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Lessons From MCON on Millennial Engagement and Membership

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MCON, the millennial conference, showcased research and ideas from those working in the social impact sector, including how to engage millennials in small-step activism. Last week, I attended the millennial conference— MCON 2017 —in Washington, DC.

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Thursday Buzz: Why This Association Made Membership Free

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But that, of course, isn’t the full story—and the group had plenty of new initiatives to share. “Where once we were not doing well, now we are financially healthy, thanks to your participation as members, awards submitters, conference attendees, and webcast watchers,” Schlack said. Start a Conversation.

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Watch Out, There’s Some New Competition in the Meetings Space

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How do these events compete with association meetings, and what can associations learn from them? Earlier this week I was up in New York City taking some time for my own professional development by attending FOLIO’s MediaNext conference. How common is it? How many associations are able to do that?