D1150 Corporate Membership Excellence Hub

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Welcome to your Corporate Membership Resource Centre.

Transform your club’s impact and sustainability through strategic corporate partnerships. This comprehensive hub provides everything you need to successfully recruit, engage and retain corporate members who share Rotary’s commitment to service above self.

Understanding Corporate Membership

What is Corporate Membership?

Corporate Membership allows a business or organisation to engage through designated employee representatives, creating powerful partnerships that benefit both the company/organisation and the community.

A corporate member holds a Rotary club membership and can nominate up to four employees as active members. These individuals can participate in meetings, service projects, and networking events — sharing responsibilities and amplifying the company’s impact. 

Types of Corporate Membership

1. Standard corporate Membership: 1 full member and up to 4 employees serve as official Rotary members representing their company. 
2. Corporate Partnership: Businesses support specific projects or initiatives without formal membership.
3. Sponsor Relationships: Companies provide financial or in-kind support for Rotary activities and events.

Recruiting Corporate Members…Why?

It helps our district thrive!

Benefits for Rotary Clubs:

• Boost Membership: Grow our clubs with new, dedicated professionals.
• Enhanced resources: Additional funding and volunteer capacity for projects.
• Diverse expertise: Access to specialised business knowledge and skills
• Increase Impact: Expand our network and reach within the local business community.
• Innovation: Fresh perspectives on traditional service approaches
• Build Partnerships: Forge stronger ties to the local business community.

Benefits for Corporate Membership

Local businesses and organisations:

• Community Impact: Direct involvement in meaningful local and global service projects.
• Employee Engagement: Professional development and teambuilding opportunities.
• Brand Recognition: Association with Rotary’s trusted reputation and values.
• Networking: Access to diverse business and community leaders.
• Leadership Development: Opportunities for employees to develop management and organisational skills.

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The Corporate Membership Toolkit

Head to the RGBI website https://rotarygbi.org/members/corporate-membership/ to find everything you need to support your club's recruitment efforts. Here you'll find everything you need to get started:

• Corporate Membership Brochure: A ready-to-share PDF explaining the benefits of corporate membership.
• Presentation Template: A customizable slide deck to use when speaking to potential corporate partners.
• Sample Letter: A template to formally invite a business to consider corporate membership.
• Link to RGBI corporate membership webinar: 
• Corporate membership video:
• FAQs for Businesses: A document addressing common questions from companies and their employees.

Case Studies: Read about the success stories of other clubs in our district that have successfully recruited corporate members.

"How-To" Guide: A step-by-step guide on identifying potential corporate members, making the initial contact, and guiding them through the membership process.

Training & Support

We're here to help you succeed. Join our upcoming training sessions to learn best practices and ask questions:

Upcoming Webinars:

South West/South Wales Cluster project ‘addressing the How? in corporate membership recruitment’:  

• Implementation Action Group (IAG) planning meeting. Online [TBC]
• Half day session with professional trainer. Book your place:
• Session 1: 25th October 2025; 10.00 – 1.00 @ Hi Tide Porthcawl.  
• Session 2: 8th November; 10.00 – 1.00 @ Plas Hyfryd Hotel Narberth 

Share Your Success

Did your club recently recruit a new corporate member? Let us know! Your story can inspire other clubs in our district. Share your success story with us at membershipd1150@gmail.c