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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Finding the Perfect Fit: Why Adaptability and Empathy are Shaping the Future of Association Hiring

Learn the latest trends in recruiting and hiring from two major players in the association hiring space.

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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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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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Professional Member Research: The Prequel for Strategic Planning

Professionally-executed member research can change the tone of a strategic planning session.

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Closing the Gaps

Dr. Kathleen T. O’Loughlin spoke about the major gaps that exist between men and women in business and medical professions.

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Leading by Example

FORUM spoke with Rita Cook about why support leads to success and how Bank of America gave her the opportunity to pay her success forward to future leaders.

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Developing Leaders for the Future

One of the most important issues facing associations is developing leaders for the future, particularly from under-represented identity groups.

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