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The World of Opportunities for AMCs: A YM Perspective

YourMembership

It was our opinion that these associations were in the greatest need of the help the technology we were building could provide. It is no secret that the pressures being driven by technology, competition, and the economy are forcing associations to address tough challenges concerning their existence. The Roadblocks to Success.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.13.16

Reid All About it

Learn what other associations are doing to address the opportunities and challenges that new technologies and the rise of Millennials have brought to chapters. A lot has changed since the 2008 recession, but most associations have reserve and investment policies that were written before then. 1 CAE credit. Presenters: Peggy M.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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Is technology tying your audience in knots? Experiences like the following make Millennials and GenX, groups that associations are seeking to engage, consider even long-standing organizations with a dose of suspicion. Perhaps it’s content that’s missing the mark. Maybe stale programming is stopping the love?

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Mission Driven Volunteer Q&A

Spark Consulting

EE: I’m guessing you mean “more recent than The Decision to Volunteer ” (which came out in 2008)? Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report. How can we get more Gen-Xers and Millennials involved? PH: It’s also in the rebuilding the volunteer spirit handouts, which can be found on the Mariner site at bit.ly/1dLyzkm.

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Wednesday Buzz: Win Over Gen Z With VR

Associations Now

VR technology may help your organization connect with Gen Z. They’re breathing down the necks of millennials, and associations need to think strategically about how to recruit this next generation, which is just beginning to enter the workforce. Also: A common piece of career advice may actually be hurting women.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

Many associations tell us their membership is back to where it was before the 2008-09 downturn, perhaps even a bit better. As technology becomes more pervasive, don’t forget the personal side of the member experience. So why aren’t we popping the champagne corks? It’s cautious optimism at best. Here’s why. You can’t compete in a 5.0

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The Hourglass Blog: The GenX Bridge

The Hourglass Blog

And everyone thinks the Baby Boomers are self-absorbed workaholics” ( Gelston, 2008 ). We’ve been working on reinvigorating the association’s professional development programs, which has led to some lengthy discussions about technology and social networking with the appointed task force and the Board of Directors.