Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Millennials are eager to connect, participate and give says the 2013 Millennial Impact Report by Achieve. Since 2009, the report has focused on Millennial behaviors that would interest many nonprofits and conference organizers including trends in communication, service and giving. Millennials share in micro ways.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 11, 2014

percent in 2013, with a total of 25.4 Data were collected through a supplement to the September 2013 Current Population Survey, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. million people volunteered at least once from September 2012 to September 2013, averaging 50 hours. 25 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2013

What Millennials Really Want Out of Work By Wharton professor Adam Grant via LinkedIn. Some observers believe that Millennials display “a notable urgency to make social change” (Washington Post), and their “commitment to altruism signifies a fundamental change” (Forbes). Who’s right? Neither—or both. Reality-test your assumptions.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 14, 2015

In September 2013, I wrote a post about the Black Swan case, in which a federal judge ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying interns during the production of the 2010 movie “Black Swan.” It’s a touchy conversation among millennials, most of whom expect to get paid for their services.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 13, 2015

In September 2013, I wrote a post about the Black Swan case, in which a federal judge ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying interns during the production of the 2010 movie “Black Swan.” It’s a touchy conversation among millennials, most of whom expect to get paid for their services.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

It’s refreshing to hear mentoring can reduce high school dropout rates and encourages students to push themselves harder, but what does it have to do with your organization and professional development? It brings the younger generation along, bridging age gaps, and creates long-term loyalty for your organization. Mentoring Millennials.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

3) Millennials on the Job: All They Really Want Is a Little Appreciation by Christina Pope. Do Millennials care about “length of service” recognition? A study conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership in San Diego found Millennial employees have about the same level of organizational commitment as other generations.

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Associations Now

JULY 2, 2019

As associations strive to strengthen workplace culture, creating “collaborative,” “innovative,” and “results-driven” environments is at the top of many organizations’ to-do lists. That means adjusting the organization’s policies to support transformation. “As Also: how one nonprofit is combating food insecurity. million meals.

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Association Success

JULY 9, 2018

The organization was founded in 1950 and nothing about the brand had changed since then. With a strong collegiate base and more millennials joining up than ever before, we had to be current with our messaging and how we were presenting it visually. The hurdle is getting the organization to see change as positive, not scary.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 21, 2015

One of our biggest concerns with creating all these additional volunteering options and levels of engagement is that they put the burden on the staff to organize and direct. That’s why many leading nonprofit organizations have one or more formal volunteer coordinators as full time staff positions. Any suggestions?

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Good things happen when an organization adopts a culture of learning. Patreon, founded in 2013, is already valued at $450 million. The numbers are in favor of organizations with a strong learning culture, according to HR research firm Bersin by Deloitte : 37 percent greater employee productivity.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

What is the certification for volunteers at c3 organizations? Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report. Leading Associations: How Individual Characteristics and Team Dynamics Generate Committed Leaders , an August 2013 report out of the American Sociological Association. That’s not cool! Find out more here.

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

The same result occurs when individuals or organization take even the slightest interest we show them as an invitation to unleash their full marketing cavalcade. We know that there are key points when recruiting new members to any organization that are crucial to survival. by Megan Rockett. Staff and volunteer leaders were present.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 5, 2013

80 Percentage of young donors who said they preferred nonprofits with mobile device-friendly websites, according to the 2013 Millennial Impact Report. Millennials especially liked mobile websites that offered links to news and related information. Also, your organization’s digital presence makes a difference.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 6, 2013

To start 2013, I’ve created a list of “association challenges” that I’m labeling the “And/Or Dilemma Facing Associations.” [By Association organized and/or self-organized groups The and/or dilemma: Do you create your own closed system or use an open public system such as LinkedIn groups? How do we keep up with all the changes?”.

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Associations Now

APRIL 3, 2013

Why you should work to understand millennial members’ way of life and their thought process. They all have different needs, different societal opinions, and different visions for their careers and maybe even your organization. Understanding Millennial Members. — pcmaconvene (@pcmaconvene) April 3, 2013.

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Jamie Notter

JANUARY 28, 2016

It's built around a unique survey instrument that ties together all the research we've been doing over the last several years (including Humanize , When Millennials Take Over , and more), and it allows companies to get a clear and compelling picture of their own genetic makeup as an organization.

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Associations Now

JULY 30, 2014

The survey of organizations with fewer than 500 members revealed positive membership trends but found ongoing concern about delivering member value. Among the challenges that respondents said they face were attracting and engaging millennials and getting their boards and members to adopt new technologies. percent versus 11.5

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Snapchat was onto something big in 2013 when they introduced the “My Story” feature into their app. It is hard for organizations to know the difference, and regular app tweaks keep them very competitive with one another. Reach younger Millennials (age 25-29) by partnering with micro-influencers to grow your following.

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Associations Now

MAY 1, 2017

A survey by the National Business Group on Health indicates that organizations are taking a more holistic approach with their well-being programs, such as offering help on financial security. The survey includes responses from 141 large and mid-sized organizations that also are NBHG members and clients of Fidelity Investments.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2017

your organization or cause be doing – and not doing — to raise awareness and acquire new donors? While it’s possible that someone previously unfamiliar with your organization might be willing to sign up as a volunteer or donate on the spot, it’s not usually the case (and shouldn’t be something you count on). And who needs that?

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Associations Now

JULY 28, 2015

So we know the share of millennials getting their news from social media is on the rise, but according to a new Pew Research Center report , the same is true for Americans in general. The study found that the percentage of Americans for whom Twitter and Facebook serve as a news source rose from 2013 levels. and James L.

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Associations Now

APRIL 10, 2014

According to a new survey [PDF] by employee engagement and communications company GuideSpark, 43 percent of millennials and 30 percent of non-millennials are not reading most of their handbooks. According to MetLife’s 2014 “ U.S. one-to-one counseling with an organizational representative (51 percent). intranet (48 percent).

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

So why did the organization choose Minneapolis over typically lavish, buzz-generating host cities like Las Vegas, New York, or Chicago? It’s all about aligning the host with your organization’s purpose. In 2013, the city took the top spot. Plus, Minneapolis/St.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 6, 2013

— Tammi Tatro (@TammiTatro) December 6, 2013. You’re told to engage members genuinely, welcome cultural and generational differences, and embrace the customer’s journey long before they invest in your organization. — Maddie Grant (@maddiegrant) December 6, 2013. ht @ TammiTatro ). Friday Mojo.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 24, 2016

Are younger people just not as interested in affiliating with organizations anymore? Does the ability to conduct their lives effectively online mean that people no longer need the physical support and networking opportunities that large organizations and associations bring? Difficulties attracting younger members. Word gets around.

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Associations Now

MAY 11, 2015

If the findings of online volunteer recruiting platform VolunteerMatch are any indication, organizations should expect a brighter future for volunteer engagement. Or, if you’re looking to pat yourself on the back, check out the first mention of your organization (we did)! ecorrigan Check out AssociationsNow Magazine from ASAE.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 2, 2013

— avectra (@avectra) October 2, 2013. Bezos fully believes in the internet as a tool for transforming legacy organizations and in the enthusiasm and knowledge of a younger generation to keep any organization running like new. Without the fresh ideas that millennials bring, your association could soon hit a dead end.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? This is a question being asked in many nonprofits as they look at how to prepare younger leaders in their organizations to lead and develop their talent. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor.

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Vanguard Tech

AUGUST 8, 2013

We hear each day about the need for innovation, how “millennials don’t join,” and the “end of relevance.” Adobe’s 2013 Mobile Consumer Survey Whitepaper points out that 65% of mobile device users report that they read news on their mobile devices. He even says he sees a day where newspapers are all digital.).

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Association Adviser

JUNE 27, 2018

Since becoming Director, Membership for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2013, Mike Skiados, CAE has enjoyed a 98 percent member retention rate. MS: Working with association volunteers to figure out the strategic direction for an organization. That’s not just a Millennial thing; that’s a societal thing.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 30, 2012

By the way, Millennials love cause campaigns and would flock to your organization if you let them.) So, what might your association (and/or nonprofit organization) do for Halloween 2013? Start planning for 2013 now. Local celebrations (networking events focused on young professionals). Trust their instincts.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 14, 2015

Uber pulled out of San Antonio—the country’s seventh-most-populous city, which also has the fastest-growing millennial population —in April after the city council imposed new regulations on all ride-sharing companies, including mandating the fingerprinting of drivers. Uber competitor Lyft also ceased services in the city.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 27, 2014

It may be useful to help get millennial members in the door, but does it end up holding them back? That’s a finding from Greenfield Services’ 2013 Pulse Report, which noted that even though it generally takes eight to 10 marketing contacts to drive action, just 15.4 Take “young professional,” for example.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

What surprised us most in 2013? InfoComm International , the audiovisual association, is one organization that does this very well, Stern said. “Associations also need to do a better job of reaching out to Millennials with an updated, more non-traditional membership experience,” she said. Re-thinking membership.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 14, 2013

What will you give away in 2013? Perhaps identified.com will help, a new platform where Millennials can curate a professional online image that really sells their strengths in a way they are already familiar with sharing information about themselves. By Shannon Neeser via XYZ University Looking for younger staff?

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2013

A 2013 report by Forrester Research, “Mobile Workforce Adoption Trends” [PDF], found that 64 percent of 10,000 information workers surveyed said they use smartphones while sitting at their desks—the same percentage as those who said they use them while commuting. Employers also can install device-tracking programs to protect sensitive data.

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