# Social Betterment Groups Ivy Club Members Take Pride in Being Leaders in Thought & Innovation By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-club References: [ivy](https://www.ivy.com/) Founded on collaboration, camaraderie and inspiration, the Ivy Clubs is a social organization aimed at building a better world. The [membership-only club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-whisky-club) puts a focus on social, intellectual and cultural endeavors, fostering connections between members, [artists, entrepreneurs and innovators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream-1) that may spark ideas for a new joint project. Although registration is available online, the club runs throughout multiple US cities from Boston to Washington D.C. Eventually, the mission of Ivy is to create a global community in 50 global cities, giving people the chance to interact with other that they might not otherwise meet. Some of the exclusive experiences offered through Ivy include access to private art shows, parties, music and dance performances, athletic events and tours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Innovation:** The Ivy Clubs' focus on collaboration and fostering connections between members, artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators presents opportunities for new joint projects and innovative ideas. - **Global Community Building:** Ivy's mission to create a global community in 50 global cities provides opportunities for networking and interaction with diverse individuals, leading to cross-cultural innovation. - **Experiential Membership:** With exclusive experiences like access to private art shows, parties, music and dance performances, athletic events, and tours, Ivy offers opportunities to create unique and immersive social experiences for members. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Organizations:** Social organizations like Ivy Clubs can leverage collaborative innovation and create a platform for social, intellectual, and cultural endeavors. - **Event Management:** Event management industry can tap into Ivy's exclusive experiences and create immersive event experiences for their clients. - **Community Building:** Community building platforms can learn from Ivy Clubs in creating global communities and providing opportunities for networking and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experiential Social Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-stuff-social-club.md) - [Sizable Athletic Membership Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-athletic-clubs.md) - [Invite-Only Membership Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-membership.md) - [Luxurious Membership-Based Hotel Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-club.md) - [Exclusive Membership Club Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-house.md) - [Creative Collaboration Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazed-club.md) - [Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream-1.md) - [Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-cannabis-line.md) - [Longevity Social Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbound.md)