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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
Undoing Bias: Unconscious Bias Training for the Workplace
The correct approach to unconscious bias training can improve your organization’s DEI efforts.
Creating a Data-first Mindset
The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals has built a robust research program that benefits members and the association alike.
The New Leadership Model
Events over the past year have created the need for a leadership approach that focuses on authenticity and empathy.
Collecting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Data Under GDPR
Can associations collect data under GDPR?







