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One Month Away: Holiday Showcase® – NEXT LEVEL at McCormick Place!
From disruption to innovation, the 2025 Holiday Showcase keynotes will challenge your thinking and fuel your growth—don’t miss Sheri Jacobs’ game-changing brunch keynote and a powerhouse panel of industry leaders tackling real-time change in the opening session.
Association Forum Celebrates 2025 Scholarship Recipients and Launches Member Support Fund
Association Forum Foundation celebrates the 2025 scholarship recipients and launches a bold new Member Support Fund to ensure professionals facing financial hardship can stay connected, reskill, and thrive through transformative learning opportunities.
Association Forum Announces the 2025 Class of Forty Under 40®
We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.
Getting into the “Red Zone”: How Association Leaders Can Forge an Unshakeable Value Proposition
In a crowded marketplace, associations must move beyond benefits and boldly claim their “Red Zone” — the unique space where member needs meet unmatched value — to become indispensable in their members’ professional lives.
Taking DEI from Planning to Action
Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!
Driving Impact through a Portfolio Analysis
Conducting regular portfolio analyses helps associations streamline their programs, align with strategic goals, and optimize resources to balance mission impact with financial sustainability.
Member Spotlight: Hilary Marsh
Hilary is a content strategist and association enthusiast! Find out what she love about her job and her secret hobby in this member spotlight.
Protecting Healthcare: Tackling Cyber Threats to Hospitals and Patients
The critical role of cybersecurity in healthcare and association management.