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MARCH 8, 2013

We know that there are key points when recruiting new members to any organization that are crucial to survival. But focusing only on recruitment can be a big mistake if you are ignoring the qualities, characteristics and attributes that attracted members in the first place. by Megan Rockett. by Jeff Hurt.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

In order to recruit new members, associations need to provide a unique value proposition , something compelling enough that people see value in paying for membership on their own or asking their company to sponsor their membership. The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. The most effective recruitment techniques, in order: Word-of-mouth recommendations. It’s human nature—the ego at work. Online education’s role in membership marketing.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

With bigger transition , consider making member committees to tackle the change. . You can recruit more members by b ecom ing the go-to association for e vent s , experiences, and member benefits in your industry. 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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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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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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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report. Any tips on recruiting for larger commitment volunteering, like authoring a magazine article? How can we get more Gen-Xers and Millennials involved? Just as you do for membership, actively and intentionally recruit them for volunteer positions. How can we help them?

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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. Diversity is contextual.

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Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2017

How to engage and recruit new graduates to your association. Now is a great time for your association to engage with and possibly recruit these new college graduates. Keep in mind that these young millennials are looking for more autonomy than the previous generation.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Learn about the tools and best practices for designing a reputable online survey, recruiting participants, and analyzing the data. During the pandemic, many millennials are finally seeing work meet their expectations. Rob McCarty, CEO of The Image Shoppe. Tue 5/19 at 1 p.m. Online Survey Tools and Techniques. More info/register.

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Associations Now

MAY 17, 2017

The biggest takeaway for membership teams: As you work to recruit, retain, and engage members, always be thinking about D+I. Target member recruitment to underrepresented groups. It’s a strategy that makes sense, given that diversity is a defining characteristic of the millennial generation.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Hear about goals, strategies, and tools to use to create member journeys for new members, longtime members who are unengaged, encouraging a member to serve on a committee, new primary contact at a member organization, and getting your members to look at your products and services in a new way. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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Association Adviser

JULY 28, 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? Tactics for engaging millennials. Re-branding isn’t the only way to connect with millennials. Helping members with their biggest challenges. million and $5.8

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Association Adviser

JUNE 24, 2016

Canada, Australia and India in 2015 to get their take about three key areas of mentoring and career development: Member recruitment challenges. Finally, survey respondents suggested that millennials are hesitant to align themselves with those they believe to be in an older, out-of-touch demographic. Senior Manager (Canada).

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Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Definitely look at what he has to say, especially if you’re using labels like Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. Learn how to use these strategies to deliver better engagement and personalized experiences, boost recruitment and retention efforts, and support new product development. Cohen, I’m going to only talk about career stages and ages.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization,” she writes, citing advice from Elizabeth Engel, CEO of Spark Consulting. These ruts can be especially detrimental in attempts to recruit and retain younger volunteers. That’s the cake,” Engel tells Parker.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2019

A series of micro-networking events at ASAE Annual hosted by the ASAE Young Professionals Committee. Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Millennial and Gen Z Talent. Learn how to incorporate tactical strategies designed to enhance the management, engagement and training of millennial employees.

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Associations Now

MAY 12, 2015

If there’s any organization that knows something about globalization, it’s the International Olympic Committee (IOC). But only if organizations make fundraising fun, easy, and relevant for their recruits. Plus: Event planners can make their events just as impactful as the blockbuster Titanic.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

I love the idea from Jay Ablondi of the Massachusetts Medical Society about sponsors being resident experts for boards and committees—a natural role for experienced industry partners. The Association Hiring Landscape Join a discussion with recruiters and career experts on the state of the association hiring market. Self-mastery.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

Khoury also pointed to a “new world order” based on shifting demographics (Boomers approaching retirement and Gen X and the Millennials rising); different modes of communications (virtual and social media); and an “elemental change” in what members value. Charles Popper, Naylor.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

About a thousand similar statements are regularly promulgated to describe Gen Y/Millennials. Why are we killing our best and our brightest with demands for creativity and innovation and then allowing those ideas to languish in the committee structure until they lose all semblance of fire, or worse, miss their window of opportunity?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support, and evaluation. Eliminate the Executive Committee! Association benchmarks. Why pay registration if the best parts happen outside the official agenda?

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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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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

And later that month, committee members flock to your building to discuss the assignments for the year. And by the end of the year, you find it harder and harder to recruit – and keep – volunteers. Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Learn how to evaluate your program for volunteer engagement, determine how best to deploy volunteers, create a communication plan, and screen and train volunteers to be an important part of your volunteer recruiting, retention and recognition plans. Host: ASAE Small Staff Association Committee. More info/register. Host: VolunteerMatch.

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

The days of having membership committees cold call members are over. While word of mouth and referrals are still key to recruiting, Rosenberger said “inbound marketing with the use of specialized software is where associations should be going.” Features communication generational divide millennials technology'

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