Member Spotlight: Elle Peifer-Funderburg

Elle is the assistant manager, marketing at the Society for Surgical Oncology. Read about how she fell in love with association work in this member spotlight!

Nurturing A Welcoming Environment® for Association Staff

Many associations strive to make all members feel welcome, but what is your organization doing to foster a Welcoming Environment for staff?

Ready for Anything: How to Prepare for Misinformation Online

This is the story of how an 8,000-member association faced down misinformation – and won.

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Career Corner Roundup

Every single Career Corner article we published in 2024!

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

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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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Driving Impact through a Portfolio Analysis

Conducting regular portfolio analyses helps associations streamline their programs, align with strategic goals, and optimize resources to balance mission impact with financial sustainability.

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Association Forum Announces the 2024 Class of Forty Under 40® 

We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.

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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.

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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.

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Uniting Voices: How Association Leaders are Shaping Industries Through Advocacy

Forum speaks with the American Bus Association and AIHA about their advocacy programs.

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