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!

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?

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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Every single Career Corner article we published in 2024!

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

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

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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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Driving Impact through a Portfolio Analysis

Conducting regular portfolio analyses helps associations streamline their programs, align with strategic goals, and optimize resources to balance mission impact with financial sustainability.

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How Associations Can Benefit from an Innovation-Focused Role

What is a chief innovation officer? And how do associations use this role to grow their missions?

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Top Ten Skills Needed to be a Meeting Planner of the Future

Now, more than ever, meeting planners need to be flexible and savvy. Read on for the 10 must-have skills for the meeting planner of the future.

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How Hybrid Work Continues to Shape the Workplace 

Association leaders discuss the post-pandemic workplace and how hybrid work works.

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The Cycle of a Successful Work-life Balance

How are association leaders promoting balance in their teams? And what can you do about your own balance?

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