Membership

Two-Year

Membership Plan

A Roadmap for Growth, Fellowship, and Service

The Philoptochos Two-Year Membership Plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to help chapters strengthen membership, deepen spiritual life, and grow meaningful engagement within their parish communities. Developed by the National Philoptochos Membership Committee, this plan offers a flexible framework that chapters can adapt to their unique parish culture, size, and needs.

Structured around the liturgical seasons and the National Philoptochos Fiscal Year (January–December), the plan spans two years and is organized by quarterly themes, goals, and recommended actions. Together, these initiatives are intended to nurture fellowship, inspire service, and invite women of all ages to take part in the philanthropic and spiritual mission of Philoptochos.

Membership Growth

Two-Year Roadmap

Philoptochos Year One Roadmap

Year One Roadmap

Awareness, Engagement, and Foundations

Recruitment Period: Jan 1 – Apr 30

"Year One focuses on building awareness, welcoming participation, and establishing strong foundations for sustainable growth. Chapters are encouraged to highlight visible philanthropy and clearly communicate our mission."

How to Use This Plan

This Two-Year Membership Plan is designed to be used as a practical guide and planning tool throughout the year. Chapters are encouraged to adapt the roadmap to fit their parish calendar, size, and unique community needs.

How to get started:

  • 1 Review the roadmap at the beginning of each quarter
  • 2 Use the Key Focus Areas & Suggested Actions as a checklist
  • 3 Adapt activities based on resources and parish culture
  • 4 Track progress and share updates with your Metropolis
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Foundations Phase
Philoptochos Year Two Roadmap

Year Two

Growth & Leadership

Strategic Focus

Sustainability & Succession

How to Use This Plan

Year Two builds upon the foundations of Year One. This tool acts as your manual for leadership development and long-term chapter sustainability.

  • 1 Navigate through quarterly leadership phases
  • 2 Click actions to track chapter transition progress
  • 3 Focus on mentorship and preparing new board members
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Leadership Phase

Continuous Engagement & Growth

Ongoing Throughout Both Years

These activities and initiatives are designed to support chapters year-round, helping to strengthen membership, deepen spiritual life, and foster meaningful engagement within the parish community. Chapters can adapt the plan to fit their unique size, culture, and needs.

Prayer Start

Begin each meeting with a brief prayer or reflection.

Share Updates

Share regular updates in the church bulletin and parish communications.

Consistent Outreach

Maintain consistent outreach via email, social media, and printed materials.

Personal Follow-up

Personally follow up with inactive or interested members.

Active Collaboration

Begin each meeting with a brief prayer or reflection.

Encourage Participation

Encourage participation in regional and national events and volunteer opportunities.

Philanthropy Visit

Consider organizing a visit to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy in New York City.

Stay Connected

Throughout the Two-Year Journey

Chapters are invited to share brief information about their community to help the National Membership Committee stay connected throughout this two-year journey. Periodic surveys will be sent to gather feedback, celebrate progress, and learn how chapters are bringing this action plan to life.

Your participation helps strengthen our sisterhood, deepen our shared mission, and support continued growth in Christ’s love.

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