Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

According to a recent report by Abila , what members want from associations vs. what associations think members want don’t always align. For example, millennials just starting their careers often turn to associations for job opportunities and career advice. Third: networking opportunities. Third: networking opportunities.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 14, 2018

Christina McCoy, AMPED Association Management. Do you remember how you started working in associations? This month’s Corner Office professional, Christina McCoy, CAE , landed her first association job literally hours after taking her last college exam. She currently works for AMPED Association Management in Madison, Wisc.,

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

We hope you’ll join us to explore where the industry is heading—or better yet, where you’d like to take it. Hosts: Eventbrite, National Independent Venue Association, Music Venue Trust and FundBox. Presenters: Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, Vice President of Membership at the American Health Information Management Association.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2017

“How can I recruit young professional members if there are no young professionals entering our industry?” Their industry is blue collar, but it is also one with excellent career and salary prospects and a clear educational track. That track just doesn’t happen to include college. What can we do about that?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

The answer may lay in associations, according to Elizabeth Weaver Engel , chief strategist for Spark Consulting , and Shelly Alcorn , principal for Alcorn Associates Management Consulting , who just released, “ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm.”. So what should we do? We can do better.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

The answer may lay in associations, according to Elizabeth Weaver Engel , chief strategist for Spark Consulting , and Shelly Alcorn , principal for Alcorn Associates Management Consulting , who just released, “ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm.”. So what should we do? We can do better.”.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Gen Z and millennial marketing. Experience seven in-depth demos from industry partners that are standing by ready to help.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Want to get a glimpse into the minds of millennial employees and members? Each day this week, young professionals from around the association industry will share their perspectives in their own Associations Now guest blog series. Now, we are bringing that effort to Associations Now.

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SCD Group

MARCH 15, 2015

I gave three presentations last week at a Green Industry Conference near Milwaukee. I posted all three presentations -- all topics valid for most association members -- on Slide Share. This reminds me of a point that Jamie Notter and Maddie Grant make in their new book, When Millennials Take Over.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

In the Global Millennial and Gen Z Survey , 40% of Gen Z respondents volunteered or have been a member of a community organization, non-profit, or charity. Because 76% of young professionals join associations within the first five years of employment, you’ll want to prioritize career insights as a member benefit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Sources for news, information and knowledge were limited when I first entered the association management industry, but now, thanks to social media, options for learning are unlimited. Is Boomer Leadership Failing Millennials? Millennials have been pushing my buttons lately, but in a good way. Read more….

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MemberClicks

MARCH 23, 2023

You hear a lot about Baby Boomers, Millennials, and as of late, Generation Z. Generation X includes all folks born between 1961 and 1980 – and they play a BIG part in your association’s membership. In fact, the independent Millennials often take the credit for being the generation of boundaries, but Gen Xers led the way.

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Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

I've been doing site visits for as long as I've been in association management--23 years at last count. When I started with this association, nine years ago, the five people on the Executive Committee who hired me were all men near the end of their careers. Millennials sign up for the golf tournament. Is it true?

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. For the travel industry to safely recover, digital Covid passports that store test results and/or vaccination status will be required, Such technology is also key to restoring confidence in meetings and events. Wed 5/19 at 2 p.m. – 1 CMP credit.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

47 percent of working millennials freelance now—a larger percentage than any other generation and another predictor of the growing freelance economy. How could it impact your association in the next several years? Do you know how many freelancers are working in your profession and industry? From your association?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

This is particularly true for your millennial members who will make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2020.”. As further evidence, according to Associations Trends’ TRENDS 2015 Report , about two-thirds of survey respondents receive less than half their revenue from dues. At the same time, Abila predicts an increase partnerships.

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YourMembership

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We asked that question last week in our webinar, Make the Right Choice: Eva luating Technology for Your Association. There is no getting around the reality that many organizations are experiencing generational shifts within their membership as Boomers retire and Millennials enter the workforce.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Drive engagement and loyalty when you p ersonalize the member experience with modern technology at your association. Leverage technology like association management software (AMS) to elevate the member experience through a connected member platform, modern e-commerce, and AI and predictive analytics. N on-members.

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Socious

OCTOBER 17, 2016

It’s a lot of work and can be challenging to say the least, even for those of us who have been in an industry for years. Just imagine how difficult it is for new college graduates (many of whom are millennials and their successors, gen z) who have little to no real-life experience. There may even be a few new skills to learn, too.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 9, 2018

Presenter: Kevin Yanushefski, Product Marketing Manager, Cvent. and the Event Industry: A Fast-Track Guide to Compliance. Learn about the legislation and its effects on the industry, including the importance of implementing new policies, procedures, and infrastructures. – Adapt to Attract Millennial and Gen Z Talent .

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GrowthZone

MAY 31, 2017

Association executives know that the Millennial generation, which will soon be the majority of our workforce and membership base, is the most diverse generation we’ve ever had in the US. CAE, CEO and chief strategist at Spark Consulting LLC, has nearly 20 years of experience in association management.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

We are proud to be the Platinum Sponsor for AMCi, because Association Management Companies (AMCs) have always been an important part of our success. In early 2000, we were focused on state and local chapter associations, which we viewed as being underserved by the association management software (AMS) providers of the day.

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Virtual

APRIL 30, 2015

These meetings are by and large fairly homogenous gatherings of standards professionals with deep experience in standards and who are skilled at representing their companies’ interests in industry alliances and consortia. For most, it’s definitely not their first “rodeo.”.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The sustainability of the meetings and events industry, in fact of the entire travel industry, is at the forefront of companies’ and planners’ minds in 2020,” said Derek Sharp, senior vice president and managing director at CWT Meetings & Events, in a press release. “The — Higher Logic (@HigherLogic) October 22, 2019.

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Socious

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Associations used to have similar monopolies in their industries. That made association life pretty comfortable. When you do, your association can use its already solid foundation of experience, access, and loyal members to provide superior offers that win over today’s consumers. Getting to Know Your New Competitors.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We know from over 20 years of partnering with associations to develop learning solutions, that associations have unique and specific needs regarding the creation and delivery of education programs. Trends Impacting Associations Right Now. So what do you need to know?

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

You can segment your association members by: Known interests Length of membership Membership tier Level of engagement Demographic For example, with 75% of millennials actively avoiding phone calls, connecting by phone is a member engagement strategy that might be better used for the older members of your association.

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Eric Lanke

MAY 22, 2017

Research demonstrates that millennials think about and define diversity in significantly different ways than members of previous generations. Millennials are more focused on "cognitive diversity, or diversity of thoughts, ideas, and philosophies." For me, there were several key concepts. Here's one. One final word.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Beyond professional growth, it will also help them lead the industries they serve into the future. Recent studies have revealed two things about millennials. One, we join associations for training and career advancement. But earning a credential is something young professionals may want to consider.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

I like looking beyond the association world to see what event planners and marketers for brands are thinking about. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and builds the loyalty of young members. Why Do Your Members Need Your Association?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When I was in charge of getting a new AMS back at my old association, I had no idea how to approach selection and implementation. If only I had read a post like this one from the DelCor team about buying association management software.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Tear down walls (literally and figuratively)​ Embrace a continuous process​ The Erosion of Confidence Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our resident trend watcher. She is a futurist and avid consumer of the latest research, data, and provocative insights from industry thought leaders.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I was all excited to share a must-read article from ASAE (members-only) by Kaihan Krippendorff about how your association can lead your industry in the blockchain revolution. Host: ASAE Association Management Company Section Council.

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Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

The main challenge associations face in digital transformation initiatives is that digital transformation is an iterative process that includes both technologies and culture. Associations focus on creating more value for our members and for the professions and industries we serve, which means we need to continuously change the way we work.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Host: ASAE Association Management Company (AMC) Section. Presenter: Lee Caraher, author, Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work and The Boomerang Principle: Inspire Lifetime Loyalty from Your Employees. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

JULY 15, 2016

Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. – Preparing Yourself and Your Association for the Looming Staff Leadership Deficit. The association staffing landscape is undergoing a significant transition.

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