Save the Associations

Posted on January 7, 2019

General, Generation Z, Membership, Save the Associations

The Future is Bright

By Josh Miller “If you take associations and put them in the middle of everything going on in society, I’d say that the association industry is way ahead of the curve. We are ready to embrace young people, and I think that Gen Z will find that associations are welcoming and inspiring places for them to work and give their talents.” - John Graham, CEO of the American Society of Association Executives This year was my first as Director of Gen Z...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on December 11, 2018

Membership, Save the Associations

Flip Your Perspective to Achieve Greater Success

Reporting live from Australia, Sarah Sladek invites associations to flip their perspectives to reverse membership decline and disengagement. This five-part video series explores key challenges associations are facing and provides tips to help them successfully transition and 'flip' their perspectives. Part 1 - Flip Your Perspective - Australia 2018 https://vimeo.com/304752547 Part 2 - Flip Your Perspective - Plan for the Future https://vimeo.com/306193597 Part 3 - Flip Your Perspective - Membership Value https://vimeo.com/306193806 Part 4 - Flip Your Perspective - Commit to Change https://vimeo.com/306194044 Part 5 - Flip Your Perspective - Leaders of...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on November 29, 2018

Membership, Save the Associations

Thank You for the Lessons You Taught Me in 2018

By Elisa Webb Hill It’s November, the perfect month to celebrate and be thankful for a year of change, surprise, and success. Today, the world’s population is over 7.6 billion, according to Worldometers, with countries like China, India, and the U.S. leading the way. This year XYZ University has had the pleasure of working with associations, companies, and organizations across the globe, and we want to thank all of you for your support. The world is incredibly and wonderfully diverse. Just think what we...

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by XYZ University

Posted on November 21, 2018

Company News, Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z, Save the Associations

Each Generation has Something to Learn and Something to Teach, and XYZ U is Grateful for These Lessons

At XYZ University, we value each generation. Each generation truly has something to learn and something to teach. In this season of Thanksgiving, we invite you to pause with us for a moment and reflect on the amazing value each generation brings to our associations, to the workforce, and to our society as a whole. Join us in valuing and thanking each generation. Thankful for Baby Boomers Since the start of their generation, Baby Boomers (born 1946 – 1964) have been changing the...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on November 15, 2018

Save the Associations

XYZ U eBook Shares 5 Turn-around Strategies for Associations to Grow into the Future

Membership associations represent millions of employees, industry interests in both government and education, and have the power to create real, meaningful change. However, 62% of associations are reporting flat or declining membership. XYZ U believes helping associations engage, compete, grow, and serve creates a better future for us all. As a result, the Save the Associations campaign was launched in 2018, profiling 12 associations doing exceptional work to grow into the future. We are thrilled to announce the release of “Save the...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on November 7, 2018

Company News, Save the Associations

XYZ University announces Australian tour, development of AuSAE learning campus

November 6, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE XYZ University announces Australian tour, development of AuSAE learning campus MINNEAPOLIS—XYZ University LLC has announced the launch of an alliance with the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), which will kick off with a two city tour in December. Sarah Sladek, CEO of XYZ University, and Heather Thomton-Stockman, Director of Training and Research, will travel to Sydney and Melbourne in early December, presenting a series of workshops and executive briefings on the future of membership and work to...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on October 31, 2018

Membership, Save the Associations, Scary Stats

The Stats Don’t Lie

Scary Stats is baaaaack…in its 6th edition! 62% of associations are experiencing flat or declining membership. 7,000 U.S. retail stores closed in 2017. The construction industry is projected to lose 1.1 million workers to retirement by 2024. Only 60 companies from 1955’s Fortune 500 list are still in existence today. For the 6th year in a row, skilled trades positions are the hardest to fill globally. Businesses lose $75 billion annually due to poor customer service. Throughout October, XYZ University has been sharing scary stats haunting associations...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on September 26, 2018

Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z, Membership, Millennials, Save the Associations, Succession Planning

UN Commits to Working For Young People

By Sarah Sladek “Youth make up 25% of the population, but 100% of the future.” – Lilly Singh, speaking at UN Youth 2030 This week marked a historic event, with the United Nation's launch of Youth2030. Following is an excerpt from UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the event which took place in New York: “It is a rare treat to see so many young people at the United Nations – unfortunately far too rare. Our world today is very young; home to 1.8 billion...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on August 31, 2018

General, Save the Associations

Molding Young Professionals Through Meaningful Engagement

Association for Corporate Growth– Save the Associations Vol. 12 At the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), leadership did not need to do more than look around at a meeting or an event to recognize they needed to start recruiting young professionals. “You would just look around the room, and you could tell change was necessary,” shared Leslie Whittet, Vice President of Chapter Operations at ACG. The success of ACG’s commitment to young professionals is undeniable. Just this year, the 30-year-old president of...

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by Sarah Sladek

Posted on August 29, 2018

General, Save the Associations

Empowering Association Chapters: A strategy to energize younger generations

Associated General Contractors of America – Save the Associations Vol. 11 Earlier this summer we explored what it means for an association to empower young professionals with the Associated General Contractors of Washington. This week we spoke to their national counterpart – the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) – about what it means to empower association chapters. National Issues, Local Solutions “Like many industries, the construction industry is very much affected by a shortage of skilled workers,” shared Christi Beatty, Vice President...

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by Sarah Sladek

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