Association Adviser

JULY 11, 2016

While that may not surprise you, did you know that 23 percent of associations tell us they are inviting younger members to join their event planning committees? We don’t very often give Millennials the mic and ask them directly, ‘what’s important to you in life?’” We expect that percentage to rise strongly in the years ahead. “We

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It’s not just your imagination – Millennials and GenZ genuinely do prefer text to voice calls, by pretty significant majorities (in the US, nearly 3/4 prefer text). Text your Millennials. Let’s say you’re over email and want to take your welcome, retention, and/or renewal communications to the next level.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Millennials Are the New Slackers. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. Its horrific, McAfee says, and he goes on to detail out how Millennials should be acting in this dismal economy. Millennials are the new kids on the block when it comes to the workplace.

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Association Adviser

JULY 27, 2016

Our colleague Eryn Underwood’s recent article Why Millennials Join Associations and What Associations Can Do to Keep Them has been republished by a number of state society publications, so it appears we struck a nerve. Association Adviser: How is your organization connecting with millennials? Christie Pruyn, MPI Chicago.

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Associations Now

JULY 14, 2017

One of the groups I work with is our Young Professionals Committee. So I was excited when I came across an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette earlier this week about VisitPittsburgh’s 2022 Committee. The 2022 Committee idea is scalable for other CVBs and associations.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 14, 2018

Christina graciously took time to speak with Association Adviser about the excitement of building a career that is larger than working for just one organization, becoming a better association manager, and why everyone should kick the stereotyped “millennial” label to the curb. with offices also in Alexandria, Va. hours away in Madison.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

And later that month, committee members flock to your building to discuss the assignments for the year. Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization. The litmus test for maintaining standing committees is breadth of oversight (i.e.

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Membersuite

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When Millennials were entering the job market, remember the scare tactics used by keynote speakers? Experiment with advisory groups where Gen Z and young Millennials work alongside older members. How long does it take a young person to get a committee or board appointment? They’re entitled!” They need recognition!”

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Associations Now

JANUARY 24, 2023

Substantial proportions of respondents said that they would attend both virtual and in-person versions of annual conferences (35 percent); networking events (38 percent); and committees, task forces, or similar working groups (47 percent). The younger generation has grown up in a digital world,” Walker said.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. That’s why it’s crucial to offer Millennial and Gen Z members opportunities to connect with one another and access to a community of other professionals. Offer a job board.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

While we talked through our plan one last time, a team member mentioned an article about how Millennials are using technology and social media to change the way nonprofits do fundraising. I thought to myself, “My three kids are Millennials, and I’m constantly having to give them money. THE MILLENNIAL MINDSET. Millennial mindset.

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GrowthZone

MAY 21, 2019

This demographic has high expectations for their association memberships; with the influx of millennials and Gen Z into the workspace, associations must continue to consider their offerings carefully. The ability to expand their resume by serving in leadership roles or on a committee is compelling.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Which Committee Are You On? A new post, "Which Committee Are You On?" Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Which Committee Are You On? skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, November 14, 2011. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. To see my reasons why click here.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 26, 2020

By 2025, Millennials will account for 75 percent of the American workforce. These organizations are failing to build a pipeline; they lack a dedicated campaign to appeal to and engage, Millennials and GenZ members. Tip: Appoint student and young professional representatives to the Board of Directors and other standing committees.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Want to get a glimpse into the minds of millennial employees and members? In conjunction with the #ASAEYP hashtag, members of ASAE’s Young Professionals Committee [PDF] and the larger YP community used this new hashtag to document how young association professionals made an impact at Annual. Hang out with them here for a few days.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Should Committees Report to the Board? Should committees report to the board?" There are some committees whose jobs clearly relate to the governance of the association. The Finance Committee. The Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee. The Education Committee. The Membership Committee.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 10, 2018

Will Millennials be joiners and conveners? Don’t schedule committee, board, or invitation-only events during your main program. Segmenting by age — like Millennials — can be divisive, and is rarely productive or effective. Who are some of your next audiences to attract? Have leadership that is present. A Seat At The Table.

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

Unlike on Threads, which, Kate Lindsay at Embedded says, is “ a mecca of Millennial brain rot.” Attract and Retain Millennials and Gen Z Using Mobile Technologies The greatest opportunity for attracting new members and member retention is Millennials and Generation Z. Yeah, it sucks. Just the facts. “

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 21, 2015

If the volunteer was part of the host committee at your annual conference, a special badge is appropriate. Now from the perspective of staffing for volunteerism, many associations opt for the “Joe staffs committee X and Mary staffs committee Y” model, which works OK for a traditional committee structure.

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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. Consider creating a diverse group of volunteers to lead DEI initiatives at your association, recruiting young professionals to serve on the committee. Make networking easy.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

Attracting millennial/young professional supporters. The Millennial Generation: A Demographic Bridge to America’s Diverse Future (Washington DC). The millennial generation, now 44% minority, is the most diverse generation in American history. Creating and running outstanding campaigns. Tue 1/30 at 9:30 a.m. –

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Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

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. The five people on my Executive Committee are all in the middle of their careers, men and women, in their forties and fifties, with kids in high school or college. Is it true?

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Association Adviser shares the story of Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate , Chief Innovation and Information Officer for NCARB, who created Lineup, a software platform that helps organizations efficiently manage talent and form teams (and committees) with diverse strengths. The end of the year is a time of reflection—at home and at work. Quartz ).

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Also: the benefits of a young professionals committee. Several well-reported studies show that millennials are prioritizing experiences over stuff,” Segran says. The Perks of a YP Committee. Why your association could benefit from a young professionals committee: #assnchat [link]. Meeting swag. Other Links of Note.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 8, 2017

Associations know the research that the Millennial generation that is rapidly becoming the majority of our workforce and membership base is the most diverse generation we’ve ever had in the US – and that the yet-to-be-named generation coming up behind them is even more so.

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Virtual

APRIL 30, 2015

In looking at how to attract younger members, it’s useful to take a look at what drives millennials (who are primarily in their mid- to late 20’s and 30’s) and how that might affect their participation. In general, millennials are not “joiners” in the same way that baby boomers have been, either socially or for business purposes.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 19, 2018

They point out that older donors prefer to give financially, while Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, prefer to give by volunteering. When it comes to Millennials, this is especially important, as Millennials are peer-driven. An online community helps you connect donors with the opportunities that will appeal to them.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 11, 2016

We polled our webinar attendees, and most sat firmly in the Generation X category, with a healthy mix of Baby Boomers and Millennials also in attendance. The traditional committee model is broken. Millennials connect with causes first, not organizations. So nurture that desire for peer interaction and team-based activities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 12, 2018

At a recent conference consultation with a client, a millennial made me think that I wasn’t keeping up with the times. The millennial piped in “who reads blogs anymore?”. Where the millennial may have been right, however, is on the who reads point. Others leverage their conference committee and speakers to contribute content.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Millennials Are the New Slackers. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. Millennials are the new kids on the block when it comes to the workplace.

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

Recently I observed an annual conference committee meeting of a major association. Graying male baby boomer veterans made up the majority of the committee. Three millennials (two males and one female) also served on the committee. The three millennials asked some very tough and insightful questions.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

With bigger transition , consider making member committees to tackle the change. . If a Gen Z or Millennial member can’t access your member portal from their phone, that is a major strike against your association. Give your members space to provide feedback in town halls and send out routine surveys so you can learn from your members.

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Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, if you want to attract the attention of Gen Z and young millennials, you could share videos that introduce different jobs in the industry and entry-level job postings. You can track activities for the following modules: Events and Sessions, Messages, Committees, Certifications and CEU.

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Virtual

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Members ascend from volunteer roles, to committee chair roles, to Board member roles, and through a rotation of officer positions. But for Millennials, who are hardwired for 140-character tweets and frequent job changes, can you be confident that a path this long will attract the best talent?

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report. Perhaps the job wasn’t as advertised, or it took more time than advertised, or the volunteer felt that the work she was tasked with wasn’t meaningful, or there are political/interpersonal problems on the committee or task force, etc. How can we get more Gen-Xers and Millennials involved?

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 31, 2016

Additionally, AARConnect is where a lot of staff-committee work gets done - within discussions and groups in the community. Many committees only meet in person once or twice per year, but now they can move forward on objectives within the community. The community also has specialty section memberships.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 23, 2017

Whereas previous generations of members felt like they had a sense of duty to join WSAJ, the millennial generation is asking, “Why should I join?”. For a while there was a real fear that baby boomers were retiring and millennials might not join,” Berry says. “We One of Berry’s biggest advantages, she says, is her age.

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