Welcoming Environment®

Reflections on Black History Month: Terrence Sykes

In this series, black association leaders reflect on Black History Month and what their contributions mean to the industry.

Reflections on Black History Month: Jonathan Adams

In this series, black association leaders reflect on Black History Month and what their contributions mean to the industry.

Reflections on Black History Month: Desirée Knight

In this series, black association leaders reflect on Black History Month and what their contributions mean to the industry.

Reflections on Black History Month: Jacqualine Price Osafo

In this series, black association leaders reflect on Black History Month and what their contributions mean to the industry.

Reunited in Strength: How to Create Association Events in 2021 and Beyond

There are three great ways to create an event right now: Highlight Welcoming Environment, embrace innovation and quality and have fun and stay positive.

Can DEI Programs Generate Non-dues Revenue?

A look at one group’s antiracist institute that reached more than 800 members.

Legal Concerns to Weigh for Association-wide DEI Initiatives

Most trade and professional association DEI efforts are unlikely to generate antitrust concern. For those that do, however, it is important to be careful to avoid actions that could be construed as anticompetitive.

Better Association Diversity and Inclusion Begins with Understanding

Inside the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s journey to winning Association Forum’s Welcoming Environment® Organizational Award.

5 Ways Associations Can Celebrate Pride Month

Whether hosting an internal celebration or donating to local organizations, associations have plenty of options to show support.

Establishing a New Normal

Read why “returning to normal” isn’t always a good thing, or even possible. In a post-pandemic world, we must make a new normal.