In this compelling case study, we examine the persistent challenge of low female participation in the male-dominated mining industry, where women make up just 16% of the workforce. To address this disparity, the Women in Mining Network (WIMnet) of New South Wales introduced a transformative initiative – the WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program. Now in its […]
Why Mentoring is Important for All Professional Associations
These days, doctors, attorneys, and accountants are not the only people that call themselves “professionals”. Belonging to an association community helps develop individual professional identity and confidence. Mentoring programs don’t just help members achieve career and professional development goals. Mentors and mentees extend their professional networks, socialize professional standards and norms and increase their sense […]
eBook: Mentoring in Professional Associations
In today’s diverse professional landscape, belonging to an association community is essential for individual professional identity and career development. Mentoring programs play a crucial role in helping members achieve professional development goals while expanding their networks, socializing standards and norms, and fostering a sense of belonging. Our eBook is a comprehensive guide designed exclusively for […]
eBook: Mentoring in Healthcare Organisations
Mentoring in Healthcare Organisations: Supporting Those Who Support Us The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives, including the way we work and our priorities. It has exposed the vulnerabilities in our healthcare systems and forced us to rethink how we can better support those on the front lines. The pandemic has also […]
eBook: Mentoring in Healthcare Associations
Mentoring in Healthcare Associations: Supporting Those Who Support Us The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives, including the way we work and our priorities. It has exposed the vulnerabilities in our healthcare systems and forced us to rethink how we can better support those on the front lines. The pandemic has also […]
eBook: 7 Steps To Starting A Successful Association Mentoring Program
While starting a mentoring program isn’t rocket science, there’s certainly an art to it. We have prepared a definitive 7 step guide to help you implement an impactful mentoring program which is unique to your Association’s needs. We offer insights gained from over 20 years designing and implementing hundreds of programs. Learn how mentoring can […]
Checklist for Success Mentoring in Membership-based Organizations
Membership-based organizations are constantly challenged to do more with less, while delivering great value for their members. If you want to engage new members and provide opportunities for senior members to give back to your profession or industry, mentoring is a particularly cost-effective way to achieve genuine outcomes for your association, and it’s members. To […]
Tips for Successfully Marketing a Mentoring Program
Top Tips for Successfully Marketing Your Association’s Mentoring Program Few years ago, Associations Now wrote about the importance of mentoring for membership retention, but what makes the program successful? No matter how well-conceived and run your association mentoring program is, its success will ultimately be determined by your ability to engage and excite your membership. The […]
Lapsed members: making the call
Lapsed members: making the call! Guest blog from Optimum Contact Retaining a membership base is a real challenge for associations, and it’s a problem that is not going away. Conservative sources estimate that it costs up to ten times more to acquire a new member than it does to keep an existing one. According to association […]