In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Amanda Kaiser, a member engagement strategist and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. Amanda is also a researcher and keynote speaker, and is passionate about helping non-profit organizations from purely transactional relationships to real engagement with their members. Do you struggle to engage fundraisers, recruit volunteers and create energy in your community? You're going to want to listen to this episode! Amanda walks us through her clear and simple framework for the five stages that people go through to make decisions on engagement. Even more important than the framework itself is recognizing which stage your constituents are at, and remembering to not rush them through the process. Amanda has so many practical tips and takeaways, including our favourite: using virtual events to build community and engagement before an in-person event. Listen now and take action tomorrow!   After listening to Amanda, we know you'll want to read her book! You can find it on Amazon.ca or Amazon.com. Also, make sure you check out here website for more info and resources. “Experiences drive their emotions which actually drive their decision to engage.”  - Amanda KaiserConnect with us:Beyond Fundraising Inc: https://www.startingbeyond.com/Join our Non-Profit Event Pro Community: https://www.thenonprofiteventcollective.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-milne-8946791/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milneamyr/https://www.instagram.com/startbeyond/https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofiteventcollective/