Membership model review – Methanol Institute
The Methanol Institute is the global trade association for the methanol industry, representing producers, distributors and innovators.
Project at a glance
| Organisation type | Global trade association |
| Sector | Chemicals and manufacturing |
| Membership size | (90+ member companies and organisations) |
| Research methods | Member consultation • Strategic analysis • Business modelling |
Membership challenge
With a growing and increasingly diverse international membership, the Methanol Institute recognised that a one size fits all approach was no longer sustainable. The organisation wanted to review how membership was structured, ensure benefits reflected members’ differing needs, and establish a model that would support long term growth.
What we did
We delivered a strategic programme combining member consultation with business modelling. Through engagement with members, we explored perceptions of value, future expectations and organisational priorities. These insights were combined with strategic analysis to develop a membership framework that aligned member needs with long term organisational objectives.
Impact
This work delivered:
- Strategic review of member value across different member types
- Member-driven recommendations to strengthen the membership offer
- Future membership framework aligned to member priorities
- Financial modelling to support long-term strategic decision-making
- Dynamic five-year membership business model with pricing, equity and recruitment scenarios
- Clear member value propositions tailored to different organisation types and sizes
- Strategic roadmap aligning membership benefits, pricing and member priorities
The Methanol Institute now has the strategic insight and evidence to strengthen member value, support future growth and make informed decisions about the evolution of its membership model.
This work has given us the strategic clarity and member insight to reshape our model in a way that’s fair, globally relevant and commercially sustainable.
Greg Dolan
CEO
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