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Help Millennials Get Jobs: Offer Online Learning & Career Resources

WBT Systems

According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. You could also try a webinar series , mini-courses, or an online learn-a-skill challenge. Offer mini-courses that introduce them to your industry or profession. Soft skills.

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Association Community Floods Social Media With Tributes to ASAE’s Graham

Associations Now

“I had the privilege of working with John, and he was a great friend, mentor, and supporter,” National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay, who served as ASAE board chair in 2017 and 2018, said in a statement. Stefanie Reeves, CAE, Executive Director, Maryland Psychological Association.

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Games Done Quick Gives Gaming—And Charity—Another Swift Kick

Associations Now

This year’s event, a 156-hour extravaganza taking place January 6-13 at a hotel in Rockville, Maryland, keeps going long after most event planners have gone to bed. Of course, that’s because the real action is happening online, in the form of livestreaming. The 2018 event raised nearly $2.3

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Shell Shocked: Hermit Crab Association Reshapes Baseball Team’s Planned Giveaway

Associations Now

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs planned to give a free hermit crab to the first 1,000 fans to arrive at the minor league team’s Opening Day game. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to eliminate elephants from its circus acts by 2018. That idea didn’t sit well with the group whose mission is to protect the tiny crustacean.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Population numbers based on 2018 Census estimates). Stanford University Cancels On-Campus Classes as Faculty Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus (source: NBC Bay Area) March 7, 2020 – Stanford has canceled all in-person courses for the rest of the winter quarter (ends March 20). Louisiana – 4.6 million – effective 5 p.m.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Population numbers based on 2018 Census estimates). Stanford University Cancels On-Campus Classes as Faculty Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus (source: NBC Bay Area) March 7, 2020 – Stanford has canceled all in-person courses for the rest of the winter quarter (ends March 20). Louisiana – 4.6 million – effective 5 p.m.