Association Freak

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the evolving landscape of 2024, associations face a pivotal moment characterized by significant shifts in membership dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements. This year’s association outlook underscores the necessity to adapt and thrive amidst these changes.

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

Gen Y or Millennials. In spite of how smart I think I am, it has taken me a long time to adjust to all the technology inventions. In order to make the leap into the 21st century, I’ve had to work with several Gen X technology consultants. Here is a matrix you can use to compare generational “differences.” Optimistic.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gen Z and millennial marketing. Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and builds the loyalty of young members. . All LGBTQ+ association and nonprofit professionals are welcome to participate. Event sponsorships. Here’s some help for marketing more effectively to younger generations.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Members want help with career advancement Almost half of members rank career advancement help as a top priority, growing considerably from previous years. The usage of, and interest in career advancement help is highest among Gen Z and Millennials.

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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. 1 communication tool.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Innovator” might currently be a buzzword, but your organization should still be striving to blaze technological trails and deliver superior member value. . To drive innovation within your association, leaders will need to become problem solvers , prioritizing new opportunities and adopting flexible practices across the organization.

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MAY 21, 2021

Hosts: Eventbrite, National Independent Venue Association, Music Venue Trust and FundBox. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Fri 5/21 at 12 p.m. – EventTech Chat.

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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. Attract young professionals with unique content offerings and support your continuing education program with modern technology like learning management software (LMS).

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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? Clearly define career pathways.

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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? Clearly define career pathways.

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MAY 14, 2021

not a techie) in charge of selecting and implementing technology, you need to know a bit about APIs. Remote work technology. Achurch Consulting are the go-to consultants in the association space for remote work so they have opinions, naturally. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Hybrid work.

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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. . More info/register. More info/register.

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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. Gen X and associations In 2023, Gen X are 43 – 58 years. But there’s one generation missing in there: Generation X.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Some of them are based on truth, but more are myths that you can easily overcome with the right techniques and technology. There’s a lot of similar terminology floating around and unless you’re a technology mastermind, it can be difficult to tell similar platforms apart. Because millennials are the first true digital natives.

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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. Barnes’ Android phone is the most advanced technology she owns and (barely) operates.

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Virtual

MARCH 25, 2015

In our last survey of association management and operations practices, Virtual looked at vehicles associations are using for member communications, and we listed the following options: member emails, online discussion forums, blogs, printed and email newsletters, webinars and webcasts and all-member conference calls.

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YourMembership

MAY 31, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Associations. Technology. Management Team. How Do You Innovate With Millennials? Innovating with millennials sounds like a no-brainer. Let them know how their ideas can best be applied to your association’s goals. Chambers + EDCs.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 7, 2020

What technology will your association invest in? Technology and strategy go hand in hand. That’s why it’s so important to ensure your executive director, in addition to your CIO, understands some of the key facts surrounding your association’s technology. What technology will your association invest in?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While not quite as large a demographic as Millennials , Gen Z is historically the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date. According to Dell , 80% of Generation Z hope to work with trailblazing technologies, and 91% reference tech as the most important factor when choosing a career. . Statista estimates there are 68.6

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Virtual

APRIL 30, 2015

For over a decade, I have been attending standards and technology-focused events sponsored by client associations as well as forums hosted by venerable U.S. In general, millennials are not “joiners” in the same way that baby boomers have been, either socially or for business purposes. and global standards-focused organizations.

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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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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Value can often be interpreted by just dollars and cents, but it goes farther than that when considering the impact your firm can have on the operations and success of an association. Host: ASAE Association Management Company Section Council. Nick Ruffin, CAE, President & CEO, AMR Management Services. 1 CAE credit.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

“One of the most valuable resources you have is your association’s e-learning content,” Abila wrote in its whitepaper. This is particularly true for your millennial members who will make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2020.”. It’s about rethinking association management systems, Abila says. Share your comments below!

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Predictions for the next big trends in eLearning solutions started appearing before 2017 had even begun. You don’t have to!

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APRIL 1, 2016

You’ll also learn about the procedures and tools you should have in place to effectively manage (and mitigate liability) on-duty injuries and off-duty illness and injuries that can impact an employee’s ability to safely perform their essential work duties. Presenter: Amy Sample Ward, CEO, NTEN – The Nonprofit Technology Network.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2016

You’ll also learn about the procedures and tools you should have in place to effectively manage (and mitigate liability) on-duty injuries and off-duty illness and injuries that can impact an employee’s ability to safely perform their essential work duties. Presenter: Amy Sample Ward, CEO, NTEN – The Nonprofit Technology Network.

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MARCH 2, 2018

When you’re shopping for new technology, look beyond what the software does. Eventpedia explained how to choose the right partner when shopping for an event app —advice that holds true when shopping for any technology. Presenter: Terrance Barkan, CAE, international association management consultant. 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

MARCH 21, 2019

Making membership worthwhile for millennials and Generation Z starts with value—but ends with affordability. Before embarking on an association management software selection this year, get clear on two things: why you want a new #AMS and what you want in one. Also: select the right AMS. What Are You Looking for in an AMS?

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ISAE

JANUARY 17, 2024

However, the volatility of membership rates has forced associations to change the way they approach member recruitment, engagement, and retention, placing more of an emphasis on delivering the value outlined in their membership offerings. Technology plays an essential role in improving member experiences and association operations.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 9, 2018

MIT Technology Review ). – Adapt to Attract Millennial and Gen Z Talent . Millennials make up the largest segment of the workforce. Presenter: Terrance Barkan, CAE, international association management consultant. Pew Research ). Are we going to eat China’s dust when it comes to AI? ( 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 25, 2017

Here’s the gist: With gen Z—a generation only slightly smaller than millennials—quickly reaching adulthood, interactivity is going to quickly become a requirement, in no small part because younger generations have spent their entire lives surrounded by the kind of technology older generations only picked up on later in life.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

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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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.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In today’s world, associations are growing and evolving at a rapid pace. With advances in association management systems (AMS), associations are attracting millennials , as well as other high-priority groups of professionals. Event Management. These tactics include: Optimized Website. Personalization.

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Reid All About it

JULY 15, 2016

Learn how to evaluate an Association Management Software based on important, often overlooked criteria; avoid hidden costs you may not see on the surface; and attract next generation thinkers and staff with a strong technology platform. – Preparing Yourself and Your Association for the Looming Staff Leadership Deficit.

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Virtual

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Aside from contact at association meetings and conferences, how do they interact with each other? Increasingly, it’s via a private online social community, especially if your organization has lots of millennials as members. social media association management Technology' Based on results of a Virtual, Inc.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

So, in Psyche , Cort Rudolph says, “Quit the millennial bashing!”. Ashley Neal at Sidecar wonders if innovation has slowed down at associations or become business as usual. Nir Eyal would like you to stop calling everyone “ addicted to technology.” I don’t think technology is to blame. Quick hits. Kim Bercovitz, Ph.D.,

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