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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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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. Click To Tweet.

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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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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue.

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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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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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Membersuite

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When Millennials were entering the job market, remember the scare tactics used by keynote speakers? One way to create an association for the future is by having more inclusive leadership and governance. Experiment with advisory groups where Gen Z and young Millennials work alongside older members. They’re entitled!”

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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. In some groups, this means the path from first volunteering to leadership can be measured in decades. Ask the Board members to identify the top two or three committee chairs.

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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. And many associations have adopted strong statements that claim a commitment to D+I among their leadership and membership.

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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. Experts in certain fields weigh in on section-specific discussion topics.

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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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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? We have about 120,000 likes on Facebook.

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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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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Which Committee Are You On? A new post, "Which Committee Are You On?" Labels: Leadership. Developing Millennial Leaders. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Millennials. Which Committee Are You On? Monday, November 14, 2011. To see my reasons why click here. has just gone up there.

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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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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. “ More info/register.

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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

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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Reid All About it

MAY 31, 2019

Millennials are the largest generation in the workplace but not in most associations’ membership. Explore the key findings from The State of Community Management 2019 report, including why communities generate high engagement rates, how communities are transforming their organizations, and how community leadership needs to evolve.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 10, 2018

Will Millennials be joiners and conveners? Have leadership that is present. 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?

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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. Jamie Notter, Propel ) Five ways thought leadership content drives higher search rankings. Self-mastery. 1 CAE credit. More info/register (members only).

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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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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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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Leadership. He blogs regularly on leadership issues, thinks too much about the books he reads, and is the author of several works of fiction. Leadership. (22). Should Committees Report to the Board? Millennials Are the New Slackers. Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement.

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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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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Leadership. He blogs regularly on leadership issues, thinks too much about the books he reads, and is the author of several works of fiction. Leadership. (22). Should Committees Report to the Board? Millennials Are the New Slackers. Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 26, 2020

By 2025, Millennials will account for 75 percent of the American workforce. By 2030, just 10 years from now, Generation Z will start to occupy senior leadership roles and indeed, Generation Alpha will be leaving school and starting their own careers. Do you know who your members will be 10 years from now? Give them real value.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 19, 2013

Strong leadership is required to fix it. They sit on your board, lead your committees, and develop the ideas that drive an association’s work. As Boomers slowly edge toward retirement, they’re being replaced by Gen Xers who are impatient with all your rules , man, and Millennials who expect to do meaningful work quickly.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Sixty-three percent of associations feel offering leadership development and events for the next generation of professionals is extremely important. If you’re not a millennial – loosely defined as people born between 1980 and 2000 (ages 18 to 38 years old today) – you may feel that you are unqualified to understand what motivates them.

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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. WBT Systems discusses how to use your LMS for leadership development and all kinds of volunteer training. Host: ASAE Healthcare Community Committee. More info/register. Tue 4/16 at 8:30 a.m.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 13, 2014

A new book by New York Times leadership columnist Adam Bryant shares CEOs’ lessons for success. Early 2014, for me, is overstuffed with new leadership and management challenges. I’m chairing a committee for a national membership organization whose board I serve on, and I’m also teaching a pair of classes—a first for me.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With advances in association management systems (AMS), associations are attracting millennials , as well as other high-priority groups of professionals. Leadership roles. He has been an active participant in over a dozen associations, volunteering in roles ranging from committee chair through President. Years in the profession.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Yet it’s not enough for just your leadership team to embrace these innovative principles. 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.

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.orgCommunity

MAY 15, 2019

They work with chapters and affiliates, and with committees and other volunteer groups. Leadership must explain why innovation is necessary so staff understand why their program is on the chopping block and why money is going from their budget to another. No more blaming Millennials! #10: 6: Common vision. 9: Agility.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

Host: ASAE Healthcare Community Committee. Learn more about how to identify and leverage your natural strengths to rise to the top of the association leadership ladder. More info/register. Host: Personify. Tue 3/26 at 12:30 p.m. Integrating Your AMS & LMS: Bridging the Gap. More info/register. Thu 3/28 at 1 p.m. – 1 CAE 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? NCRA’s Good recalled a time 10 years ago when his leadership team thought trade shows were a dying breed. Tactics for engaging millennials.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When Millennials (born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s) entered the workplace in the mid-2000s, the hot topic around many water coolers was how to successfully integrate this highly technological generation into the workplace. While Millennials adapted to rapidly evolving technology, Gen Z is the first truly digital native generation.

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