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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
A Fantastic Voyage into Digital Transformation
A review of our Painted Picture—an aspirational view of the future that tells a story on how we will evolve and grow over the next five years.
Website Accessibility Issues and the ADA
We are working to update our association’s website. I’ve heard that we need to make it accessible under the ADA. Is that true?
CEOs Ask, Young Professionals Answer
Industry CEOs want to know about millennials. Three young professionals from the Association Forum community offered their responses.
Preparing for an Office Lease Expiration
The headquarters office space is the most central aspect to an organization and a major component of its identity.