If you ask 100 Zontians WHY they continue to be volunteers for this organization, the top 3 responses will be: “I joined for the cause, but stayed for the friendships.”
Doesn’t it make sense to capitalize on this fact as we work on attracting and retaining membership? Especially since this is a Membership-Driven organization!

The Zonta Spirit Working Group has been gathering and sharing ideas. Key takeaways on building a culture of community, fun, and friendship include:

• People bond from the shared experience of working together on a project – service, fundraising, advocacy, etc.
• Socializing outside of club meetings is where the magic happens – caring and sharing.
• Celebrating each other’s achievements and being there for each other’s low points builds the resiliency we need to advocate for others.
• Sharing our WHY stories with new members and getting them engaged from the start enhances the feeling of belonging,
• Shared leadership ensures that we are inclusive, open to new, diverse ideas, and building capacity for succession planning.
• Being a leader of an all-volunteer group is challenging; it is a team effort. The goal is to ensure each person feels valued and empowered.