How to Get More Club Members!
1. Host Socials with Snacks & Music:Throw hangouts with snacks, drinks, and music—think pizza parties, boba runs, or chill meetups with a playlist.2. Leverage Social Media:Create and regularly update your GSA’s Instagram, TikTok, and Discord to share meeting info, event highlights, and positive stories.3. Announce Everywhere Students Are:Share meeting updates in group chats, on your school app, and through digital bulletin boards—don’t forget morning announcements!4. Rep Your Club at School Events:Set up vibrant, interactive tables at club fairs, spirit week, or pep rallies—hand out custom stickers, pins, or candy with QR codes linking to your socials.5. Collaborate with Other Clubs:Team up with popular clubs for joint events or mutual shoutouts—think movie nights, open mics, or workshops.6. Visible Support:Give out rainbow pins, bracelets, or pronoun buttons. Add digital badges to social profiles to show support.7. Creative Promotion:Design eye-catching digital flyers/memes for big events and share via Stories, group chats, or around campus (with QR codes for easy info).8. Teacher & Staff Allies:Ask supportive teachers to display GSA posters in classrooms and wear GSA pins. Invite them to meetings and events.9. Bring-a-Friend Challenges:Run friendly competitions—who can bring the most new members? Offer fun prizes like gift cards or exclusive swag.10. Inclusive, Fun Events:Host themed meetings (movie night, game night, guest speakers, creative workshops) that welcome everyone, including allies.11. Amplify Student Voices:Host open mics, story-sharing circles, or zine-making sessions to let members express themselves and build connections.12. Make Everyone Feel Welcome:Have a welcome crew or “buddy system” for new folks. Follow up with DMs or thank-you notes to make them feel valued.13. Digital Presence:Build a simple website or Linktree with all your info, links to resources, and an anonymous suggestion form.14. School & Community Visibility:Create a Queer History Month display, collaborate on school-wide campaigns (like Day of Silence), and get featured in the school newspaper or podcast.15. Spread the Word IRL:Hand out business cards or stickers with your GSA’s info. Drop them in lockers, libraries, or favorite student hangouts.
Tip: Always keep it positive, inclusive, and student-led—make your GSA the place everyone wants to be!