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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.
The Emergency Nurses Association Utilizes Design Thinking to Reimagine its Awards Ceremony
In a prime example of intrapreneurship, the ENA utilized design thinking to innovate within the organization. Read how they reimagined their most prestigious awards ceremony.
Uniting Voices: How Association Leaders are Shaping Industries Through Advocacy
Forum speaks with the American Bus Association and AIHA about their advocacy programs.
Member Spotlight: Nikia Fitch, MBA, C2EX, AHWD, GREEN
Nikia is Executive Assistant at the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. Read on for whe she loves most about her job!
Grow your organization by growing your employees
Growing an organization is intrinsically linked with the growth of its employees. After all, an association can only become more…