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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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The Pros and Cons of an Internal Marketing Team

Associations Now

members had some kind of in-house agency in 2018, versus 58 percent in 2013, and 42 percent in 2008. You’ll need to recruit and train the right people. Adding to the cost pressure: Creating an in-house team often means staying on top of the latest technology and software. Building up a team isn’t always easy. Con: Groupthink.

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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. To be successful, you need a solid marketing strategy to recruit the right sponsors and grow your attendance. 1 CAE credit. More information/registration. Presenters: Peggy M.

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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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Snag Passive Job Seekers With a Dynamic Online Career Center

Association Adviser

Particularly with younger workers, it is important to note many of them entered the workforce during the economic recession between 2008 and 2010. author image=”[link] Liz Ruble is a recruiter for Naylor Association Solutions. Want to know more about different online career center solutions that may fit your association?

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Electronic Security Association to World: Our Industry Has Jobs

Associations Now

Its members are looking for employees—and unlike most career options involving technology, you don’t need a college degree to get a job in this space. Last year, it created a employee recruiting and retention toolkit for its members.

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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)? Any tips on recruiting for larger commitment volunteering, like authoring a magazine article? Just as you do for membership, actively and intentionally recruit them for volunteer positions. How can we help them?