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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.
Member Spotlight: Ben Opp, SPHR
Ben is an HR Hotline Advisor for HR Source and describes himself as “an above-average whistler.” Find out more about Ben in this month’s Member Spotlight!
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…
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…
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.