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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!

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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?

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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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New Power Leadership

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.

Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Emily Butera

Emily has worked in association management for two healthcare organizations in the past four years. Read on on for what she loves about her work!

Industry & Culture

Career Corner Roundup

Every single Career Corner article we published in 2024!

Forum News, Press Releases

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

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

Member Engagement

Professional Member Research: The Prequel for Strategic Planning

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

Leadership, Welcoming Environment®

Closing the Gaps

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

Leadership

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.