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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Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

To maximize our impact, the Cherry Fund will expand our fundraising methods, strengthen our partnerships, and engage new audiences through innovative and transparent practices. By balancing tradition with transformation and expanding upon the talents of our staff with strong board and committee members, we can achieve more.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

We want to educate, inspire and innovate together. During the pandemic, many millennials are finally seeing work meet their expectations. The transition to remote work has forced stronger professional relationships, an adaptive culture, increased flexibility, more innovation, and enhanced technology and professional development.

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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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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.

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.orgCommunity

MAY 15, 2019

Associations can’t fulfill their missions without innovation. Innovation helps organizations create and improve processes, products, services, and experiences for their members, customers, staff, and audiences. 10 elements of the innovation mindset to nurture at your association. #1: 1: Creative curiosity. 1: Creative curiosity.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you’re trying to figure out how to market to Gen Z and millennials, Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and retains younger members. Eliminate the Executive Committee! Hear from AWS experts, customers, and startups who are innovating with data and generative AI today. CAE credit.

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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. Innovation. Millennials. Principled Innovation. Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadershi. Which Committee Are You On? Secrets of Innovation. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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GrowthZone

MAY 31, 2017

Association executives know that the Millennial generation, which will soon be the majority of our workforce and membership base, is the most diverse generation we’ve ever had in the US. A Guest Blog by Elizabeth Weaver Engel. And the yet-to-be-named generation coming up behind them is even more so.

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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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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. Discover innovative approaches to enhance member engagement.

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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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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Many associations are looking to technology to help them achieve various goals like millennial recruitment and maximizing staff resources. Because online community is such an effective communication tool, staff spend less time solving transactional member requests or committee issues, for significantly reduced overhead costs.

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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. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Reid All About it

MAY 31, 2019

Millennials are the largest generation in the workplace but not in most associations’ membership. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: A willingness to shift your perspective can help your organization come up with innovative solutions. Organizer: ASAE Young Professionals Committee. What do you think?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 17, 2016

Meeting planners need to stay on top of technological advances, corporate initiatives, budget restrictions, attendee expectations, meeting innovations and organizational goals or risk becoming obsolete. Host: ASAE Small Staff Association Committee. More info/register. Wed 6/22 at 12 p.m. Wed 6/22 at 2 p.m.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Secrets of Innovation. A new post, "Secrets of Innovation," has just gone up there. Labels: Innovation. Developing Millennial Leaders. Innovation. Millennials. Principled Innovation. Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadershi. Which Committee Are You On? Secrets of Innovation.

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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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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2019

CB Insights looks at 12 industries that are supposedly being killed off by Millennials , if you believe the clickbait headlines. Hear five innovative ideas to enhance connections at your next event. Host: ASAE Healthcare Community Committee. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. More info/register. Tue 4/16 at 8:30 a.m.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadership. A new post, "Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadership" has just gone up there. Labels: Innovation , Leadership. Developing Millennial Leaders. Innovation. Millennials. Principled Innovation. Which Committee Are You On? at 7:00 AM.

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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. Our topic this month is association finance innovation. Self-mastery. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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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]. Innovation keeps an organization growing.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. good design is innovative. good design is innovative. So heres a funny story.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 28, 2010

Association Advantages for Innovation. Heres part three of the "innovation for associations" white paper Im helping to write while chairing the Innovation Task Force for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Saturday, August 28, 2010. These advantages include: 1.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Host: ASAE Young Professionals Committee. Learn about the entire CAE process from submitting your application to being approved to sit for the exam, studying tips and tools, and how your CAE designation will elevate your career and opportunities within the field. More info/register.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Next Steps for Association Innovation. This is an exciting time for the WSAE Innovation Task Force. First of all, our white paper on association innovation is nearly finished. Second, we are currently working on a new online community dedicated to innovation for associations. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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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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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 22, 2011

The Catch-22 of Innovation. Lots of good lessons in this HBR post for association professionals looking to be move innovative. Its the Catch-22 of innovation. Your association wants to deliver new innovative products that meet the needs of your members, so you ask and poll them incessantly about their needs, wants and desires.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

Rosen, President of ML Innovations, Inc. Does your organization need an innovative approach to membership growth, sponsorship sales, communications, or your advocacy and public affairs efforts? Host: ASAE Healthcare Community Committee. More info/register. Host: Personify. Tue 3/26 at 12:30 p.m. More info/register.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 29, 2010

Barriers to Innovation in the Association World. In one of my last posts I shared the principles of innovation weve drafted as part of the "innovation for associations" white paper being written by the WSAE Innovation Task Force. Limited resources Innovative organizations commit resources to the process of innovation.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

There is No Recipe for Innovation. Or so seems the conclusion of this fascinating blog post from Tim Leberecht of the the frog design and innovation firm, in which he reviews and connects several established and not-so-established kinds of innovation. His larger point seems to be that there is no magic pill for innovation.

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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. Moving forward means being innovative in your event design to deliver quality experiences that meet the needs of your delegates—whether they’re online, hybrid/blended or in-person—and adapt to last-minute changes. 1 CAE credit.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2011

What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees. A new post, "What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees" has just gone up there. Developing Millennial Leaders. Innovation. Millennials. Principled Innovation. It's Not Innovation If It Only Serves You.

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Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2017

Keep in mind that these young millennials are looking for more autonomy than the previous generation. Make sure that your association is providing members the ability to choose what tasks they’d like to accomplish as opposed to forcing them into a committee that isn’t in their interests,” writes Krissy Conant.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 17, 2014

Technology is not synonymous for innovation; some associations are having breakthroughs by going back to old tech. “It’s changing from a traditional, bricks-and-mortar, membership-and-committee-based organization to an online and multimedia-based structure.” It starts with one of their toughest competitors—the Internet.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Developing Millennial Leaders. Innovation. Millennials. Principled Innovation. Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadershi. Which Committee Are You On? Secrets of Innovation. Communication. Encore Careers. For-Profit vs. Non-Profit. Generation Basics. Generation Jones. GenX Perspectives.

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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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