Refer a Colleague

The majority of our members learn about AEA through friends or colleagues. We value the word-of-mouth references because they are a true testament to the benefit our members receive. If you know of evaluation colleagues, students or friends who would benefit from AEA education, involvement, or membership, we encourage you to share your experience with them.

We are always looking to widen our community and we appreciate your support in this effort. You can reference the below materials to talk about AEA’s offerings.

Talking Points

Use the following talking points to get the conversation about AEA started.

• AEA is a professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation.
• With about 6,000 members, AEA provides a home for evaluators to meet mentors and find a sense of community within their work.
• AEA members have access to discounted events and education opportunities, the latest evaluation insights via several exclusive publications, Topical Interest Groups to find your niche community, and more!
• Evaluation is key to a functioning society and efficient organizations. When you join AEA, you are joining a community of professionals dedicated to improving the world with evaluation, and improving the profession as a whole.

Social Media Posts

Post the below copy to your preferred social media platform. Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook or Twitter!

• Looking to expand your professional #evaluation network? Join the American Evaluation Association <@aeaweb> to connect with peers and potential mentors. http://bit.ly/39XRpYE 
• AEA membership allows you to access tailored education, premier events, a network of peers with similar interests and unique insights, and more! What are you waiting for? Join today: http://bit.ly/39XRpYE 
• I’ve been an AEA member for and made several connections along the way. If you haven’t already, consider joining the association and its effort to advance the evaluation field forward. 

Personal Outreach

Tailor this sample email to directly communicate the importance of an AEA membership.

Hi < Name >,

I’m reaching out to encourage you to join the American Evaluation Association (AEA). AEA is a professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation.

The association, with about 6,000 members, works to improve the evaluation field, increasing evaluation use and promoting it as a profession. AEA offers its members invaluable resources, including:

• Access to peer-reviewed publications with the latest research and insights
• Discounted access to education opportunities such as live online and on-demand courses
• Discounted registration for events including the Annual Conference and Summer Evaluation Institute
• Networking opportunities such as our “Find an Evaluator” tool and Topical Interest Groups
• Access to a wide community with similar interests
• And more!

As a member for < X amount of time >, AEA has < insert sentence or two about what AEA has done for you – education, connections, etc >.

AEA needs people like you to keep the evaluation field improving and evolving. Being involved in AEA can help you leverage your skillset and take your career to the next step.

Learn more about becoming a member here. Please let me know if you’d like to further discuss AEA membership!

Sincerely,

< Your name here >