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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.
Do They Think Before They Post? What Social Media Ethics Means to Your Association
One viral post can damage a profession’s reputation overnight. Associations must be ready to guide ethical online behavior.
Professional Member Research: The Prequel for Strategic Planning
Professionally-executed member research can change the tone of a strategic planning session.
Closing the Gaps
Dr. Kathleen T. O’Loughlin spoke about the major gaps that exist between men and women in business and medical professions.
Leading by Example
FORUM spoke with Rita Cook about why support leads to success and how Bank of America gave her the opportunity to pay her success forward to future leaders.
Developing Leaders for the Future
One of the most important issues facing associations is developing leaders for the future, particularly from under-represented identity groups.