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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Member Spotlight: Michael Wilson, CMP

Michael is Division Director, Convention & Meeting Planning at the American Veterinary Medical Association. He came to association work via hospitality and loves his job. You won’t believe what’s not in his LinkedIn profile!

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POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating

A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.

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Member Spotlight: Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP

Kimberly is a director at the American Bar Association. She has more than 25 years of association experience and recently joined Association Forum’s Board of Directors.

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Honors Awards Recipients

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Honors Awards. These industry stars will be honored at the 2025 Honors Gala™ on June 11, 2025.

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LinkedIn Visibility Maximizer Checklist

Is your social presence deterring your professional mission?

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Linking In

The four C’s of social media optimization.

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Using the Sustainable Development Goals as a Global Gateway

The SDGs, when understood and used effectively, can help associations in many ways.

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Recent Tax Law Developments

Last year, I noted a number of articles regarding changes in the tax laws relative to exempt organizations, like our association. What do I need to know?

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