Membership Levels define tiers or categories of membership that may have different benefits, dues, or privileges.
Purpose of Membership Levels
Membership levels allow you to:
- Differentiate between membership tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, etc.)
- Set different dues amounts for each level
- Track benefits associated with each level
- Report on membership by level
- Target communications by level
Common Level Examples
- Individual/Basic: Standard single membership
- Family/Household: Covers multiple family members
- Student/Senior: Discounted rates
- Professional: For credentialed individuals
- Sustaining/Patron: Higher-giving members
- Lifetime: One-time payment, permanent membership
- Corporate/Organizational: Business memberships
Setting Up Levels
Membership levels are configured through Classification Codes. Each level can have:
- A descriptive name
- Associated dues amount (configured separately)
- Term length (annual, monthly, lifetime)
Assigning a Level
- Open the member record
- On Member Details, find Membership Level
- Select the appropriate level
- Save
Level vs Type vs Category
- Level: Tier with associated benefits/dues (Gold, Silver, Basic)
- Type: Kind of member (Individual, Organization, Honorary)
- Category: Additional classification (by interest, profession, etc.)