Get Involved
Membership
Theory
Action
- A strong TapRoot membership is indispensable to the CLT’s success in bringing structural change to housing in our community.
- By becoming a member, you will join a dynamic network of housing advocates pioneering a new way to approach housing, land, and community empowerment.
Rights
- All members have voting rights, except those at the Sponsor and Business levels, enabling direct, democratic decision making and to elect representatives to the board of directors at the annual membership meeting.
- All members are eligible to represent their community’s interests by joining special committees or by election to the board of directors.
We invite you to get involved in TapRoot CLT to whatever degree you are able. All levels of engagement are essential to running a healthy and effective organization. Some members may only want to vote once a year, while others will feel inspired to join the board and help steer the organization. All are welcome!
Types of Members
Resident Members:
Anyone who lives in a TapRoot home or apartment and is above the age of 18 is automatically a Resident Member at no cost.
Community Members:
Become a Community Member Choose a level below to become a member | Amount | Total Annual Amount | Frequency | Voting Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grassroots Member | $5 | $5 | Annual | |
Sustaining Member | $20 | $240 | Monthly | |
Advocate Member | $50 | $600 | Monthly | |
Patron Member | $100 | $1,200 | Monthly | |
Sponsor or Business Member | $1,000 – $5,000 | $1,000 – $5,000 | Annual |
Committees
Operations Committee:
This committee is responsible for day-to-day operations, prioritizing tasks/projects, and making short-term decisions to move the work forward. It helps coordinate/align the work of the staff, board, committees, and outside organizational partners.
Portfolio Expansion Committee:
This committee helps bring new homes into TapRoot’s portfolio of homes/properties and helps oversee the home-buying process for potential TapRoot homeowners. The work includes developing the TapRoot Homebuyer Selection Process, assessing and pursuing portfolio expansion opportunities (e.g., land/house donations, for-sale properties, etc.), applying for grants and fundraising to purchase/rehabilitate homes to be sold, and developing processes/policies to manage the TapRoot Portfolio as it expands.
Community Outreach Committee:
This committee develops and implements TapRoot’s communications and outreach strategy, helps organize and promote TapRoot events and fundraisers, develops and nurtures community relationships, and leads efforts to increase TapRoot membership.