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Pope Francis: Catholic Student Associations Capitalize on Papal Visit

Associations Now

But Francis brings with him something that isn’t traditionally equated with the papacy—millennial appeal, thanks in part to political stances that are viewed as more progressive than those of his predecessors. ( You may get some eye rolls over that perception, however.). There were people we’d never seen before.”.

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Keys to Association Career Success

Association Adviser

“Your job is to make whatever organization you represent more effective in more that [members] can’t do it for themselves,” explained Johnson, who started his career as an association lobbyist in Washington, D.C. According to researchers, Millennials want to “roll up their sleeves and experience the world.

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Friday Buzz: The City With the Best Wireless (Hint: It’s Windy)

Associations Now

Which is why it might be worth keeping an eye on RootMetrics’ list of the cities with the best mobile coverage. Overall, cities in the Midwest did particularly well, with five Rust Belt cities—Chicago; Lansing, Michigan ; Rockford, Illinois ; Fort Wayne, Indiana ; and Detroit —sitting in the top 10. . Disagree? (ht

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated. Tracy Tompkins , group publisher for Naylor LLC , said she’s surprised by the number of associations that make decisions about member communications from the “confines of their staff or board room.” What surprised us most in 2013?

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

Associations must adapt to shifting demographics, new communication platforms and changing member preferences. According to Naylor CEO Alex DeBarr, there is a new generation of middle and upper management in every market that takes their information and guidance from multiple sources. It’s cautious optimism at best. Here’s why.