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Association Forum Announces the 2025 Class of Forty Under 40®
We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.
Getting into the “Red Zone”: How Association Leaders Can Forge an Unshakeable Value Proposition
In a crowded marketplace, associations must move beyond benefits and boldly claim their “Red Zone” — the unique space where member needs meet unmatched value — to become indispensable in their members’ professional lives.
Turning AI Into Member Value
How AAE’s Save Your Tooth Month GPT became a personalized marketing assistant for members
5 Mistakes That Taught Us Everything
Hear from five association leaders who reflect on mistakes they’ve made and the lessons they learned along the way.
The Mentoring Mix: Optimizing Your Personal and Organizational Mentorship Efforts
Mentorship has a distinct, quantifiable impact on your career.
The Importance of Copyright Registration
I understand that the Supreme Court recently decided a case involving copyright registration requirements. Are associations affected?
Entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The growth and importance of online learning is not a replacement for in-person education, rather it’s a supplement.
Modernizing a Stale Affinity Program Leads to a Win, Win, Win!
Today, many associations are realizing the value of affinity programs.







