Membership + Recruitment

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining DECA
If you’re a first-year DECA member and, much like I used to, think that DECA is just roleplays and exams, think again. Here are five things I wish I knew before joining.

November is Calling: Are You In?
DECA Month is the perfect opportunity to get your entire chapter involved, celebrate your members and show your school what DECA is all about.

Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month
Collegiate DECA Month is an opportunity for you to celebrate your members, showcase the value of Collegiate DECA on your very own campus, and strengthen your chapter's community.

3 Ways to Expand Your DECA Chapter’s Community Reach
Lots of things happen in school like your math class, your english, and your chapter’s DECA meetings! But how about outside of school and in your community?

The Next Big Thing Classroom Contest Winners
We asked DECA advisors to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how their chapters are kicking off the year with the Next Big Thing materials, and you delivered!

Turning New DECA Members Into Active Ones
Whether you're starting a brand-new DECA chapter or looking to strengthen your existing one, here are a few strategies that have made the biggest difference for ours.

How DECA Chapters are Making Recruitment the Next Big Thing
Recruitment isn't just about putting up flyers anymore. DECA chapters are finding new ways to show students what the organization can offer: from hands-on outreach to showcasing the experiences and skills that come with being a member.

Your Chapter's Social Media Could Make-or-Break Membership: Here's Why
Social media is a platform where thousands of DECA members can connect and share important information. In recent years, it has played an essential role in DECA membership, association identity, and chapter recognition.

Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide
From starting your chapter to preparing for your next officer team, the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is a resource to help support your chapter throughout the whole year.

Best Practices to Welcome New Members
Your prospective members decide if they're coming back before they leave the first meeting, too. As leaders, you get to design a culture where new members are met with warmth and leave inspired.

Five Fall Marketing Trends Every Chapter Can Use
From back-to-school shopping and football season to Halloween and the countdown to the holidays, businesses know consumers are ready for something new. Here are five marketing trends you'll see this fall - and how your DECA chapter can put them into action.



