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Lessons From MCON on Millennial Engagement and Membership

Associations Now

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. Small-Step Activism for Millennials.

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Mind The Gap

Association Success

We need to bridge the chasm between the Industrial Era workplace and the Millennial workforce. But the real reason why everyone has questioned and disliked and avoided the Millennials isn’t because they’re Millennials – it’s because they are the personification of change. Our leadership team actively uses social media.

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How the Pope Is Connecting with Younger Generations on Social Media: Pope Emojis

Beth Kanter

As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit. There are also even Pope emojis available.

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Kelly Donovan , Naylor’s team leader for online marketing, agreed. “Associations also need to do a better job of reaching out to Millennials with an updated, more non-traditional membership experience,” she said. . ” Stern said the associations need to do a better job of connecting with Millennials.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

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.