Membership Mondays: Takeaways from 2020 and the Future of Membership

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2020 has been a challenging year for cultural organizations, and has had profound effects on membership and development departments. In the face of the global pandemic, organizations have come up against extended lockdowns, reduced staff/budgets, declining membership renewals and donations, and obstacles around members engagement. Yet, the COVID-19 had also been a forcing function, spurring innovation and transformation in membership.

Join Dan Sullivan (Head of Growth and Partnerships @ Cuseum), Jennifer Jordan (Director, Membership @ LACMA), Erin Kane (Director of Development @ Texas State Aquarium), Meghan McCaule (Director of Membership @ Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco), Paul Baker (Member and Donor Relations Coordinator @ Shedd Aquarium) for a webinar discussion on takeaways from 2020. This conversation will be an opportunity to reflect on the challenges 2020 has presented, as well as the future of membership.

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On-demand conversations for cultural organizations

Cuseum hosts a regular series of webinars and roundtables bringing together leaders from museums, zoos, aquariums, gardens, performing arts venues, and alumni associations. These conversations dig into the practical challenges of running modern membership and engagement programs — from rolling out digital memberships and mobile apps to navigating reopening, marketing in a noisy landscape, and using data to retain more members.

How Cuseum helps

Cuseum is an end-to-end engagement platform built specifically for museums, cultural attractions, and membership organizations. Our products span four core areas, and most customers start with one and expand over time as their digital strategy matures.

Digital membership cards

Replace plastic cards with mobile-wallet passes that members can save to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, update in real time, and use for tap-to-scan entry. Reduce printing and shipping costs while giving members a faster, more modern experience.

Mobile apps and audio guides

Branded mobile experiences for tours, exhibits, wayfinding, and self-guided storytelling. Multilingual support, accessibility features, and integrations with ticketing and ecommerce keep visitors engaged from arrival to return visit.

Member engagement and retention

Push notifications, SMS, email, and member portals work together to drive renewals, surface upcoming programs, and re-engage lapsing members. Built-in analytics show what's working so teams can iterate quickly.

CRM and ticketing integrations

Cuseum connects with Tessitura, Altru, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, ACME, AudienceView, and dozens of other systems so member data, ticketing, and digital experiences stay in sync without manual exports.

Frequently asked questions

What types of organizations use Cuseum?: Art museums, history museums, science centers, children's museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, performing arts venues, historic sites, alumni associations, and other membership-based cultural organizations of every size.
How long does implementation take?: Most digital membership rollouts go live in two to four weeks. Mobile app and integration projects vary based on scope, but Cuseum's team handles design, configuration, QA, and member communications so internal teams stay focused on their core work.
Where can I learn more?: Explore our case studies, webinars, and ebooks for examples from organizations like yours, or request a personalized demo and we'll tailor a walkthrough to your goals and systems.

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