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ADHA Governance Structure Changes Combine Urgency, Diplomacy and Emotion
Faced with mounting governance challenges, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) chose courage over tradition—redesigning its governance structure to enable faster decisions, stronger alignment, and a more sustainable future.
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.
Are Women in Associations Doing More Office Housework? And Is It Holding Us Back?
Do tasks like ordering gifts for Board members or making restaurant reservations predominantly fall to women in your organization? If so, it’s time for a conversation.
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!