17 Ways to Get Engagement & Attendance at Your Next Resident Event

Download the worksheet HERE.

Grassroots and the Personal Touch

1. Personal Invitations: Door-to-door invites and personal calls. 

2. Post eye-catching posters on your community board and in your amenity spaces.

3. BYOF: Encourage residents to bring friends with word-of-mouth Incentives.

4. Set up a Resident Ambassador Program enlisting social residents to spread the word.

5. Send out attractive email invitations: Visually appealing and informative emails.

6. Use creative signage and floor decals: Use unique signage in common areas.

Social Media and Digital Engagement

1. Build anticipation online with event countdowns on social media:

2. Live Teasers and behind-the-scenes videos to encourage engagement.

3. Give residents a voice with Interactive polls: Let residents vote on event details.

Innovative Communication

1. Video Invitations: Share engaging video invites online and via email.

2. Themed Elevator Rides: Decorate elevators with the event theme.

Local Business Collaboration and Incentives

1. Local Business Sponsorships: Partner for event sponsorship and promotions.

2. Gift Certificates or Discounts: From local businesses as prizes or incentives.

3. Exclusive Perks for Early Sign-ups: VIP experiences or first dibs on offerings.

Community Involvement and Feedback

1. Resident Committees: Involve residents in planning.

2. Feedback Loop: Use post-event surveys for improvement.

3. Create some healthy fomo (fear of missing out) with posts showing what others missed.  

There you have it —17 ways to boost attendance! Download the worksheet HERE.

We want to celebrate your successes! Let us know what works best for your community!

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