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ADHA Governance Structure Changes Combine Urgency, Diplomacy and Emotion
Faced with mounting governance challenges, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) chose courage over tradition—redesigning its governance structure to enable faster decisions, stronger alignment, and a more sustainable future.
Association Forum Announces 2026 Honors Award Recipients
Association Forum has announced its 2026 Honors Award recipients, recognizing exceptional leaders and organizations shaping the future of the association community. Honorees will be celebrated at the Honors Gala on June 25, 2026, in Chicago.
Rethinking Advocacy Strategy
Advocacy is evolving—and so should your strategy. Discover how a more focused, data-driven, and audience-centric approach can elevate your impact and influence real change.
Why Women’s History Month Matters
At its heart, Women’s History Month is about honoring the women who paved the way, often overcoming significant obstacles, to create opportunities for future generations.
Exploring Unique Pathways to Recruiting Diverse Members
The importance of creating an accepting, open environment for staff and customers is critical to the health of organizations.
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.
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.
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?







