Member Spotlight: Sherry Budziak, AAiP

Sherry has more than 30 years of experience working with associations. Find out what drives her to do this type of work!

The Secret to Building a Strong, Reliable Professional Network

Authenticity, shared vulnerability, and common interests are the keys to creating a network that truly empowers and enriches your life.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

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!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Association Latinos 

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month within the association community and Chicago!

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The Power of Taking the AI Journey Together

Forum’s first Microsoft Copilot Lab brought together 20 professionals to explore how smart adoption of AI tools can power up organizational impact, securely and collaboratively

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Member Spotlight: Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES

From clinical care to crafting transformative learning experiences, Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES, is redefining what it means to lead in the association space.

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Career Advice Goes Viral: How TikTok is Reshaping the Way Young Professionals Plan Their Futures 

When it comes to career advice, TikTok is trending amongst young people. Find out why.

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Emerging Leaders Think Tank

In 2019, the Association Forum board of directors approved the evolution of the Association Forum Foundation into a Think Tank for the association industry.

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Communication, Humility and Self-Awareness

Association Forum’s president and CEO, Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, interviewed Henry S. Givray, the chair and former CEO of Smithbucklin, about the topic of leadership.

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Final Overtime Pay Rules

I read that the on-again, off-again new overtime pay rules are now final. What does my association need to know?

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Finding the Answers By Asking the Question

New technologies are popping up every day, disrupting the best practices and processes to which we’ve grown accustomed.

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