About the Committee:
Aligned with ASAE Organizational Priorities, the NextGen Advisory Committee works to support and help ASAE to advance its goals in preparing the next generation of association professionals by guiding and creating a framework that builds community, fosters leadership development, and promotes learning opportunities that are relevant to early-career association professionals today.
Through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, the committee works together to foster an environment where early-career professionals can thrive.
About the Committee Members:
The NextGen Advisory Committee is a dedicated group of ambitious professionals in the association industry, united not only by the desire to empower others but also by their commitment to building strong networks, developing leadership and professional skills, and advancing their careers. Nextgen’s members are committed to growing into the leaders of tomorrow, while helping others do the same.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must meet ASAE’s Young Professionals age requirement – 35 and under with a current ASAE membership.
Meeting Requirements:
- Virtual Orientation/Kick-Off Meeting - July 18, 2025 (mandatory) We will also use this meeting to close out the 2024-2025 term.
- Monthly virtual meetings.
- ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition - Saturday, August 9, 2025
Selection Process:
The NextGen Advisory Committee is looking for six (6) new members for the 2025-2026 term which means not all applicants will be accepted for this committee. The selection committee comprises the incoming volunteer chair, the incoming volunteer vice chair, the outgoing volunteer chair, and the ASAE executive staff liaison. The ASAE staff liaison plays a supporting role in this process. Nominees receive final approval by the ASAE Board chair elect.
Applications- Applicants should clearly define, in their application, how they can best serve on this group as outlined in the above description.
Additional Information:
- New volunteers are required to attend the volunteer group’s orientation in order to serve.
- Council members (or their organizations) pay their own travel expenses to attend meetings.
Disclaimer:
• New volunteers are required to attend the volunteer group’s virtual kickoff meeting in order to serve.
• ASAE does not reimburse Committee, or Council members for travel.
• Members can only serve 1 (one) volunteer group (advisory council or committee) at a time.
In principle and in practice, ASAE values and seeks diversity and inclusive practices within the association management industry.