We each have our own reasons for becoming a member of Child Care Aware of America. Invite others to be part of the network you value you so much! Child Care Aware of America has prepared several ways you can invite others to become a member. Help be the tour guide for someone else as they learn about this community.
- HOW TO USE THIS TOOLKIT
- Choose what works for you! Review the toolkit and identify the ways you can help spread the word.
- Speak from the heart. Think about your reason for joining as a member. Consider sharing your personal story with a friend over email or on social media. See the prompts included below to get the creative juices flowing!
- Use #WhyCCAoA in your messages. Use the hashtag to see the larger conversation and help others discover all the great reasons why our members choose to be part of this community.
- Direct people to the right place. Make sure you are including the membership link when you share your message: childcareaware.org/join
Don’t forget to tag Child Care Aware of America on social media. We’ll engage with you and maybe even spotlight your post on social media!
- RECORD YOUR OWN VIDEO MESSAGE
Using the prompts above, record a 60-second video message and post to social media platforms to share why you recommend CCAoA membership. Don’t forget to link to: childcareaware.org/join and use the hashtag #WhyCCAoA.
A few tips:
- Choose a simple, non-distracting background (such as a solid-colored wall).
- Avoid being backlit by a window – place your source of light in front of you.
- Write down your key points to feel more prepared. But no need to memorize – speak from the heart!
- Keep it short. Video posts that are 60 seconds or less work best across social media platforms.
- WRITE A REVIEW ON GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK
Share your love Child Care Aware of America! Help others see the value of CCAoA membership by sharing what you love about being a member. Your reviews help us serve more CCR&Rs, providers and families.
Visit Google or Facebook to share what you appreciate about being a member that Child Care Aware of America provides in order to advance affordable, accessible child care for all.
- PERSONAL EMAIL INVITATION
Send an email to a professional connection to tell them why you’re a member and why they should join.
Who can be a member?
- Child care resource and referral agency leaders and staff
- Human services leaders
- Nonprofits working to improve early childhood education
- Businesses that provide resources to child care providers and families
- Child care providers
- Government agencies
- Anyone interested to improving the child care system
Remember – make it your own!
Email Sample Text
Dear [Insert the Name of Colleague]:
[Insert personal meeting, such as “I hope you’re well!” or “Happy Spring!”]
As a partner in working towards quality and affordable child care for all families in the United States, I wanted to share some valuable resources that have been incredibly helpful and supportive to me.
Child Care Aware of America facilitates networking and collaboration amongst members. These high-level subject matter experts include child care resource and referral agency leaders and staff, human services leaders, nonprofits and businesses.
I believe [you/your organization] would greatly appreciate this networking opportunity as well as the vast array of other member exclusive benefit resources that you can access for professional development.
Learn more about CCAoA membership here:
Become a Member – Child Care Aware® of America.
Kind regards,
{Your Name}
Still have questions? Contact our Membership team at membership@usa.childcareaware.org
