item discusses some of the considerations.

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