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What does every dollar you invest
in member engagement actually return?

Most associations track engagement activity. Fewer track engagement return. This calculator shows you the difference - in dollars - between your engaged and disengaged member cohorts.

Incremental Revenue from Engaged Members÷Total Investment in Engagement Programs=Your ROE Multiple
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How the ROE Multiple Is Calculated

Five steps from inputs to your true ROE

This isn't an engagement score or a maturity index. It's a financial ratio: the incremental revenue your engaged members generate, divided by what you invest in engagement programs.

01
Membership base

Total members, average dues, and your blended renewal rate across all cohorts.

02
Engaged vs. passive split

What share of members actively engage, and how differently they renew and spend compared to passive members.

03
Engagement investment

Your full annual spend on community and learning - platforms, staff time, and programming costs.

04
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ROE multiple + insights

Your true return ratio, the waterfall behind it, and observations about what the data suggests.

Step 1 of 3 - Membership Base25%

Your membership foundation

These figures establish the scale of your association and the baseline revenue your membership generates. Approximate figures are fine - this is about directional clarity, not accounting precision.

Total Current Members
All paid or active members across tiers
Average Annual Dues Per Member
Blended average across all membership tiers
$
Overall Member Renewal Rate
Blended rate across all members - engaged and passive
81%
40%99%
Cost to Acquire One New Member
Fully-loaded cost: marketing, events, onboarding
$
Step 2 of 3 - Engaged vs. Passive Revenue50%

The revenue difference between engaged and passive members

This is the heart of the ROE calculation. Engaged members typically renew at higher rates and generate more non-dues revenue. Estimate the gap as accurately as you can - even rough figures produce meaningful directional results.

% of Members You'd Call "Actively Engaged"
Participate in community, events, or learning at least monthly
32%
5%95%
Renewal Rate - Actively Engaged Members
Likelihood that an active member will renew
92%
40%100%
Passive renewal rate implied: 73%  ·  blended rate: 81%
Forj State of Member Experience Research shows 86.5% of frequent engagers state they will definitely renew.
Avg. Non-Dues Revenue Per Engaged Member / Year
Courses, certifications, events, publications - engaged cohort only
$
Avg. Non-Dues Revenue Per Passive Member / Year
Same categories - for members with low or no engagement
$
New Members via Community Referrals Last Year
Members who joined because an existing member recommended or invited them
Step 3 of 3 - Engagement Investment75%

What you invest in engagement annually

The denominator of your ROE. Include all costs directly tied to running community and learning programs - platforms, staff time, and programming. Exclude general association overhead.

Community & Learning Platform Costs
Annual software licenses, subscriptions, and tech fees
$
Staff Time - Engagement Programs
Annualized cost of staff hours dedicated to community management and education
$
Programming & Content Production
Webinars, virtual events, course creation, and content development
$
Other Engagement-Related Costs
Mentorship programs, recognition tools, community manager support, etc.
$
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ROE Multiple
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$412K
Incremental Value
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$112K
Total Investment
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$300K
Net Return
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Your Return on Engagement Report

Here's the return your engagement programs are generating

Calculated from the incremental revenue difference between your engaged and passive member cohorts, divided by your total annual engagement investment.

Estimated ROE Multiple
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for every $1 invested in engagement programs

Want to talk through what this means for your association?

A Forj team member can walk you through your numbers and share how other associations have thought about improving engagement return.

How your ROE is calculated - the full waterfall
Incremental value from engaged members vs. the counterfactual (if they were passive) ÷ total annual engagement investment
Key Metrics
What-If Scenario
What if your engaged member percentage increased by 10 points?
Moving from engaged, keeping all other variables equal:
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What your data suggests

Observations based on your inputs and common patterns among associations

    Curious what it would take to move your ROE?

    Forj works with associations to design community and learning experiences that strengthen engagement in measurable ways. No pitch - just a genuine conversation about your situation.

    Important DisclaimerAll figures in this report are estimates generated from the inputs you provided and general industry patterns. The ROE multiple and related metrics are directional indicators for internal planning conversations only - they do not constitute financial advice, an audit, or a guarantee of any outcome. Individual results vary significantly based on association type, member demographics, program quality, technology maturity, and many other factors. The implied passive renewal rate is derived mathematically from your stated blended and engaged rates, not independently measured. Forj makes no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. This tool is provided free of charge for educational and planning purposes only.