Unlock Campus Collaboration & Savings with NACA’s “One Institution. One Membership” Model

Every thriving campus is built on a culture of collaboration — across departments, offices, and student organizations. But too many of us have experienced the frustration of working in silos, staying in our own lane while opportunities for deeper impact go untapped. The most successful programs I've built throughout my career weren't just the result of good ideas — they succeeded because of intentional partnerships that extended their reach well beyond a single student population. That's exactly the philosophy behind NACA's membership model, One Institution. One Membership. — a structure designed to simplify engagement, strengthen partnerships, and stretch the impact of your student programming budget further than ever before.

One Membership, Many Benefits

Rather than purchasing individual memberships for each department, NACA offers a single membership per institution. This approach brings multiple advantages:

• Cost Savings: Institutions can save significantly by pooling resources. Instead of multiple memberships for student activities, residence life, Greek life, campus recreation, or diversity offices, one membership covers all.
• Campus-Wide Access: Every office involved in student engagement gains access to NACA’s full suite of programs, resources, and networking opportunities.
• Streamlined Administration: One invoice, one renewal date, and one point of contact = less paperwork, fewer headaches.

Partnering Across Campus

The One Institution. One Membership. model encourages offices to collaborate and co-create programming. For example:

• Residence Life & Campus Activities can co-sponsor concerts or workshops.
• Student Leadership & Diversity Offices can work together on inclusive programming.
• Greek Life & Recreation can organize joint wellness events.

Pooling funds and ideas not only saves money but also strengthens the student experience, helping campuses deliver richer, more impactful events.

Promoting NACA on Your Campus

To ensure your campus gets the most from its NACA membership, consider these promotional strategies:

• Campus Champion Network: Identify staff or student leaders in each office who will act as NACA ambassadors, sharing resources and opportunities across departments.
• Regular Internal Updates: Include NACA highlights in staff newsletters or intranet posts to remind teams of available tools, events, and webinars.
• Showcase Success Stories: Share photos and recaps from NACA events on social media, campus websites, or student activity boards to inspire others to get involved.
• Cross-Department Programming Meetings: Schedule quarterly meetings with all participating offices to plan NACA-related events or workshops.
• Student Engagement Drives: Host NACA info sessions for students involved in clubs or leadership positions to highlight upcoming events, scholarships, or grant opportunities.

NACA’s One Institution. One Membership. model is more than a cost-saving measure — it’s a catalyst for collaboration. By uniting offices and amplifying resources, campuses can offer more comprehensive, high-quality programming while keeping budgets in check. Partner across your institution, engage your students, and make the most of everything NACA has to offer.

If you’re interested in learning more about making the most of your NACA member benefits, I invite you to reach out to me:

Jackson Kammrath
School Membership Manager
[email protected]