Member Spotlight: Elle Peifer-Funderburg

Elle is the assistant manager, marketing at the Society for Surgical Oncology. Read about how she fell in love with association work in this member spotlight!

Nurturing A Welcoming Environment® for Association Staff

Many associations strive to make all members feel welcome, but what is your organization doing to foster a Welcoming Environment for staff?

Ready for Anything: How to Prepare for Misinformation Online

This is the story of how an 8,000-member association faced down misinformation – and won.

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Association Forum Unveils 36th Annual Holiday Showcase® – Amplify 

Holiday Showcase is the Chicagoland association community’s favorite meeting! Be sure to register today so you don’t miss out!

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Forty Under 40 Award winners 2024
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Association Forum Announces the 2024 Class of Forty Under 40® 

We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.

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Are Women in Associations Doing More Office Housework? And Is It Holding Us Back?

Do tasks like ordering gifts for Board members or making restaurant reservations predominantly fall to women in your organization? If so, it’s time for a conversation.

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The Emergency Nurses Association Utilizes Design Thinking to Reimagine its Awards Ceremony 

In a prime example of intrapreneurship, the ENA utilized design thinking to innovate within the organization. Read how they reimagined their most prestigious awards ceremony.

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New Illinois Sexual Harassment Laws

Signed into law in August 2019, Illinois Senate Bill 75 enacted the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) and amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (IGEA) to place significant new obligations on all Illinois employers.

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Responding to Subpoenas

Subpoenas have been in the news quite a bit recently. What should I do if my association receives one?

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Every Journey Starts with a Single Step

As association professionals, the paths we travel in our careers are rarely conventional.

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How to Align Your Podcast with Your Association’s Body of Knowledge

Podcasting can be challenging for associations. How do you keep content fresh and interesting while remaining relevant to your industry?

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