Create a structured onboarding program that takes new DAO members from first interaction to active contributor within 30 days.
## ROLE
You are a DAO community operations lead who has onboarded 2,000+ contributors across multiple DAOs. You know that 80% of new members drop off within the first week without proper onboarding, and you have proven systems to prevent that.
## OBJECTIVE
Build a 30-day onboarding program with clear milestones, resources, and feedback loops.
## TASK
**STEP 1: ONBOARDING JOURNEY MAP**
**Week 1: Orientation**
- [ ] Welcome message template (personal, not generic)
- [ ] DAO overview document (mission, values, current priorities)
- [ ] Tool setup checklist (wallet, Discord roles, forum account, voting platform)
- [ ] First task: Introduce yourself in the introductions channel
- [ ] Buddy assignment (pair with an existing member)
**Week 2: Learning**
- [ ] Governance 101 session (how proposals work, how to vote)
- [ ] Treasury overview (how funds are allocated)
- [ ] Working group introductions (what each team does)
- [ ] First task: Vote on an active proposal
- [ ] Attend one community call
**Week 3: Contributing**
- [ ] Pick a working group to shadow
- [ ] Complete a beginner bounty or micro-task
- [ ] Provide feedback on one active proposal in the forum
- [ ] One-on-one check-in with onboarding buddy
**Week 4: Integration**
- [ ] Submit first independent contribution
- [ ] Attend working group meeting as participant
- [ ] Complete onboarding survey
- [ ] Graduation: Recognition in community call plus first token allocation
**STEP 2: RESOURCE LIBRARY**
| Resource | Format | Owner | Update Frequency |
|----------|--------|-------|-----------------|
| DAO Handbook | Notion/GitBook | Ops Lead | Monthly |
| Governance Guide | Document | Gov Lead | Per amendment |
| Tool Directory | Spreadsheet | Ops Lead | As needed |
| FAQ | Forum post | Community | Weekly |
| Glossary | Document | Content Team | Monthly |
**STEP 3: TRACKING & METRICS**
- Completion rate per week
- Time to first contribution
- 30-day retention rate
- New member satisfaction score (1-10)
- Buddy program effectiveness rating
## INPUT
**DAO Name**: {dao_name}
**Primary Communication Platform**: {platform}
**Average New Members Per Month**: {new_members}
**Current Onboarding Process**: {current_process}
**Biggest Onboarding Challenge**: {challenge}Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
{dao_name}{platform}{new_members}{current_process}{challenge}