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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The Power of Taking the AI Journey Together

Forum’s first Microsoft Copilot Lab brought together 20 professionals to explore how smart adoption of AI tools can power up organizational impact, securely and collaboratively

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Member Spotlight: Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES

From clinical care to crafting transformative learning experiences, Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES, is redefining what it means to lead in the association space.

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Career Advice Goes Viral: How TikTok is Reshaping the Way Young Professionals Plan Their Futures 

When it comes to career advice, TikTok is trending amongst young people. Find out why.

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Tips for Creating a Welcoming Meeting Environment

Creating a truly inclusive annual meeting means going beyond ADA compliance—discover how one association builds a Welcoming Environment® that anticipates and meets the needs of every attendee.

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Association Forum Celebrates Valued Partners in Excelerate Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CHICAGO (June 24, 2024) — Association Forum is proud to acknowledge the unwavering support and dedication of…

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Issue Filtering: Identifying Issues that Merit Board Attention

We studied seven associations identified with high performing boards on the question of how they filtered in and out potential…

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Building Tomorrow: HACIA’s Member Development Initiatives Are Reshaping the Construction Industry

Jacqueline Gomez, Executive Director of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), describes the crucial role associations play in anticipating and responding to workforce trends.

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ASGE’s Commitment to Supporting the LGBTQ+ Physicians in GI through Allyship and Education

Read about one association’s efforts to pave the way for equity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community in medicine.

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