In this episode of Learning by Association, host Bill Sheehan welcomes Jackson Boyar, CEO and co-founder of RallyBoard, for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most pressing challenges facing associations today: Meaningful member engagement in an attention economy.
Drawing on his background as the founder of Mentor Collective and his work with associations across industries, Jackson shares why connection is becoming the defining value proposition for associations, particularly for millennials and Gen Z professionals. Together, Bill and Jackson explore how cohort-based programs, peer learning and mentorship can help associations move beyond transactional engagement toward deeper, more authentic member experiences.
The discussion also examines how associations can leverage their unique social capital to differentiate themselves from big tech platforms, create year-round value beyond the annual meeting and rethink engagement, learning and community as strategic drivers of relevance and growth .
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