Earn Up to 15% with the 5-5-5 Program

Ways for units to boost funds, grow membership and strengthen community 

Unit volunteers keep their community strong and local bridge scene active. The 5-5-5 Program is designed to fund that effort with The Power of 15. 

Start with an automatic 5% of unit membership dues and earn more through key engagement activities — all the way up to 15% of dues! 

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Your Automatic 5% 

Start with directly receiving 5% of your unit’s membership dues no hoops, no homework. Just quarterly funds you can put straight into keeping players engaged and bringing new ones in. 

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Up to 5% for Retention 

The results from your unit’s retention efforts directly determine how much of the 5% you earn. The formula is refreshingly simple.

Each quarter, we look at how many lapsed members your unit had compared to how many recently reinstated members you brought back. That number is then divided by your unit’s total active membership to calculate your retention rate. 

How you improve retention is entirely up to you! Try different ideas, test what works and build the mix that fits your unit best. A helpful tactic is highlighted below. 

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Up to 5% for Recruitment 

The math is intentionally simple. We look at how many new members joined your unit and compare that number to your unit’s total active membership. That percentage becomes your recruitment rate.

A New, Simplified Program for Units 

The updated 5-5-5 Program makes everything easier and far more predictable, giving units a straightforward path to earning revenue. The formulas are simpler, the tracking is cleaner and your progress is crystal clear. 

The future of bridge starts at the local level, and your unit has the power to spark that growth. With the 5-5-5 Program behind you, the path forward is full of potential.  

Ready to strengthen your unit and earn more?


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