Sidecar Association Coworker

Sidecar Association Coworker

AI-powered tools for all types of associations — brought to you by Sidecar

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Overview

Sidecar Association Coworker is a Claude Cowork plugin that provides slash commands and domain expertise for managing associations effectively. It works standalone without any infrastructure requirements, delivering immediate value for association professionals.

Built for professional societies, trade associations, enthusiast clubs, fraternal organizations, chambers of commerce, standards bodies, alumni groups, and more.

Installation

Install this plugin in Claude Cowork by adding the marketplace:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MemberJunction/co-work-plugins/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json

Features

16 Slash Commands

Command	Description
/member-onboarding	Create comprehensive new member onboarding experiences
/board-prep	Prepare board meeting materials and executive briefings
/newsletter	Create engaging member newsletters and communications
/event-planning	Plan events from concept to post-event analysis
/advocacy-brief	Create position papers, talking points, and testimony
/grant-proposal	Develop grant proposals and funding applications
/sponsorship-package	Create sponsorship packages and partnership proposals
/retention-campaign	Design member retention and renewal campaigns
/annual-report	Create annual reports and impact summaries
/committee-charter	Create and maintain committee governance documents
/bylaws-review	Conduct comprehensive bylaws review and modernization
/strategic-planning	Facilitate strategic planning processes
/ce-program	Design continuing education and certification programs
/survey	Design surveys for member feedback and research
/rfp-response	Develop compelling RFP responses and proposals
/crisis-comms	Develop crisis communication plans

12 Domain Knowledge Skills

The plugin includes comprehensive expertise in:

1. Association Fundamentals - Types, structures, legal frameworks, and core functions
2. Governance Frameworks - Board duties, committees, policies, and best practices
3. Membership Engagement - Recruitment, retention, onboarding, and engagement strategies
4. Event Management - Planning, execution, and measurement for all event types
5. Advocacy Campaigns - Government relations, lobbying, grassroots, and coalitions
6. Education & Certification - Program design, accreditation, and credentialing
7. Revenue Diversification - Non-dues revenue strategies and financial sustainability
8. Chapter Management - Geographic component governance and operations
9. Volunteer Engagement - Recruitment, management, recognition, and retention
10. DEI Practices - Diversity, equity, and inclusion implementation
11. Metrics & Analytics - KPIs, benchmarking, and data-driven decisions
12. Communications & Marketing - Branding, marketing, PR, and member communications

Plugin Structure

This plugin follows the Claude Cowork standard structure:

association-management/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json      # Plugin metadata
├── .mcp.json            # MCP server integrations
├── commands/            # 16 slash commands
│   └── *.md
└── skills/              # 12 domain knowledge areas
    └── skill-name/
        └── SKILL.md

Usage Examples

/member-onboarding corporate --tier=premium --industry=healthcare

/board-prep regular --date="2024-03-15" --format=hybrid

/event-planning annual-conference --scale=large --format=hybrid --budget="$500k-750k"

/advocacy-brief issue-brief --issue="Proposed licensing requirements" --stance=amend

/strategic-planning full-process --horizon="5-year" --approach=agile

Target Audience

• Association executives and CEOs
• Membership directors
• Event managers
• Communications professionals
• Governance staff
• Education program managers
• Advocacy professionals
• Chapter relations staff

Value Proposition

Standalone Value

• No infrastructure required
• Immediate productivity gains
• Expert-level content generation
• Consistent best practices
• Time savings on routine tasks

MemberJunction Integration (Future)

When connected to MemberJunction via MCP Server:

• Access to member data for personalization
• Automated workflow execution
• CRM integration
• Event registration data
• Real-time analytics

About Sidecar

Sidecar is pioneering AI innovation in the association space, helping associations leverage artificial intelligence to better serve their members and advance their missions.

License

ISC License - See LICENSE file for details.

Support

• Issues: https://github.com/MemberJunction/co-work-plugins/issues
• Sidecar: https://sidecar.ai

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